 Match ReportsTough Losses for Both ORSU Teams
March
13, 2010 -- The ORSU D2 men fell to the Pacific Rovers, who continue their unbeaten season in the Pacific NW. On the bright side, ORSU fought to the finish, making tough tackles, putting in two well-executed tries by KP Mapapalangi and Mike Lewis, and another crash over the line that was judged held up. However, the fine efforts were still not a match for the Rovers, who continue to be dominant. D3 also suffered a loss, in a close match with Corvallis. However, the squad is resilient and will be eager to bounce back and push themselves again next week versus current league leaders Budd Bay.
ORSU Playoff Picture Promising
March 12, 2010 -- Both ORSU men's squads are in good shape to qualify for the PNRFU playoffs this season. The D2 team currently sits in second place in the South division of PNRFU with 4 league matches left, while D3 sits at second in PNRFU with 5 league matches still to play. However, big matchups over the next few weeks will determine how the final standings shake out. Both teams have tough opponents this weekend, with D2 traveling north to the Pacific Rovers while D3 hosts Corvallis.ORSU Women Having Fun this Spring
March 12, 2010 -- The women's division has no league matches in spring, making it a fun season of friendlies and a great time for rookies to get their feet wet. ORSU's rookies have done so admirably this spring, jumping into the fray with spirit. The women have posted wins in their friendlies versus Budd Bay and the U of O, and look forward to heading to Seattle for a round robin with the Mudhens and Budd Bay on March 20th.
Close Loss to Tsunami for D2
March 6, 2010 -- ORSU versus Tsunami is always a close match, and always an
extremely physical one. This spring's clash was no exception, with the Tsunami
posting a narrow 7-point win. The game was neck and neck for first 60 minutes,
with each team answering back to tie each other's scoring. ORSU were down by 2
points due to the difference in a missed try conversion, when a large group
altercation broke out, with multiple blows thrown. It was unsure at first if
play would continue, but it eventually did, with the Tsunami putting in one
more unconverted try for a final score of 17-24.
D2 Falls to Snake River in Boise
February 20, 2010 -- ORSU took on Snake River in an exhausting, physical match in Boise, but couldn't manage to overcome the strength of the home team.The match featured gritty play, with every possession contested, and little scoring until the second half. ORSU had several chances in the opposition 22, but was only able to put one over, a try to prop Enrique Lopez. Snake River showed superb determination, finally busting open the floodgates with 3 tries in the final 15 minutes of the match and final score of 5-25. The D3 team had better results, notching a 28-20 win in a friendly versus a combined Boise State and Snake side.
D3 Starts Spring Strong
February 13, 2010 -- The D3 men's side started their 2010 spring schedule with a solid away win over Eugene, 27-8. This brings ORSU's D3 season record in league play so far to 6-2. The Jesters travel to Boise this weekend for a friendly against BSU, and take on the Quake away in league play the following weekend.
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Spring 2010 Season
Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm
Bloomington Park, Portland, OR
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, March 20- Men's
D3 - League match v Budd Bay - 2 pm - Glenhaven Park
- Men's D2 - League match v Eastside - 3:30 pm - Glenhaven Park
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Women - Round Robin friendly @
Mudhens and Budd Bay - 12:30 pm - Seattle
Saturday, March 27
ORSU Club News
Bowling Night A Success
The ORSU Womens' team thanks our supporters for making our Bowling Night
fundraiser a success! Special thanks to Nike, Williams-Sonoma, Powell's Books, Amazon.com, Buffalo Exchange, Bishops Barbershop, and Starbucks for their prize donations.
Three ORSU Women Named for World Cup Pool
Beckett Royce, San Juanita Elguezabal-Moreno, and Ashley Kmiecik have been named to the USA pool of 35 players for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England this fall. The USA team will assemble for two skills camps, two test matches
versus Canada at the annual CanAm competition in June, and a three-week
July residency program, before finally departing for England on August 8.
Congratulations to these players, and we continue to support you in your hard work! Elguezabal-Moreno Featured in Portland Monthly
The March 2010 issue of Portland Monthly features a profile of San Juanita Elguezabal-Moreno, who recently competed for the USA in the International Invitational Sevens Tournament in Las Vegas. Thanks to Portland Monthly for the positive coverage of women's rugby!
ORSU Coaching Positions Open
The ORSU women's teams are seeking experienced local coaches for premier- and D1-level women's rugby. An Assistant Coach and a Forwards Coach are required - this can be the same person if qualified. These are unpaid volunteer positions, but the team may cover travel costs to away matches. Assistant Coach is responsible for D1/"B-Side" match squad for trainings and matches; Forwards Coach for Premier League and D1/"B-Side" forwards training.Trainings are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 - 9 pm, in SE Portland. Matches may be on Saturdays or Sundays. If interested or for more details, contact info@orsu.org.
Royce and Kmiecik on Atlantic Cup Squad
Foward Beckett Royce and back Ashley Kmiecik will represent ORSU on the US Women's National
Team as the Eagles take on Canada in a two-match Atlantic Cup
series on January 12 and 16, 2010. We are proud of you - go Eagles!
ORSU Women Featured in Willamette Week
Local Portland weekly newspaper Willamette Week
featured a profile of the ORSU women's program in the 11/11/09 issue.
The article can be found in the current issues in newsstands, or viewed
online here. Thanks to the Willamette Week for its coverage of rugby!
Supporting Chappy
UPDATE: PNRFU Referee and ORSU Old Boy John Chapman is recovering from a life-threatening battle with complications from H1N1. There is a fund set up to help John and his family with the costs of medical care. You can contribute through ORSU - donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made
payable to "ORSU Rugby" with the notation "Chapman Fundraiser" in the
subject line, and sent to:
Andy Bowen
20 NW 16th Ave., #7
Portland, OR 97209
For current news, visit: http://www.johnchapmanseaside.blogspot.com.
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