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 …
Outdoor practices are held on on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays starting February 9th.
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
Preseason practice begins this Saturday.
Tigers Rugby master schedule released: http://tigersrugby.com/calendars/
Read the full story or leave a comment »Over one hundred fifty Summit County HS girls’ rugby team supporters traveled to Broomfield to celebrate their Summit Tigers victory 20-0, over Chaparral High School for the Colorado Youth Rugby Girls Championship cup. Los Alamos RFC came from New Mexico to capture third place over Douglas County RFC by a score of 21-19 despite a late charge in an exciting consolation match. In the curtain raiser, an All Star match with players selected from teams rated fifth or below was an active see-saw battle with 32-27 final score. Collegiate women’s rugby coaches Jim Stebbins from University of Colorado, and Dustin George, of Colorado State University organized these select side candidates in an enjoyable test.
Tigers Rugby Football Club, of Broomfield and Arvada, hosted the Girls Rugby Championship Matches presented by Colorado Youth Rugby with sponsorship by Accelerate Physical Therapy, Chris Biety, DDS, Edward Jones Investments, and Prentice Orthodontics. Colorado Youth Rugby (CYR) couldn’t have picked a better day to crown their new state Girls Rugby Champions, with temperatures peaking in the upper 70s.
In addition to great weather and celebration of a wonderful year for all their members, Colorado Youth Rugby paid tribute to Jozy Gessner, of Summit County, the 2008 CYR Girls Player of the Year. Along with the trophy Jozy Gessner was presented a $500 scholarship. Ed McKenna, of Douglas County, was voted the 2008 CYR Girls Coach of the Year; and Los Alamos Rugby Football Club was presented the 2008 …
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