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http://www.viewfromthepitch.blogspot.com/

RAFFLE WINNERS:

Ashley Clark

Brent Ballard

Michele McCauley

Doug Hale

Congratulations to those who won and our thanks to all who helped out the team this year, we appreciated it immensely.

Fall Season

Next Up: North East Territorial Championships, Semi-Finals and Finals

See the complete North East Territorial Championship tournament schedual

Middlebury College vs St. Michael's College - (10-14-06)

Middlebury College vs Babson College - (10-7-06)

Middlebury College vs University of Vermont - (9-30-06)

Middlebury College vs Williams College - (9-23-06)

Middlebury College vs Boston University - (9-16-06)

The Middlebury College Rugby Club had high spirits going down to Boston on Saturday to take on Boston University. Coming off of last fall’s disappointing lost to URI in the National Territorial, Middlebury College looked to shake of the cob webs and start the motors again. This task seemed to be more difficult then expected however, for Boston University scored two quick tries in the first half. Middlebury appeared sluggish and lacking in intensity, in part due to first-game syndrome, in part due to foreign field conditions, but regardless, it was clear that Middlebury was not on top of its game. However after half, baring few exceptions Middlebury began to look like the well oiled machine of years past, scoring seven tries. Overall it was a fair test, with Boston University playing hard until the final whistle, but Middlebury looks to learn from the match and improve upon their play next weekend at Williams College.

Spring News

Gino

Evan 'Gino' Mangino was spotted on the Middlebury Campus during senior week and graduation. Welcome back!!

Old Boys Game + Blue and White

Lots of bodies showed up for what was an exciting alumni game.  Epeli Rokotuivekau showed some of the brilliance that has made him a legend amongst us. Ultimately, the skilled old boys could not match the fittness of the Midd ruggers.

The blue and white was also just as exciting. Despite the pouring rain, everyone showed up, and for the first time in a long time, the white team won (of course I was on that side).

All Vermont Selects

Congradulations to the Middlebury and the others who were selected to represent Vermont in the All New England Rugby Tournament on Saturday 29, 2006

Williams College Tournament

Middlebury College traveled to Williams to face the University of Vermont and Williams College in a three team round-robin style tournament. Middlebury College was victorious in their first match against Williams College, using a smart offensive sets and hard nosed defense. In their second game, the intensity and focus from the first match wasn’t carried over and Middlebury College fell to UVM. Additionally, UVM lost to Williams in the third match and through tie breakers Middlebury College was named round-robin champions.

Middlebury College vs Colgate College:

It was a long day for Middlebury Rugby, sending three teams to Colgate for a chilly set of matches.Middlebury started the game off uncharacteristically unorganized, and by the half were down in a 0-12 hole. Wrought with inexperience in the back line, Middlebury struggled to put together many successful plays wide. Additionally, Middlebury-Colgate penalties tallied 28-4 over the course of the game. However, after 72 minutes of play, Middlebury finally saw a successful succession of crashes and distributions, ending with a Trey Stewart (’09) tri and a successful conversion by Craig Wilson (’07.5). Middlebury received the ensuing kick off and steadily moved the ball up field until, with no time remain in the game, Matt Volz (’07) scored the game tying tri, and Craig Wilson sealed the victory with a successful conversion.

Season Opener

Middlebury Rugby made the trip down to Yale only having practiced four days outside to play against a Yale team that had already played seven games this spring. Middlebury played suprizingly well considering the circumstances, however, the fitness and practice of Yale triumphed over Middlebury's individual skills and efforts.