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PLAY RUGBY!
We are currently recruiting players for our Spring 2008 Championship run.
Come join us as we represent the Potomac Rugby Union in the Mid-Atlantic
playoffs on the road to qualifying for a berth in the national championships!
We welcome new players regardless of experience, just
email us for more information!
CHECK THE BLOG!
West Pot has launched
a blog that will feature a lot of off-topic, social, and other unofficial
team communications. Check it out, hook up the RSS feed, and start leaving
comments -- that's what it's there for...
(HOME) GAME ON!
The weather held out for us so our MARFU playoff match is kicking off at 1:30 in Manassas, VA. The match is at Signal Hill Park and folks helping with field set-up need to be out there by 9:30 - 10:00. Everyone else should plan on being at the pitch and ready to go by noon.
- Take the Beltway to 66 West in Virginia.
- Take 66 West to Rt. 28 south.
- From Route 28 (Centreville Road) take Manassas Drive southeast over the railroad tracks to the 4-way stop sign.
- Make a right onto Signal View Drive, the park will be on your right.
RUSSELL CROWE SIGNATURE JERSEYS
Academy Award winning actor and rugby league team owner, Russell Crowe,
has generously signed a few West Potomac jerseys and other swag for the
club to auction off to raise funds. We will be using the proceeds of these
auctions to support the youth sports programs at Benning-Stoddert Recreation
Center in SE Washington, DC as well as continuing to develop the sport
of rugby in the DC/Metro region.
The details of the first auction will be posted shortly, but in the meantime please think about organizations or individuals that would be interested in bidding on one of the jerseys Mr. Crowe signed so that we can fully promote this unique fundraising opportunity. If you have any thoughts or questions, drop us an email.
SPRING 2008 PRACTICE
We have begun our weeknight practices and will train on Tuesday
and Thursday nights from 7-9 at Benning-Stoddert
in southeast D.C. (near RFK Stadium).
TEAM ELECTIONS RECAP
We had a pretty good turn out for elections, but for those who did not
make it here's a quick recap. We have three new officers: Social Secretary
(MJ), Recruiting Chair (Koz), and Groundskeeper (Ron). The other positions
were re-elected with the exception of the Vice President and Development
Chair positions which will go back to be volunteer/appointed positions
rather than elected.
We also went over some orders of business for the upcoming season which will be communicated via email over the coming weeks.
Third Division Playoff Seedings Posted For MARFU Championship
We are the #4 Seed and will be playing Harrisburg RFC at home on April 12, 2008.
I will address the scurrilous & untrue rumors, biased rhetoric, and ommissions of the Old Boy/Young Boys Match Report at a later date.
-KJ
NOT EVEN WEST POT CAN STOP WEST POT! YOUNG BOYS WIN OB/YB CLASSIC.
For a man who was not there to witness with his own eyes, the initial reports on Saturday were confusing. Frightening even. As I received scattered updates and broken communications, each became a piece in a surreal jigsaw puzzle that -- when put together -- told an grand story of battle, featuring heroes and villains cast in mythic proportions! Perhaps it's fitting that Western culture's first great tale of heroism is being once again told -- this time using the modern trappings of 3-D IMAX -- for, like that legend, the events of Saturday are larger than life. Click here for an epic match report.
WEST POT WINS 2007 PRU CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
West Pot finished off a perfect 9-0 season, defeating Western Suburbs 26-12 and winning the PRU DIII Championship for the first time since 2000. "Alabama" Sam scored two trys and earned Man of the Match Honors with MJ and Ben each adding a try and Bible going 3 from 4 on conversions. For a full match report click here.
WEST POT DEFEATS RAPPAHANNOCK 36-27 TO ADVANCE TO PRU FINALS
The two highest scoring teams in the PRU squared off in round one of the playoffs. When the dust settled, West Potomac found itself on top of a 36-27 decision and Bible wearing the Red Jacket. For a full match report click here.
