Alumni Weekend Celebrates Past, Present, and Future

May 2, 2010-In American Rugby, Saturday is known as a rugby day and yesterday could not have better exemplified that. It was a perfect day for rugby; the weather was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. Over sixty alumni came out to participate in the annual Boston College Rugby Football Club Alumni game. In addition, Saint Johns Seminary Field was home to more fans than it had seen all year. The match was split into three thirty minute periods to ensure every alumnus had an opportunity to get on the field and relive their glory days as a BC Rugger.

The first period began with the Alumni kicking off to the current BC Eagles. BC controlled the ball well and moved it across the field several times. The team was playing Southern hemisphere rugby (playing with the backs) but couldn't find holes in the alumni defense until finally the ball was spun out wide to Jack Casey, who tip-toed his way down the side-line for a try. He was able to score thanks to Dave Walsh, who forced the last alumni defender to commit and leave the try line open for Casey. With a missed conversion from Mark Muldowney the score read 5-0. After the first try, the Alumni made a number of substitutions, mostly BC seniors. The Alumni were substituting throughout the game, and while they had a size and numbers advantage, the BC team was faster and in better shape. For the BC Eagles, it was nice to see some of the seniors out on the field again. The game continued with fast play and BC kept to its game plan of playing the ball wide, however they failed to capitalize. Once the alumni got the ball, they kept possession with pick and goes, an effective strategy as they were twice as big as the BC forwards. After marching down the field they scored a try but missed the conversion making the score 5-5. BC was not intimidated and responded quickly with a try of their own. Peter Kerr took the ball into the Alumni try-zone and touched it down for the score. Another missed conversion and the score was 10-5. The game continued on and the Alumni utilized their fresh legs to score another try under the post. The kick was good and the Alumni went up 10-12 to close the half.

After a halftime talk with their head coach, BC came out firing again but fell short time and time again. The space was available, but the Eagles could not hit holes quick enough to break free for the try. A little frustration on BC’s part gave the Alumni another easy score, putting them up 5-17. Fortunately, not long after, Alex Brown intercepted the ball and took it back for a try, just edging out one alumnus, Honeywell, in a race to the corner. After a missed conversion by Andrew Wolf the alumni lead was now only 15-17. That try sparked the Eagles offense to another try. The ball was spun out wide to Anthony Nwokedi who ran up the sideline and passed it to Alex Brown. Brown then awed the crowd with a fancy behind-the-back pass to Michael Nascenzi, who dove in for a try and put BC up 20-17. Brown took the kick but missed it. After the second half ended, the BC A-side Eagles jogged off the field as the victors, 20-17.

For the third period, the BC B-side took the field to face the alumni. It was up to the new BC ruggers to hold the lead. Unfortunately, the lead did not last long. The Alumni were much too big for the BC B-side, which mostly consisted of freshman. The alumni scored a couple times on the young Eagles, but BC fought valiantly. The third period ended, and the score after three periods was 20-35 in favor of the alumni.

After the game, both teams, family, and friends gathered around the grill for well-deserved burgers and refreshments. After the barbeque the alumni honored Peter Kerr, father of co-captain Peter Kerr and a friend of the BCRFC community, who passed away last year. Peter Kerr had played rugby at Boston College and is a main reason the program is where it is today. The speech was a commemoration of him as well as an introduction of a new BC rugby honor called the Peter Kerr award. The award, a $5,000 scholarship, will be given to a rising senior for his commitment to the game and to the team every year. The first ever Peter Kerr Award fittingly went to the son of award’s namesake and the team’s co-captain, Peter Kerr. In all, Alumni Weekend was a huge success and it brought the BC rugby community back together again in a celebration of friendship, dedication, and rugby.

Eagles Dominate Ivy League Rival

April 25, 2010-This past Saturday, April 24, 2010, the Boston College Men’s Rugby Team played their final spring season match against Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts. The teams, who prior to the creation of the Ivy League Rugby League played every year in the North Eastern Rugby Football Union, have quite the history. The Eagles wanted to make a statement against their rivals, and it was clear they were determined to take home the victory.

