Articles by Ronan Nelson

About Ronan Nelson

Irish-American Ronan Nelson is from California, is a new UCLA Bruin and is a rugby lifer. Plus he's got two passports. But that's just scratching the surface. He's got more courage and resolve in his thumbnail than most of us combined. Le Wolf of Wheelchairs is a man amongst men. Check him out in this video: https://www.facebook.com/PrayForRonanNelson/videos/vb.377373885627475/995548307143360/?type=2&theater and follow him on Twitter: @ronan_nelson

USA Rugby vs. Rugby Canada: Eagles Set for Second Leg Victory in San Diego

June 30, 2017 Ronan Nelson 1

SAN DIEGO, CA 28-28. That’s where we stand after the first leg of the Americas Rugby World Cup qualifying series between the United States and […]

USA Rugby vs Rugby Canada: Eagles Off To Great North Seeking World Cup Berth

June 23, 2017 Ronan Nelson 0

HAMILTON, ON — The Canadian port city of Hamilton, Ontario will be taken over by Canadian and American Rugby fans this Saturday as the USA […]

Eagles Look to Improve Against Visiting Georgians

June 17, 2017 Ronan Nelson 0

KENNESAW, GA — The test against Rugby Europe’s reigning champion, Georgian Rugby, is the USA Eagles’ opportunity to put in a positive showing before June 24’s […]

USA Eagles vs. Ireland: What Can Be Fixed

June 12, 2017 Ronan Nelson 35

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY — Before Ireland waltzed passed the United States in Saturday’s test match at Red Bull Arena I wrote that the Eagles had […]

Eagles Capable of Historic Victory Against Ireland

June 8, 2017 Ronan Nelson 8

The Eagles, winners of this year’s America’s Rugby Championship (ARC), are at the threshold of great opportunity, seemingly poised to leap into the next era of USA Rugby. Head coach John Mitchell has led the team to consistent improvement under his tenure and has provided much welcomed hope to the international-stage viability of the Eagles. But his resume with the USA still lacks a top-class defining moment.

Saracens Join European Elite in #ChampionsCup Final

May 15, 2017 Ronan Nelson 1

Dublin, Ireland — I’d like to give a huge shoutout to the rugby gods because THAT was the #ChampionsCup final we were all hoping for. The […]