Archive for the ‘Womens match reports’ Category

May 22: Lions v NRU U23s

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

On Saturday, May 22, the Leonas had their final home game of the season, taking on the Northeast Regional Union’s Under-23 Select Squad at home on Randall’s Island. There were a good number of players out, and the weather was warm and sunny, very nice conditions for the game, if a bit hot out on [...]

5/15: Lions vs Philly

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Saturday the 15th of May, the Leonas traveled down to Philadelphia to play the Philly women, who will be in their divisional bracket in this fall’s league play. The weather was gorgeous, not too hot, with blue sky, and the grass field had only a slight slope and real uprights. Between the regatta taking place [...]

Apr 24-25: DC Ruggerfest

Monday, May 17th, 2010

The Leonas traveled down to our nation’s capital this weekend to play at the 30th annual Ruggerfest. The weather was cool and cloudy, but the anticipated showers held off for the weekend, leaving the uneven grass fields inside the racetrack nice and soft for tackling, but without the killer puddles present in years past. Standings [...]

Apr 17: Lions v Albany

Monday, May 17th, 2010

On a gray day in Albany, the Lions traveled up to the capital for a re-match of last year’s regional semi-final. Having lost to a speedier, more pulled-together side in the fall, the Lions were perhaps a bit apprehensive, but also anxious to prove that they were Albany’s equal. The referee was capable, and very [...]

Apr 10: VL vs Hartford

Monday, April 19th, 2010

New York City – The Leonas played Hartford this weekend at Randall’s Island. It was a challenging game, with Hartford’s larger pack dominating in the scrums and disrupting loose ball at the breakdowns. Coach Mary said: ” The Lions took advantage of the few opportunities presented and made the most of them; especially Kathleen with [...]