Regis Host Cowboy Cup

Photos Source: Frances Meng- Frecker, and Amy Reglin

This past weekend Regis hosted the men’s rugby Cowboy Cup. This tournament was the part of the bracket on the way to National Small College Rugby Organization Nationals. There were four teams competing here to move on to the next round, and Regis is one of the teams moving on. The Rangers fought hard in the championship game to win. They overcame a 29-0 deficit in the first half to win 44-39 over New Mexico Highlands University VATOS Rugby club. The next games for the rugby club will be the weekend of April 6th and 7th at the University of Denver—be sure to come support the Rangers!

Men's Regis Rugby opens fall season

(Photo: Regis University Rugby)

               The Men’s Regis Rugby team opened up their fall season with a home exhibition match against the University of Colorado Boulder.

               The team came out in full effect as junior inside centre Ian Brown scored the first try of the outing assisted by junior outside centre Timothy Nolen. The crowd erupted in cheers as their Rangers started off with a bang, connecting on all cylinders. Senior prop Cameron Amador scored two tries for the Rangers and ignited his squad for another try later on in the match by Charlie Saban.

               The Rangers finished off their match against CU Boulder with a 24-5 victory and it looked like no time had been lost from their successful 2016-2017 season.

               They have their first official match in early October against the University of New Mexico-Highlands at home and are preparing to start their 2017-2018 season stronger than ever.

               Don’t forget to come out and support the Men’s and Women’s rugby team this year and show the Regis club teams some love!

Danny Rolander
Staff Reporter

Regis Men’s Rugby Takes on Nationals

               After a tough loss for the Regis Rugby team against University of Denver back in February, the team is looking forward to Nationals this weekend in Dallas, Texas.

               They have practiced hours upon hours preparing for this tournament that could ultimately put the Regis Rugby team “on the map.” Timothy Nolen, a sophomore forward for the team, was just added to the team this semester and has had a great experience, saying “These guys welcomed me in as if I had been on the team since the beginning. This was the first time playing rugby and it has been such a blast, including this opportunity to prove ourselves in Nationals this weekend.” Nolen was introduced to the sport by his housemate Ian Brown who felt he could really thrive in rugby.

               The team leaves on Friday, March 24 and returns that following Sunday. Let’s wish our Regis Men’s Rugby team good luck as they look to compete to their utmost potential and return with some wins to their name!

Danny Rolander Staff Reporter