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Tigers Host Colorado Youth Rugby Girls State Championships on November 1st!

Coach — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:08:25 +0000

*Tigers Host Colorado Youth Rugby Girls State Championships on November 1st! from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Mike G. Gabriel Football Stadium at Holy Family High School in Broomfield will be the site of the 2008 Colorado Youth Rugby Girls State Championship Matches. On November 1st, from 12:30-5 pm, Tigers Rugby Football Club will host the Championship and Consolation matches. In addition, an All Star format for the rest of the league will open the slate.

Holy Family HS Athletic Director, Mr. Ben Peterson had graciously granted Tigers Rugby approval for the proposal on September 8th, while the CYR Executive Committee deliberated three proposals. By majority vote on September 17th, the Board of Directors accepted a proposal by Tigers Rugby head coach Paul O’Brian, beating out Infinity Park in Glendale, and Shea Stadium in Littleton. Tigers Rugby Football Club and their sponsors are excited to bring this event to the Broomfield area. Though Tigers Rugby does not coach a girls team, we are proud to present this major championship event. Girls rugby is expected to become a Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) sanctioned sport in 2010. Mike G. Gabriel Football Stadium was also the site of the Colorado Youth Rugby All Star matches and Select Side try-outs in May 2006.

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Rugby in the Olympics?

Steve — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:44:54 +0000

*Rugby in the Olympics? from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Rugby is not an Olympic Sport, but did you know that it has been in the past? Well, sort of…

According to New Zealand Professor Bill Taylor and The Guiness Book of Rugby Records, Rugby appeared in five Olympics from 1900 to 1924. You can read his “tongue in cheek” article for the complete story.

Tigers Rugby Elects First Active Player

Coach — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:37:07 +0000

*Tigers Rugby Elects First Active Player from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Tigers Rugby Football Club elected a new Board of Directors at their Annual General Meeting on June 21, 2008. Joshua Carvalho, was elected to the position of Match Secretary, and will serve for one year on the Board of Directors of the not-for-profit Colorado corporation. Carvalho, a Pomona HS student, was also voted Tigers Rugby’s 2008 “Best Rookie Forward” by his fellow club members.

In other elections, Jeff Gossman stepped up to serve as Treasurer. Paul O’Brian (President), Dylan Lewis (Vice President) and Steve Sadler (Recording Secretary) were all re-elected.

The following 2008 Tigers Rugby Awards were also presented:

Most Valuable Player: Quincy Anderson

Best Forward: Marcus Lucero

Best Back: Alejandro Lucero

Best Rookie Forward: Joshua Carvalho

Best Rookie Back: Charles Martinez

Sponsor’s Awards: Albert Whitemore (presented by Lucero & Associates, PC); Markus Harvey III (presented by Toxic–Sports, Inc.); Justin Sadler (presented by Toxic–Sports, Inc.); Lewis Rosenberg (Rugby Spirit Award presented by Coffman and Companies); Mike Sadowski (Rugby Spirit Award presented by Coffman and Companies), Josef Mack (presented by Jorgenson, Motycka & Lewis, PC); Travis McKee (presented by Accelerate Physcal Therapy, PC); Rob Nees (presented by Tigers Rugby Parents), Patrick O’Connor (presented by Tigers Rugby Parents)

Alumni Evens Taggle Series, 47-42

Coach — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:57:08 +0000

*Alumni Evens Taggle Series, 47-42 from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

A beautifully rehabilitated grass pitch at Broadlands Park was the site of the second annual Tigers Rugby Alumni Match. The freshly cut and lined pitch was layed out by the O’Brians and O’Connors for the 10:00 am kick-off. The Annual General Meeting followed with awards and elections.

A 22-22 half time score held up after Sammy Glynn missed a conversion as time ran out. The second half was an epic battle with Andy Maul, Marcus and Alejandro Lucero and Josh Carvalho leading the 2008 Tiger RFC U-19 side against their coaches and alumni. Pat Quinlan scored his first try of the 21st century to put the veterans up for good. The seasoned left wing took a pass on the weak side, and ran it to the center of the posts uncontested. A late charge by the 2008 Tigers just about put the match into overtime, but for an unlucky knocked-on pass.

AGM & Alumni Match Set: June 21st

Coach — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:56:20 +0000

*AGM & Alumni Match Set: June 21st from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

The 2008 Annual General Meeting of Tigers Rugby Football Club will be held at 12 noon on June 21, 2008. The Alumni Match will kick off at 10:00 am at the Broadlands (Aspen Creek) Park. The shelter adjacent to the field (on Meadow Mountain Drive – 2nd left south of 144th Ave on Sheridan) will be the site of the Annual General Meeting, unless rain drives us to another location. At the end of the Annual General Meeting, Tigers Rugby Football Club will present their annual awards and hold elections of officers.

If you would like to help, or play in the Alumni Match, please come and bring your kit by 9:00 am for set up. The 2008 Tigers team will wear their new jerseys for the first time (and for seniors, their last). The alumni match will feature “taggle rules”, grass pitch, and goal posts with 22 meter end zones. As improvements to our practice pitch mature, could this be a future home venue for other Tigers Rugby matches?

