North Run Table in Rising Stars

The North region utterly dominated the Rising Stars Championship in Atlanta, sweeping their competition with a perfect 3-0 record to claim the title. Thomas College scrumhalf Conor Tierney was named tournament MVP for his stellar performance, expertly guiding the North's offense and contributing seven conversions and two penalties. Their journey saw a 13-5 win over the South, a 26-12 semifinal triumph against the East,with AIC center Otsile Maphosa scoring two tries,and a decisive 43-12 final over the West, highlighted by two key tries from Thomas College flanker George Pelter. Elsewhere, Kentucky's Nate Ingolls of the East led the competition with six tries, while North Alabama's Mohale Maolibeli and South Carolina's Landen Day scored two tries each in the South's 41-24 win for third place. This crucial collegiate showcase provides an invaluable platform for identifying and developing the next generation of talent, making it a cornerstone event for the future of US rugby.