Harvard began the match by kicking the ball off to the Eagles. From the start, BC played with high intensity and quickly moved into Harvard territory. They soon found themselves at the Harvard try-line thanks to quick hands and accurate passes. After a series of inside pick-and-goes, the BC back-line was able to spread the field and find a weakness in the Harvard defense. Scrum-half Colin Curtin connected with sophomore Rob Guerriero, who touched the ball down in the corner of the Harvard try-zone. Sophomore Mark Muldowney’s kick-after just missed the uprights, and BC went up by a score of 5-0. Once again, the Eagles received the ball and started to work their way up the field. This time Harvard did not allow them to capitalize, and the Eagles turned the ball over within their own twenty-two after a long kick was illegally touched down. A string of BC penalties allowed Harvard’s forwards to run the ball in and take a 7-5 lead. Harvard received the ball after the kick-off but lost possession when BC stole the ball on the line-out. All day, the Eagle forwards punished Harvard in set-pieces, pushing back their scrums and stealing or knocking down their hooker’s throws at line-outs. BC’s back-line brought them within striking distance, and the forwards moved in to retake the lead. After being denied several times, Harvard was able to hold up the ball and stop BC from touching it down for points. Soon after, however, Junior Eric Neumann broke through the Harvard line and scored a try. Muldowney sent his kick straight through the posts and put the Eagles back on top by the score 12-7. Before the end of the half, junior Peter Kerr, an inside center and captain of the team, was able to dance his way past and break through several Harvard defensemen and touch down the ball for a try. Muldowney did not convert the kick but the Eagles still increased their lead by 5. At the end of the first 40 minutes of play, the scoreboard read 17-7. The Eagles didn’t show any signs of slowing down.

Harvard started the second half with the ball, and it looked like their coach’s half-time pep-talk rejuvenated their spirits. They looked confident as they ran into BC territory and were eventually able to catch the Eagle defense off-guard. The BC pack was caught ball-watching, which opened up the left side of the field for a Harvard score. Although Harvard missed the conversion, they cut the lead to 17-12. Following the score, the Eagles denied Harvard the opportunity to get back in the game and quickly answered with a try of their own. They were able to move past the Harvard defense thanks to quick ball and several more set-piece victories. The back-line attack was lead by Alex Brown and Dave Walsh, who continued to prove themselves as first year transfer students. Sophomore Jake O’Brien broke through the last Harvard man and finally touched the ball down for the try. Muldowney converted the two extra points and increased the Eagles lead to 24-12. The BC pack was able to maintain possession and allowed freshman scrumhalf Eric Gordon to distribute the ball to the backs. The Eagles ran up the sideline thanks to a kick by junior Andrew Wolf and a series of key offloads. As the BC attackers repeatedly made their way up the field, it seemed as if everyone touched the ball and got involved. The first to score off these fluid offensive moves was Sophomore Kieran Mara, who touched the ball down in the corner of the try-zone and gave the Eagles a 29-12 lead. Harvard had no answer for BC’s second-half onslaught and visiting junior Pablo Poggi, an exchange student from Argentina, was able to break several tackles on his way to another score. Wolf converted the kick, and put the Eagles up 36-12. In the last several minutes of the match, senior Stew Harris, after more impressive BC passing, took the ball across the Harvard try-line and gave the Eagles their last score. Brown converted the final kick, and at the end of the game the final score read Boston College 43, Harvard University 12.

The team ended their spring season with a convincing victory over a competitive Harvard squad. Head coach Gene Mountjoy expressed his excitement for the fall and noted that his team played their best rugby of the spring against Harvard. After the game, Captain Peter Kerr said, “It felt great to end the season with a win. When we play Harvard, it’s about pride. Today, we came out and got the job done.” The Eagles made a statement by defeating their rivals and looked like they would be well prepared for the fall.

Although the Eagles regular spring season has come to an end, the team will be celebrating Alumni weekend next weekend with the annual Alumni Game and other festivities. All are invited and welcome to join the festivities at St. Johns Seminary Field on Brighton Campus. Kick-off for the match is at 1:00 and will be followed by a post-match barbecue. The team will be celebrating at the Green Briar later that evening following the game.

Eagle Turnovers Lead to Wolfhounds Victory

April 20, 2010- This past Saturday the Boston College Rugby Football Club played the third game of their Spring Season against the Boston Irish Wolfhounds Division I squad at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, Massachusetts. The game followed a Super-League match between the Wolfhounds A side and Life University. Coming off several weeks of preparation, BC was hopeful for a competitive performance.

