*Sam Glynn Wins Regional Title Match! from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

A penalty kick by Sam Glynn won the USA Rugby Division III Collegiate Rugby Regional Championship match today (October 18) in Eagan, Minnesota, by a 3-0 score over Viterbo University from La Crosse Wisconsin.

Click here for more pictures: http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Sports/College/Story~672548.aspx

Blue Ox Rugby is a team of the University of St. Thomas students in St. Paul Minnesota. Tigers Rugby respectfully offers our hearty congratulations to Sammy on all he has done to develop his kicking, speed, and play making skills at the fly half position.

Sam was a 2-time MVP for Tigers Rugby Football Club in 2006 & 2007, and a former Tigers Rugby captain.   Sam also a member of the 2005 2A Colorado State Football Championship team as a place kicker and wide receiver for Holy Family High School.

Sam helped reestablish an extinct club that was banned from University of St. Thomas campus. The brothers of Blue Ox Rugby have reached the title match in just two years. Read about Sam’s accomplishments, documented in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota newspapers:

http://www.tommiemedia.com/sports/blue-ox-wins-division-iii-championship/

http://www.tommiemedia.com/sports/undefeated-blue-ox-rugby-to-play-in-d-iii-tournament/

*Tigers Alumni Place 5th in Denver 7s from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

July 11, 2009 – For six years, Tigers Rugby Football Club has coached high school aged boys from Holy Family, Broomfield, Pomona and Ralston Valley High Schools. Now, the Broomfield and Arvada rugby club has spawned an adult recreational team, made up of former players and coaches.

The inaugural Alumni Social Side placed fifth in the Denver 7s Rugby Tournament at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Sam Glynn, Quincy Anderson, Eddie Page, Neil Quinlivan, Jimmy Hullett, Max Brady, Lewis Rosenberg, Mike O’Brian, Matt O’Brian and Paul O’Brian came back to beat Queen City RFC’s over-30s side 28-21, and a Benedictine college’s touring side (The Benedictine Monks) 17-15. In early morning games, the Alumni lost to Glendale’s (nationally ranked Division I) A-side 40-0, and Colorado Springs’ (Division II) A-side 41-7.

Quincy Anderson (Colorado School of Mines) got the scoring started against Colorado Springs with a long take up the left sideline. Sammy Glynn (St Thomas University) went 5-7 on drop goal conversions. Sam was named Man of the Tournament, using pop kicks twice and going weak side off of a ruck for a third try on the day. Three alumni scored their first tries in a long time. Jim Hullett came back to the game with a flair and earned a try. Mike O’Brian ...]]> *Tigers Alumni Place 5th in Denver 7s from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

July 11, 2009 – For six years, Tigers Rugby Football Club has coached high school aged boys from Holy Family, Broomfield, Pomona and Ralston Valley High Schools. Now, the Broomfield and Arvada rugby club has spawned an adult recreational team, made up of former players and coaches.

The inaugural Alumni Social Side placed fifth in the Denver 7s Rugby Tournament at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Sam Glynn, Quincy Anderson, Eddie Page, Neil Quinlivan, Jimmy Hullett, Max Brady, Lewis Rosenberg, Mike O’Brian, Matt O’Brian and Paul O’Brian came back to beat Queen City RFC’s over-30s side 28-21, and a Benedictine college’s touring side (The Benedictine Monks) 17-15. In early morning games, the Alumni lost to Glendale’s (nationally ranked Division I) A-side 40-0, and Colorado Springs’ (Division II) A-side 41-7.

Quincy Anderson (Colorado School of Mines) got the scoring started against Colorado Springs with a long take up the left sideline. Sammy Glynn (St Thomas University) went 5-7 on drop goal conversions. Sam was named Man of the Tournament, using pop kicks twice and going weak side off of a ruck for a third try on the day. Three alumni scored their first tries in a long time. Jim Hullett came back to the game with a flair and earned a try. Mike O’Brian (FRCC & CSU) supported a Sam Glynn, pop kick, scoop and pass at contact to Mike for a great try between the posts. Mike later tapped a penalty and passed to his dad, Paul O’Brian (Albany State & SUNY at Buffalo ‘82), who went the distance (5 meters) for his first try of record in at least 11 years.

