​Senior Spotlight

Congratulations Omari on selecting North Carolina Central.

Omari Johnson

Nick name: O
Height/Weight: 6’2 186lbs
College: North Carolina Central
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Quote: “The bigger they are the harder they fall”
Movie: Avengers Endgame
Worst Nightmare: knock on at try line
Favorite Memory: seeing the team after surgery
Pet Peeve: People watching you work, people standing behind you in open space, WhatsApp spammed with exercises 
Special Superpower: mile high vertical

Senior Spotlight

​Congratulations to Senior Ben Watson for pursuing studies at UNC Chapel Hill. Ben was a runner up recipient for the WRAL scholar athlete of the month in January. Ben has also served in the capacity of captain and is instrumental on the Redhawks leadership committee.
Ben Watson
Nickname: Ben Dover
Height/Weight: 6’0 180
College: UNC Chapel Hill
Major: Business (minor Adult Film)
Quote: “ what’s the score “
Movie: Spirited Away
Worst Nightmare: missing tackles
Favorite Memory: Beating #1 ranked Gonzaga
Pet peeve: when no one donates to the food drive 🤬
Special superpower: manages to get a card every game
#raleighnc #raleigh #rugby UNC Rugby

I hope everyone is staying safe and dealing as best as possible with the covid-19 virus and shutdown. These are certainly extraordinary times and the Redhawks wish everyone the best and greatly miss seeing each of you.
That being said, as outstanding members of our community setting an example for those around us, we have recognized a need for contribution and help.
After exploring various potential options, the High School Player Leadership Committee has decided to host a virtual food drive. Below is the link to that food drive.
http://secure.foodbankcenc.org/goto/raleighredhawks

Let’s all donate as much as we can and show our communities that the Redhawks are here to help!

We are ONE CLUB, ALL IN. 

Many in our community are struggling even more than usual with food insecurity during this difficult time. Let’s do our part, and in a small way honor our graduating seniors and help our community members in need!

As high school players, we are very disappointed to have our season cut short and to have the National Championships cancelled. We are currently ranked 5th in the Nation and had real hopes on winning a National Championship this year. We are still optimistic that we will be able to play the Charlotte Tigers (currently ranked first in the Nation) and hopefully several other of the top teams in the Nation if the shutdown lifts before college starts.  We understand the coaches are working with other Clubs on those plans.

But as much as we love and miss rugby, the High School players also understand that there are much greater needs at this difficult time. We have embraced the values that rugby and the Redhawks hold dear:  Respect, Discipline, Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Passion. And have decided to employ those values to help our communities in this time of need.  Please join us in helping!

Thank You!!

The Redhawks Player Leadership Committee
Ben Watson
Vince Meymandi
Aadil Meshasanewala
James McLoughlin
Aidan Laros