How did you first hear about rugby?
Freshman year some of my friends invited me to come play with them, and since then it’s been my favorite sport.

Was it difficult to learn how to play rugby?
No, at first it seemed confusing but once you get out there and play, you get the hang of it really fast.

What rugby club do you play for?
I play for Carmel Rugby Club in the spring and Hamilton United Rugby Club in the fall. I prefer Carmel Rugby Club because it’s more competitive.

What position do you play on these teams?
I play a variety of positions, such as second row, where you push your own team’s scrum to contest the other team for the ball, and from time to time I also play flanker, which is a position similar to linebacker in football.

What are some of the most dangerous aspects of rugby?
Probably the fact that it’s really easy to get injured because we don’t wear pads.

Have you ever been seriously injured playing rugby?
Last year I broke my ankle. I was running with the ball, and I got tackled by a guy who wrapped up my legs, and when I fell down I rotated and felt my left ankle snap. I was in a wheelchair for six weeks and had to have surgery.

What is something you would like the school to know about rugby?
It’s a great sport, very fun, and if anyone is looking for a sport to play next fall or spring I highly encourage you to come out and play rugby. You won’t regret it.