*A Letter to Rugby Parents from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

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Tigers Rugby is actively recruiting 13-18 year old boys.  Size, strength and speed are abundant in the rugby recruits seen since practice began in December for the spring season, but there is plenty of room for everyone in this club. Tigers Rugby Football Club begins our 7th campaign, with Arvada, Westminster and Broomfield high school (U-19 and U-16) players, and an adult team. The high school age boys rugby club competes in Colorado Youth Rugby, one of the country’s most successful State Based Model Organizations. Adults (U-23 & Alumni Social Side) also play under the auspices of the Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union, Western RFU, and USA Rugby.

We anticipate the forthcoming season as a Colorado Youth Rugby Division I team with veterans Patrick O’Connor, Albert Whitemore, Jake Gossman, Alec Walters, Walker Prieb, Jake Boselli, Oliver Smith, Sam Quinn and Rob Nees from Holy Family HS.  From Pomona HS, Warren Wood, Daijon Tyler and Nick Allen also return to the Tigers backline support.  Ralston Valley HS returns Luke & Ryan Rockwood, Mitchell and Braden Thunell; and Daniel Sargeant brings his skills back from Early College HS.   In preseason workouts, the Tigers have seen 34 players report already.  New players from Arvada and Broomfield that have been on hand to learn the fastest growing sport in the USA, include Matt McLean, Charlie Elwood, Michael ...]]> *Rugby: Invictus (Unbeatable)! from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Tigers Rugby is actively recruiting 13-18 year old boys.  Size, strength and speed are abundant in the rugby recruits seen since practice began in December for the spring season, but there is plenty of room for everyone in this club. Tigers Rugby Football Club begins our 7th campaign, with Arvada, Westminster and Broomfield high school (U-19 and U-16) players, and an adult team. The high school age boys rugby club competes in Colorado Youth Rugby, one of the country’s most successful State Based Model Organizations. Adults (U-23 & Alumni Social Side) also play under the auspices of the Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union, Western RFU, and USA Rugby.

We anticipate the forthcoming season as a Colorado Youth Rugby Division I team with veterans Patrick O’Connor, Albert Whitemore, Jake Gossman, Alec Walters, Walker Prieb, Jake Boselli, Oliver Smith, Sam Quinn and Rob Nees from Holy Family HS.  From Pomona HS, Warren Wood, Daijon Tyler and Nick Allen also return to the Tigers backline support.  Ralston Valley HS returns Luke & Ryan Rockwood, Mitchell and Braden Thunell; and Daniel Sargeant brings his skills back from Early College HS.   In preseason workouts, the Tigers have seen 34 players report already.  New players from Arvada and Broomfield that have been on hand to learn the fastest growing sport in the USA, include Matt McLean, Charlie Elwood, Michael Figundo, Dany Fiorino, Tyler Hsin, Robert Kaniecki, Eric & Esau Robles, Marcus Pattilugam, Anthony Puglise and King Medlin.  Jimmy Higden, AJ Shannon, Christian Wallis, and Matt Dominguez-Robinson just recently joined us from Pomona, as did Peter Loving from Ralston Valley. Early College HS’s Thomas Guilinger, and Standley Lake students Andrew Hutchinson and Zach Underwood played their first matches this week.

Tigers RFC looks forward to the spring with greatenthusiasm. As Rugby enjoys increased popularity in the North Suburban area, Tigers Rugby is enjoying growth for the 7th consecutive year. This one organized club, featuring players from5 or more schools, promotes a growing local interest and support. The team is well respected and took home league Sportsmanship Awards in 2005 and 2006. Tigers draw their players from Pomona, Ralston Valley, Early College, Standley Lake,and extensively from Holy Family High School. A yearly match against Regis Jesuit High School is a celebration culminated by the Colorado Catholic HS Boys Rugby Cup, presented to the winner. Close associations with Coach Rich Duncan of neighboring Northside Rugby Club have fostered opportunities for growth in the North Denver Metro area. Joint practices and preseason scrimmages provides a basis of order and respect for the laws of the game amongst all contestants. Above all else,having fun is our intention. Our method of teaching sportsmanship, skill and strategyin a well-controlled environment helps in the presentation of an organized Tigers Rugby game plan.

