For those of you thinking that playing rugby on a Friday night has to be the first sign that the Apocalypse is upon us, take a closer look, since the end of civilization as we know it may come with a few added perks.
For those not familiar with the Amesbury, MA facility where we'll be playing, you should know that it is merely an hour south of Portland (the first exit off 495), and offers a fully stocked bar, with a balcony that overlooks the playing field. So if your religion, or even just your sense of right and wrong, prevents you from offending all that is holy and playing rugby on a Friday evening, then you could at least come down and enjoy a pint while society crumbles around your ears.
Given that this is Portland's last regular league game, and that a strong performance will be required to lock in a playoff spot, supporters are encourage to join the caravan that should be leaving the Park & Ride around 5pm on Friday. Check the Message Board for more details.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Portland rolls on
Portland kept their win streak going in miserable conditions this past Saturday as they came from behind to beat Newport 12 - 5.
Newport opened the scoring first after a sloppy first quarter, both in terms of the weather and the handling. Portland struck back quickly however with Mike Milliken finishing off an Alan Gibbon break to touch down under the post. Evan Harding made the conversion to give Portland a thin 7-5 lead.
That's how the score remained through half time and deep in to the second half, with most offensive moves petering out thanks to strong defense by both sides. Portland finally broke through again however, with Fred Hayman aquaplaning into the try zone after a move through the backline. No conversion this time, so 12-5 Portland.
With 15 minutes or so left, Newport came back aggressively, but scoring twice more in these conditions was going to be a big ask, and ultimately Portland were able to close the door on any comeback aspirations.
Portland's record is now 5-2, with one regular season game left against the undefeated Middlesex, who have already secured their place in the playoffs. The game will be on Friday night (10/30), so check the Message Board for departure times. There will still be two games, so we need as many players to make the trip down.
Newport opened the scoring first after a sloppy first quarter, both in terms of the weather and the handling. Portland struck back quickly however with Mike Milliken finishing off an Alan Gibbon break to touch down under the post. Evan Harding made the conversion to give Portland a thin 7-5 lead.
That's how the score remained through half time and deep in to the second half, with most offensive moves petering out thanks to strong defense by both sides. Portland finally broke through again however, with Fred Hayman aquaplaning into the try zone after a move through the backline. No conversion this time, so 12-5 Portland.
With 15 minutes or so left, Newport came back aggressively, but scoring twice more in these conditions was going to be a big ask, and ultimately Portland were able to close the door on any comeback aspirations.
Portland's record is now 5-2, with one regular season game left against the undefeated Middlesex, who have already secured their place in the playoffs. The game will be on Friday night (10/30), so check the Message Board for departure times. There will still be two games, so we need as many players to make the trip down.
Friday, October 23, 2009
10/24 - Portland vs. Newport @ Fox Street, 1pm
Portland took care of Providence a few weeks back and have been enjoying a much needed break during their bye week. After that last win Portland's record improved to 4-2, and they now find themselves firmly in the playoff hunt, although with two big games ahead.
Firstly, this weekend, Newport comes to town sporting a similar record to Portland, and are no doubt happy to be setting the record straight after a tough season last year. The game kicks off on Fox Street at 1pm, with the B-side to follow, so please come on down and cheer the lads along.
Then to wrap up the regular season Portland will take on the undefeated newcomers, Middlesex, next Friday evening in Amesbury, MA.
Yes, you read that right, Friday evening. What is the world coming to?
Firstly, this weekend, Newport comes to town sporting a similar record to Portland, and are no doubt happy to be setting the record straight after a tough season last year. The game kicks off on Fox Street at 1pm, with the B-side to follow, so please come on down and cheer the lads along.
Then to wrap up the regular season Portland will take on the undefeated newcomers, Middlesex, next Friday evening in Amesbury, MA.
Yes, you read that right, Friday evening. What is the world coming to?
Friday, October 09, 2009
10/10 - Portland hosts Providence at Fox Street
Whoa! The website is back up!
I don't know what happened there, but things seem to back to normal now.
So, you may not have heard but your Portland heroes have managed to claw their way back from a rocky 1-2 start to a more respectable 3-2 record. They're currently on a 2-0 win streak and hoping to add that tomorrow when Providence makes the trip up here.
I could add that Portland currently lies joint second in the division, but that is hardly an objective measure, given that a couple of the nearby teams have a game in hand, and a couple of others seem to be missing scores. Hopefully that will all begin to shake itself out in the next couple of weeks, NERFU website malfunctions notwithstanding.
Keep in mind that Portland gets their bye week next weekend, so this will be your last opportunity to get your rugby fix for some time. So, after all the rain tonight, come out to Fox Street at 1pm to welcome back the sunshine and enjoy Portland's own brand of sparkling rugby.
I don't know what happened there, but things seem to back to normal now.
So, you may not have heard but your Portland heroes have managed to claw their way back from a rocky 1-2 start to a more respectable 3-2 record. They're currently on a 2-0 win streak and hoping to add that tomorrow when Providence makes the trip up here.
I could add that Portland currently lies joint second in the division, but that is hardly an objective measure, given that a couple of the nearby teams have a game in hand, and a couple of others seem to be missing scores. Hopefully that will all begin to shake itself out in the next couple of weeks, NERFU website malfunctions notwithstanding.
Keep in mind that Portland gets their bye week next weekend, so this will be your last opportunity to get your rugby fix for some time. So, after all the rain tonight, come out to Fox Street at 1pm to welcome back the sunshine and enjoy Portland's own brand of sparkling rugby.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Home Opener - 9/26 vs. Charles River
Portland kick off a 3-game home stand today with a match against Charles River, from Boston.
The game kicks off at 1pm, and will be played at Fox Street, so please come on out and support our lads.
Here's a map, just in case you never been to Fox Street before:
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The game kicks off at 1pm, and will be played at Fox Street, so please come on out and support our lads.
Here's a map, just in case you never been to Fox Street before:
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Maine College Rugby Championship
This Saturday, Portland Rugby Club will be hosting the annual Maine College Rugby Championship, which pits some of Maine's finest college rugby stars against each other for bragging rights, and a spot on the coveted 2009 Collegiate All Star Team.
All this will take place at Cumberland County Fairgrounds, and kicks off at 9 a.m., with both a men's and women's division for your viewing pleasure, not to mention a match for both Portland's boys and girls high school teams. And oh yeah, Portland will also be hosting Old Gold for a match of their own around mid-day.
The sun should be shining, concessions will be on hand, so why not come on up and enjoy a day that's chock full of first class rugby.
Fairgrounds directions:
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All this will take place at Cumberland County Fairgrounds, and kicks off at 9 a.m., with both a men's and women's division for your viewing pleasure, not to mention a match for both Portland's boys and girls high school teams. And oh yeah, Portland will also be hosting Old Gold for a match of their own around mid-day.
The sun should be shining, concessions will be on hand, so why not come on up and enjoy a day that's chock full of first class rugby.
Fairgrounds directions:
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