Month: April 2015

Posted on

Beantown Hosts Close Match Against New York

The New York rugby team traveled to Moakley Field for a chilly day of tough rugby against Beantown. The teams played three 30-minute thirds to maximize playing time for all. Play was fierce and the teams evenly matched, coming out of the first third tied 12-all. Then Beantown kicked it into high gear in the second third, pulling two tries and a conversion ahead for a score of 24-12 after 60 minutes. But New York came back in the third half, slotting in two more tries and two conversions, with the last score coming in the final minutes of play for a New York victory.

Read the play-by-play: https://storify.com/BeantownRFC/vs-new-york-spring-2015

First third: 12-12
Second third: 24-12
Final score against New York: 24-26 (New York wins)

Beantown tries: Ali, E; Conversions: Jones [other scorers not recorded]

Beantown and New York's Players of the Match, celebrating at Patron's
Beantown and New York’s Players of the Match, celebrating at Patron’s
Posted on

Town goes to Washington: DC Furies Double-Header

After a Saturday of travel (1, 2) and tourism in our nation’s capitol (3, 4), Beantown booted up for a Sunday double-header against the DC Furies’ WPL and D2 sides at the field at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.

Click here to see photos from the game.

vs. DC Furies WPL

It was a cloudy, windy day in DC as Beantown’s D1 side faced off against their former WPL competitors for the first time since switching leagues. The match was physical, especially in the scrums, where the Furies initially had the advantage but where Beantown came to dominate.

Play in the first half of the match was close. An early try attempt from the Furies was held up. Then twenty minutes in, after numerous forward phases in the Furies’ 22, Beantown scored the first and only try of the half, putting the ball over in the corner.

After halftime, however, the difference between the two teams began to show. Thanks to a breakaway from their #12, Furies responded to a converted Beantown try with their own try and a conversion, but that would be DC’s only score of the match. Though play ranged from one try line to the other, ultimately Beantown’s aggressive defense and quick response to capitalize on opportunities took the day.

Read the play-by-play: https://storify.com/BeantownRFC/vs-furies-wpl-spring-2015

Halftime score: 5-0
Final score v. DC Furies WPL: 29-7

Beantown tries: Kat, Sam, Jones (2), Xanni; Conversions: Jones (2)

vs. DC Furies D2

Beantown and the Furies D2 sides faced off for a second intense, physical match. Despite some players starting in new positions (including an entire set of backs in the 6, 7, and 8 jerseys), Beantown quickly gelled and dominated the field, beginning with a try ten minutes in. Multiple times, Beantow’s aggressive defense saw Town moving the Furies’ offense backwards across the field. The Furies made only one try, a run up the sideline into the corner after a turnover. Rookie debut: Abby.

Read the play-by-play: https://storify.com/BeantownRFC/vs-dc-furies-d2-spring-2015

Halftime score: 20-7
Final score v. DC Furies D2: 34-7

Beantown tries: LB, Duzzi (2), Kerri, Secret, Alyssa; Conversions: Jess (2)

Posted on

Beantown Kicks off the Season with Back-to-Back Victories

On Saturday April 4, Beantown began its Spring 2015 season with consecutive matches against the Hartford Roses and the Albany Sirens. Despite the sun, it was a cold and windy day on Russell Field in Cambridge. The wind made lineouts hard and conversions harder in both matches.

The two Beantown sides fielded rosters of mixed D1 and D2 players. This strategy allowed players from both divisional sides to maximize playing time as well as work towards their goal of a two-team national championship.

vs. Hartford

Numerous penalties and turnovers occurred on both sides and resulted in frequent changes in possession. A player from each team received a yellow card for a high tackle penalty. Competition was fierce, with several strong runs by Hartford capitalizing on defensive gaps. Ultimately, teamwork and fitness paid off with the decisive victory awarded to Beantown. Rookie debut: Chee.

Read the Storify play-by-play of the match: https://storify.com/BeantownRFC/vs-hartford-spring-2015

Halftime score: 27-10
Final score v. Hartford: 58-15

Beantown tries: Mary Sung (2), OBD (2), forwards, Kate O. (3), Jackie Hwang, Duzzi; Conversions: Rhi (3), Jackie Romper

vs. Albany

With the start of the match against Albany, the level of play picked up. Both teams unfortunately continued to struggle with multiple penalties and turnovers. Breakaways, goal-line defense, and play on every part of the pitch made for an exciting, if low scoring, start to the game. After entering the second half tied at seven points, Beantown pulled away, racking up points with strong scrums and fast lineouts. This led to the second win of the day. Rookie debut: Shelly.

Read the Storify play-by-play of the match: https://storify.com/BeantownRFC/vs-albany-spring-2015

Halftime score: 7-7
Final score v. Albany: 40-7

Beantown tries: JP, Xanni, Kat, Jones (2), Milligan; Conversions: Jones (5)