Nick Samaras, Assistant Head Coach, offers critical training for the historically quick and powerful Tigers Rugby running backs. Players receive instruction and support from 9 coaches. Club founder Paul O’Brian, the Colorado Youth Rugby Dvision II Coach of the Year in 2005, leads the coaching staff of Dylan Lewis, Mike & Matt O’Brian, Jim Twiford, Pat Quinlan, Martin Smith, and Jeff Gossman. Coaches are certified by USA Rugby, the national governing body, to coach high school and youth-aged players, including background checks. Fitness is inherent toour training method, and essential torugby players. Tigers Rugby Coaches thoroughly enjoy the conditioning and skills demonstrated by their boys after just a few shorts lessons. Though confusing to spectators at first, players adopt the laws of the game rapidly and are quick to grow attached by the world’s second most popular game.

In hope that CHSAA will one day sanction rugby, Tigers Rugby strives to exceed expectations of parents and administrators concerned with the welfare and education of young players. The positive aspects of rugby: camaraderie, fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork and mutual respect, builds self-esteem and character among our athletes. The skills developed, including ball handling, running, vision, tackling, pursuit angles, speed and strength development, punting and place kicking are applicable to other sports. Most of our athletes participate at theencouragement of their high school football coaches.

Two Arvada businessmen, Paul O’Brian, of Accelerate Physical Therapy and Pat Quinlan of Coffman & Companies Group played as team mates in the 1980s for Queen City RFC of Denver.  Coffman & Companies Group auctioned off an HVAC service van, and proceeds were donated to the club . Pat prefers his donation to benefit any boys who cannot afford the $130 registration fee. Applications are reviewed by Attorney Dylan Lewis,who contributes his time for the success of Tigers Rugby Football Club,andleads the non profit Colorado corporation with much needed guidance.  Jim O’Connor of sponsors, Gas & Arc Supply, also serves on the Tigers’ Board of Directors, which provides the opportunity for players to experience parliamentary rule in the presentation of By-laws to govern the organization, mentoring in the design of a working constitution, election of officers, and establishment of a sound mission. Tigers Rugby introduced this web site with assistance from parent and web master Steve Sadler. Here you will find helpful information about practice and matches to be played from February 24th through May, 2010.

To play rugby this spring, call Coach O’Brian at (303) 506-8110

*Tigers Rugby is Underway! from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

2/20/2010 (Saturday) @ Denver East Invitational
2/24/2010 (Wednesday) Northside Vikings on Championship Field at 4:00 pm
2/27/2010 (Saturday) @ SWARM – 12:00 noon
3/1/2010 (Monday) @ Freshman/Sophomore Festival #1
3/3/2010 (Wednesday) Cherry Creek @ Broomfield County Commons Park- 5:00 pm
3/6/2010 (Saturday) Tigers Rugby B-side @ Boulder – 5:00 pm
3/8/2010 (Monday) @ Freshman/Sophomore Festival #2
3/10/2010 (Wednesday) @ Regis Jesuit HS – 6:30 pm
3/13/2010 (Saturday): Spring Fling Tournament @ North Area Open Spaces
3/17/2010 (Wednesday) Aurora @ Broomfield County Commons Park – 5:00 pm
4/3/2010 (Saturday) Rocky Mountain Classic Tournament @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (DSGP)
4/5/2010 (Monday) Freshman/Sophomore Festival #3
4/7/2010 (Wednesday) Denver East HS @ Broomfield County Commons Park 5:00 pm
4/10/2010 (Saturday) Tigers Rugby B-side @ Ranch Rugby (ThunderRidge) TBD
4/14/2010 (Wednesday) @ Chaparral HS – 5:00 pm
4/19/2010 (Monday) Freshman/Sophomore #4
4/21/2010 (Wednesday) @ Colorado Springs – 5:00pm
4/28/2010 (Wednesday) CYR Promoting/Relegating Matches TBD
5/1/2010 (Saturday) State Quarterfinal Matches @DSGP
5/8/2010 (Saturday) State Semifinal @ DSGP
5/13/2010 (Thursday) State Championship matches @ Englewood High School
5/22/2010 (Saturday) State All Star matches, location TBD