The Agenda for the 2008 Annual General Meeting:

Behavior (Yellow & Red Cards, Suspensions)
Mandatory Referee Seminars
Respect for opponents/referees/ourselves/team
Respect for the game
New Coaches/Coaching Development Program
Pomona Rugby (Head coaches?)
Girls Rugby in CHSAA (fall 2009)
CYR Board Positions
Marketing/YourHub.com
Sponsors Recognition

Tigers Rugby Captain Scores in U-18 All Star Match

Coach — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:40:06 +0000

*Tigers Rugby Captain Scores in U-18 All Star Match from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Congratulations goes to Travis McKee for his go-ahead try in the 2008 Colorado Youth Rugby U-18 All Star match. Travis took an 8-man pick up to the house, set a maul and touched it down for 5 points. Travis’ team won the match 37-36.

#5 Tigers Rugby Bows Out Early at State Championships

Coach — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:17:52 +0000

*#5 Tigers Rugby Bows Out Early at State Championships from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

On Saturday, May 3rd, Tigers Rugby Football Club faced 12th ranked Ft. Collins Youth Rugby in the Colorado Youth Rugby’s State Championship Tournament at Dick’s Sporting Goods Complex.

The Tigers took an early lead on a try by Tony Costello of Pomona High School. The drop kick goal by Charles Martinez made the score 7 to 0. Fort Collins answered with a penalty goal to put the halftime tally at 7-3.

A spirited and motivated Ft. Collins team, that has only beaten the Tigers once in their history, controlled the second half with a kicking game that confused the Tigers backfield in the swirling wind. Late in the second half, Fort Collins’ kicking game intensely pressured the injured Tigers fullback to muff the ball at the right goal post. A resultant try, touched down by the well-covered attack of the Fort Collins wing, put the Tigers’ division rival ahead for good. By upsetting the 5th ranked North Division champions and their supporters, Ft. Collins advanced to the Championship bracket. Final score: Fort Collins 10, Tigers Rugby 7.

With the loss, Tigers Rugby failed to qualify for the championship bracket for the fifth year in a row and moved to the Plate Division. Tigers Rugby had an excellent opportunity to return to the finals and avenge their loss to Chaparral last year. Their opponent, the Glendale Raptor’s U-19 team, was just as inspired to play, hoping to avenge the early season loss to the Tigers at Championship Field in Broomfield, CO.

The Glendale club was physically aggressive early causing a yellow card to their eight man. Ten minutes in the “sin bin” for the Raptor’s player was enough for the Tigers Quincy Anderson to “tap and go” for a 5-meter try. Charles Martinez dropped kick for the conversion to put the Tigers ahead, 7-0. Glendale answered with the try and missed the conversion kick, and the score remained 7-5. Tigers came back strongly in spite of confrontational play and occasional discipline issues on both sides of the field. The Tigers took a 14 to five lead before a Glendale penalty goal brought the score to 14-8. A s tempers flared the Glendale club was charged with unsportsmanlike penalty prompting a second yellow card. Unfortunately Josh Carvahlo of Pomona High School retaliated and took his own yellow card and 10 minutes in the Sin Bin. In the ensuing series of skirmishes, Ryan Torrez also Pomona high school was cited for a shoulder charge and the Tigers found themselves a man down at 14 on 13 with 2 men in the Sin Bin. Glendale took the advantage and eventually scored the last second try and the conversion to go ahead 15 to 14 with ten seconds remaining. The Tigers team was slow to approach the kick off and the referee blew whistle indicating full time, final score Glendale 15, Tigers 14.

Tigers Rugby Football Club will host one more intersquad match at Broomfield County Commons Park and celebrate this amazing rebuilding season with an awards banquet. Tigers finish their season at 5-4 in league play (including the State Championship tournament), and 20-14-2 overall. The Tigers entered the State Championship Tournament rated fifth in the state. Tigers Rugby experienced an extraordinary season despite close losses in the playoff rounds this season. The progression of team as a whole, and the fact that only three seniors will graduate this year, gives great promise for next year.

The State semifinals will be held next week at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. In the Championship Bracket, Aurora Saracens, Colorado Springs, Regis Jesuit and Denver East will face off.

Tigers Rugby Tops #3 SWARM

Coach — Sat, 03 May 2008 03:42:49 +0000

*Tigers Rugby Tops #3 SWARM from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

The 2006 State Champion, SWARM (Southwest Area Rugby Men), represented by Columbine, Chatfielld and Mullen HS students, hosted Tigers Rugby Football Club (represented by Holy Family, Pomona, Centaurus and Faith Christian Academy students) on April 28. Playing for a place in Colorado Youth Rugby top five rankings, Tigers Rugby pulled off a 10-5 upset with a great defensive effort and controlling, strategic attack.

Captain Quincy Anderson put the Tigers ahead 3-0 witha 25 meter penalty goal. SWARM fired back, intercepting a center pass and ran it in from 8 meters out to take a 5-3 lead. Before the end of the half, Center Joe Mack took it from straight upfield and Tigers Rugby Football Club put themselves in prime position for the “Kong” penalty play. Markus Harvey ran the tap and go for a try and Quincy Anderson converted the points after kickfor a 10-5 halftime lead.

