Danes Rip RPI, 67-15

4/19/13, Troy,NY- Albany took on local Rival, RPI, in Friday night lights action and came out on top with a score of 67-15. The Danes used strong forward play to set a great platform for the backs to operate. Sean Kimmins. Mo Aisi, Gavin Gyimesi and Anthony Russo all scored two try's a piece. RPI sustained quite a bit of pressure on the Albany defense but could not sustain the effort more than a couple of phases.
RPI B, consisting mainly of first side players, defeated the 2nds 22-5. Albany's second half performance was much better as they played within their means and managed a 5-5 draw for the half.
Insider notes: Albany XV travels to Vassar Saturday while the Sevens side is at Northeastern U.

Friday Night Lights!

4/18/13, Albany,NY- Albany travels to Capital District Rival, RPI, Friday. Kick off scheduled for 7:30pm.

UAlbany Sevens, 2-1-1 at Capital Cup

4/13/13, Latham,NY - UAlbany Sevens hosted the 2 Edition of The Capital Cup Collegiate Sevens this past Saturday where they finished with a 2-1-1 tournament record. Albany defeated Albany 2 and UMass, tied tournament champs AIC and lost to tournament finalists U New Hampshire.

Albany 2 tallied an 0-4 record but played well and improved throughout the day. The side was consisted primarily of players who were experiencing sevens rugby for the first time.

Insider Notes: UAlbany XV's travel to capital district rival RPI for a Friday evening contest. Kick off slated for 7:30PM. Next week XV's meet Vassar at the Farm and Sevens travels to Northeastern U for the final round of the Universal-Sports Collegiater Sevens Circuit. Rugby Alumno weekend is 5/4 - 5/4/13.

Capital Cup Sevens

4/13/13, Latham, NY -UAlbany hosted the second stop of the Universal-Sports Collegiate 7's Series at an off campus site in Latham. The Danes would start slow with a tough loss to U New Hampshire, but would regroup with wins vs Albany 2nd side, UMass and a draw against eventual tournament champion American International College.

Albany 2 lost all 4 games but gained a bunch of 7's experience that will help them in future events.

Insider notes: UAlbany faces capital district rival RPI this Friday Evening on the RPI campus.

Rugby Alumni Details 5/3-5/4/13

4/9/13, Albany,NY- The University at Albany Men's Rugby Club will be holding their annual Alumni Game and Festivities Friday, 5/3/13 - Saturday, 5/4/13. All are welcome to enjoy all or any of the events. Contact Coach John Durant: ualbanyrugby@hotmail.com for more info.

Friday, 5/3/13 11:00AM. Golf Tourny
Evergreen Country Club
92 Schuurman Rd
Castleton on the Hudson, NY
Contact ualbanyrugby@hotmail.com to reserve your spot. Skill not necessary!

Friday, 5/3/13 7:00PM UA Reception
Maggie's
1186 Western Ave
Albany,NY
Meet up with rugby alumni and friends. Food compliments of the university's alumni association. Buck up for beverages.

Saturday,5/4/13 1:00PM Alumni game
Rugby Field near Dutch Quad
Post game festivities TBA
Bring the boots or just watch.

Go Danes!

Alumni Support in the Bronx

4/6/13, Bronx,NY- The Danes dropped a tough one at Fordham's Murphy Field in the Bronx Saturday but the turnout of UA alumni, family and friends was tremendous. All of the team's East Coast Rugby Conference games are played in New England so when the squad gets a chance to play near the city it is great.
Go Danes!

Danes Fall to Rams, 39-26

4/6/13, Bronx,NY- The Danes traveled from upstate to the Bronx for an Empire - East Coast Conference clash. On a super fast turf both teams tried using their running game and the team that made the fewest handling errors would come out on top.
The Danes, dealing with outside events, traveled with a streamlined side. "Big hand to our 2 young props who both had tremendous games against a large, well drilled Fordham Pack"- Coach Durant.
The under manned B side clawed and scrapped through a very well played game. Fordham ended up on top with a 24-5 score.
Insider notes: Albany had to regretfully drop out of the first leg of the Collegiate Sevens Series at UNH Saturday due to unforeseen events. Albany will host the second leg this Saturday with teams from AIC, UNH,UMass entered. Remainder of spring schedule; XVs - 4/19/13 @ RPI, 4/27@ Vassar College, 5/4 Vs Alumni Legends. Sevens; 4/13 Capital Cup 7s, 4/27 Northeastern U 7s Boston, MA.