Boys High School Teams
Attention, East High Leopards Rugby Family!!! We're gearing up for an incredible new season and are ready to welcome new talent to our team. Our highly skilled coaches are here to elevate your game and ensure you reach your full potential on the field. Dive into their bios to discover their impressive backgrounds and get ready to join us for a season of excellence!
Team Leadership
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The East High Rugby Program takes pride in having one of the best coaching staffs to helping our athletes excel. With a wealth of experience and a passion for developing talent, our coaches foster an environment that encourages both personal and athletic growth. They work closely with each athlete, providing tailored guidance and support to ensure they reach their full potential.
Coach
Ben Tukaufu
East Head Coach 2025
State Championship Coach 2024
University of Utah Rugby Alumni Class of 2005
Level 1 Coach Certified
Coach
Mate Moeakiola
State Championship Coach
2023-2024
USA Eagle - #382
USA Eagle World Cup Appearances
2007, 2011, 2015
Played Professionally in France
2009-2015
84 Profession Caps
University of Utah Rugby Alumni
Level 1 Coach Certified
Coach
Taylor Scalley
Head Coach - East Middle School 2024-2025
Head Coach - State Championship for Middle School 2025
​University of Utah Rugby Alumni
Highland Rugby Alumni
National Champion 1990, 1991, 1992
Level 1 Coach Certified
Coach
Nathan Kingsford
State Championship Coach
2023-2024
University of Utah Rugby Alumni
Highland Rugby Alumni
National Champion 2009
Level 1 Coach Certified
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Coach
Thomas Parkin
State Championship Coach for Middle School 2025
East High Rugby Alumni
Legacy Leopard #73
Nationals 4th Place Finish - 2019
Level 1 Coach Certified
Coach
David Parkin
State Championship Coach
2023-2024
Highland Rugby Alumni
National Champion 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
MVP of Nationals - 1990, 1991
Coach
Alo Faletau
Coach - State Championship for Middle School 2025
Level 1 Coach Certified
Coach
Jack Ford
East High Rugby Alumni
Legacy Leopard #141
UYR Champions Cup Champion
2019
Club President
Robert Kingsford
East Head Coach 2013-2024
Head Coach - State Championship
2023-2024
University of Utah Rugby Alumni
Highland Rugby Alumni
National Champion 2000
Level 1 Coach Certified
Team Photography
The East High Rugby Program has been fortunate to have Shannon Condie and Jeff Pierson taking photographs of all of the various East High Rugby Teams from the very beginning. They have taken tens of thousands pictures of the players that have come through the program. We want to give them a very special thank you for capturing the life of the East Rugby Programs!!!!
Photographer
Shannon Condie
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Photographer
Jeff Pierson
Videographer / Coach Consultant
Tom Kingsford