The second half was at times undisciplined, but the defensive net that the Tigers cast was sufficient to snuff out the SWARM advances. Though there were a number of opportunities created by Tigers Rugby deep in SWARM territory, the second half was a scoreless affair as SWARM held up the Tigers in goal or stopped their poorly supported (close-in) penalty takes to keep it a nail -biter to the bitter end.Tigers also took the B-side match by a score of 15-5 on tries by Holy Family’s Joe Mack, and Pomona’s Mike Sadowski and Ryan Torrez. The win also gave Tigers Rugby Football Club the second straight North Division Championship with a 5-2 league record. Overall, the Tigers move to 20-12-2. For a look at the Colorado youth Rugby Standings and Results, click this link: http://www.errfu.org/template.php?sid=89#332The Tigers will be seeded #5 in the playoffs as Colorado Youth Rugby hosts the State Championship Tournamaent at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park this Saturday, May 3rd. Tigers Rugby’s first match (against #12 Fort Collins Youth Rugby) will begin at 12:00 noon.

For additional information about Tigers Rugby, please click the link to: http://tigersrugby.com, or call Coach Paul O’Brian at (303) 506-8110.

Tigers Rugby: Week Seven in Review

Coach — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:24:06 +0000

*Tigers Rugby: Week Seven in Review from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Tigers Rugby Football Club drew a bye in league play for week seven. On Monday, April 21, Tigers U-16 players teamed again with Cherry Creek Rugby to win three straight matches at the Freshmen/Sophomore Festival #4 on Boulder’s pristine Pleasant View Park Rugby Stadium. Tigers/Cherry Creek won in three shutouts over SWARM 45-0; Regis Jesuit 12-0; and PAC (Platte Canyon & Conifer HS) by a score of 25-0. The highlight of the rugby spectacle was perhaps a 22 meter drop kick by Joseph Gonzales (Centaurus HS), in the middle of a 50 meter break away, for a 3 point drop goal.

After a great practice on Wednesday, most of the team was committed to prom or college trips on Saturday. Tigers Rugby hosted the 2nd Annual Broomfield Rugby Festival at Championship Field in Broomfield County Commons Park. The sparse crowd watched a high scoring affair between the evenly match freshmen and sophomores sides representing 10 schools from 3 Colorado Youth Rugby clubs. The Purple and White teams tied 75- 75 after three periods and a drop kicking tie breaker failed to produce a winner. Tigers Rugby will play the final league match on Monday against SWARM at Mossbrucker Park in Littleton. Kickoff is at 5:00 PM. There will be a B side match ...

Tigers Rugby Reaches 20 Wins

Coach — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:38:09 +0000

*Tigers Rugby Reaches 20 Wins from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Overall Record: 20-12-2
League Record 5-2-0
U-16 Record: 6-1-2

MATCH RESULTS:
* Denotes a League Match

5/3: Glendale Raptors 15, Tigers RFC 14 * (Plate Quarterfinal)

5/3: Fort Collins 10, Tigers RFC 7 * (State Qualifier)

4/28: Tigers Rugby 15, SWARM B 5
4/28: Tigers Rugby 10, SWARM 5*
4/21: (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 25. PAC 0
4/21: (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 12, Regis Jesuit 0
4/21: (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 45. SWARM 0
4/19 Tigers RFC 30, Chaparral B 5
4/19: Chaparral A 43, Tigers RFC 22
4/16: Ft. Collins 15, Tigers RFC 0
4/16: Tigers RFC 30, Ft Collins 5 *
4/12: Colorado Springs 27, Tigers RFC 0 *
4/9: Aurora Saracens 17, Tigers RFC 0*
4/7: (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 5, SWARM 0
4/7 (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 29, Regis Jesuit 0
4/5: Denver East 24 – Tigers RFC 0
4/5: Tigers RFC 22 – Ridgeview 12
4/2: Northside Vikings 19 – Tigers RFC 0
4/2: Tigers RFC 31 – Northside Vikings 5 *
3/26: (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 7 – Chaparral 7
3/26: (U-16) Tigers/Cherry Creek 7 – SWARM/Northside 7
3/19: Tigers RFC 12 – Boulder B 7
3/19: Tigers RFC 39 – Boulder 0 *
3/15: Tigers RFC 73 – ThunderRidge Greagles 17
3/14: Regis Jesuit B 7 – Tigers RFC 5
3/14: Regis Jesuit A 33 – Tigers RFC 7
3/10: (U-16) Denver East 33 – Tigers RFC 5
3/10: (U-16) Tigers RFC 10 – SWARM 5
3/8: Cherry Creek 40 – Tigers RFC 12
3/8: Tigers RFC 7 – Highlands Rach 5
3/1: Tigers RFC 46 – Glendale Raptors 12 *
2/23: Tigers RFC 15 – Denver East C 12
2/23: Denver East B 5 – Tigers RFC 0
2/23: Denver East A 12 Tigers RFC 0