University of Delaware Sophomore on U.S. World Cup Rugby Team

All the talk in the sports world these days is of the London Olympics, Euro 2012 and LeBron James finally winning an NBA title. But for rugby fans anywhere in the world, all eyes and ears are on the Junior World Cup Trophy, being contested at Murray Rugby Park Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event, held June 18-30, includes eight teams from around the world made up of players under the age of 20 from each country’s top rugby programs.

Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 on the Newark Post Online By Jon Buzby

University of Delaware sophomore Glen Thommes is one of 27 members of Team USA. He’s the first Blue Hen to ever play in the event.