Those that did not score played critical roles in building the 2-2 record on the day. Eddie Page the (original) Tigers’ scrumhalf gave the backline an extra set of hands. Lewis Rosenberg played well at three different positions. Neil Quinlivan (CSU) was a maniac, stripping balls in tackles to shut down a couple drives. Max Brady (BYU Idaho & CCD) was solid in the backline and in his first scrums, giving Glendale a couple bruises and a goal line stand. Matt O’Brian (CSU) weaved his way for a few 40 meter runs, then set great rucks to change the direction of a number of Queen City and Colorado Springs drives.

On June 27th, the annual Alumni Match was a classic, 79-71 victory for Nick Samaras, Quincy Anderson (Man of the Match), Mike O’Brian, Matt O’Brian, Patrick O’Connor, Marcus Lucero, Max Brady, Luke Stanley and Justin Sadler over the team of Paul O’Bran, Sam Glynn, Jimmy Hullett, Andy Maul, Jesse Peters, Neil Quinlivan, Eddie Page, Jake Gossman, and Lewis Rosenberg. The two hour barn burner was played in stifling heat, but no one wanted to quit until the field permit had expired. The victors erased a 43-41 half time lead.

Travis McKee (Pomona HS) was voted the 2009 Tigers Rugby Most Valuable Player. Pomona Sophomore Nick Allen was honored with the Best Rookie Back, Pomona Senior Donny Haupt the Best Rookie Forward, Holy Family HS Senior, Markus Harvey the Best Forward, and Charles Martinez (Pomona) the Best Back Awards by their teammates and coaches.

In the Tigers Rugby, Inc. Annual General Meeting, convened in Arvada, Paul O’Brian was reelected President, Jeff Gossman was reelected Treasurer, and Jim O’Connor was railroaded into serving as the Tigers Rugby Recording Secretary for the next year.

The club voted to purchase new white short sleeve jerseys, and to sell off the original set of purple jerseys. Cost of the old jerseys was set at $30. Contact us if you are an alumnus, or a current player interested in purchasing one.

The club expressed their appreciation to Tigers Rugby’s sponsors (Accelerate Physical Therapy, Gas & Arc Supply and Coffman & Companies), the captains, players and parents for the a great year, capped by our best finish in Tigers Rugby playoff history.

Tigers Rugby Football Club begins coaching speed and agility with Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists from Arvada’s Accelerate Physical Therapy. PC in December. This is the traditional start to the Spring high school boys rugby season. For more information, please contact Tigers Rugby at (303) 506-8110 or read about the fastest growing sport in the country, online at http://tigersrugby.com.

*Old Jerseys For Sale from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Tigers Rugby has a second (white, short sleeve) set of new jerseys ordered, and voted to sell off the original set of purple jerseys.  Cost of the old jerseys was set at $30. Contact us if you are an alumnus, or a current player interested in purchasing one.  Please make the check out to Tigers Rugby, Inc.   These numbers are still available, (first come, first serve):  5 (XL), 11 (M), 12 (L), 13 (L), 14 (M), 17 (XL), 18 (L), 19 (M), 21 (L), 23 (L), 24 (XL), 25 (XL).

*Alumni Match, AGM, Elections, Awards & Banquet from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

The Alumni Match was a classic, 79-71 victory for Nick Samaras, Quincy Anderson (Man of the Match), Mike O’Brian, Matt O’Brian, Patrick O’Connor, Marcus Lucero, Max Brady, Luke Stanley and Justin Sadler over the team of Paul O’Bran, Sam Glynn, Jimmy Hullett, Andy Maul, Jesse Peters, Neil Quinlivan, Eddie Page, Jake Gossman, and Lewis Rosenberg. The two hour barn burner was played in stifling heat, but no one wanted to quit until the field permit had expired.  The victors erased a 43-41 half time lead.

Travis McKee was voted the 2009 Tigers Rugby Most Valuable Player. Nick Allen was honored with the Best Rookie Back, Donny Haupt the Best Rookie Forward, Markus Harvey the Best Forward, and Charles Martinez the Best Back Awards by their teammates and coaches.

In the Annual General Meeting, convened at the O’Brian home in Arvada, Paul O’Brian was reelected President, Jeff Gossman was reelected Treasurer, and Jim O’Connor was railroaded into serving as the Tigers Rugby Recording Secretary for the next year.