WEST POT WRAPS UP AN UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON WITH A 21-0 WIN
West Pot continued its unbeaten streak and is the first seed going into the PRU playoffs after beating North Bay 21-0 with Sunshine earning the Red Jacket (and pants). For a full match report click here.
WEST POT WINS 29-12 TO SECURE A PLAYOFF BERTH
West Pot traveled up to Penn State and secured a spot in the PRU playoffs with a 29-12 win over Happy Valley. Jesse Davis wore the new and improved red jacket for his play at scrum half. For a full match report click here.
WEST POT COMES FROM BEHIND TO WIN, 29-19
The month of October kicked off with some August-like heat and some great rugby as West Pot welcomed PRU newcomers, Warrenton. The visiting team jumped on West Pot early, but the good guys fought back from their first deficit of the season and wound up winning 29-19. For a full match report click here.
WEST POT FINISHES SEPTEMBER AT A PERFECT 4-0
Despite a lackluster first half that yielded only an unconverted try, West Potomac put things together in the second 40 to top Pax River 24-0. "Alabama" Sam received Man of the Match Honors for exceptional offensive and defensive play in his first match at #8. For a full match report click here.
WEST POT WINS 85-5 IN THEIR HOME OPENER
The backline had an offensive explosion as West Potomac put up 13 trys to welcome Chambersburg back to the PRU. Bible wore the red jacket for marshalling the backline and personally scoring 30 points (2 trys and 10/13 on conversions). For a full match report click here.
WEST POT GOES 2-0 WITH A WIN OVER USUHS, 72-0
West Pot once again kept the bad guys off the board while racking up 12 trys and picking up a bonus point against USUHS. I think scoring was split evenly between the backs and forwards and "Sexual" Pete Banks got man of the honors even though he had a try stolen out from under him by a sneaky, good for nothing (West Pot) winger. Backs cannot be trusted. For a full match report click here.
WEST POT WINS THEIR SEASON OPENER, 24-0
Despite some sloppy play in the first half, West Potomac was able to shake off the off-season rust and shut out the Washington Renegades in the opening match of their Fall 2007 campaign. There was notable play across the starting fifteen as well as impactful play off the bench, but at the end of it all fullback Brian "Sunshine" Lapato's play stood out and earned him man of the match honors. For a full match report click here.
West Potomac brings home some hardware from Slug Sevens!
When all was said and done, West Pot was the last team standing as we defeated the JMU Alumni for the social division championship at Rocky Gorge's Slug Sevens tournament! The day also included wins over the Rocky Gorge Silverbacks, Carrol County, North Bay, and Western Suburbs. The winning team featured: Pat, Scott,
Justin, Josh, Sharp,
Miguel,
Koz,
Mike, Brian, and Bible.
We Want Your Pictures!!!
If you have pictures, movies, or other media from WestPot matches or socials let us know. We are in the process of making updates to the site and know that their are a ton of pictures floating around on digital cameras out there. If you have something fun, drop a line to webmaster@dcrugby.org and we can tell you how to upload them or arrange to get a CD from you.
PBR Me ASAP!
We are proud to announce that the fine folks at Pabst have generously
agreed to sponsor West Potomac Rugby. Be cool like the gentlemen of West Pot and make sure to ask for
PBR at your favorite bar and beer store. You can also check them out online
at http://www.pabstblueribbon.com.
CHEERS!
Get Cipp'ed!
Everyone who wants to be eligible for selections MUST be CIPPed with USA
Rugby. The cost for an individual is $25 for the entire year and the registration
process is quick and painless online at www.usarugby.org
West Pot in the news
The Washington Post's Weekend section did a nice write-up
of rugby in the DC area complete with quotes from West Potomac's humble
president.
Hooker Wines
See LJ and the rest of the guys pics from the hooker wines photo shoot.
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West Potomac Rugby Football Club, founded in 1963, is
a Division III club playing in the Washington, D.C. metro area as part
of the Potomac Rugby Union, MARFU.
We are looking for new recruits! To join just send us an email.