Women’s Rugby Recap

Here is how things went in Savannah for our ladies as they joined the VMI women’s team.  Players included Jessica Huss ‘10, Dalena Moser ‘10 and Sasha Doss ‘13

” Things went really well for us even though we went 1-2. Our first game was a disaster (34-0) for everyone involved.   Our second game, against Auburn, went INCREDIBLE- we looked like a different team completely. Line-outs were awesome and I don’t think we lost a scrum.  Our backs were one big, cohesive, dominating force. I don’t remember the score though… Our third game we looked good. The ref was rough on us in the beginning, but the forwards stayed packed and our scrums were outstanding, and we should have won- we had two hold-ups in the try zones (one of which was mine…) because we were, without a doubt the better team although their fly-half was faster. For that game, Sasha took back-row player of the match, and I took forward of the match, but I think our entire team looked great.”  submitted by JHuss

MARFU Quarterfinals This Weekend

This Saturday, March 20, the Minks travel to Widener University to play Widener in the quarterfinal round of the MARFU Tournament.  Kickoff is at 1 pm.  Here are directions to the field  http://www.epru.org/news/directions.php?d=115 

We hope to see you on the sidelines.

1-2 in Savannah

This past weekend the Minks went 1-2 at the Savannah St. Patty tournament.  Saturday saw a 0-12 loss to Old Forrester followed by a 27-5 victory against Minitaka.  Sunday saw a hard fought loss to VMI 3-12.  Yes, all that way to play our next door neighbor.  Thanks go to University of Buffalo players for fillinf the holes.

Women Ruggers Debut

W&L women make their debut this weekend as they join the VMI ladies at the Savannah St Patty Tournament.  The ladies have been working all year toward this first match.  Great job and best of luck.  Their match is at 10am, Saturday, March 13.

Savannah Tournament Game #1

The Screaming Minks play their first match of the tournament Saturday morning, 3/13,  at 8 a.m.  against Old Forrester on field 8.   The W&L ladies are playing with the VMI woman’s club and their game is at 10 a.m. vs. Clemson on field 5. 

Come on out and support W&L Rugby!

Kiss Me I’m Irish

Nothing says Happy St. Patrick’s Day quite like a GREEN W&L Rugby Tie.  Scroll down to earlier post for ordering information.

tie colors

Unfriendly Elements

Despite this being the Spring Season, Lexington continues to take a pounding with the weather.  Regardless, the Minks take the field for training.

One big step

Tino Tovo ‘07, club president emeritus, just got engaged.  Congratulations to Ashley and Tino!

W&L Rugby Jackets and Kit Bags – Taking Orders NOW

If interested, contact Zach Huey at hueyz13@mail.wlu.edu.   Orders need to finalized by Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

Jackets are by Boathouse and are water resistant, mesh lined with a full front zip.  Color is navy blue with with ribbed cuffs and color.  The back reads “Washington & Lee Rugby” and the Front left breast has the trident with “Minks Rugby”.   Jackets are $100 plus s/h

Kit bag is the traditional canvas rugby roll bag with “Screaming Minks” along one side and your name along the other.   Ends (see image below) have the screamiong mink logo.  Main color is navy blue with gray stripe running lengthwise on both sides.  See the home page for a glimpse at the bag.  Kit bags are $95 plus s/h.

Only those affiliated with the club in some manner are eligable to place orders.

Rugby Meeting Monday Jan 25, 2010

A team meeting has been set for Monday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Huntley Hall room 221.  This is for all current and new players.  The Spring schedule will be reviewed, dues collected and expectations outlined. 

No experience needed to join the club, just a desire to learn the sport and a commitment to be part of the team.

PRACTICE BEGINS……Tuesday, January 26 on Fuge Field at 4:30pm.  Be early if you can so we can get in some extra daylight.