Nickname(s) Hawks Captain(s) Matt Wyatt Most appearances Jason Kelly (4) Founded 2005 | Coach(es) Pete Steinberg Most caps Jason Kelly (4) Top scorer Jason Kelly (34) Union USA Rugby | |
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The USA Hawks was one of two national representative rugby union teams from the United States that competed in the North America 4 Series.
Contents
- Ftb chandler mizuno vs usa hawks
- Usa hawks v leeds rhinos
- Formation
- Inaugural Competition 2006 North America 4 Series
- PARMA Select XV
- References
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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.
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. 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.