Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Thomas Jones
School: Marist College
Position: Center
Class: Sophomore

Jones tallied two tries and assisted on another for Marist this weekend. Not only did he contribute offensively but the sophomore had a solid performance on defense making a number of tackles for the Red Foxes.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Jena Carella
School: Fairfield
Position:Outside Center
Class: Junior

Carella dominated for the Lady Red Ruggers scoring three first half tries and adding a fourth in the second half as Fairfield defeated Hofstra. The junior outside center also contributed over a dozen hard, aggressive tackles over the course of the entire game disrupting Hofstra’s back line and helping Fairfield rebound from a loss the previous week.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week.