Kort Schubert
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Kort Schubert is an American
rugby union
footballer. He plays blindside flank or number eight.
He made his debut for the US Eagles in May 2000 playing against Japan
in a 36–21 win. Schubert was an ever present figure in the American side during the 2001, 2002 and 2003 seasons. Previously he captained the University of California
and won five consecutive US collegiate championships. He was named 2001–02 University of California (Berkeley) Athlete of the Year. Schubert began his rugby career at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California
. Jesuit High School won the 2006 national rugby championship. Schubert played with Welsh
side Cardiff Blues
which competes in the Celtic League
and as of 2008 has 48 caps for the US Eagles and has scored four tries
(20 points).
Currently, Schubert has joined the Cal coaching staff for the 2007 season as an assistant to head coach Jack Clark. Cal Rugby welcomes Schubert as it celebrates its 125th anniversary season.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
footballer. He plays blindside flank or number eight.
He made his debut for the US Eagles in May 2000 playing against Japan
Japan national rugby union team
The Japan national rugby union team represent Japan in international rugby union competitions. Japan is traditionally the strongest rugby union power in Asia but has both enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years...
in a 36–21 win. Schubert was an ever present figure in the American side during the 2001, 2002 and 2003 seasons. Previously he captained the University of California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
and won five consecutive US collegiate championships. He was named 2001–02 University of California (Berkeley) Athlete of the Year. Schubert began his rugby career at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, California
Carmichael is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 61,762 at the 2010 census, up from 49,742 at the 2000 census.-Geography and geology:Carmichael...
. Jesuit High School won the 2006 national rugby championship. Schubert played with Welsh
Rugby union in Wales
Rugby union is the national sport of Wales and is considered a large part of national culture. Rugby is thought to have reached Wales in the 1850s, with the national body, the Welsh Rugby Union being formed in 1881...
side Cardiff Blues
Cardiff Blues
Cardiff Blues are one of the four professional Welsh regional rugby union teams. Based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, the team have played at Cardiff City Stadium since the start of the 2009/2010 season and are owned by Cardiff Rugby Football Club....
which competes in the Celtic League
Celtic League (rugby union)
The Celtic League is an annual rugby union competition involving professional sides from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales....
and as of 2008 has 48 caps for the US Eagles and has scored four tries
Try
A try is the major way of scoring points in rugby league and rugby union football. A try is scored by grounding the ball in the opposition's in-goal area...
(20 points).
Currently, Schubert has joined the Cal coaching staff for the 2007 season as an assistant to head coach Jack Clark. Cal Rugby welcomes Schubert as it celebrates its 125th anniversary season.