To start the match, Boston College kicked the ball off to the Wolfhounds. After receiving the ball, the Wolfhounds countered with a kick of their own. The Eagles ran the ball up the field and were awarded a penalty near the Wolfhound 22. They decided to kick for points and, thanks to the boot of Sophomore Mark Muldowney, they took an early 3-0 lead. After the ensuing kickoff, Boston continued to attack the BC defense and soon found themselves in a position to score. They touched the ball down in the corner of their try-zone to take the lead, 5-3. The game proceeded with several BC penalties, including a number of off-sides calls, and eventually the Wolfhounds scored once again. After missing another kick, they found themselves with a commanding 10-3 lead over the Eagles. After kicking the ball away, the Eagles made a stand on the defensive end and a timely line-out steal put them in a position to even the score. Dave Walsh touched the ball down in the try-zone and Muldowney converted the conversion, tying the score at 10-10. The Eagles continued to show signs of life after receiving the Wolfhound kick, but they turned the ball over when a pass was intercepted and returned for a try at the opposite end of the field. The Wolfhounds went up by a score of 17-10. Before the half came to an end, the Wolfhounds capitalized with another try and conversion, expanding their lead to 24-10.

At the start of the second half, BC took possession and drove the ball into Wolfhound territory. After losing the ball in a scrum, the Eagles were not able to stop the Wolfhound’s physical offense from scoring another try. As the second half wore on, it looked like the Wolfhounds’ size was beginning to take a toll on the faster but smaller Eagles. The Wolfhounds used this advantage as they moved the ball up and down the field by forming mauls and dominating the break down area with their tight five. Despite their early success, the wolfhounds were not able to penetrate the Eagle defense or score any points for the remainder of the game. BC proved formidable in their line-outs, which helped keep the game close. Moving the ball through the backline, Dave Walsh was able to add to the Eagle effort and bring the team five points closer, 32-15. The Eagles tallied seven more hard earned points after freshman flanker Tim Broderick broke through the Wolfhound defense after a quick start at the 5 meter line, and Muldowney converted the points after. Trailing 32-22, the Eagles hoped to get on the board at least once more in the remaining minutes of the game. BC scored another try after sophomore Tony Nwokedi ran down the side line, beating several Wolfhound defenders on his way down the field. The Eagles closed the gap in a great second half effort and cut the final margin of defeat to seven, losing 32-25. The team would have liked a different outcome, but they are confident they gained a valuable lesson playing a more experienced club. The Eagles hope to turn things around next Saturday as they face off against their former NERFU rival, Harvard University, at noon on Harvard’s Cumnock field #4 in the Soldiers Field Complex.

Friends of BCRFC to Host Alumni Weekend

April 6, 2010- Boston College Men's Rugby is happy to announce the schedule for the annual Alumni Weekend, which will take place on May 1st and 2nd. All BC alumni ruggers are welcome to attend. Special thanks to the Friends of BCRFC for putting this event together.

Saturday May 1
·Alumni Match 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Boston College – Brighton Campus (St. John’s Seminary)
Three 30 minute periods

· Post-Match BBQ hosted by the Friends of BCRFC 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Boston College – Brighton Campus (St. John’s Seminary)

· BCRFC Advisory Council Cocktail Hour (all welcome) 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Green Briar, 304 Washington Street, Brighton

· Post-Match Social 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Green Briar, 304 Washington Street, Brighton

Sunday May 2
· Brunch 1:00pm – Departure
Sail Loft (North End), 80 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

More details are to follow (including a Friday evening gathering place, for those already in the area or coming in on Friday).

If you have any specific questions and/or comments, please reach out directly to the club through Andrew Wolf (andrew.wolf.2@bc.edu)

If you, or any of your contacts, would like to make a donation to BCRFC, here is the link to Friends of BCRFC (a 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization)

Please Note: BC Athletics does NOT award Flynn Fund credit to donations designated to the Rugby Club. If you donate to the Flynn Fund, the Friends of BCRFC encourages all former Ruggers to inquire as to when Athletics will amend this policy.

Eagles Drown Coast Guard

March 27, 2010- Boston College's match against Coast Guard on saturday marked another victory for the Eagles. Again the game was split up into three periods of 30 minutes, allowing everyone to get a good amount of playing time.

BC received the kick-off and right away went to work. The offense began at full-throttle and put much pressure on Coast Guard. The ball moved down the field efficiently but unfortunately for BC the scoreboard still showed all zeros. Some selfish play and a couple mistakes ended all the scoring opportunities BC had in the first 10 minutes. Coast Guard took advantage of one of the mistakes. A little kick and chase after BC lost the ball 5 meters away from scoring resulted in a Coast Guard try putting them up 0-7. A team meeting under the post to discuss the errors put the team back on track. After a turnover, BC again drove down field, and this time it resulted in points. Off a 5-metres scrum, Colin Curtin picked up the ball and dove for a try. Mark Muldowney missed the conversion and the score was 5-7.

