Men's Club Division 2:
Boulder Rugby 18-37 Glendale Raptors D2 Park City Haggis 20-0 Provo Steelers Denver Harlequins 22-37 Denver Barbarians D2 Men's Club Division 3: Denver Highlanders 57-14 Denver Harlequins D3 Glendale Raptors D3 12-56 Colorado Springs Grizzlies Men's Club Division 4: Colorado Rush 7-91 Colorado Springs Grizzlies D4 Boulder Rugby D4 69-31 Marauders Rugby Laramie Lumberjacks 57-12 Queen City Rams D4 Littleton Eagles 20-0 Colorado Stags Men's College Division 2: Colorado Mines 46-10 UCCS Air Force B 43-34 Metro State Colorado Mesa 22-43 Colorado College Men's Club/College Friendlies Colorado Mines B 8-50 Littleton Eagles Women's Premier League (Club): Glendale Raptors 28-26 San Diego Surfers Women's College Division 1 Air Force 66-10 Colorado Women's College Division 2 Colorado Mesa 92-5 Colorado College Wyoming NR-NR Colorado Mines Women's Club/College Friendlies Glendale B 37-7 San Diego Surfers B Air Force B 32-7 Colorado Mines B Black Ice NR-NR Regis From Men's Club Rep. / RMR Vice-President Erik Geib There are several things to note when looking at the schedule: -The union and the competitive region committee were not able to accommodate all requests for which level each club is to compete (see below); both the union men's club committee (myself, plus the two elected division representatives) and the Frontier Competitive Region (CR) group unanimously approved the attached structure, however; -For those of you with multiple sides, we've constructed special tabs to examine your schedules next to each other. If you see a note that says "can be fixed with timing," that means the union has fixed the issue of multiple sides competing by setting kickoff times (next point). If you see a note that says "imperfect, but has to work," it means just that. RMR did the best it could to not put sides in conflict, but hopes that your depth will assist you those weekends. It's impossible to create perfect harmony for mulitple-side teams, but the union is confident it did the best it could. -The union has set standardized kickoff times for all matches this year. You can see those set times on the 'Referees' tab portion of the schedule document. If you do not like your set time, or cannot accommodate it with your facility, you must get approval from the union to change the time at least 30 days before the match is played. Most of the times are set around the clubs competing with multiple sides, and schedule change requests affect those clubs accordingly -RMR attempted to follow date requests as best as possible; if you didn't put in requests, RMR did not accommodate them -As always, double-check for Sunday matches; if you see a match in a column with a date and the (II) indication, it means you're playing a late afternoon match. Provo requested that both of its 'away weekends' feature both matches on Saturday. -Division 2 and Division 3 will both be double round-robin (home and away) with no RMR playoffs prior to the Frontier playoffs; each team will play 10 matches -Division 4 will be single round-robin and all teams will play 8 matches; the top four will advance to the RMR Division 4 Playoffs; the bottom five may choose to compete for the Division 4 plate in 10s competition -The Frontier Playoffs (Division 2 / Division 3) could be the weekend of April 29 or May 6, which is why both weekends are marked on all schedules; The National Playoffs are the weekends of May 20 and June 3 -With a cleaner league structure this year, the weekend of the High Desert Rugby Tournament was left open in addition to the traditional Aspen date, major rugby events, and all holidays The following promotion/relegation items are included: -Colorado Springs' request to self-relegate to Division 3 was approved; it is felt the Springs are best set to reorganize in Division 3, and build their club with D3 and D4 teams -CSOB Stags' request to compete in Division 3 was denied; the Stags must complete an entire year under RMR before being eligible to compete in D3, and teams of a similar competition level are also going to be in Division 4 -Colorado Rush's request to be promoted to Division 3 was denied; it was felt that the Rush would be more competitive in a strengthened D4 than competing against the D3 league as it is to exist -Littleton