The HBS Rugby Football Club opened their fall season against an experienced Boston squad with several games already under their belts. HBS has put together a strong side that promises to do well in the NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union, the league in which HBS plays). Eleven of the fifteen players that took the… Continue reading Rugby Opens Season vs. Boston
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HBS RUGBY PLAYS STRONG IN A DOUBLEHEADER
HBSRFC played its toughest rugby of the year this past weekend, with back-to-back matches against undefeated division champions, South Shore Anchors, and then a muddy match against a team visiting from London, the Twickenham RFC. Although we fought in a losing battle, we certainly rose to the occasion and demonstrated some of the best quality… Continue reading HBS RUGBY PLAYS STRONG IN A DOUBLEHEADER
Ruggers Slow High Scoring Seacoast, Tie 12-12
Boston, Massachusetts – An undefeated Seacoast came to win, but they were happy to escape with a 12-12 tie as the HBS Ruggers pushed them harder than any other team this season. The tough play of the HBS forwards, solid defense all around, and a fitter, faster team outplayed the Seacoast men. However, HBS was… Continue reading Ruggers Slow High Scoring Seacoast, Tie 12-12
HBS Dominates Mt. Washington Valley in 64-0 Victory
Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire – The Harvard Business School Rugby Football Club shut out the Mt. Washington Valley Bull Moose in their most lopsided victory of the season. With the upcoming Wharton MBA Rugby Tournament, the HBS ruggers are playing their best rugby at the right time. The solid play of the forwards set… Continue reading HBS Dominates Mt. Washington Valley in 64-0 Victory
Harvard Dominates Second Half Against Middlesex Barbarians But Runs Out of Time
Boston, Massachusetts – HBS 15, Middlesex Barbarians 0. That was the score of the second half as HBS cut down its errors and made some big plays. However, the final score of 27-21 in favor of Middlesex reflected the lead they built during the first half. HBS’ first home game was a comeback story that… Continue reading Harvard Dominates Second Half Against Middlesex Barbarians But Runs Out of Time
HBS Rugby Falls to Boston Irish Wolfhounds
CANTON, Massachusetts – In their fall season opener, the HBS A Sides lost to the Boston Irish Wolfhounds 34-12 in a match that featured HBS’ speed, tenacity, but lack of practice. The loss was not completely unexpected as HBS had only practiced on two occasions, returned just three starters, and started six RCs in the… Continue reading HBS Rugby Falls to Boston Irish Wolfhounds
HBS Rugby Impresses in Home Opener
In only their second game of the season, the HBS Rugby Team treated the home-town crowd to a clinic in toughness, physicality and ferociousness. Despite only having 4 practices under the belt and being outweighed by an average of 40 pounds by their Portland, Maine opponents, this rugged team was not lacking in heart and… Continue reading HBS Rugby Impresses in Home Opener