Following the kick-off, BC received the ball and played quickly through the hands. They drove down field and Andrew Wolfe’s kick, which was half-blocked by a Coast Guard player, resulted in a try by Mark Muldowney. After a missed conversion the score was 10-7. Not soon after, BC scored another easy try to put the team up 15-7. While the offense was running smoothly, the defense was equally smothering. The forwards were putting huge hits on Coast Guards forwards. Coast Guard played good old-fashioned English rugby (playing with the forwards), but their game strategy was not very effective.

The second period began with no changes in the line-up. Right off the bat a BC mistake on offense led to a Coast Guard try. A Coast Guard rugger picked off a pass from Curtin and took it back for 5 points and then a conversion. On the conversion Will Rockwood received a yellow card as he tried to block the kick but missed and ran into the kicker. The score was 15-14 and BC was playing a man-down. That didn't stop BC from scoring though, as BC answered right back with a try from Drew Beaurline and a conversion from Muldowney, putting the score at 22-14. Coast Guard capitalized on another BC mistake when their Eightman picked-up the ball 10 meters away, broke two tackles, and scored a try. Again, BC held on to a slim lead, but they were determined to put the game away once and for all. After the kick-off, BC regained their 15th man and Rob Guerriero and Pablo Poggi came into the game replacing Kieran Mara and Andrew Wolf. BC went on to score two more tries and Mark Muldowney made both conversions, making the score 35-21. Besides a few mistakes by BC, the defense stopped Coast Guard’s predictable offense, which relied heavily on the pick and go. The second period ended 35-21 and Coach Monfette decided to sit almost all 15 players for the third period.

The third period was an opportunity for all the new guys at practice to prove their skills on the field. Coast Guard made only a few substitutions, choosing to keep most of their A-side guys in the game. For nearly the entire third period BC was stuck on defense, mostly because of silly turnovers. BC ended up giving away four tries, including one on the last play of the game. Overall the new players did very well and have showed much improvement since the first practice of the spring season.

Spring Season Kicks-off with Win

March 20, 2010- BC Men’s Rugby kicked off its spring season opener on Saturday, March 20 at the Irish Cultural Center against an impressive University of Rhode Island squad. BC played hard with an impressive showing by both returning players from the fall and a large number of brand new players, some who had never played in a rugby game.

The game was played with three 30 minute periods so all players who came were able to get some minutes on the field. BC started the game with a bang as Mike Nascenzi grabbed a loose ball off a URI turnover and ran 40 meters for an early try. URI answered by pounding the ball down the field, helped in large part by silly BC penalties, and scoring a quick try. BC quickly regained its composure and began an impressive defensive stand. With BC’s defense firing on all cylinders its offense was free to take control of the game which it did by moving the ball down the field relentlessly. Tries were scored by Mark Muldowney (2) and Dave Walsh (1) with excellent kicking by Muldowney for the conversions.

The second period saw a continuation of BC’s stellar play. The defense held URI to only one try off a handling mistake. BC’s offense however did more than enough to make up for it with tries scored by Drew Beaurline, Will Rockwood, and a third by Mark Muldowney. The second period ended with BC squarely in the lead.

That lead was maintained and extended in the third period- a great achievement considering that a number of completely new players playing in their first ever rugby game took to the pitch. These players, helped by some with experience, put up an impressive defensive stand, allowing only one try in the last minute and scoring two each from Pablo Poggi and John Murphy, who ran 30 meters to put one down in the try zone. When the final whistle blew the score was 65-13 in favor of BC. The game proved to be decisive victory for Boston College that was never in doubt from the opening kick-off.

All and all it was an outstanding opening game to the spring season. BC had an impressive turnout with upwards of 40 players coming out to contribute to the victory. We hope to continue the successful play next weekend in New London Connecticut against the Coast Guard squad.

Eagles Playoff Hopes Cut Short

November 10, 2009- The Boston College Men’s Club Rugby team played their final game of the 2009 season on Saturday November 7 at Brody Field against the Dartmouth College rugby Club. The first round game of the NRU playoffs featured BC, #7 NRU, as the underdog against the winner of the newly created Ivy League and #2 NRU ranked Dartmouth. The setting was not an unfamiliar one- The Eagles began their season on the same field, where they played against Queens and McGill in the annual Dartmouth Invitational Tournament in early September. Since those opening games, BC believed they had improved their game and were in a great position to move deeper into the post season.