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Update: Please check out our FAQ.  If you don’t see your question, please let us know.  You can use the Contact Us form below, and we’ll answer your question directly.

If you want to play rugby with us, please call us at (303) 506-8110.  Tigers Rugby Football Club is a member of Colorado Youth Rugby (CYR – http://errfu.org/template.php?sid=89 ), and the Local Area Union (LAU), Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union (ERRFU – http://errfu.org).   Tigers Rugby Football Club draws its players from  Holy Family, Ralston Valley,  and Pomona High Schools.

Dues for 2009 were $130, and the club was also supported by corporate and personal donations.  Equipment (jersey, shorts and socks only) is provided by the club.  Sometimes players wear shoulder or head padding.  Cleats for rugby require the front (toe) cleat be removed from American football cleats, or rugby cleats are available by mail order.

Tigers Rugby Football Club will meet at Paul Derda Rec Center in Broomfield on Saturday mornings starting in December.  We will condition and rotate through stations, where you will play ”touch footie” on the basketball court.  In other stations, you will learn the skills necessary to play the game.  We hope to discuss tactical play with video during our Saturday morning training as well.

Our next season begins in ...]]> *Want to Play Tigers Rugby? from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Update: Please check out our FAQ.  If you don’t see your question, please let us know.  You can use the Contact Us form below, and we’ll answer your question directly.

If you want to play rugby with us, please call us at (303) 506-8110.  Tigers Rugby Football Club is a member of Colorado Youth Rugby (CYR – http://errfu.org/template.php?sid=89 ), and the Local Area Union (LAU), Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union (ERRFU – http://errfu.org).   Tigers Rugby Football Club draws its players from  Holy Family, Ralston Valley,  and Pomona High Schools.

Dues for 2009 were $130, and the club was also supported by corporate and personal donations.  Equipment (jersey, shorts and socks only) is provided by the club.  Sometimes players wear shoulder or head padding.  Cleats for rugby require the front (toe) cleat be removed from American football cleats, or rugby cleats are available by mail order.

Tigers Rugby Football Club will meet at Paul Derda Rec Center in Broomfield on Saturday mornings starting in December.  We will condition and rotate through stations, where you will play ”touch footie” on the basketball court.  In other stations, you will learn the skills necessary to play the game.  We hope to discuss tactical play with video during our Saturday morning training as well.

Our next season begins in late February 2010.  League matches run through March and April and the State Championship tournament takes up the first half of May 2010.

Paul O’Brian, President
Tigers Rugby Football Club
(303) 506-8110

*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.

*4/8/09 – Glendale Match @ Jacobs Park, NOT Infinity from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

The City of Glendale has closed Infinity Park due to damaged turf.

The Glendale vs. Tigers Rugby league match will be played at Denver’s Jacobs Park. 
Google or Yahoo Map the following address:
7200 E. Mississippi Ave, Denver CO
Kickoff is at 5:00 PM.  Warm ups are at 4:15 PM.

Call me with any questions: (303) 506-8110

Coach O’Brian

*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 .

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UPDATE to the Web Page:
Field locations have been updated under the Logistics Menu:

Championship Field at Broomfield County Common Parks
(Home Matches)

Practice Location (March -May)

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

Here are a few places to learn about rugby and get you ready for the new season.

Coach Nick recommends this site, Play Rugby USA , for some great videos.

Check out this page for a quick video and this site for a Rugby Primer.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the pitch on Monday.

*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