In our HUNTER section, we're featuring new recruit and outstanding man mountain - Robert "Sunshine" Hayslip. The towering lock forward for Arkansas State finished off last season with the pack being rated one of ASU's best ball contesters at the line-out. His stupendous performance last season earned him the call-up into the National Under-20 squad of 2010.

The 20 year old South Carolina native is known on the team as “Sunshine” for his signature goldilocks long blonde hair (which he recently cut). His soft spoken nature and gracefulness amongst peers, compliments the underestimation he gets for the intensity he showcases every game day.

Talking to Robert about his U-20 call up, here is what Sunshine had to say:

Were you expecting to get called up to represent the U.S U-20's? What was your initial reaction?
No, I had no idea I would get called up to play for the U-20's, when Matt called me I thought it was to try out for the south so when he said usa u-20's i was pretty shocked.

What can you take from playing with the nations best at that level?
It was great to play for the team and really great to play with guys from LSU, SDSU and cal that we had competed against this year. The main thing I took from the camp and games was to play faster and more aggressive, to be constantly thinking about where on the field you will be most effective, whether that is supporting your backs or taking runs off the scrum.

Any personal goals and aspirations for the future in rugby?
My current goals for rugby are to win a national championship, and hopefully play for the south next year.

Congratulations Sunshine, we look forward to hearing more about you on the field.

From Left: Shaun Potgieter(Hon.Mention), Patrick Sullivan(Hon. Mention), Nardus Wessels (All American), David Caswell (Hon. Mention) Roland Evans (All American), Roan Farr (All American)

The season is over but cries of joy still fill whats left of camp, as the All American Selections rolled out the names of 3 of our very own :- Nardus Wessels (Captain), Roland Evans and Roan Farr. The three will be joining the All American campaign of 2010 in their tour of London, sometime in August. Not too far down on the list are the Honorable Mentions of the season and the names highlighted under Arkansas State are Shaun Potgieter, Patrick Sullivan and David Caswell who played a remarkable season for the pack.

The little town of Jonesboro will play host for the first time ever to 3 All Americans and 3 Honorable Mentions in one year. Coach Matt Huckaby echoed sentiments of pride in how far his boys have come and can only look forward to what they will bring to the table next season.

On behalf of the ASU Rugby Red Wolves Pack, I would like to extend a Big Congratulations to the boys for the hard work throughout the season and wish the All Americans the best of luck in carrying the Red Wolves flag in London.  

It was all smiles on Saturday for the Red Wolves pack as they exchanged a snowed out Rugby day for an indoor bowling game. Due to the snow storm, the pack was unable to make the much awaited-for tour to Shreveport, LA to play Texas A&M. Instead they worked on their bowling skills as a team at the local bowling alley in Jonesboro.

The team was blessed with the presence of the Founding Fathers of ASU Rugby - Curt Huckaby and Joe Barrett - who were there to teach the boys a lesson or two about bowling. It was a fun-filled and relaxing day for the ASU ruggers as they look forward to their upcoming game against the Dallas Harlequins in Little Rock this Saturday (February 6th, 2010).

Arkansas State Univeristy is proud to be represented by 4 individuals in this years All American Squad. The announcement was overwhelming as this is only the second time in the 10 years of ASU Rugby for the school to send 2 travelling squad members and 2 Honorable mentions into the honour of All American Rugby. 

On behalf of the Red Wolves Rugby Program, we would like to thank and congratulate Roland Evans (3-time All American), Andries Wessels (Travelling Squad), Clint Whittler (Honorable mention) and Roan Farr (Honorable mention).  We wish the travelling squad members all the best on their South African tour!