Aquinas College Mens Rugby

06/11/2026

We’re excited to announce that Sinamoni Hola will be joining Aquinas Rugby this fall.

A product of the highly regarded Belmont Shore Rugby Club, Sinamoni is a high IQ scrum half with outstanding game awareness and decision making. His ability to control the tempo of a match, create opportunities for teammates, and make plays under pressure makes him a valuable addition to our program

Welcome to the Saints rugby family, Moni.
🏟️🏉

06/08/2026

We’re excited to announce that Ja’Cari Carter will be joining Aquinas Rugby this fall.

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ja’Cari is a powerful lock forward who brings physicality, athleticism, and a strong work ethic to the roster. We’re looking forward to seeing him in Aquinas colors next season.

Welcome to the Saints rugby family, Ja’Cari.
🏟️🏉

06/07/2026

AQ Rugby coaches Lance Hohaia and Dr. Scott Brown had the opportunity to attend the Sports Performance Summit at Northwestern University this weekend, connecting with coaches and practitioners across collegiate and professional sport.

A valuable reminder from the weekend was the importance of exposing our program to different environments, ideas, and standards. Growth comes from continuing to learn, asking better questions, and bringing useful insights back to our student athletes.

Experiences like this help sharpen the way we think, coach, and support the continued growth of our players and program.

05/30/2026

We’re excited to announce that Chase Fajack will be joining us next fall. Hailing from Brighton High School in Michigan. Chase is a hard working backrower who brings energy and intensity to every game. We’re looking forward to having him at Aquinas and watching his game grow.

Welcome to the Saints rugby family, Chase.
🏟️🏉

05/19/2026

A few moments from CRC 7s Nationals last month to close out our 2026 spring season.

Nationals was the visible part. What got us there was the less visible work, early mornings, tough sessions and conversations, long travel weekends, setbacks, and a group willing to keep growing through all of it.

It was a great way to finish the year, but the real value was in everything it took to get there.

We are proud of this group and grateful for everyone who supported AQ Rugby this season.

More to come

05/11/2026

New Zealand Rugby Scholarship opportunity for U.S. rugby players aged 14 - 20 years old.

is excited to collaborate with to help connect ambitious players with a world-class rugby development experience in New Zealand.

With Aquinas College Mens Rugby led by Kiwi Head Coach , this collaboration is an opportunity for U.S for players looking to experience NZ rugby, develop their game, and challenge themselves in a high-performance environment.

Inside Running Academy has two camp dates that align well with the U.S. summer break:

June 14 – July 12, 2026
July 12 – August 9, 2026

Thanks to the team at , there are 5 scholarships available for the upcoming June/July Player Development Camp:

All prices are in NZD

1 x Full Scholarship - 4 Week Camp cost of $5,900 (NZD) reduced to $0
1 x 50% Scholarship - 4 Week Camp cost of $5,900 (NZD) reduced to $2,950 ($1,770 USD)
3 x 10% Scholarships - 4 Week Camp cost of $5,900 (NZD) reduced to $5,310 ($3,175 USD)

(Flights not included).

Get in touch with us, or fill out a scholarship application form found in our bio.

Tagged programs, coaches, and players, please share this with any serious rugby athletes who might be interested in this opportunity.

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our graduating seniors. These men helped build the standard, culture, and direction of our program through their commitment, resilience, and leadership. What they accomplished on the field matters, but the type of people they became throughout the journey matters even more.

We’re grateful for everything they’ve poured into Aquinas Rugby and excited to see what’s next for each of them. Once a Saint, always a Saint.

Your impact on this program will last well beyond your final season. Go well men

05/06/2026

AQ Men’s Rugby held our annual banquet awards last night, celebrating another outstanding season together.

Congratulations to our individual award winners:

🏆 Marcel Denysschen: 15s Player of the Year & 7s MVP
🏆 Sam Whitmore: 15s Forward of the Year
🏆 Liam Inman: 15s Back of the Year
🏆 Eli Uyenco: Most Improved Player

Well done, lads. Proud of your hard work, commitment, and growth this season.

04/27/2026

From Foundation to Finish: AQ Men's Rugby Caps Historic Season with Momentum

Washington, D.C. — The road to the nation's capital wasn't built overnight. It was forged over a long road of belief, grit, and a willingness to take the harder path. From day one, Coach Lance Hohaia's vision for Aquinas Men's Rugby was about more than just competing — it was about building a pr...

04/26/2026

The Saints finished 3–2 over two days, at the College Rugby Championship 7s Nationals and played some quality rugby along the way. We’ve kept our winning record for four years straight at Nationals. It’s not an easy feat with the quality opposition that attend this tournament. A lot to be proud of, and plenty to build on.