2009 ORSU Women Featured in Willamette WeekLocal 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! Annual Jester Round Robin a Big Success The ORSU Women's annual Jester Round Robin Tournament at Fuller's
Farm was once again a great success. This year's round robin grew to
eight teams, including U of Oregon, Oregon State, U of Idaho, U of
Washington, Boise Women, Bend Women, Oregon U-19 All-Stars, and ORSU's
D1 team. Congratulations to all the participants, who showcased the
continued growth of women's rugby with spirited, exciting matches.
ORSU women's team captain Beckett Royce was part of the USA women's squad that came second (to England) in the Nations Cup in Toronto. The US lost to England, tied France, and defeated South Africa and Canada. Congratulations, Beckett and the rest of the Eagles! Good Times at ORSU 35th Anniversary Celebration ORSU commemorated the club's 35th anniversary a celebration the weekend of June 27, 2009. The celebration featured an Old Boys vs. Current Players match, showcasing some of the great talent ORSU has fostered throughout the years, and the match ended in a tie. In fitting Jester fashion, a pig roast, bonfire, and social followed the rugby action. It was wonderful to see so many Jester friends, old and new. Three ORSU Women in Can-Am Internationals Beckett Royce, San Juanita Elguezabal, and Ramey Marshall will represent ORSU on the US Eagles and USA A teams to take on Canada the week of June 22 - 27 in Glendale, CO. Congratulations to our hard-working players, and GO EAGLES!! ORSU Personnel Instrumental in Grizzlies Championship Led by ORSU coach Jarred Power, the Pacific Coast Grizzlies took the 2009 National All-Star Championship title, defeating the Northeast 36-5. Several ORSU players featured on the squad, including a standout performance from flanker Beckett Royce, who scored two tries in the final. We're proud of you, Grizzlies! ORSU Again in Final of Roy Lucas Sevens Tournament ORSU hosted the annual Roy Lucas Sevens Tournament on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Fuller's Farm. With 10 teams entered in the tournament, ORSU went undefeated in its pool matches to face the Tsunami in the final, just like last year. The Tsunami were able to take the win and secure their second consectutive championship - Tufu from the Tsunami was named the tournament MVP. ORSU Men's 7s Team Wins at PGE Park On May 14th, ORSU's men's sevens team was again featured at PGE Park at halftime of a Portland Timbers game. ORSU defeated the U of Oregon Ducks 5 tries to 3, in a 10-minute sevens match. With a great response from the Timbers crowd, the rugby fans in attendance, and the players themselves, this event is sure to be repeated. Thank you to Concept Entertainment, PGE Park, and the Timbers for the opportunity! Men's Prize-Giving Honors 2008-2009 Season The ORSU men celebrated their 2008-2009 season with a banquet on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Thirsty Lion. The Jesters toasted a season that saw the D2 side continue as a strong force, while also adding a successful D3 side to the club to offer greater participation for more players. Awards given included: Rookie of the Year: Keone Tawata Most Improved Player: Matt Pardy Most Inspirational: Jack Johnston Tackling Sword: Keone Tawata Player of the Year - D2: Aaron Jones Player of the Year - D3: John Morris Club Person of the Year: Mike Lewis The Golden Boot: Seth Bradshaw Congratulations to all! ORSU Women to Enter USA Rugby Women's Premier League The ORSU Women's team has accepted a spot in the newly formed USA Rugby Women’s Premier League (WPL) to start in Fall 2009. THE WPL will be comprised of eight of the top senior women’s clubs, formerly of Division 1. The initial eight clubs were selected by ranking the overall finish order from the last three National Championships and by each club’s interest in participating in the WPL.These teams include: ORSU, Berkeley, New York, Beantown, Minnesota, Twin Cities, Keystone, and Washington, DC. This opportunity will allow ORSU players
to develop their skills in competition at the nation's highest level.
In addition, entry into the Premier League means that ORSU's former B
Side will now face local Division 1 competition, increasing playing
time and development opportunities for all players. Keep an eye out for
this exciting competition, coming to The Farm this fall. Continued efforts have paid off for flanker Beckett Royce and center San Juanita Moreno, who have again been named to the Women Eagles, and for scrumhalf Ramey Marshall who was newly selected for the USA 'A' developmental squad. The three players recently attended the Women's National Team combined camp, from Feb 26 - March 1at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida. Congratulations to ORSU's Eagles! 2008 Congratulations to ORSU's Women Eagles! A big congratulations to ORSU women's players Beckett Royce and San Juanita Moreno, who were selected for the US National Team's Nations Cup Tour of England. We are proud of you - go Eagles! ORSU Men's Sevens Team Again Featured at PGE Park After a terrific reception in June, the ORSU Men's Sevens team returned to PGE Park in downtown Portland for a sevens rugby exhibition match versus Oregon State University on July 24, 2008. The match was the halftime feature for the Portland Timbers versus Carolina RailHawks soccer game, played in front of a crowd of 8,200. ORSU defeated OSU 3 tries to none. Annual Roy Lucas Sevens Tournament a Success ORSU's annual Roy Lucas Sevens Tournament, held on June 7, 2008 at Fuller's Farm, was once again a great success. In a field of eight Pacific NW sides, the home team came away with second, while the Tsunami (Portland Eastside) emerged as 2008 champions. It was a fun day for spectators as well, full of exciting play and close competition. Participants included ORSU, Tsunami, Missoula, Budd Bay, Bend, Pigs, OSU, and Eugene. Congratulations to the Tsunami, and cheers to all of the teams who competed this year. ORSU Men's 2007-2008 Season Prizegiving The ORSU men's team wrapped up the 2007-2008
season with prizegiving at the Thirsty Lion on Saturday, April 26th,
2008. The event included not only dinner, drinks, and some of the best
mustaches around, but also the unveiling of ORSU's new jersey and
trophy display, and a dazzling magic show by Grey Lerner. Team
photographer Mark Murray screened a slideshow of the season. Congratulations to all! ORSU Women Featured on Telemundo The ORSU women's team was featured on the show "Ritmo
Deportivo" on the Telemundo network on Sunday, February 24th, 2008. The
show, which highlights "extreme" sports throughout the US and Mexico,
included a light-hearted segment featuring the ORSU women's team
explaining and demonstrating various aspects of rugby to the show's
hostess. 2007 2007 Grizzly Shield A Success The Grizzly Shield was held at Fuller's Farm on November 17th and 18th, co-hosted by ORSU. The Loggers lost a tight match to the NorCal Pelicans, 3-5, on Saturday, while Arizona defeated Utah 10-0. NorCal went on the take the Shield, beating Arizona 41-5, while the Loggers rallied to defeat Utah 18-5. Grizzlies Assistant Coach Rod Sears said, "We were pleased with what we saw from the Pacific Northwest. From having no Loggers team in 2006 to not only fielding a team, but putting on the entire event - they did a tremendous job." PCRFU Grizzlies Head Coach coach Mike Saunders said, "Thank you to Craig Brown, PNRFU, and ORSU The ORSU
Women's team would like to thank everyone who supported our Elite Eight
Fundraising efforts. The spaghetti dinner was a huge success, and your
donations are deeply appreciated. A big thanks to the ORSU men's team,
Old Boys and Old Girls, and the Portland rugby community for making our
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