Blog Posts & Pōpolo News
Pōpolo Heads to FIJI!
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HISTORIC MILESTONE: Los Angeles, Dec 20, 2023 — In a groundbreaking moment for American rugby, a dedicated group of six referees is set to make history at Fiji’s Coral Coast 7 International Tournament. World famous for its toughness and aided by the scorching Fijian heat, challenging playing conditions, and intensity of the matches; it will…
Project Pōpolo Shop Open
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We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Pōpolo Shop, your one-stop destination for exclusive merchandise that not only lets you show off your love for the art but also contributes to a fantastic cause! When you purchase at the Pōpolo Shop, you’re getting fantastic, high-quality merchandise; you’re also supporting our group’s dream of…
Project Pōpolo 2024 Alignment Camp IV Success!
December 8-10, 2023 The camp, led by a Senior Group of National Referees, unfolded across three days, featuring an immersive format designed to cover a broad spectrum of topics crucial for match officials. In attendance were 14 developing referees looking to begin their journey within the High-Performance space. Eight sessions addressed: Professionalism, Mental Skills, Contextual…
Marquise Goodwin
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Background Born in Long Beach California. Began refereeing 2011 with the Southern California Referee Society. after finishing my playing career at the University of California Santa Barbara & Belmont Shore RFC. In addition to refereeing, I am currently serving a special education teacher for high school students. Organization/ Groups Roles Organization/Groups Competitions Highlights
Alexis DeFries
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Background Aloha kākou! It is a blessing to represent my family and my people in the beautiful game of rugby. I started playing in 2016 and picked up a whistle in 2021, doing both concurrently throughout Southern California and the USA. My goal is to bring this knowledge and passion back to Hawaiʻi to continue…
Elvy Asonye
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Background I started my rugby journey when I left Chicago for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I grew up playing soccer but loved how rugby offered the same level of that team mentality but in a new and challenging way. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and received my commission into…
Justin X. Hale
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Background I started my rugby journey when I left Chicago for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I grew up playing soccer but loved how rugby offered the same level of that team mentality but in a new and challenging way. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and received my commission into…