Cortland Warrior Rugby By Drew Herrmann
May 29, 2015
Cortland Warrior Rugby
By Drew Herrmann
From Past (Division I) to Present (Division II)…
SUNY Cortland’s Rugby Football Club Estd. 1970
Cortland Rugby: 2010 NYS Division II Champions
2010 Season vs. 2011 SeasonThe SUNY Cortland Warriors attempt to keep the New York State undefeated streak going into the 2011 season, and repeat as State Champions to quiet all of the critics
2010 Cortland Warriors Schedule and Results
2011 Schedule and Results
Date Kickoff Match Result
Sep. 10th 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland vs. SUNY Fredonia W 32 – 14
Sep. 17th 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland vs. Ithaca College W 27 – 19
Sep. 25th 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland vs. SUNY Buffalo DII W 32 – 10
Oct. 1st 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland at SUNY Buffalo State TBD
Oct. 9th 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland at SUNY Geneseo TBD
Oct. 15th 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland at Niagara University TBD
Oct. 22nd 1:00 PM SUNY Cortland at Hobart College TBD
*Playoffs are to be determined
Regional Tournament Game Vs. Bentley RFC
Cortland Warriors Rugby won New York State Championship with an 8 win, and 0 loss undefeated season. Next step was reward of home game in the Northeast Regional Tournament against Bentley University from Massachusetts.
Warriors lost match 18-17 on last play of the game, no time on the clock, after missed conversion kick would have put Cortland up 19-18
2011 Starting Roster
Forwards:1. Kevin Fullan2. Eric Giles3. William Hein4. Joey Barusch5. Brian Ellis6. Bradley Demo7. Rob Tracz8. Mike McCabe
Backs:9. Max Witowski10. Seamus Coons11. Dan Gray12. Drew Herrmann13. Charlie Wright14. Javin Junior15. Thanner Hestdalen
Club Officers:President – Alex GarrettVice President – Max WitowskiTreasurer – Seamus CoonsSecretary – Thanner Hestdalen
Become part of the tradition and enjoy the benefits…
• Rugby is a great sport to stay fit and in shape• Playing rugby takes tremendous mental and physical discipline
• Join the hype, and learn one of the fastest growing sports in the United States
• Create friendships and lifelong connections• We are a team, and a family
• Join a club with a strong tradition and reputation• Cortland Rugby is beginning to get recognized as a top Division II
club** If you are interested in joining the Cortland State Rugby Club, E-mail Alex Garrett or Thanner Hestdalen at [email protected] or [email protected]
Sources
• Photos all came from Facebook• “Rugby Positions” Retrieved September 29, 2011 from
http://theonlinepetextbook.wikispaces.com/Rugby_positions