failed to play all of its matches in Division 3 in 2015-2016 and is denied the opportunity to compete in Division 3 in 2016-2017; the club had a strong Spring and is expected to be competitive in Division 4 -The Marauders were relegated to Division 4 after finishing last among non-forfeiting teams in Division 3 in 2015-2016; their PD was -34.66 against remaining D3 teams, and the D3 league will be stronger with Colorado Springs coming down New items to note: -The Laramie Lumberjacks are the union's newest men's club and will compete in Division 4 this year while playing their first entire year of competition -The Division 4 competition is much more formalized, and no B/C sides that didn't request entry have been entered -The fines for failure to appear for a non-weather-canceled match will increase this year (TBD) -As noted at the AGM, teams who are not using scoreboards - as union rules require - will not only pay the fines this year, but will also be responsible for all reported failure to use a scoreboard last season. For some clubs, that could be a fine of up to $1050 after your first match ($150/match last year, plus $150/match for this year's first match). Please get in compliance with the scoreboard initiative. You should be able to build one from Home Depot fairly cheaply, and it raises the standard of each match for participants and spectators. In general, the consensus in building the leagues for next year, and the accompanying schedule(s), was to create competitive competitions for all. It doesn't do anyone any favors if their matches aren't competitive. RMR understands that some teams may not like the division that they have been placed in, but all things are solved through competition, and teams may be promoted/relegated next year based on this year's results. If you have comments on the schedule, you must present them prior to Wednesday at 6:00 PM Mountain Time. No changes to theschedule will be made after the Thursday confirmation email. Schedules may be found on the RMR website, located here:
Men's Division 2 Men's Division 3 Men's Division 4 The Denver Harlequins turned in their first 4-try performance of the season in dispatching Boulder Rugby at Denver's Cook Park. Up 22-0 just 22 minutes into the match, the Harlequins were led by the boot of outside center Thomas Oliver, who scored 18 of the Quins 33 points - including an 8th-minute try. Boulder, who came out relatively flat, was able to 12 points in the final 15 minutes to narrow the margin of defeat to 33-17. The victory propels the Harlequins into third place in the Rocky Mountain Division 2 competition, though that position is also a result of having played 6 matches thus far in the season. In a tight race to make the 2015 Rocky Mountain Championship weekend, all teams are still within striking distance of the top 4, with no team that's played 6 matches not having at least 13 league points. For Boulder, the loss sees the club on the outside just looking in, as the team currently sits in 5th. Elsewhere in the Rockies, the Queen City Rams finished their Fall campaign unblemished, defeating the Denver Harlequins' reserve side by a score of 39-10. Despite picking up a yellow card, Flyhalf Scott Trench led the Rams with 17 points, turning in yet another excellent performance. In picking up the win, Queen City now has 8 league points between them and the second-place Harlequins, and puts itself in good position to once again reach the USA Rugby National Round of 32 in May. The Glendale Raptors' third side was also in action, pacing past the Northern Colorado (NoCo) Flamingos, 27-7. It is unlikely that Glendale will reach the Division 3 playoffs after forfeiting their first two matches (for wanting to play more than 23 players), but the win does do damage to the Flamingos' odds of making the postseason. NoCo will need to turn in a strong Spring performance and hope for a hiccup or two from Queen City. In other D3 news, the Northside Marauders picked up a 20-0 forfeit over the Colorado Rush. Men's Division 2 Standings | October 26, 2014 Men's Division 3 Standings | October 26, 2014
In a weekend of D2 blowouts, the Division 3 match-up between the Northern Colorado Flamingos and the Denver Harlequins' D3 (Reserve) side was the featured match of the weekend.
