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Highlander Rugby Opens 4 - 0 at DSGP

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Contributed by: DR. SEAN REIF D.C. on 3/12/2008

The 2008 spring season has opened well with the club winning all four of its opening games. Coach Tarr's B side comfortably defeated the University of Denver 47-19 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (DSGP) on March 1 with many of the club's new recruits able to go through their paces. Saturday March 8th saw the Highlanders claim the inaugural British Bulldog tournament also held at DSGP winning all three games against the cross-town rival Barbarians, Provo Steelers and a Ft. Collins /Harlequins combine. Also participating in some early Spring rugby were the Great Plains RFC, and Colorado Springs Grizzlies.

The first game was against the Barbos who sat all 15 of their Super league starters and opened confidently. Some inconsistent refereeing led to a scuffle or two but gradually the Highlanders asserted themselves and dominated the second half to win more convincingly than the 13-8 scoreline suggests. Among the forwards Clinton Camp looked sharp. In the backs, Greg Seaman ran good angles with Ryan Diehl also showing a newfound enthusiasm. There was also a typically effective defensive display by Tim Guerra.

Game 2 was against Provo of Utah and again the Highlanders triumphed 14-0 showing admirable (for the most part!) restraint in the face of provocation and consistent foul play which resulted in Provo lucky to receive only 3 yellows and a red in an abbreviated 40 minute game. Leif Gibson was much more authoritative in this game and a solid scrum and superb close-range defense against some rather large gentlemen were the highlights.

The final was played against a Ft.Collins/Quins combine helped by a few Barbarians. The Highlander coaches had already decided that win, lose or draw, the third game would be an opportunity for those who had not previously played. Consequently there were only three starters and the B side came back in the second half to post an 11-10 win and pick up the cup. Andrew Bean played well, Gonzo ran strongly for his try and Matt Chandra made numerous excellent open-field tackles. All in all, a great day for the club, 3-0 in matches, the Barbarian horde repelled, a tournament win and most of all, everyone saw some action.

Next up: Saturday, March 15, the A's host old friends Albuquerque @ 1:00 at the DSGP Field #10, while the B's play Harlequins @ 3:00.

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