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Catilin Clark calculates her shot before taking it.

Game Changers: Caitlin Clark, Ilona Maher inspire next generation

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor November 22, 2024

What do Caitlin Clark of the WNBA and Ilona Maher of Team USA Rugby have in common? They’re both breaking barriers and inspiring young girls to dream big in sports. From basketball courts to rugby pitches,...

St. Andrew’s South African rugby team poses with the Staples boys’ rugby team at the Gonzaga Rugby Classic Tournament.

Staples boys’ rugby team welcomes South Africans to Westport

Madison Mayr ’24, Sports Editor May 1, 2023

The bus rolled into the Staples High School parking lot on April 15. The boys’ rugby team anxiously stood, waiting for its arrival. The doors opened, and the first of the visiting team came out, carrying...

At the Greenwich Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, March 25, the Staples boys’ rugby team lost in a tough match against the Cardinals with a final score of 30-13.

Boys’ rugby upset by Greenwich rivals

Storey Ahl ’25, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

The Staples Wreckers boys’ rugby team came up short against a strong Greenwich High School team on March 25, with the final score being 30-13 in favor of the Cardinals. The Wreckers’ record fell to...

(Left to right) Eoin Cuddy ’23, Rohan Narang ’23, Sam Pirkl ’23 and Ari Perkins ’23 come together as official 2023 Spring season captains at the annual preseason meeting.

Rugby players prepare for highly anticipated season

Tristan Gonzalez '24, Web Sports Editor March 14, 2023

As winter comes to a close, sports such as lacrosse and baseball make their introduction. The commencement of spring sports has traditionally brought school-wide excitement around its two poster childs....

The boys’ rugby team has an offensive play during a game versus Greenwich.

Staples will have girls’ rugby team this upcoming year

Siri Kanter '20, Paper Opinions Editor December 6, 2019

Staples will have a girls’ rugby team this upcoming spring sports season. The team will be coached by Cassie Bishop, who plays for one of the strongest womens' rugby programs in Connecticut throughout...

Staples rugby earns formidable reputation

Ari McCoy '17, Staff Writer May 6, 2016

Staples rugby has become one of the school’s top-tier teams. After going undefeated in the preseason, they started their season 3-0, including a close win over Aspetuck and a dominant 54-0 win over Darien....

Teams gear up for season with conditioning

Teams gear up for season with conditioning

Jimmy Ray Stagg, Web Creative Director September 19, 2014

A bead of sweat trickles down his face and plunges to the sand below. A drop quivers and falls from her forehead to the hardwood floor of the gym. His drenched hair bounces as he runs, spraying sweat everywhere...

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