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1st XV Columbia Women at Dartmouth Women
The DWRC defeated Columbia 53-7 Saturday afternoon in cold and wet conditions. Dartmouth, in their second week of Ivy League play, played a tight match, adapting to the conditions. Ashley Afranie-Sakyi '13 spearheaded the attack in the back line, coming up with four tries and several long breaks.
Brown Women 41, Dartmouth 12
The Brown women opened Ivy Rugby Conference play with a decisive win over Dartmouth. Led by co-captains Chelsea Garber '12 and Blair Station '12 Brown worked hard to secure ball, disorganize and get behind the Dartmouth defense.
Although Brown's Chelsea Garber and her veteran-speckled backline had a tough time containing or breaking through Dartmouth's powerful centers (Ashley Afranie-Sakyi '13 and Sabrina Amaro '13) they took full advantage of Garber's powerful boot as they kicked their way into scoring position and finished with speedy wings.
Harvard Women @ Columbia Women
The Columbia Women's team hosted Harvard on the football field in the their first inaugural Ivy Women's Rugby League season. With many new players against a Crimson side that was bolstered by players from their US 7s championship team, the CU women had possession on their own ball not a half dozen times all game and then only momentarily. They easily played defense for not less than 85% of the match, yet competed, tackled and chased constantly in the most courageous defensive effort ever witnessed.
Dartmouth Tames Tigers 53-21
After a sluggish performance against Brown last week, Dartmouth Rugby suddenly had a lot of question marks heading into today’s matchup against Princeton, who like The Big Green were still undefeated in Ivy Rugby Conference play.
Big Green Now Lone Unbeaten in Ivy Rugby Conference
Thankfully for the large home crowd at Brophy Field, the team provided the desired answers and then some, dominating the Tigers in route to a 53-21 victory. Dartmouth is now the only unbeaten team in the conference, with two games left to play.
Harvard Men defeat Yale 57-14
Harvard & Yale's Match Scoring Summary
- 10am kickoff against Harvard. First home Ivy game of the season for Yale.
- Yale's Coach Heaven leading pregame warmups yfrog.com/h8d9pyuyj
- Captain Finger leading the pregame huddle yfrog.com/h7xvksjsj
- Yale to kick
- Scrum to red inside Harvard territory
- Stolen by Yale. Penalty to the Bulldogs. Blue lineout 5m out
- Harvard 22m
- Yale lineout at the Harvard 22
- Yale's 13 Katz breaks the Harvard line, scores under the post. Yale 7, Harvard, 0.
Brown Men 53 - Yale 15
With sole possession of second place on the line, the Bears came to play, overwhelming a young Yale team with four converted first half tries, all scored by motivated seniors playing their last Ivy Rugby Conference match of the season. The entire Brown forward pack deserve an assist for their dominance in the scrums, lineouts and breakdowns.
SHUTOUT: Brown Men 51 Penn 0
After several days of rain, game day was a picture perfect October Homecoming Saturday, with a good crowd of rugby alumni, families and friends in attendance. With all of these positives, the murky and unstable field conditions and a strong breeze were potential hazards to overcome.
1st XV Dartmouth Men at Brown Men
Receives a Tough Test in Providence
Facing both a tough travel day that saw them leave Hanover before daybreak and a very good opponent in Brown, Dartmouth Rugby found themselves in a dogfight Saturday in Providence. But despite the difficulties posed by their itinerary and opponent, The Big Green still managed to tough it out and get the win 24-17. With the victory, the team moved to 4-0 in Ivy Rugby conference play, setting up a clash of unbeatens next weekend against Princeton.
1st XV Columbia Men at Penn Men
Play By Play
- A brisk, sunny day in Philadelphia as Penn, coming off a win against Yale, prepares to host Columbia at Penn Park.
- Columbia kicks off to Penn at Penn Park! 2 PM
- Doug converts a penalty Penn up 3-0 early
- Columbia's back three penetrate Penn's territory, finding holes in the back line
- Almost a try off a Columbia kick, blue receives the drop.
- Blue kicking for points.
- Out off the post. Still 3-0 Penn.
- Great dummy from Platt puts Penn on the defensive. Blue scrum on Penn 22
Brown Rugby Gear Now Available Online
Boathouse Sports is now the exclusive supplier of Brown University Rugby jerseys, shorts, and track suits. They have also decided to make select products available for purchase online to alumni and fans of Brown Rugby.
Check out the online catalogue, featuring the new 2011 jersey design. Other products include baseball caps, fleece hats, hoodies, and jackets. The online store will only be open until September 5th, so don’t miss your chance to gear up for the upcoming season.
Posted: 08/22/2011