Lobster Dip New Year's Day
Don't forget the Lobster Dip on New Year's Day. The Portland Rugby Club has been hosting this great event for the last 14 years to support our friends at the Special Olympics Maine. E-mail Nellie for information on joining in to help this great cause.
Thursday, December 26, 2002
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
PORTLAND FINDS FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON!
It was a perfect day for Rugby. The air had a brisk feeling, the ground was Damp, and there was even a little drizzle in the air. Old Gold came to town with a better record then us looking to extend their winning streak. Portland was determined not to be 0 - 6. Portland started the game out like all games Fast and Furious and kept Old Gold on their heels. Then Lighting struck, With a little over four minute gone Jerry Alves was ejected from the game for retaliating a cheap shot thrown at him by an Old Gold player. Very shortly after Old Gold scored and drew first blood.
Playing down a man things started to look grim for the boys in Blue, but behind the hard nose playing of Todd Bowdoin (tighthead prop), The leadership of Freddie Haymen, Matt Winch coming in cold to the scrumhalf position and shining, and most of all the heart of the fourteen players out there Portland got on the board. CC broke some tackles and made a great run to put the ball in the tri zone. With that second wind Portland came alive and started driving the ball into Old gold territory.
Old Gold managed to get on the board two more times but that was not enough to stop Portland. Joey D, CC and A Pack player (Prop) all put the ball in for Portland Scores. Thanks to the excellent foot of Andy Nelson with conversions and a made Penalty, Portland came out on top 29 - 19.
This weekend is our last game of the season against a powerhouse Connecticut Yankees. Lets end the season on a positive note with a victory. Thursday night is the last practice of the year and we need to have everyone there. Lets not stop here winning feels good. Lets keep the train rolling and show everyone...maybe wounded Portland Rugby is full of PRIDE and will not go down without a fight. IT"S TIME TO PLAY OUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was a perfect day for Rugby. The air had a brisk feeling, the ground was Damp, and there was even a little drizzle in the air. Old Gold came to town with a better record then us looking to extend their winning streak. Portland was determined not to be 0 - 6. Portland started the game out like all games Fast and Furious and kept Old Gold on their heels. Then Lighting struck, With a little over four minute gone Jerry Alves was ejected from the game for retaliating a cheap shot thrown at him by an Old Gold player. Very shortly after Old Gold scored and drew first blood.
Playing down a man things started to look grim for the boys in Blue, but behind the hard nose playing of Todd Bowdoin (tighthead prop), The leadership of Freddie Haymen, Matt Winch coming in cold to the scrumhalf position and shining, and most of all the heart of the fourteen players out there Portland got on the board. CC broke some tackles and made a great run to put the ball in the tri zone. With that second wind Portland came alive and started driving the ball into Old gold territory.
Old Gold managed to get on the board two more times but that was not enough to stop Portland. Joey D, CC and A Pack player (Prop) all put the ball in for Portland Scores. Thanks to the excellent foot of Andy Nelson with conversions and a made Penalty, Portland came out on top 29 - 19.
This weekend is our last game of the season against a powerhouse Connecticut Yankees. Lets end the season on a positive note with a victory. Thursday night is the last practice of the year and we need to have everyone there. Lets not stop here winning feels good. Lets keep the train rolling and show everyone...maybe wounded Portland Rugby is full of PRIDE and will not go down without a fight. IT"S TIME TO PLAY OUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 08, 2002
FRENCHIES CORNER
Congratulations are in Order for our Captain. Freddie Haymen and his now better half, Melissa, tied the knot this past Sunday. It was a beautiful ceremony at the Dunes Grass resort in OOB. The weather for an October day was perfect the ceremony was wonderful and a great time was had by all at the reception.
It was rumored the Mike DeSalle was going to try to produce enough offspring to field his own first 15. Well with two down, him and Tammy only have thirteen more to go. Tammy gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Samson Desalle and his older brother Maximus should be a perfect start to Portland front row in the future.
Last but not least, it is almost time for the annual Halloween party. this year once again it will be hosted by Leo and Jimmy. Costume are in so don't be the only one without one.
Congratulations are in Order for our Captain. Freddie Haymen and his now better half, Melissa, tied the knot this past Sunday. It was a beautiful ceremony at the Dunes Grass resort in OOB. The weather for an October day was perfect the ceremony was wonderful and a great time was had by all at the reception.
