Sunday, March 27, 2011

Girls HS Rugby: TC Williams @ Fort Hunt, 26 March 2011

On Saturday, 26 March 2011, the Fort Hunt Lady Ruggers played the first match of their inaugural season (the first ever Fort Hunt HS girls match!). They displayed a balanced attack (scoring from penalty kicks, tries and conversions) and a tenacious defense that held their opponent (TC Williams) scoreless. Every member of the team stepped up and played a critical role in the victory. In short, the historic significance of this match was not lost on the ladies; they opened this new chapter of Fort Hunt Rugby with a consummate team effort.

Srt Hunt Scoring Results:
Carol: 5 Points (1 Try)
Maddie C: 10 Points (2 Tries)
Helen: 12 Points (1 Penalty Kick; 1 Try; 2 Conversions)

Player of the Match: Helen
Golden Boot: Maddie C

Big thanks to Dave Evans for stepping to assist with the traditional rugby social for our guests after the match--the "third half" is almost as important as the match itself.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Weekend Wrap-Up

A great weekend of rugby, in general.

Terrible that we lost Henry to the ankle injury on Saturday morning. It was just a freak thing, no one's fault, but a shame that Henry has to miss the season, after just joining us and fitting in so well. Stay in touch, teammate, and we want you back, as soon as you're well.

Good practice on Saturday morning, concentrating on body position in the ruck/maul, making the ball available to supporting players, and the quick pickup to carry on the attack or transition from defense. We learned the saddle roll, too.

Saturday night was great under the lights, lots of rugby, especially for our rookies. Great discipline in the off-sides, with very few instances of that, or hands in the rucks. We need to work on player communication, and especially decision making going in to the rucks and mauls--we are putting way too many guys in, both when we're on offense and when we're on defense. We need to keep our heads up and eyes open, see what's happening, and make fast, solid decisions that benefit our side--we'll work this in practice this week.

Big thanks to our parents who supported the concessions sales at West Potomac HS this weekend, especially Barb Roach for leading the effort. If we are going to go on tour every other year--with 2012 being our next year--we need to think hard about fundraising, and parents and players both need to be ready to raise funds.

See you on Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Tuesday, 1 March

A great evening for training, clear and crisp. A bit muddy, though.

First night on the scrum sled. Thanks again, FHYAA Board, for hooking us up with this great piece of equipment. Trained two full scrums on the sled and against each other, easing the rookies into the unfamiliar physical setting of the scrum. Worked both on the sled and some gentle pushing against each other. Cant' wait to see the ladies doing some work on the sled.

Had about 12 ladies out tonight, another great showing. Gotta get registered, please, ladies. We've almost got a full team now. Your shorts and socks are in, too.

Custom shorts and socks are in and available, for all players.