DENVER BARBARIANS RUGBY CLUB HOST WESTERN COLLEGIATE
ALL-STARS THIS SATURDAY
By Ken Matthews
Denver, CO
June 4, 2008
The Denver Barbarians will host the Western Collegiate All-Stars this Saturday, June 7, at Cook Park in Denver, Colorado. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. in this developmental match for the All-Stars.
The Barbarians, fresh from their Rugby Super League Semi-Final appearance and their Division II side's 3 rd place finish in the Western Rugby Football Union, have offered to play the All-Stars who are in preparation for the National Collegiate All-Star Tournament next weekend. Denver Head Coach David Hodges will put out a side that combines the Barbarians' RSL squad and their Division II squad.
The All-Stars, selected from the best collegiate players in the Western Rugby Football Union, (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas), will be coached by University of Wyoming head coach Rich Cortez.
About Denver Barbarians Rugby Club
The Denver Barbarians Rugby Club was founded in 1967. The Barbos have supplied many players to all levels of select side play including the Eagles, the United States National Team. In addition, many referees, coaches, and administrators at all levels have emerged from the Barbos ranks. The Club has won championships at the National, Territorial, and Local level in both 15's and seven-a-side play.
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