The Saints Rugby School
Encyclopedia
The Saints Rugby School is a Swiss rugby union
team based in Zug
and is the junior team of Rugby Club Zug It was formed in march 2006 and is now one of the top junior rugby teams in Switzerland
.
The team played their first game against Zurich International School
's Junior Varsity team in October 2005 and then played games against Zurich International School's team and Wurenlos before the end of 2005.
Their first coach Chris Wilkins left the team in early 2006 following differences with the club and the direction it was taking. Ian Fowler became the new coach of The Saints.
The Saints hosted their first tournament in October 2006 in Unterageri
. They won their first game against ZIS' Junior Varsity side, and beat three other teams en route to the final. They lost to ZIS in the final 7-5.
In October 2007, the Saints travelled to Bellinzona
where they won a Swiss Rugby Federation Tournament for the first time, beating Milano in the final 17-0, conceding no tries en route to the final.
Alois Dober, Nick Cutler and Antoine Keoltgen have represented Switzerland
at youth level
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...
team based in Zug
Zug
Zug , is a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish.The city of Zug is located in the Canton of Zug and is its capital...
and is the junior team of Rugby Club Zug It was formed in march 2006 and is now one of the top junior rugby teams in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
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History
The Saints were formed in september 2005 by Rugby Club Zug member and school teacher Elio Gallo and his former students Michael Schiavo and Alois Dober. Many players were from the local St. Michaels school, while others were from the local area and the international community in Zug. The team was then accepted into the North Switzerland Rugby FederationThe team played their first game against Zurich International School
Zurich International School
Zurich International School is an independent non-profit day school for students aged 2 to 18 in the greater Zurich and Baden areas. Over 1,400 students from more than 55 countries attend one of the school’s five campuses Zurich International School is an independent non-profit day school for...
's Junior Varsity team in October 2005 and then played games against Zurich International School's team and Wurenlos before the end of 2005.
Their first coach Chris Wilkins left the team in early 2006 following differences with the club and the direction it was taking. Ian Fowler became the new coach of The Saints.
The Saints hosted their first tournament in October 2006 in Unterageri
Unterägeri
Unterägeri is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Oberägeri is first mentioned in 1150 as Agregia. In 1538 it was mentioned as Ober Egere.The first church in the valley was built in 876...
. They won their first game against ZIS' Junior Varsity side, and beat three other teams en route to the final. They lost to ZIS in the final 7-5.
In October 2007, the Saints travelled to Bellinzona
Bellinzona
Bellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000....
where they won a Swiss Rugby Federation Tournament for the first time, beating Milano in the final 17-0, conceding no tries en route to the final.
Players
Some players such as Jean Omaboe and Rob McCaskill have played for the club since its inception and are the club's longest serving players.Alois Dober, Nick Cutler and Antoine Keoltgen have represented Switzerland
Switzerland national rugby union team
The Swiss national rugby union team is a member of the FIRA - Association of European Rugby and plays in the 3A division of the European Nations Cup. Thus far Switzerland have not qualified for a Rugby World Cup.-History:...
at youth level
| Name | Years Active | Pos |
|---|---|---|
 Victor Agov |
(2005 - ) | Flanker |
 Raphael Brennickmeijer |
(2005 - 2008) | Winger |
 Nick Cutler |
(2007 - 2009) | Hooker |
 Alois Dober |
(2005 - 2008) | Flanker |
 Federico Guidetti |
(2007 - 2008) | Fly-Half |
 Justin Henskens |
(2005 - 2008) | Winger |
 Antoine Koeltgen |
(2005 - 2008) | Prop |
| Jean Koeltgen |
(2005 - ) | Centre |
 Rob McCaskill |
(2005 - 2008) | Fly-Half |
 Eugene O'Sullivan |
(2007 - ) | Scrum-Half |
 Jean Omaboe |
(2005 - 2008) | No. 8 |
 Miłosz Sakowski |
(2007 - ) | Lock |
| Michael Schiavo |
(2005 - 2008) | Flanker |
| Lukas Staub |
(2007 - ) | Lock |
| Alfred Stevenson |
(2006 - 2008) | Centre |
Notable Past Players
| Name | Years Active | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Bell |
(2005 - 2006) | Lock |
| Steve McCaskill |
(2005 - 2007) | Centre |
| Karl O'Sullivan |
(2005 - 2006) | Winger |