It was rumored the Mike DeSalle was going to try to produce enough offspring to field his own first 15. Well with two down, him and Tammy only have thirteen more to go. Tammy gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Samson Desalle and his older brother Maximus should be a perfect start to Portland front row in the future.
Last but not least, it is almost time for the annual Halloween party. this year once again it will be hosted by Leo and Jimmy. Costume are in so don't be the only one without one.
Portland V's Providence TO MUCH TO TO LITTLE
Portland traveled to Rhode Island hoping to find a spark in it's game and the first win of the year. Although Portland came out on fire and spent much of the day in the Providence half, We could just not put points on the board. This should be a wake up call for all active and inactive players. Portland this season is 0 - 5 the same group of dedicated players have been to practices and games week after week. We need numbers and experience at practices. This week Portland is back home in the safety of Fox field. Although out of the playoff hunt we need to hold our heads up and play with something No Portland player should be without. PRIDE!!! I'm proud to wear Portland colors, ask Jerry Alves if he is or CB Brady, Freddie Haymen, Mike DeSalle, Duncan Macdougal or a host of others. This weekend is big and we all have to produce, not just on the field but with team support and brotherhood. The game kicks off at 1:00, all active players be at the field at 11:45. Bring your game faces....it's time to play Portland's game.
Portland traveled to Rhode Island hoping to find a spark in it's game and the first win of the year. Although Portland came out on fire and spent much of the day in the Providence half, We could just not put points on the board. This should be a wake up call for all active and inactive players. Portland this season is 0 - 5 the same group of dedicated players have been to practices and games week after week. We need numbers and experience at practices. This week Portland is back home in the safety of Fox field. Although out of the playoff hunt we need to hold our heads up and play with something No Portland player should be without. PRIDE!!! I'm proud to wear Portland colors, ask Jerry Alves if he is or CB Brady, Freddie Haymen, Mike DeSalle, Duncan Macdougal or a host of others. This weekend is big and we all have to produce, not just on the field but with team support and brotherhood. The game kicks off at 1:00, all active players be at the field at 11:45. Bring your game faces....it's time to play Portland's game.
Monday, September 16, 2002
Portland V's Springfield 25 - 15 Loss
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon for the first home game of the year at Fox St Field. The Portland Boys returned home with fire in their eyes.Hoping to erase the bitter taste of defeat out of our mouths from the weekend before. The starting fifteen took the field in front of a sideline filled with Fans. From the starting kickoff Portland played hard nose aggressive Rugby. Portland went of the board first and did not let down. Most of the game would be played in the Springfield end but Portland couldn't seem to get the ball across the Tri-line. Springfield could see that the Portland team had a lot of new faces and veterans who were playing out of position and used this to their advantage. A few breakdowns in the Portland defense would prove costly and spoil the Homecoming giving Springfield the 25 - 15 victory. A few bright notes, Richard "Grittyman" Pheffer return did not pass by without a try being scored by the crafty old guy, Jerry Alves once again played and inspiring game which the young blood should watch and follow. Fred "Fastman: Hayman had some incredible runs and showed his leadership ability as captain on the field. It was also great to see Duncan Mac, Matt Winch, and Jason Willy all returning from serious injuries take the pitch adding depth and fire to our team. Practice is the Key to winning we need to be a team Tuesday and Thursday if we want to improve. NO EXCUSES!!
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon for the first home game of the year at Fox St Field. The Portland Boys returned home with fire in their eyes.Hoping to erase the bitter taste of defeat out of our mouths from the weekend before. The starting fifteen took the field in front of a sideline filled with Fans. From the starting kickoff Portland played hard nose aggressive Rugby. Portland went of the board first and did not let down. Most of the game would be played in the Springfield end but Portland couldn't seem to get the ball across the Tri-line. Springfield could see that the Portland team had a lot of new faces and veterans who were playing out of position and used this to their advantage. A few breakdowns in the Portland defense would prove costly and spoil the Homecoming giving Springfield the 25 - 15 victory. A few bright notes, Richard "Grittyman" Pheffer return did not pass by without a try being scored by the crafty old guy, Jerry Alves once again played and inspiring game which the young blood should watch and follow. Fred "Fastman: Hayman had some incredible runs and showed his leadership ability as captain on the field. It was also great to see Duncan Mac, Matt Winch, and Jason Willy all returning from serious injuries take the pitch adding depth and fire to our team. Practice is the Key to winning we need to be a team Tuesday and Thursday if we want to improve. NO EXCUSES!!
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