Let's have a post about rugby!
Our beloved union, the Potomac Rugby Union has posted the Fall 2008 Matrix schedule. Read more for KJ's take on the schedule.
We start off with a friendly against Rappahanock who took us to the limit in last Fall's playoffs. These guys are no joke and could easily start our season off with an "L" if we don't come ready to play.
Next up is Chambersburg. Yes, we laid an 80 point beatdown on these guys last year. But this is a team that has a little history and supports two youth sides, so they aren't to be taken lightly. As we're all aware, with a little help from a couple of Old Boys and a young speedster outside anything can happen in a Third Division game. My advice: don't sleep on Chambersburg, especially since we're traveling up there.
Last Fall The Renegades notched wins against Happy Valley, Chambersburg, Pax River, and USUHS. In fact, in the last two years the 'Gades have beaten every team in our division except for us, Western Suburbs, and North Bay. Think about it.
September 27, 2008. Save the date, pack a lunch, and get ready to strap it on. Happy Valley will be coming down to DC looking to avenge last year's loss when we clinched our playoff spot on their home field. The Barbarians showed some class and hosted us in fine style after the match last Fall, even going so far as to hook us up with a live showing of the RWC Finals.
USUHS has been down and out the last few years, but this is a team that constantly gets new recruits and will almost certainly put up more of a fight than they did last year.
A relative newcomer to the PRU, Warrenton has wasted no time in establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. These guys had us on the ropes early in last year's game and if there was a game we deserved to lose last Fall, it was this one. I'm guessing the Marauders are still pissed about letting that game get away from them and will be looking for some payback on their homefield.
We haven't played Winchester in a while and I don't know much about their current team, but historically they've played us tough. However, a quick check of last year's standings [Author's Note: Zut Alors! The PRU website is good for something.] shows that while they had a 1-4 record in matrix play, Winchester only had a point differential of -20 and actually scored more tries than they gave up. A little more research shows that the only team that really blew Winchester out was Rappahanock, a playoff team. This is an away game, we'll need to travel strong to get out the mountains of VA with a win.
We close the season hosting our good friends from North Bay. If either club has lost a game or two before we meet this could easily become a de facto playoff game.
From the Field,
KJ
Monday, July 28, 2008
Here's a Crazy Thought
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Updated 7's schedule and practice
Gentlemen,
The Sevens schedule is shaping up nicely. Our first event will be June 14th at the Exiles tourney in Bethesda. I'm doing my best to keep travel and costs to a minimum to make the season more accessible and enjoyable. So here we go:
June 14th: Exiles Sevens - Bethesda, MD
June 21st: Rocky Gorge Sevens - Columbia, MD
June 28th: PAC Sevens - Bowie, MD
July 12th: Cheesesteak Sevens - Philly
July 19th: Washington RFC Sevens - DC Area
We have some good competition and a title to defend this summer. I'll see you tonight 6:30 @ Gravelly.
http://www.dcrugby.org/directions/gravelly.htm
-Koz
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Things & Stuff
To follow up on a couple questions/conversations from this weekend, I submit for your consideration:
Lastly, start hyping up the match this weekend to friends and family. We are going to be playing down on the National Mall (15th & Independence) at 2:00. It should be a beautiful day and a great spot to get folks out to take a look at the club and hopefully sign on for summer sevens.
Friday, May 2, 2008
North Bay Cup
Our first match in the North Bay Cup this weekend is @ 10:45 against Whitehorse RFC. we want to be up there no later than 10:00 so we will have out meet up at 8:15/on the road by 8:45. Carpool will leave from the Dunkin' Donuts on 8th and Penn. (Eastern Market Metro Stop).
The matches are being played at North Bay's regular pitch -- DeMarco Park in Aberdeen, MD. Here are directions and a map to the Home Depot (pitch is literally behind it):
Off Interstate 95 North , Exit 85 (Aberdeen, Route 22). Head East on Route 22 towards Aberdeen. Left at first stoplight (Beard's Hill Road). Enter Beard's Hill Shopping Plaza through the 2nd entrance on right. Head straight back towards Home Depot. Go right, and follow road around the back of Home Depot. Continue to the gravel road on the right, follow gravel road to the parking lot for DeMarco Park.Depending on how we do in the first match, we will play again at 12:15 (vs. Quantico if we win) or in the losers' bracket at 1:45.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Warrenton/Washington Irish Round Robin
We just got some of the details for the round robin that Warrenton is hosting this Saturday (4/26). The format that the teams have agreed on is to play A-Sides in the first half and then sub in their entire reserve/B-Side in the second half. West Pot will have the first match at noon against Warrenton and then play the Irish after they and Warrenton square off. This gives us a nice little break in the middle but means we have to get on the road early.
Here is the info for the two carpool loactions — each one will have a 9:00 meet time and 9:30 wheels up. Make sure you let Bible and/or Sideshow know how you plan on getting out there so that nobody gets left behind with Kirk Cameron.
DC MEET-UP
Dunkin' Donuts @ 8th and Penn. Ave. SE
(Eastern Market Metro Stop)
ARLINGTON, VA MEET-UP
1000 Randolph St.
(Intersection of N Fairfax and N Randolph St. — near Ballston Metro stop)
Warrenton's pitch is at the Great Meadow in The Plains, VA (near Old Tavern). I am not making any of this up, apparently everything outside of the Beltway was named by A. A. Milne. Anyway, here are directions:5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 2019 (this gets you to bullet 3 below)
- Take I-66 west to exit 31 (Rte 245, The Plains, Old Tavern)
- Go left (south) on 245 for about 3 miles.
- In Old Tavern enter Great Meadow main gate on the left.
- Go right immediately and follow the “Rugby” signs
Friday, April 18, 2008
Match Vs. Western Suburbs
We kick off against Western Suburbs this Saturday @ 1:00. We are setting up a carpool from the Dunkin' Donuts on Penn. & 8th (Eastern Market Metro stop) -- meet at 9:30 and wheels up at 10:00. For everyone else, plan on being out to the pitch by 11:30.
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DIRECTIONS:
13731 Old Springhouse Ct
Lovettsville, VA 20180-2956
1.) From Points East: take the Dulles toll road to the Greenway to Leesburg. (or take Rt. 7 West towards Leesburg).
2.) Follow the signs for Route 7 West towards Winchester/Purcellville, etc.
3.) Take Route 9 West towards Charles Town exit, stay on Rt. 9 until
you reach a traffic light for Rt. 287 and take a right, which is
North.
4.) Go 4.1 miles and make a left on to Bolington Rd.
5.) Go a about a mile and make a left on Old Springhouse Ct.
6.) Go all the way to the end to 13731 Old Springhouse Ct.
If you get lost, call Kermit's cell #703 626-8148.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Game On (MARFU in VA)!
The weather held out for us so we are kicking off at 1:30 in Manassas, VA. The match is at Signal Hill Park and folks helping with field set-up need to be out there by 9:30 - 10:00. Everyone else should plan on being at the pitch and ready to go by noon.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Pax River this weekend!
We have a match(es) against Pax River this weekend at their home pitch at Mill Creek Middle School in beautiful Lusby, MD. The first match will kick-off at 1:00, which means that we will want everyone out there by 11:30 at the latest. We will definitely be running a second match, so please make every effort to be there so that we can get a full 15/15.
We will be organizing a carpool leaving from the Dunkin' Donuts on Penn. Ave. and 8th Street SE (Eastern Market Metro). Plan on meeting around 9:00/9:15; wheels up at 9:45. Make sure you let some one know if you are carpooling so nobody gets left behind with Kirk Cameron.
