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With our first official practice under our belt, the team is looking forward to our loaded schedule of matches!  Many of our team members stayed in shape for the fall by playing in the grueling summer heat on a 7s team, most choosing to play for Middlesex Falcons, located near the Boston area.  The Falcons, including BUWRFC players Deanna Nash, Alex Hubelbank, and Kendra Lenz, went on to compete in San Francisco, CA in the National Club 7s Championship.

Judging from the first practice, in addition to a successful recruiting period, it is definitely going to be exciting to see players improve not only as individual players, but overall as a team!

Interested in learning a new sport? Want to learn more about Rugby or joining one of the most successful club sports at Boston University? Come check us out at our New Player Information Meeting September 5th in FitRec Room 221 at 8 pm.

Almost none of our players have prior experience in playing rugby, but want to continue playing sports, meet new people, and be part of a team. Come on by and meet our team, e-board and coach!

BUWRFC at Providence College

This year Coach Nick started an new tradition in which BUWRFC would honor players who have truly committed themselves to the game of rugby and BUWRFC both on and off the field. Members of BUWRFC waited until the last game of the season to vote on the following awards. The winners were announced at the end of the year meeting! Congrats to everyone!

Most Valuable Forward: The player in the pack who’s play on the field best exemplifies what we as a team want to aspire to. She works hard, executes her individual skills well and improves the level of play of the team by being on the field.

CONGRATS AUBREY MACGILL

Most Valuable Back: The player in the backline who’s play on the field best exemplifies what we as a team want to aspire to. She works hard, executes her individual skills well and improves the level of play of the team by being on the field. The Most Valuable Back should be a consistent A side player.

CONGRATS DEANNA NASH

Most Improved Forward: The player in the pack who over the course of the year has most improved her game. The Most Improved Forward can be an A or B side player, a rookie or a veteran.

CONGRATS ASHLEY TEAMER

Most Improved Back: The player in the backline who over the course of the year has most improved her game. The Most Improved Back can be an A or B side player, a rookie or a veteran.

CONGRATS IZZY ZEHNER

Rookie of the Year: The player that in their first year playing rugby has made the biggest impact on the team.

CONGRATS  NOEL COLEMAN

16th Woman: This award goes to the player who who’s presence in practices and games helps make the team better as a whole. The 16th Woman does not need to be the best or flashiest player on the field. This award is an opportunity to recognize someone who is truly committed to improving herself and Boston University Women’s Rugby.

CONGRATS MELISSA DiFABIO & LISA CARDONE (tied)

The Terrier Award: This award goes to the player who has done the most to advance Boston University Women’s Rugby with her actions off of the field. This can be through working as a member of the board, fundraising, volunteering or promoting the team.

CONGRATS XA HOPKINS

The Leadership Award (to be voted on by rookies only): This award is given to the veteran player who has been most helpful and supportive of new players as they learn the game of rugby.

CONGRATS CHRISSY VAILAS & CHRISTINE MOYER (tied)

The Legacy Award (to be voted on by seniors only): This award is given by the seniors to a returning (meaning freshman, sophomore or junior) player who best embodies the qualities that the seniors hope will continue to be a part of Boston University Women’s Rugby after they graduate.

CONGRATS KIERA VINSON

BUWRFC  was ready to end their season on a high note as they arrived at Providence College for their last game. The starting lineup consisted of all of our seniors in which they would play their last game together. At half time, the seniors were subbed out in order to showcase a lineup that would predict the Fall 2012 season for BUWRFC. It appeared that PC was no match for the energy and determination that BUWRFC had, ultimately leading to a victory.

Final Score: 41- 29 W

Trys by Ashley Teamer (2), Emma Macdonald, Aubrey Macgill, Izzy Zehner, and Xa Hopkins.

3/6 Conversions were made by Deanna Nash, 0/1 conversions were made by Alex Hublebank.

Day 1: Warmed up and ready to bring it to the Beast, BU faced an unexpected no-show from Union resulting in a forfeit and a win BUWRFC. After spending the day observing and watching the best of the beast, BU was pumped and ready to go. From the moment they stepped on the pitch, BU was ready to take what was theirs.   Trys were scored by Aubrey MacGill, Deanna Nash, Alex Hublebank, Abby Smigelski, Alex Krawczuk, and Victoria Denholm. Deanna Nash also completed 2/6 conversions adding to the score.

Match results: BU v. Colby W  39-0

BU v. Colby College Scrum

Day 2: The second day of the Beast brought an unexpected element of rain and cold that BUWRFC had to face. After a revved up warm-up BU was ready to play UAlbany. Stepping up there defense and driving over rucks BU did not allow a try to go pass them. Trys were scored by Aubrey MacGill (2) and Emma Macdonald

Semi-Final Results: BU v. UAlbany W 19-0

The second match of the day would be more challenging for BUWRFC. While the mantra "at least its not snowing" floated around, rain and injuries were an extra challenge BU would face in their match against URI. Although played with great effort and energy, it appeared that BU could not capitalize on the mistakes made by both teams.  BU would leave the pitch receiving second place in Division II Beast of the East Rugby Tournament. Great Job Ladies

Final Match: BU v. URI L 0-29