North Carolina All-Star Program:
In 2005, spearheaded by Jonathan Worrall & Robert Joseph, North Carolina Youth Rugby created the Carolina All-Star Program to compete at national level tournaments against other state rugby programs. The core mission & objectives of the program are:
1. Fostering the growth & evolution of rugby in North Carolina
2. Serving as a launching point for NC players to compete for selection to the USA Rugby Junior Eagle National Teams
Selection to the NC All-Star Program with the possible opportunity to play for the USA abroad on the national team is a great honor for players. Over the five year history of the program, forty-four (44) Highlanders have enjoyed this honor and touring experience. They come home better players due to their exposure to the highest level of competition in the US. They also come home as "teachers" & "mentors" for their Highlander mates - because rugby is equally taught by coaches & PLAYERS.
The North Carolina All-Star Program has ascended to a championship level, winning both u17 & u19 tournaments in the summer of 2008. Both sides finished undefeated in match play.
Congratulations to all the boys on the side, you not only performed brilliantly on the paddock, but more importantly you represented your state with the necessary grace & humility of a champion.
Pittsburgh 2008 : Highlanders U17 & U19 NC all Stars
(L-R) Back Row: Kieran Kepler, Graham Joseph, Drew Zabor, Will Reily, Matt Daniels, Asher Thomas, Jim Morrison, Colm O'Reilly, Wes Painter, Iain Joseph, Julian Purnell, Robert Joseph (Coach)
Front Row: Zac Stamper, Willem Prins, Sebastian Torres, Tim Torres, Jordan Smith, Robert Jordan, Michael Pugliese, Jonathan Marshall, Matthew Gray, David Bergner
Results U17
13-10 (W) vs. Met New York
29-0 (W) vs. Potomac RU
14-10 (W) vs Delaware
31-0 (W) vs. Minnesota
Results U19
17-7 (W) New England
50-5 (W) Pittsburgh
15-13 (W) PRU
31-15 (W) Florida
Baltimore 2007
Unders 17s - tournament champions
(L-R) Robert Joseph, Jonathan Marshall, Aaron Rogoff, Drew Zabor, Graham Joseph, Matt Daniels, Asher Thomas, Jim Morrison, Colm O'Reilly, Kieran Kepler, Todd Fabec
Baltimore 2007
Under 19s
(L-R) Robert Joseph, Julian Purnell, Nick Trimarchi,
Alex Kieber, Chris Coleman, Iain Joseph,Todd Fabec
Baltimore 2006
Under 19s
Front Row (L-R): Drew Zabor, Chris Shannon, Iain Joseph. Back Row (L-R): Todd Fabec, Kieran Kepler, Matt Boone,
Amir Shafiq-Khan, Luciano Famet, Robert Joseph
Baltimore 2005
Under 19s
(L-R) Jeff Hoffman, Chris Shannon, Amir Shafiq-Khan, Robert Jospeh,
George Maha, Luciano Famet, Jackson Paterno