Men’s U23s target championship repeat at RugbyTown 7s

Tue, Aug 20, 2024, 5:37 PM
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by Taylor Dean

The USA Men’s U23s Sevens program is returning to Glendale, Colorado, this week to defend their title at the 2024 RugbyTown 7s, the benchmark tournament where developing American players have the chance to play against current and former Olympians from around the world. 

Coming off a win in 2023 and with USA Sevens beginning their build toward LA 2028, this year’s RugbyTown 7s is a chance for pipeline players to compete against some of the world’s best as the future of the USA Sevens program. 

This year’s squad features a few returning players from last year’s champion roster. Jake Broselle, Darius Law, and Uluamu Niutupuivaha return to Infinity Park. Niutupuivaha joins off the back of play with Anthem Rugby Carolina, the newest MLR franchise while Keelan Farrell also joins form the 15s side this summer, showing well with the Men’s U20s during the World Rugby Trophy. With a great mix of club and collegiate players assembling in Colorado, Head Coach Colton Cariaga and staff have another positive opportunity to develop and identify at the very start of this new Olympic cycle. 

Head Coach Colton Cariaga said, “With LA 2028 on the horizon, it’s an exciting and important time for this age group. We aim to continue expanding the talent pool that feeds into the Eagles while developing the capabilities of the team and players chosen. We are grateful for RugbyTown 7s as it allows many American players and coaches to come together, compete and learn alongside quality touring sides.”

The U23s sevens begin their RugbyTown 7s tournament against the Casanovas at 3:30pm ET on Friday, August 23, live on RugbyTown's website and app.

USA Men’s U23 Sevens Roster | 2023 RugbyTown 7s
Name College/Club
Jake Broselle University of Arizona
Jackson Evarts College of the Holy Cross
Aaron Faison Life University
Keelan Farrell Esher Rugby Club
Porter Goodrum Chicago Lions
Mate Kvirikashvili Kutztown University
Darius Law Life University
Cameron McAlpine Brown University
Uluamu Niutupuivaha Anthem Rugby
Lucas Pattinson Army West Point
Aidan Smith Kutztown University
Oscar Treacy Central Washington University
Peyton Wall Indiana University
Injury Reserve
Peter Sio Jr. Belmont Shore

USA Men's U23s Sevens Staff | 2024 RugbyTown 7s

Head Coach | Colton Cariaga

Assistant Coach | Ben Pinkelman

Strength & Conditioning | Bobby Impson

Analyst | Ethan Pougnet

Athletic Trainer | Jackie Rodriguez

Team Manager | David Fee

USA Men's U23s Sevens Schedule

Friday, August 23

v Casanovas | 3:30pm ET

v Tel Aviv Heat | 9:10pm ET

v Assassins 7s | 11:00pm ET

Saturday, August 24

v Wild Dogs | 3:30pm ET

Knockouts begin 5:50pm ET

Sunday, August 25

Knockouts continue

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