Published on Monday, March 30, 2009
e-News March 2009: Spring reports, Sunday @ Nickerson
Contributed By: Chris Randall

Included this newsletter:

  • BURFC kicks off spring at Providence
  • BURFC holds off Southern Conn College
  • Skiotis recruiting alumni for SUNDAY at Nickerson

BURFC kicks off spring at Providence
The men's rugby club went down to Providence with 2 full sides to take on Providence College.  It was the first chance to get outside for the men.  And the seniors stepped aside to let several younger players get their first A side start in preperation for when games matter in the fall.  Read the full report by the coach...

BURFC holds off Southern Conn College
The men turned right around the following weekend and hit the road for Southern Connecticut, again having to take the indoor trainings to outdoor matches.  The club was battling some injuries and internview commitments that required the coach the shuffle the backline.  Coach was looking to take a productive week of training and correct some of the mistakes made the previous week.  Read the full report by the coach...

Skiotis recruiting alumni for SUNDAY at Nickerson
The BU Men's Rugby finally takes the field at home this coming SUNDAY (not Saturday) afternoon at Nickerson.  Mike Skiotis is recruiting any local alumni to come out and support the club as it conintues its spring schedule as a tuneup for the Beast of the East this April in Providence.  Several 1970 alumni are already planning to attend, including club founder Paul Cragin.  Contact Ski if you think you might be interested, as always a few beers among old friends will be had post match.

Kick-off: Sunday @ 3.00pm
Where: Nickerson Field, Boston MA
Directions: http://www.burugby.com/page.asp?pid=99&id=14