Seiji Wood Sports Editor RJ Palmer locks on to his opponent. He’s coming right towards him. Palmer knows this is his chance. Palmer isn’t the tallest in height but has a sturdy upper and lower body. Growing up playing football and experiencing the army reserve, he’s someone who can take […]
Rugby
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer The Idaho State University men’s rugby team is off to a slow start this season due to a decline in leadership, coupled with multiple injuries and students graduating. The overall lack of depth has been the vulnerable Achilles’ heel for the team resulting in a 0-3 […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Women, long denied the chance to participate in contact sports, are now joining rugby clubs in record numbers and relishing the no-nonsense nature of what has been called a hooligan’s game played by gentleman, or in this case, proper ladies. The women’s rugby program at Idaho […]
Steven Murillo Staff Writer The success from last year is written on the wall for the ISU Rugby team and it’s fueling the fire for this year’s team to be better than ever. With returning leadership from players like Luke Woodward, Zundel Molifua and Joe Lagomarsino, the squad will have […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer ISU rugby competed at home in the DI-AA Varsity Cup National Championship semifinals against the University of Washington on April 26 on a stormy afternoon but fell short of the win. After defeating the Cougars 32-25 in Pullman, Washington, the Bengals had the chance to host […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor With the retirement of longtime coach and player Ransom Eddings, the Idaho State University men’s rugby team faced a daunting task: continue piling up wins and dominating competition as it had under the Eddings regime. Though the loss of the longtime ISU rugby figurehead was a […]
SVEN ALSKOG Staff Writer While the majority of Idaho State University students will be heading home for the winter break, rugby player Sam Tenifa will be taking part in the USA Rugby Men’s Junior All Americans (MJAA) camp. The camp is a pivotal stage in the selection process for the […]
SVEN ALSKOG Staff Writer For the last 18 years, head coach Ram Eddings has been a fixture on the sideline for Idaho State University rugby. With the recent announcement of his retirement, recognition is due to the man largely responsible for turning the program into a powerhouse. As has been […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer Behind the skill and experience of 10 returning players, the Idaho State University club rugby team looks to defend its three year reign as Northern Division champions in the 2013 season. For the past 10 seasons, the ISU team has managed a winning record, highlighted by […]
Idaho State Rugby completed their regular season on Saturday, Oct. 20. They defeated Montana State 61-5. The Bengals completed the fall season with a 6-2 record. The Bengals also won the Idaho Cup. The Idaho Cup is the bragging rights in Idaho. The Bengals defeated the University of Idaho 86-17 […]
Reason No. 1 – Everybody plays both sides of the field Rugby is a two-way game similar to basketball. All players are forced to play on the attack and on defense. Football is lacking that back and forth game. Rarely will football players play both sides of the ball. Wouldn’t […]