Albany, NY - UAlbany participated in a joint practice with the Albany Knickerbocker Rugby Club this evening. 21 UA players took part in drills for 45 minutes and then scrimmaged the Knicks. UA faired quite well in the scrimmage. UA was able to create space in the backline which the Knicks defense had trouble containing. The Knicks larger, more experienced pack worked the fringes for some s, uccessful possessions. All in all a good day for the UA who had the opportunity to face a side who runs things at a quicker pace. Hopefully this will improve UA's game.
Many thanks to the Knick's players and staff for this opportunity. Nice to see Albany Alumni playing with Knicks; Cono Cirone, Philip Ayoreh and Ryan Sweet.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
RPI Scrimmage
9/3/12
Rensselaer,NY- The Danes traveled to Capital District rival RPI for a scrimmage which ended in a 15-15 draw. The first XV came out with a vengeance and was able to control the pace of the game. Albany got scores from McNamara, Tumbasolan and Barends to take a 15-5 lead into the final 10 minutes. Albany's Third's took over from there and did not fare well giving up two scores. Albany's coach Durant stated "We got to work on some things with our top 25 pool in which we did some good and not so good things. The Third's were overmatched but the most important thing for them is to get actual game time."
Albany's preseason efforts continue tonight with a joint practice/ scrimmage with the Albany Knicks RFC.
Rensselaer,NY- The Danes traveled to Capital District rival RPI for a scrimmage which ended in a 15-15 draw. The first XV came out with a vengeance and was able to control the pace of the game. Albany got scores from McNamara, Tumbasolan and Barends to take a 15-5 lead into the final 10 minutes. Albany's Third's took over from there and did not fare well giving up two scores. Albany's coach Durant stated "We got to work on some things with our top 25 pool in which we did some good and not so good things. The Third's were overmatched but the most important thing for them is to get actual game time."
Albany's preseason efforts continue tonight with a joint practice/ scrimmage with the Albany Knicks RFC.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Brown Beats Danes, 29-19
9/1/12
Providence, RI- Albany traveled to Providnece,RI to face Brown University in a non league contest. Albany would weather a potent Brown attack for most of the first half but Brown's pressure offense would score 3 tries sandwiched around one Albany try biy #8 Adrian Newell. Fly half Anthony Russo would clear the line some 10 minutes later but was unable to down the ball as it was knocked forward in his attempt.
Albany picked up the intensity in the second half starting with a score by Mike Optis. Optis beat the Brown defense after taking spin ball and racing to the corner. McNamara would convert the try.
Albany travels to RPI Monday evening for a contest against Capital District rival RPI. Tuesday features a joint practice and scrimmage with the Albany Knickerbocker Rugby Club.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Club Sports Field Update
Albany,NY-Work continues on the new Club Sports field at UAlbany. Moving dirt, falling trees and grading. This will be the future home of UAlbany Rugby.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Danes rip it up at 6:00AM
Albany,NY-35 rugby players went through handling drills and conditioning today at 6:00AM. Albany is gearing up to face Brown U this Saturday in Providence, RI. Brown took it to UA last year and Albany is looking for a much better showing this year.
"No excuse" practices, like today, are team building affairs where some sort of sacrifice is needed to prove to yourself and your teammates that you will do what it takes to be successful " stated coach Durant. For young guys to travel uptown this early is tough but they chose this over a 6:00PM alternative.
This proves that they are putting in the needed preparation to be successful.
"No excuse" practices, like today, are team building affairs where some sort of sacrifice is needed to prove to yourself and your teammates that you will do what it takes to be successful " stated coach Durant. For young guys to travel uptown this early is tough but they chose this over a 6:00PM alternative.
This proves that they are putting in the needed preparation to be successful.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Danes take Saratoga crown
Saratoga Springs, NY- The University at Albany ran through the Barbarians and Syracuse University to face Albany Law in the championship. Law made it past the Purple Haze and Berkshire on a very hot day. The championship game was a see saw event where the the Danes took control at the very end of the first half when Aisi's drop kick restart found Albany's Russo in full stride for the score. Law could not recover and the Dane's fitness would power them through.
Danes travel to Providence, RI to face Brown University. Albany's East Coast Rugby Conference opener is 9/14/12 at American International College.
Danes travel to Providence, RI to face Brown University. Albany's East Coast Rugby Conference opener is 9/14/12 at American International College.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
2012 Co-Captains lead Danes
2012 Co-Captains Dylan Gandy (left) and Adrian Newell lead Danes through thursdays second session. Preparation is key to success as the Dane's look to improve on their fourth place finish in the East Coast Rugby Conference.
Gandy and Newell are both seniors looking to go out on top. Both feel this year the Danes have the making of a real solid squad which can contend for a championship.
Gandy and Newell are both seniors looking to go out on top. Both feel this year the Danes have the making of a real solid squad which can contend for a championship.
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