Pelham came out slow against Fordham Prep on a very wet very cold evening. By half time, Pelham was down 21-0. Pelham’s usually surefire backs were having a very difficult day. At half time, the decision was made to keep the ball with the forwards. This seemed to work as Pelham battled back to 28-26.…
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Pelham players and parents watch Pelham coaches play for USA in match versus New Zealand Maori
When the U.S. rugby team faced New Zealand Maori All-Blacks Saturday, Pelham was in the stands and on the field. Cheering on team USA were 64 players, parents and coaches from Pelham Youth Rugby. On the field, Pelham coaches Toby L’Estrange and Adam Siddall played for the USA Eagles against a top national team from the…
Pelham elementary flag rugby team wins Cup Division at NYC Cup; middle schoolers exit in semis
The Pelham elementary flag rugby team won the Cup Division at this past Saturday’s NYC Cup, the largest flag tournament in North America with more than 75 teams participating. The Pelham middle school team were knocked out in the semi finals. Pelham has had a very strong presence at this tournament, having won it twice, finished…
Pelham U15 beats national U15 team of Bermuda 22-12 on three trys from Luke Persanis
It’s not often a team representing a town beats a national team. It happened last Thursday, when the Pelham Youth Rugby U15 team faced off against the national U15 side of Bermuda on Randall’s Island. The Atlantic Challenge Cup victory also received coverage in the Journal News and Rugby Wrap Up. Bermuda was looking for a…
Pelham Rugby finishes fall season with fight-back win for U15, loss for U13, against Manhattan
Pelham Rugby hosted longtime rival Manhattan Rugby on Nov. 17 in what was the final game of the season for both teams. First up was the U13 game. Manhattan jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead. But thanks to the strong individual effort of Captain and Player of the Match Sofia Imperato, Pelham struck back…
Pelham Youth Rugby coaches show the way by winning U.S. Super League Championship
The New York Athletic Club men’s rugby team won the 2012 Rugby Super League Championship in Seattle this past Saturday. The Rugby Super League is the top U.S. men’s league. Several of Pelham Youth Rugby’s coaches had a hand in the championship. Chris Chapman and Toby L’Strange both coach Pelham’s kids and play for the Pelham Manor-based…