Danes 51-SU 7

3/30/13, Albany,NY- The Danes got out of the blocks quick and never looked back rolling up 34 points in the first half. The Danes notched two scores 8and 15 minutes in by Barend and Sheehan. Outside center Russo tacked on two scores and Hooker Andy Moth would score at the end of the half.

The second half SU came out more determined and tightened up their defense. 10 minutes in Albany inside center Austin Wolf received a yellow card giving SU a man advantage. The advantage would continue for the rest of the game as Aisi was sent off. The Danes would hold firm and get on track when Ethan Grossman dove in for a score. SU would answer when John Wilson caught the Dane's defense sleeping and raced down the side line for a 75 meter score. That would be it for the Orange as The Danes answered with scores by fullback Sean Kimmins and center Austin Wolf.

Insider notes- B Side Danes lost to SU 12-5. good effort by both teams. 40 Albany players saw action today. A Strong showing for a holiday weekend. Albany is traveling to Fordahm U in the Bronx Saturday. 4:00PM kickoff. Field is located on the Fordham campus behind the varsity softball field.

Danes Host SU in Spring Opener

3/29/30, Albany,NY- The UAlbany Rugby Football Club opens their 2013 spring season against in state rival Syracuse University. SU is coming in after playing in the 4 Leafs Tournament in NYC where they went 1-2. They upended Quinipiac, 24-12, and lost to Kings Point, 7-0, and RPI,20-17.

The Danes are relying on a mixture of experienced seniors and up and coming underclass men. Jr captain Herno Smith will take over fly half duties and freshman Austin Wolf will start at inside center. Bob Sheehan will make his first start at 8 with back row mates; Justin Barend's and Mo Williams.

Insider info- Danes travel to another Empire Rugby Conference opponent Fordham U next Saturday.

CDYR Rookie Rugby Coach Certification Clinic

3/8/13-Latham,NY- Capital District Youth Rugby held a Rookie Rugby Coach Certification Clinic at Afrim's Sports. Coach John Durant conducted the training where 20 college players,parents and club players earned their Certification.

UAlbany players Sheehan, Peck, McNamara, Smith, Codero, Wolf, Hass, Sweezey and Burns all successfully completed the course.

RugbyNY HS Player Camp

Latham,NY-Staff and players from UAlbany Rugby assisted USA Rugby National Team Coaches Paule Barford and Joanne Kos at RugbyNY's HS Development Camp held at Afrim's Sports in Latham,NY.  UA Head Coach John Durant was one of four Leed coaches along with Joanne Kos, Claudia Braymer (USA National Team Player) and SUNY New Paltz Head Coach Gus Sasso.  UAlbany  Ast. Coach Dave Farison, with players; Dan McNamara, Herno Smith (co-captains), Bob Sheehan and Jessie Roth assisted.  The two day camp provided instruction in the contact area, support and continuity.   It was a large amount to cover but both the 40+ campers and staff kept a high energy level to the end.

UAlbany Rugby is in full support of the local rugby community.  Coach Durant "believes that events like these enable our players to give back to the community.  Plus the experience of teaching young players the fundamentals of the game and interacting with top coaches is invaluable."  

UAlbany hits the practice field Monday, March 4th to start the 2013 Spring season.  Friday, March 8th squad members will take part in Capital District Youth Rugby's Rookie Rugby Coaches Training.   First game is March 30th home Vs. Syracuse University.