Life West Gladiators Explained

Teamname:Life West Gladiators
Union:USA Rugby
Location:Hayward, CA
League:Pacific Rugby Premiership
Season:2022
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Url:https://www.lifewestrugby.com/

The Life West Gladiators are an American rugby union club based in Hayward, California. They are the Men's team for Life Chiropractic College West. They compete in the Division I Pacific Rugby Premiership and are champions of the 2019 season.[1] [2]

They moved up to Division I after winning the Division II National Championship in 2015.[3]

History

Life West Rugby

Dr. Brian Kelly (former President of Life Chiropractic College West) and his colleague Dr. Bruce Chester, established Life West Rugby in late 2013. Dr. Kelly grew up in New Zealand and wanted to establish a top-level rugby program which was realized on January 11, 2014, when the Gladiators, played their first ever league match.

Dr. Kelly wanted to develop a program from the beginning that showcased excellence in rugby and chiropractic. He also wanted to enhance college pride and introduce chiropractic to a wider community. The program provided opportunities for students, alumni, chiropractors and the local community to be involved with the team.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Life West Wins PRP, And More From D1 Club Playoffs - FloRugby. 2022-01-17. www.florugby.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2019-05-10. Men win Pacific Rugby Premiership title, head to national semifinals. 2022-01-17. Life Chiropractic College West. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2018-01-17. Life West Gladiators Prepare to Return to Their Winning Ways. 2022-01-17. Life Chiropractic College West. en-US.
  4. Web site: History Welcome to Life West Rugby. 2022-01-17. www.lifewestrugby.com.