Despite scoring the first and last tries of the match, the Harlequins couldn't overcome the pace and speed of the Flamingos, who were led by a 19-point, 3-try effort from center Stephen Vigil. Vigil is a recent Colorado State alum who was also part of the CSU 7s program's success the past few years. The match result means that Queen City largely remains in the driver's seat in Division 3, with a win in hand over Northern Colorado. An October 25 showdown between the Harlequins and Rams will likely determine how much of a gap Queen City is able to maintain going into the Spring season. In Division 2, both PRP reservist groups produced unfavorable results in their away games against Utah-based opposition. The 2014 D2 Champion Glendale Raptors fell to 2014 Runners-Up Park City by a margin of 53-28, while the Denver Barbarians' D2 group was unable to match the power of a savvy Provo Steelers side, falling 43-10. Elswhere in D2, Boulder Rugby finally put together a complete performance in its 48-17 handling of the Gentlemen of Aspen, and an intercity battle between the Denver Highlanders and Denver Harlequins saw a 22-11 victory go the Highlanders' way. The wins by both groups keeps the D2 playoff push loaded with parity, as only Aspen has failed to get a win on the season. As it stands today, every team still has an excellent chance at securing a spot in the Rocky Mountain Championships, to be held May 2-3. Division 2 Results: Boulder Rugby 48-17 Gentlemen of Aspen Denver Harlequins 11-22 Denver Highlanders Provo Steelers 43-10 Denver Barbarians D2 Park City Haggis 53-28 Glendale Raptors D2 Division 3 Results: Denver Harlequins D3 31-38 Northern Colorado Flamingos Colorado Rush 0(F)-20 Queen City Rams The Rocky Mountain men's senior club season continued into October this past weekend, with several large match-ups on tap. In Division 2 play, Boulder Rugby continued its unfortunate streak of close losses, with Colorado Springs holding off a second-half rally to defeat their opponents, 27-26. For the Grizzlies, it was their 4th consecutive victory, continuing their hot start to the season after a lackluster 2013-2014 campaign. Colorado Springs #8 Matthew Woerner scored two tries in the match, extending his scoring try-scoring streak to 4 games. Elsewhere in the Front Range, historic Observatory Park was once again home to high-thrill rugby action. Formerly the site of two USA Rugby test matches (1991 vs. France; 1992 vs. Canada), the park saw 2014 national playoff participants Park City Haggis battle past the Denver Barbarians' reserve squad. The men from Utah prevailed 48-41, but the Barbarians' effort was not lost on the day as the squad garnered two critical points in the standings. Continuing their Colorado road trip into Sunday, Haggis also squared off with the Denver Highlanders in a clash between last year's second- and third-place teams. Despite an early lead, and a clear penalty advantage, the Highlanders couldn't quell a late Park City rally that resulted in a Haggis win, 26-21. Park City moves to 3-0 for the season, and remains one of only 2 undefeated teams in the parity-laced, 9-team Division 2 competition. In Division 3, the Fort Collins-based Northern Colorado Flamingos cruised past the visiting Northside Marauders, 50-7. The Flamingos were relegated out of Division 2 last season, and are finding their form in Division 3 while recruiting and rebuilding. The Marauders, meanwhile, continue to turn in a series of gutsy performances despite being founded just last summer. The weekend of October 11 will continue to thrill rugby participants and fans in the Rockies, with several more big games to be played. Starting the weekend in Division 2, the Gentlemen of Aspen will make their way up to Boulder, reigniting a rivalry that goes back over 40 years. For Aspen, the match will mark their second game since returning from a 3-year competitive hiatus. For Boulder, the game is a big home match, and a chance to finally play a complete, 80-minute match. In a rematch of last year's Western Championship, the Glendale Raptors D2 squad will travel to Utah to take on Park City Haggis. The two squads were neck-and-neck last year, giving the region some of the best matches it's seen outside of the PRP. Despite some early season struggles from the Raptors, it is expected that the match will be a thrilling contest for fans in the greater Salt Lake City area. Also traveling to Utah is the reserves of another PRP squad, the Denver Barbarians. The Barbos travel to Provo for what will surely be a physical demonstration against the Provo Steelers. Both teams are renowned for their hard style of play, and both clubs are looking to sort their standing in the league after close losses to Park City. The Denver Harlequins will host the Denver Highlanders at Cook Park, with both teams needing a big win to reignite their seasons. Currently sitting in 8th and 7th place (respectively), the winner of the Harlequins-Highlanders match has a chance to climb as high as 3rd or 4th in one week. The curtain-raiser to the showdown features the Denver Harlequins D3 team competing against the Northern Colorado Flamingos. The winner of that match has a chance to take first place in Division 3, and will most assuredly be no lower than second after the weekend. In other D3 action, league-leaders Queen City will take the field against the Colorado Rush in a Denver city showcase. The Rams hope to extend their winning streak and remain atop the leaderboard, while the Rush look to notch their first win of the season. Men's Division 2 Standings | October 5, 2014 Men's Division 3 Standings | October 5, 2014 The Rocky Mountain Rugby Union is a geographic union within USA Rugby that encompasses one of the nation's most historic rugby-playing areas. Rocky Mountain member clubs have captured 21 national championships, including 11 at the Men's Senior Club Elite / Division 1 level. Overall, Rocky Mountain teams have appeared in 42 national championship finals since 1979, when USA Rugby first began conducting national championships. The union currently consists of 17 senior men's teams, 4 senior women's teams, 17 collegiate men's teams, and 11 collegiate women's teams.
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