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Match Reports

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:
  • Thurs, March 11 - ORSU Board AGM - 9:30 pm - East Bank Saloon
  • Sat, March 13 - Men's D3 league match v Corvallis - 1 pm -  Duniway Park
  • Sat, March 13 - Men's D2 league match @ Pacific Rovers - 1 pm - Magnusson Park, Seattle
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.

Support ORSU Rugby!

ORSU is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are fully tax-deductible