The club voted to purchase new white short sleeve jerseys, and to sell off the original set of purple jerseys. Cost of the old jerseys was set at $30. Several numbers were purchased. Contact us if you are an alumnus, or a current player interested in ...]]> *Alumni Match, AGM, Elections, Awards & Banquet from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

The Alumni Match was a classic, 79-71 victory for Nick Samaras, Quincy Anderson (Man of the Match), Mike O’Brian, Matt O’Brian, Patrick O’Connor, Marcus Lucero, Max Brady, Luke Stanley and Justin Sadler over the team of Paul O’Bran, Sam Glynn, Jimmy Hullett, Andy Maul, Jesse Peters, Neil Quinlivan, Eddie Page, Jake Gossman, and Lewis Rosenberg. The two hour barn burner was played in stifling heat, but no one wanted to quit until the field permit had expired.  The victors erased a 43-41 half time lead.

Travis McKee was voted the 2009 Tigers Rugby Most Valuable Player. Nick Allen was honored with the Best Rookie Back, Donny Haupt the Best Rookie Forward, Markus Harvey the Best Forward, and Charles Martinez the Best Back Awards by their teammates and coaches.

In the Annual General Meeting, convened at the O’Brian home in Arvada, Paul O’Brian was reelected President, Jeff Gossman was reelected Treasurer, and Jim O’Connor was railroaded into serving as the Tigers Rugby Recording Secretary for the next year.

The club voted to purchase new white short sleeve jerseys, and to sell off the original set of purple jerseys. Cost of the old jerseys was set at $30. Several numbers were purchased. Contact us if you are an alumnus, or a current player interested in purchasing one.  Please make the check out to Tigers Rugby, Inc.   These numbers are still available, (first come, first serve):  5 (XL), 11 (M), 12 (L), 13 (L), 14 (M), 17 (XL), 18 (L), 19 (M), 21 (L), 23 (L), 24 (XL), 25 (XL).

A Tigers Alumni side will play in the Denver 7s at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 11th. Development of a social men’s side is underway as originally proposed to Queen City RFC two years ago.

We will begin training for the 2010 Spring season with Accelerate Physical Therapy’s Annual Winter Speed Camp on December 5th.

The club expressed their appreciation to Tigers Rugby’s Sponsors: Accelerate Physical Therapy, Gas & Arc Supply and Coffman and Companies, the captains, players and parents for the a great year, capped by our best finish in Tigers Rugby playoff history.

*ThunderRidge Match Suspended by Snow from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

ThunderRidge came to Championship Field and played for 15 minutes before blizzard conditions caused the match to be suspended.  The score was tied 0-0 at the time.  This league match will be rescheduled  as a pitch is available.

Freshman & Sophomore Festival #2 is rescheduled for April 6th.

Pomona Game (3/28 at Infinity Park) was CANCELED .

*St Crispins Day – Henry V from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

If we are mark’d to die, we are enow
To do our country loss; and if to live,
The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
God’s will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
Such outward things dwell not in my desires.
But if it be a sin to covet honour,
I am the most offending soul alive.
No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.
God’s peace! I would not lose so great an honour
As one man more methinks would share from me
For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart; his passport shall be made,
And crowns for convoy put into his purse;
We would not die in that man’s company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.
This day is call’d the feast of Crispian.
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam’d,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that ...]]> *St Crispins Day – Henry V from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

If we are mark’d to die, we are enow
To do our country loss; and if to live,
The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
God’s will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
Such outward things dwell not in my desires.
But if it be a sin to covet honour,
I am the most offending soul alive.
No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.
God’s peace! I would not lose so great an honour
As one man more methinks would share from me
For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart; his passport shall be made,
And crowns for convoy put into his purse;
We would not die in that man’s company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.
This day is call’d the feast of Crispian.
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam’d,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say “To-morrow is Saint Crispian.”
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars,
And say “These wounds I had on Crispian’s day.”
Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,
But he’ll remember, with advantages,
What feats he did that day. Then shall our names,
Familiar in his mouth as household words-
Harry the King, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester-
Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb’red.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.
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*Practices Begin Monday, February 9th from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Outdoor practices are held on on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays starting February 9th.

Practice Map Link: Click Here

See the calendar at this link: http://tigersrugby.com/calendars/

Print and sign both sets of forms found at this link: http://tigersrugby.com/how-to-play-rugby/forms-2/

Registration fees with Tigers Rugby & all unions are $130, and due by February 7th.

Bring registration forms, water, boots (cleats), mouth guard, and warm clothes

Next Saturday we travel to Ridgeview Academy in Watkins, CO, for the 2009 All Comers Tournament, put on by Colorado Youth Rugby. Arrive before 9:00 am