Today, Pacific Rugby Premiership is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of the public. The importance of Pacific Rugby Premiership has become increasingly important in the social, cultural, academic and scientific spheres, generating debates and reflections around its implications and repercussions. From different perspectives and approaches, various aspects related to Pacific Rugby Premiership, its origins, evolution and its impact on current society have been addressed. In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of Pacific Rugby Premiership, exploring its different dimensions and analyzing its relevance in the current context.
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Sport | Rugby union |
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First season | 2014 |
Country | United States |
Most recent champion(s) | Life West Gladiators (2019) |
Most titles | Glendale Raptors (2 titles) |
The Pacific Rugby Premiership (officially called the Samurai Sportswear Pacific Rugby Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was a club rugby competition in the USA. It served as the Division I league for the Pacific North Conference, but also included one team from the Frontier Conference. It involved six teams from cities across the Western region and represented over 100 years of rugby history and heritage.[1]
The PRP had a short hiatus in 2017, but returned in 2018.[2] The last full season played was 2019, with 4 games played in 2020.
Club | Location | Stadium | Joined | Coach |
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Life West Gladiators | Hayward, California | N/A | ||
Belmont Shore | Long Beach, California | CSU Long Beach Rugby Field | N/A | Ray Egan |
Glendale Merlins | Glendale, Colorado | Infinity Park | N/A | Luke Gross |
Old Mission Beach Athletic Club | San Diego, California | San Diego Stadium | N/A | Jason Wood |
Santa Monica | Santa Monica, California | Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets | N/A | Steve Stagg |
San Francisco Golden Gate | San Francisco, California | Ray Sheeran Field | N/A | Neil Foote |
Club | Location | Stadium | Joined | Left |
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Denver Barbarians | Denver, Colorado | Infinity Park | N/A | N/A |
Olympic Club RFC | San Francisco, California |
Year | Teams | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
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2014 | 7 | San Francisco Golden Gate | 39–38 | Glendale Raptors |
2015 | 7 | Glendale Raptors | 25–11 | San Francisco Golden Gate |
2016 | 7 | Glendale Raptors | 44–20 | San Francisco Golden Gate |
2017 | Went on hiatus | |||
2018 | 6 | Belmont Shore | 54–29 | Old Mission Beach Athletic Club |
2019 | 6 | Life West Gladiators | 36–27 | Belmont Shore |
2020 | 4 | Suspended and Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
2021 | 0 |
Team | Titles | Runner-up |
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Glendale Raptors | 2 | 1 |
San Francisco Golden Gate | 1 | 2 |
Belmont Shore | 1 | 1 |
Life West Gladiators | 1 | 0 |
Old Mission Beach Athletic Club | 0 | 1 |