GRR: West Point
Former West Point rugby standout Nate Conkey is still playing rugby. The US Army Major was named the All-Army Male Athlete of the Year for 2014.
Here's a short video spot about Maj. Conkey (if you don't see the video below, hit refresh):
After clinching the Rugby East Conference championship with their 34-29 defeat of Wheeling Jesuit, the West Point men’s rugby program has confirmed that it will face Goff Rugby Report #3 Life University November 22 in Charlotte, NC.
This game will be part o the ACRC Bowl Series, which will see 18 college teams face off in nine games over two days.
WHEELING, WV - The West Point men's team clinched the Rugby East conference title with a 34-29 defeat of Wheeling Jesuit Saturday.
West Point can secure 1st in the Rugby Easy, and a potential date with Life University at the ACRC Bowl Weekend in Charlotte, NC, with a victory over Wheeling Jesuit.
Army is ranked #1 in the ACRC and #6 by Goff Rugby Report, while Wheeling Jesuit is ranked #20 among all DI programs by GRR.
The United States Military Academy women's team won the unofficial series between service academies thanks to a 29-7 defeat of Air Force Friday night under the lights at Anderson Rugby Complex.
Kate Roose got the scoring started in the second minute, with Carissa Pekny suceeding on the conversion to put Army up 7-0 early on.