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Post by gaelrugby on Sept 14, 2014 10:10:13 GMT -5
Iona Rugby is a member of the highest division (Rugby East). Every team in this collegiate league, is considered, a premiere program in the rugby world. They opened with a scrimmage vs Fordham (lower div),and won big. Last Saturday 9/13, they traveled up to face St. Bonaventure, a team that has trophy cases of rugby hardware. The Bonnies took one on the chin. Iona 36 - St Bonnie 24. Welcome to the Rugby East Iona, you belong.
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Post by hawaii bill on Sept 14, 2014 10:22:14 GMT -5
Outstanding. Post if they ever play in Conn. Would like to see them.
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Post by gaelrugby on Sept 22, 2014 15:58:27 GMT -5
Rugby teamed travel down to West Virginia 9/21. They played againist Jesuit Wheeling. A scholarship D1,varsity sport on this campus. Iona didn't fair well and took the "L". This coming week the boys are on home turf vs Buffalo.
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Post by gaelrugby on Sept 29, 2014 18:04:20 GMT -5
Nice bounce back this week. Iona Ruggers took on Univ of Buffalo, Saturday 9/27 and chaulked up an impressive 31-8 win. Playing in the powerful D1 East, Iona travels to Pa next week to take on nationally #3 ranked Kutztown.Two other teams from this division are ranked in the top 7, Army & Penn State.
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Post by gaelrugby on Oct 12, 2014 9:00:23 GMT -5
Can a loss be impressive? Iona Ruggers travel up to West Point on Saturday to play top 5 Nationally ranked Army. Army 26 - Iona 19. so close.... Next week is Homecoming Saturday vs St.Bonnie 2:45 @ Iona.
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Post by hawaii bill on Oct 13, 2014 11:16:46 GMT -5
Good job guys! Given that the guys at Army are soldiers, have to think they are extremely well conditioned. Very impressive to hang with them.
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Post by gaelrugby on Oct 19, 2014 13:27:22 GMT -5
Saturday (10/18) was Home Coming. Iona fans were everywhere. On both sides of the field the stands were packed . The over-fill fans lined 2 deep along much of the fencing and the Alumni tent was full. Cheer leaders, Iona Dancers and the Iona Bag Pipper marching band all put on a great show. Then the Iona Ruggers took the field. A squad of almost 40 players and former players took up most of their half of the side line. Saint Bonaventure sent out their top 11 players,Iona the same. The Bonnie's scored on their first possession while Iona turned the ball over. The balance soon shifted. Final score Iona 41 - St. Bonnie 16.
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Post by IONA86 on Oct 20, 2014 9:01:21 GMT -5
Great job.... Keep it up.
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Post by ic59 on Oct 20, 2014 17:14:29 GMT -5
Super atmosphere, super game. Congrats Ruggers.
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Post by gaelrugby on Nov 9, 2014 19:21:08 GMT -5
Penn State,ranked #5 in the college rugby world visits Iona Nov 15 @ 1p.m. This is probobly the highest ranking rugby team to ever play on Iona's home turf. Although I don't expect any miracles here,it's still a great acomplishment to be playing in a conference that has 3 of the top five nationally ranked Div 1 rugby teams. Iona represented themselves well. Good luck.
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Post by ic59 on Nov 10, 2014 6:53:24 GMT -5
Good luck Ruggers. Shock the world.
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