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Four Represent Tigers Rugby in All-State Match

Coach — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:48:48 +0000

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Seniors Albert Whitemore, Daniel Sargeant and Alejandro Lucero, and Junior Patrick O’Connor played on the winning side in the 26th annual Rugby Colorado All State Match. 19 players were chosen froma pool of 45 players for the U-19 EERFU Select Side competitions over the next 2 months.

Tigers Rugby’s B-side Ties Ranch Rugby

Coach — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:17:39 +0000

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Tigers Rugby’s B side put a great match together against the Ranch Rugby Division II A side by the score of 19-19. Raising their record to 3-6-2. The Tigers B side players will next play Denver East in the semifinal match of the Wooden Bowl Bracket of the State Championships.

Fort Collins Flamingos dump the Tigers

Coach — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:29:46 +0000

*Fort Collins Flamingos dump the Tigers from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Tigers Rugby has evolvesd into a a 3 level club for plaeyrs from ages 13-50. After 5 months of more training and competitive activity than any other club in Colorado the Men’s side is now 1-3, losing to two Division I A sides and a B side, and racking up their only win over a B side.

On Saturday, April 17th, the Tigers traveled to Fort Collins to play the Flamingos. Andy Maul cut center off a scrumhalf take for the only try on the day. Miike O’Brian (1-1 on conversions and 0-1 for drop goals) added the conversion in a 67-7 loss to the Flamingos A side.

Rugby Builds Character

Coach — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:25:55 +0000

*Rugby Builds Character from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Markus Harvey represents a broad base of unique life interests. Markus was a decorated student athlete at Holy Family High School, an All State Honorable Mention as a football player, and a member of the 2005 2A State Championship Football team. Harvey has also dabbled in business, since the age of 14, with the web site ToxicSports.com. He is currently a Freshman student-athlete at Western State College of Colorado.

As a four year starter with Tigers Rugby Football Club, Markus scored more tries than any other player in our history and was a two time Best Forward award winner. He led Tigers Rugby Football Club as a two year captain and ranks second on the Tigers’ all time scoring list, behind another legend, fly half and place kicker, Sam Glynn.

We asked Markus a few questions about the battle.

What have you learned from being involved in athletics at Western State?
In order to succeed in college athletics, you must be willing to dedicate a good amount of time into trying to be perfect at everything you do, whether it be in the weight room, the classroom, or the film room.

What are some of the challenges you’ve experienced as a student athlete?
At times it can be very difficult to find the proper balance between leisure, football, and academics, especially in the college environment where one has all the freedom they can imagine.

What have you learned about yourself in Gunnison?
I love the outdoors, fishing, hiking and the like.

If success builds character and failure reveals it, how is your first season with the Mountaineers affecting you?
It’s showed me that you don’t always need to win to appreciate the game. The best part about sports is the relationships you make with your teammates, you don’t need to win to enjoy your relationships.

You’re kind of a techie; tell me how computer skills help you succeed in your daily life as a student athlete.
I make lots of new friends by always fixing their internet.

If you had to do it all over, would you still play rugby?
Without a doubt, rugby was a great experience and showed me how important dedication is to a game.

Some might argue that rugby reflects character, others, that rugby builds character. What is certain, however, is that character builds rugby. Markus is an integral part of Tigers Rugby history with as many years, points, tries and games played as anyone, and represents well, the game of Rugby.

Former Tigers Rugby captain, Mark Harvey plays on at Western State.

Onward to greatness!

Invictus: Big Budget Rugby Movie Opens 12/11/09

Coach — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:56:54 +0000

*Invictus: Big Budget Rugby Movie Opens 12/11/09 from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

Invictus (also known as The Human Factor) is an upcoming 2009 feature film based on Nelson Mandela’s life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film stars Morgan Freeman as the then South African President Mandela, and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar, the South African team captain^. The story is based on the John Carlin book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed a Nation. The film is due for release on December 11, 2009, and is already considered a “front-runner” for several Academy Awards.

See a trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ovkye6lac&feature=related

The story is about Mandela’s release from prison, his election as President of South Africa and his attempts to use the 1995 Rugby World Cup as a vehicle to bring his people together, after the fall of apartheid. Led by their captain Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), the South African team wins the tournament, upsetting the favourites New Zealand 15–12 in the final.

The film is based on the book Playing The Enemy: Nelson Mandela And The Game That Changed a Nation by John Carlin.^[6] The filmmakers met with Carlin for a week in his Barcelona home, discussing how to transform the book into a screenplay.^[7] Morgan Freeman was the first actor to be cast, as Mandela. Matt Damon was then cast as Francois Pienaar.^[8] He was given intensive coaching by Chester Williams, another star of the 1995 team, at the Gardens Rugby Club. Filming began in March 2009 in Cape Town. “In terms of stature and stars, this certainly is one of the biggest films ever to be made in South Africa,” said Laurence Mitchell, the head of the Cape Film Commission.^[9] On March 18, 2009, Scott Eastwood was cast in an unspecified role, but it is understood to be flyhalf Joel Stransky (whose drop goal provided the Springboks’ winning margin in the 1995 final).^[10] Over Christmas 2008 auditions had taken place in London to try and find a well-known British actor to play Pienaar’s father, but in March it was decided to cast a lesser-known South African actor instead.^[11] The ex Bath Rugby player Zak Feaunati, who now is head of Rugby at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar school in Sutton Coldfield, has been cast as New Zealand player Jonah Lomu.^[12] Primary filming in South Africa was completed in May 2009.^[7] Grant Roberts was cast as Ruben Kruger, who was the Springboks’ other starting flanker in 1995. The film is scheduled to have the 1984 Warner Bros. logo (which is actually the Flags of Our Fathers variation) instead of the current logo.

Source: Wikipedia

Want to Play Tigers Rugby?

Coach — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:16:46 +0000

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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 ...

Tigers Alumni Place 5th in Denver 7s

Coach — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:00:35 +0000

*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

Coach — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:59:49 +0000

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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

Coach — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:21:58 +0000

*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.

Colorado Youth Rugby Boys Championship Results

Coach — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:30:16 +0000

*Colorado Youth Rugby Boys Championship Results from Tigers Rugby Football Club Tigers Rugby Football Club - A High School Aged Team in Colorado Youth Rugby *

The 25th Annual Colorado Youth Rugby High School Boys Championship was played on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at North Stadium in Westminster.

The team that knocked Tigers Rugby out of the playoffs took home the Championship Cup. Denver East came from behind to beat the Aurora Saracens 23-20. Chaparral defeated Glendale 20-19 in the Consolation Final, and Regis Jesuit held off the Northside Vikings 26-19 in the Plate Final.