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| Union | USA Rugby | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Hawks | |
| Founded | 2005 | |
| Coach(es) |  Brendan Keane | |
| Captain(s) | Matt Wyatt | |
| Most caps | Jason Kelly (4) | |
| Most appearances | Jason Kelly (4) | |
| Top scorer | Jason Kelly (34) | |
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| First match | ||
| Canada West 98–0 Hawks (20 May 2006) | ||
| Largest win | ||
| USA Falcons 22–33 Hawks (24 May 2006) | ||
| Largest defeat | ||
| Canada West 98–0 Hawks (20 May 2006) | ||
| Official website | ||
| www | ||
The USA Hawks is a USA Rugby and MLR funded rugby development side, in 2023 a squad was formed to play a number of South American teams. It was one of two national representative rugby union teams from the United States that competed in the North America 4 Series.
History
Formation
The Hawks were founded in 2005 by the NA4 Committee. The NA4 Committee is made up of the International Rugby Board, Rugby Canada and USA Rugby. The committee is charged with operating and financing the four North American teams (the others being the USA Falcons, Canada East, and Canada West). In 2008, however, each franchise will be sold and become privately owned.[1]
Inaugural Competition: 2006 North America 4 Series
The Hawks' first ever match occurred on 20 May 2006 during the inaugural NA 4 Series. They faced Canada West in pool play and were defeated 46–7. The Hawks earned their first win in their following match in the competition against the Falcons, defeating them 33–22. They finished the competition with a 1–4–0 record and had an average of 14 points scored and 46 points scored against per match.[2] Matt Wyatt of Philadelphia Whitemarsh RFC captained the squad during the inaugural campaign.
PARMA Select XV
The PARMA Select XV is the All-Star squad composed of the best players of the competition as determined by the Pan-American Rugby Media Association. Matt Potchad was the lone Hawk selection and was named as a reserve.
2023 squad
In early 2023 MLR and USA Rugby announced a 28 man squad for matches against SRA teams Chile XV, Pampas, Cobras Brazil XV and Yacare. As well as a match against Argentinian development team, Desarrollo and two matches against the Argentine u20 side.[3][4]
Forwards
Props
Hunter Blanchard - Houston SaberCats 6′ / 260lbs / 25yrs
Elijah Hayes - Utah Warriors 6’3″ / 265lbs / 25yrs
Doyle Hedgepeth - New York Ironworkers 6′ / 245lbs / 24yrs
Oliver Kane - San Diego Legion 6’4″ / 270lbs / 26yrs
Ivan Pula - New England Free Jacks 6’1″ / 255lbs / 25yrs
Trent Rogers - NOLA Gold 6′ / 285lbs / 23yrs
Hookers
Isaac Bales - Rugby ATL 5’9″ / 245lbs / 23yrs
Tristan Cole - Rocky Gorge / Old Glory 6′ / 220lbs / 19yrs
Sam Faoagali - Perth Bayswater 5’10” / 240lbs / 20yrs
Second Rows
Matt Gelhaus - Rugby ATL 6’5″ / 240lbs / 22yrs
Lucas Gramlick - American Raptors 6’8″ / 280lbs / 22yrs
Bill Whiteside - New York Ironworkers 6’5″ / 235lbs / 24yrs
Maxime Wilson - Bourges / Houston SaberCats 6’7″ / 255lbs / 21yrs
Backrows
Aminae Amiatu-Tanoi - San Diego Legion 6’3″ / 230lbs / 18yrs
Isaiah Caver - Utah Warriors 6’5″ / 200lbs / 19yrs
Aidan Christians - Western Province 6’2″ / 210lbs / 19yrs
Ethan Fryer - New England Free Jacks 6’2″ / 210lbs / 20yrs
Marnus Spangenberg - Houston SaberCats 6’3″ / 210lbs / 23yrs
Backs
Scrumhalfs
Evan Conlon - Rugby ATL 5’9″ / 185lbs / 23yrs
Tai Kauwe - Utah Warriors 5’10” / 195lbs / 24yrs
Flyhalfs
Trace Bolstad - Houston SaberCats 6’2″ / 200lbs / 28yrs
Chase Suznevich - Queens Charlotte 6’1″ / 175lbs / 23yrs
Coleson Warner - Utah Warriors 5’10” / 175lbs / 24yrs
Centers
Shane Fata - New England Free Jacks 5’9″ / 195lbs / 20yrs
Jason Tidwell - Dallas Jackals 5’9″ / 180lbs / 23yrs
Outside Backs
Kyle Fulton - Dallas Jackals 5’9″ / 195lbs / 23yrs
D’Montae Noble - Houston SaberCats 5’8″ / 185lbs / 25yrs
Christian Olney - NOLA Gold 6’2″ / 200lbs / 23yrs
References
- ↑ "NA4 Could Bring Professional Rugby to North America", International Rugby Board, 28 January 2006. Retrieved online 12 August 2006 Archived 10 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Official 2006 NA4 Series Results
- ↑ Cahill, Calder (2023-03-02). "Major League Rugby and USA Rugby collaborate to launch Hawks program, a centralized squad developed to elevate USA qualified players | Latest Rugby News | USA Rugby". usa.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ↑ "USA Hawks to face Super Rugby Americas teams". Americas Rugby News. 2023-02-23. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