The game began with a BC kick to Dartmouth followed by intense contact on both sides of the ball; both teams were ready to fight hard for the victory. The Big Green struck first, touching the ball down in the BC touch zone for an early 5-0 lead. The Eagles answered quickly however with a try of their own. Early on, it seemed like it would be a back-and-forth battle for eighty minutes. Unfortunately as the game progressed, a number of devastating turnovers in the scrum as well as in line-outs allowed Dartmouth to move ahead convincingly. At the end of the first half, Boston College trailed by a score of 24-8.

The Eagles received the ball at the start of the second half and moved it up the field in an aggressive attack. They needed an early score to gain the momentum back and try for the upset victory. Led by captains Alex Hunt and Conor Hynes, the team threatened early, moving the ball deep into Dartmouth territory. Dartmouth stopped BC short of try after a penalty was called within the five meter line. In a devastating few seconds, Dartmouth won the ball out of the scrum and returned it for a try in BC territory. The shift in momentum carried Dartmouth for the remainder of the match. While they made several runs towards the end line, BC failed to score for the rest of the game. The final score of the match was Dartmouth 50, BC 8.

The first round playoff loss was a difficult end for the BC team as they were forced to say goodbye to senior players. After the game, Coach Gene Mountjoy commented that he was disappointed with the outcome of the game but proud of his boys for not giving up. Although the Eagles did not make it further into the playoffs as they had hoped, the team’s improvement from day one was a reason for excitement. The team’s younger players earned plenty of experience and will remember this game as they move forward in the future. After playing in his final game as a Boston College Eagle, Conor Hynes offered a challenge to the returning players: "I hope the younger guys will remember this defeat and avenge the seniors in the future”.

Looking ahead, BC has begun training for the spring exhibition season. While it is difficult to say goodbye to old leaders and teammates, the Eagles believe their squad will be even better prepared next year.

Boston College vs Dartmouth
Division I Rugby Playoffs

November 7, 2009-This Saturday Boston College (#7 NRU, #2 NERFU) will play Dartmouth (#2 NRU, #1 Ivy League) in the first round of the NRU playoffs. The winner will move on to play Harvard/Syracuse in the second round. The teams played each other most recently as NERFU foes in the fall of 2008, with Dartmouth taking the victory 19-13. The match will kick off at eleven o’clock on Saturday, November 7th at Dartmouth’s Brophy Pitch in Hanover, NH.

Eagles Fail to Halt Army Charge

November 1, 2009- This past Saturday, October 31st, The Boston College Rugby Club traveled to West Point to play their final game of the regular season against the Army Black Knights. This game between two undefeated opponents would decide the seeding for the North Eastern Rugby Football Union playoffs. Read more here.

Eagles subdue Mad Dogs

October 25, 2009- This past weekend the Boston College Eagles defeated the Northeastern Mad Dogs for the second time this season. The game was played at Alumni Stadium at Boston College under a light mist and in front of a crowd of the home team’s supporters. With a win, the Eagles would clinch a playoff berth. Read more here.

Friends of BCRFC launch website

The Friends of BCRFC feel there is a need and opportunity for greater engagement between BCRFC, its alumni and friends, and the community beyond the campus on the Heights. At present, the Club is enjoying phenomenal competitive and organizational success. We hope that by creating an organization to support BCRFC, we can encourage the civic/moral responsibility and athletic achievement that have become hallmarks of BCRFC. Friends of BCRFC website

Northeastern Game Scheduled for 10 am Saturday, October 24th, at St. Johns

October 23, 2009- Eagles look to keep intact their undefeated league record tomorrow, and expect a tough battle against a Northeastern team they beat 16-15 three weeks ago. Check here for updates as weather may force us to move the match to Alumni Stadium.

BC Drowns UConn at Home Opener

October 19, 2009- On a day of rain, snow, mud, and cold, the Boston College Men’s Rugby Club defeated University of Connecticut for the second time this season. The game was played on the Eagle’s home pitch, St. John’s Seminary Field, in front of a crowd of weather-braving supporters. After preparing for the game throughout their bye week, the Eagles came out ready to end the Huskies’ season. Read more here

Last Minute heroics Lifts Boston College over Northeastern University

October 4, 2009- This past Sunday, the Boston College Eagles played a tightly contested match against the Northeastern University Mad Dogs. After a convincing victory over UConn the weekend before, BC may have entered the game a bit overconfident. From the whistle, the Mad Dogs, who were supported by a boisterous home crowd, outplayed the Eagles, particularly at the breakdown. Read more here

Eagles Soar Past Huskies

September 26, 2009- The Boston College Rugby Football Club began regular season play with a match against the University of Connecticut this past Saturday, September 26, at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, Massachusetts. This anticipated NERFU opener was played in front of a large crowd of parents and supporters, and was a must-win for BC. Read more here.

