When PRO Rugby announced a team in Obetz, Ohio it came as a surprise to some. But those that know the community weren’t surprised that there was so much interest in the suburb of Columbus. “Obetz looks forward to adding another professional sports franchise to our hometown,” Obetz Village Administrator Rod Davisson remarked. “Our expectations are that the community will embrace the team and that everyone involved will enjoy the experience.” Photo Credit: Kevin Cross/ISNSoccer.com Yes, the village of about 5,000 people
USA Rugby and the San Jose Earthquakes announced Thursday that Avaya Stadium will play host to a World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup double-header on Saturday, July 18. The Pacific Nations Cup – a World Rugby tournament designed to expose Pacific Rim teams and players to a greater number of international test matches – features Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, and USA. The 18,000-seat Avaya Stadium will host two PNC matches July 18, Canada vs. Japan and the USA Men’s Eagles vs.