Here is this weekend's schedule as it looks currently. We may have to make changes on the fly so stay posted!
Field 1
9:30-10:35 (W) Colby v. UMaine
10:35-11:40 (W) Bowdoin v. UMF
11:40-12:45 PHS girls A vs. College women B's
12:50-1:55 PHS boys B vs. Bishop Hendrickson B
1:55-3:00 (W) UMaine v. UMF
3:00-4:05 (W) Colby v. Bowdoin
Field 2
8:30-9:35 (M) Bowdoin v. UMF
9:35-10:40 (M) Colby v. Umaine
10:40-11:45 (M) Bridgton Academy vs. Mixed B's
11:45-12:50 PHS boys A vs. Bishop Hendrickson A
12:50-2:30 PRFC A vs. Seacoast A (3-30 min halves)
2:30-3:35 (M) UMaine v. UMF
3:35-4:40 (M) Colby v. Bowdoin
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Worcester Sauce
I was scouring the Worcester web page looking for some inspiration for the match report, but all I could figure out was that they had lost track of who had scored, and were looking to piece the game together by way of their message board.
Ten tries pretty much tells the story, and all in their favor. Clearly Worcester is at the top of their game right now, having won NERFU D1 in the Fall, opened their Spring season by winning the Savannah St. Patricks Day tournament, and kicking off their D1 National Playoff campaign next weekend. In the context of all that, the Portland effort was a little more respectable, making the visitors break a sweat during thier romp. As usual, Portland contested a lot of the set piece ball with vigor, but the differences were all too apparant when play became less structured, and the crisp passing of the entire Worcester side opened things up.
The last two weeks have illustrated that modern rugby has less to do with set pieces for either forwards or backs, and has more to do with a sides ability to quickly re-align itself and distribute the ball effectively. Modern rugby defense rarely gives up tries on the first phase, or even the second, so it becomes imperative to retain posession, and attacking options through the third, fourth, fifth phase and beyond. It ultimately makes for a much more frenetic and athletic game, but one that seems to produce points.
OK, enough of the soap box, this weekend, in addition to the college tournament, Portland are hosting Seacoast; some genuine D3 opposition. After two stern tests, hopefully this provides an opportunity for our boys to open the scoring account, and who knows where that might lead.
Stay glued to your e-mail for updates on the Saturday's activity. We need you all out to help the tournament go off smoothly.
Ten tries pretty much tells the story, and all in their favor. Clearly Worcester is at the top of their game right now, having won NERFU D1 in the Fall, opened their Spring season by winning the Savannah St. Patricks Day tournament, and kicking off their D1 National Playoff campaign next weekend. In the context of all that, the Portland effort was a little more respectable, making the visitors break a sweat during thier romp. As usual, Portland contested a lot of the set piece ball with vigor, but the differences were all too apparant when play became less structured, and the crisp passing of the entire Worcester side opened things up.
The last two weeks have illustrated that modern rugby has less to do with set pieces for either forwards or backs, and has more to do with a sides ability to quickly re-align itself and distribute the ball effectively. Modern rugby defense rarely gives up tries on the first phase, or even the second, so it becomes imperative to retain posession, and attacking options through the third, fourth, fifth phase and beyond. It ultimately makes for a much more frenetic and athletic game, but one that seems to produce points.
OK, enough of the soap box, this weekend, in addition to the college tournament, Portland are hosting Seacoast; some genuine D3 opposition. After two stern tests, hopefully this provides an opportunity for our boys to open the scoring account, and who knows where that might lead.
Stay glued to your e-mail for updates on the Saturday's activity. We need you all out to help the tournament go off smoothly.
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