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| Full name | Ohio Aviators | ||
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| Union | USA Rugby | ||
| Founded | 2016 | ||
| Location | Obetz, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Ground | Fortress Obetz (Capacity: 6,500) | ||
| Coach | Paule Barford | ||
| Top scorer | Shaun Davies (84) | ||
| Most tries | Spike Davis (14) | ||
| League(s) | PRO Rugby (2016) World Tens Series (2020-present) | ||
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TheOhio Aviators are anAmericanrugby union team that played professionally in the short livedPRO Rugby competition. They are based in theColumbus, Ohio metropolitan area, and played their home games atMemorial Park inObetz, Ohio. They are now playing in the newly formed World Tens Series.
PRO Rugby announced on February 9, 2016 the addition of Columbus, Ohio as the league's third team.[1] The selection of Columbus came as somewhat of a surprise, because the original PRO Rugby announcement in November 2015 did not mention that the competition planned to place a team in the midwest in the inaugural season.[2] Ohio's inaugural season home opener was played on May 1, 2016.[3] PRO Rugby revealed the team's nickname — the Ohio Aviators — on June 6, 2016, a reference to theWright brothers who were from Ohio.[4]
On September 9, 2020, the Aviators announced on theirInstagram page their return to participate in theWorld Tens Series, occurring from October 24 through November 7, 2020 inBermuda.[5]
The Aviators during the 2016 season played their home games atMemorial Park inObetz, a suburb of theColumbus metropolitan area. The Aviators planned to move toFortress Obetz, on the site of the formerColumbus Motor Speedway, starting with the 2017 season.[6][7][8][9][10]
On December 20, 2016 all PRO Rugby players received notice their contracts will be terminated in 30 days if progress is not made towards resolving disputes between the league and USA Rugby.[11]
The squad for the2016 PRO Rugby season:[12]
| Ohio roster | ||
|---|---|---|
Props
Hookers
Locks
| Loose forwards
Scrum-halves Fly-halves
| Centers
Wingers
Fullbacks
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| (c) Denotes team captain,Bold denotes internationally capped. |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Paule Barford |
| Assistant coach |  Paul Holmes |
| Assistant coach |  Eamonn Hogan |
The squad for the 2020World Tens Series:[13]
| Ohio roster | |
|---|---|
Forwards
| Backs
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| (c) Denotes team captain,Bold denotes internationally capped. |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Taylor Howden |
| Assistant coach | Kane Thompson |
| Manager | Zach Stryffeler |
| Medical Director | Richard Quincy |
| Director | Tom Rooney |
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2020 | Phoenix | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 26-0 |
| October 25, 2020 |  Rhinos | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 0-12 |
| October 25, 2020 | London Royals | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 10-11 |
| October 26, 2020 |  Asia Pacific Dragons | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 11–10 |
| October 26, 2020 | Miami Sun | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 10–11 |
| November 2, 2020 | Rhinos | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 11–10 |
| November 2, 2020 | Phoenix | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 22–0 |
| November 2, 2020 | Asia Pacific Dragons | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 16–20 |
| November 3, 2020 | London Royals | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 12–13 |
| November 3, 2020 | Miami Sun | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 17–17 |
| November 3, 2020 | SX10 | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 14–10 |
| November 7, 2020 Quarterfinal | Miami Sun | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 26–5 |
| November 7, 2020 Semifinal | London Royals | Bermuda National Stadium | Won, 12–7 |
| November 7, 2020 Final | SX10 | Bermuda National Stadium | Lost, 14–21 |
| Competition | Games Played | Games Won | Games Drawn | Games Lost | Ladder Position | C | R | W | Coach | Details |
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| 2016 PRO Rugby season | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 / 5 | Paule Barford | 2016 Ohio Aviators season |
| Season | Captain | Most tries | Most points |
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| 2016 | Jamie Mackintosh | Spike Davis (14) | Shaun Davies (84) |
| Coach | Tenure | Matches | Won | Drawn | Lost | Winning Percentage |
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| Paule Barford | 2016 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 75% |
| Taylor Howden | 2020–present | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 50% |
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