HBS Rugby Extends Record to 3-0
Issue date: 9/29/08 Section: Sports
The final score of 24-5 was secondary to a solid technical performance by
both forwards and backs going into the second and far more demanding part of the season.
During the B-side game, HBS fielded a mixed side of new players and
veterans. Several new players exhibited real promise. Second row Patrick Cleary (NF) rucked well, creating the platform for Eric Zuncic (NA) and Brian Kaufmann (NA) to generate pick and goes.
In the backline Winger Brian (HLS) displayed blazing speed and fierce tackling- several times chasing down opposing backs attempting to break away. On the opposite side of the field, Kevin Wolter (NA) made solid stops and was able to break through the opposing line. Matt Lawler (HMS) balanced solid fundamentals with a golden foot, including a perfect spiral ball from the half to North Shore's 5m line.
The B-side jumped to an early lead on break-away runs by Ricks, who scored made a beautiful defensive read to score his first try in three years of HBS Rugby. Saul de la Guardia, former captain (HBS '06) made the second score on his first return to the team, and almost had a third, which was called back by the ref. Down the stretch North Shore was able to put up two scrappy kick/run/scrambles to take the lead 15-12 as the clock ran out.
All in all it was a solid effort by both squads.
The Rugby Team would like to thank its sponsors BCG and Tommy Doyle's for their continuing support.
both forwards and backs going into the second and far more demanding part of the season.
During the B-side game, HBS fielded a mixed side of new players and
veterans. Several new players exhibited real promise. Second row Patrick Cleary (NF) rucked well, creating the platform for Eric Zuncic (NA) and Brian Kaufmann (NA) to generate pick and goes.
In the backline Winger Brian (HLS) displayed blazing speed and fierce tackling- several times chasing down opposing backs attempting to break away. On the opposite side of the field, Kevin Wolter (NA) made solid stops and was able to break through the opposing line. Matt Lawler (HMS) balanced solid fundamentals with a golden foot, including a perfect spiral ball from the half to North Shore's 5m line.
The B-side jumped to an early lead on break-away runs by Ricks, who scored made a beautiful defensive read to score his first try in three years of HBS Rugby. Saul de la Guardia, former captain (HBS '06) made the second score on his first return to the team, and almost had a third, which was called back by the ref. Down the stretch North Shore was able to put up two scrappy kick/run/scrambles to take the lead 15-12 as the clock ran out.
All in all it was a solid effort by both squads.
The Rugby Team would like to thank its sponsors BCG and Tommy Doyle's for their continuing support.
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