Offseason Update

Summer 2009 | BCRFC Offseason Update To read the latest BCRFC news check out the summer newsletter here. The following are highlights from the newsletter:

BCRFC Commits to Dartmouth Classic

Hanover, New Hampshire- The BCRFC has recently accepted an invitation to participate in the annual Dartmouth Classic preseason tournament. The prestigious two-day invitational tournament takes place Labor Day Weekend, September 5-6, at the beautiful Dartmouth pitch in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Junior Alex Hunt Travels to Kenya with USA U20’s to Share his Love for Rugby While Competing on World Stage

Kenya, Africa-After impressing in a selection camp over winter break, and making the final round of cuts in March, sophomore Alex Hunt was selected to the USA U-20 squad. He traveled with the squad and earned his cap in the Junior World Rugby Trophy this April in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mountjoy Soars as a Double-Eagle

Boulder, CO-Head Coach Eugene Mountjoy has been appointed the USA Rugby Select XV’s forwards coach. The job was awarded to Mountjoy following interviews with USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville and USA Rugby Head Coach Eddie O’Sullivan. Fortunately, Mountjoy’s status as a full-time rugby coach will allow him to balance time between the BCRFC, Boston Rugby Super League, and his new duties with the USA Eagles.

BC Eagles Selected for NRU All Stars

Glendale, CO-This year, five Boston College rugby players were asked to tryout for the Northeast Rugby Union’s College All-Star team. Patrick “Boomer” Twardak CSOM ‘09, Karl Danso GS ‘10, Jon Gore CSOM ‘09, Conor Hynes A&S ‘10, and Alex Hunt A&S ‘11 were chosen after having distinguished themselves on the field to compete for 24 spots and the chance to represent the more than 300 college programs of the Northeast Union in the annual College All-Star Championships held in Glendale, CO in May.

Rugger Set to Tackle Cancer in the 30th Annual Pan-Mass Challenge

Provincetown, MA- On August 1st and 2nd former BCRFC hooker Tucker Margulies (A&S ’09) will take up a new sport and a new cause in a big way. Continuing the charitable tradition of BCRFC, Tucker will join his sister in riding at the 30th annual Pan-Mass Challenge.

Promising Freshman Invited To Camp

Chestnut Hill, MA- The Eagles enter the fall looking forward to a boost from their incoming class of freshman and transfer ruggers. 2009’s crop already looks strong with at least five experienced freshmen and two transfer students recruited and set to attend the annual preseason camp.

BCRFC Continues Support of Boston RSL

Boston, MA- As reported in the Winter 2009 issue, the Boston Rugby Super League squad coached by Mountjoy has benefited from an infusion of young and talented former and current Eagles. This past spring BCRFC veteran Hugh Galligan, as well as new BCRFC additions Phil Albanese, Karl Danso, Aiden Blake, Boomer Twardak and Conor Hynes took the pitch for the Boston RSL side.

Coach Goonan Promotes Youth Rugby through Play Rugby USA

Boston, MA - As the USA National team continues to improve the standards of Rugby across the country, Play Rugby USA is doing its part to introduce the sport to more and younger athletes, in an attempt to foster love for the game from an early age. Starting their fourth year of developing youth and introducing team sports in after-school programs in New York City, Play Rugby and BC Strength and Conditioning Coach Justin Goonan are looking to expand Play Rugby by starting a similar program in Boston.

BCRFC Participates in After School Program

Brighton, MA- This spring, BCRFC renewed its partnership with St. Columbkille’s after school program. Once a week, a group of 5 club members visited the school to engage 4th, 5th and 6th graders in a variety of activities. St. Columbkille is a sister school of Boston College located in Brighton.

NERFU Restructured for Fall 2009

Chestnut Hill, MA- This past spring the eight schools of the Ivy League left their respective regional conferences in order to form an Ivy League Collegiate Rugby conference. As a result, NERFU Division I will lose Harvard, Dartmouth and Yale.

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