• Events - Pig Roast
    2011-04-12

    2011 Pig Roast May 14th!!!

    On May 14th come watch some Pigs rugby, following the match come celebrate the Pig’s Spring season at our annual Pig Roast.  The Pigs Old Boys will host the event in honor of Saulala Mafi at the Old Folks Home.  The pig roast will begin at 4pm and continue until you’re full.  To view the full invitation, click here.

  • Match Report
    2011-04-12

    Pigs vs. Winona

    The Pigs traveled to Winona over the weekend for a match versus the college side.  The team traveled a little lighter than they would have liked, but were ready for a good match.

    The Winona team was a strong club and matched up with the Pigs quite well across the board.  The Pigs opened slow and put a strong push on at the end of the match, but came up on the losing side with a score of 22-32.  The Bombers followed the Pigs with a nice win from the young fellas.

    Pigs Big Hitter – Zac Bauer

    Pigs Man of the Match – Grant Dietrich

    Bombers Best Forward – Dan

    Bombers Best Back – JJ

  • Community
    2011-04-12

    Fighting Luekemia – WOW!

    In honor of our teammate Michael “Buca” Lundberg , 51 people signed up on the bone marrow donor registry.  On top of that we have raised $4,870.00!  What an amazing turnout and generousity from everyone!  If you’d like to learn more about the cause or would like to give some additional money, please go to the Be the Match Foundation website in honor of Michael below.

    www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/spjazzpigs.

  • Match Info
    2011-04-04

    Next Game at Winona

    The Pigs next match will versus Winona State at Winona.  Game time is at 2:30pm.  There will be a Bombers match to follow.  We have hotels booked for those who plan on staying overnight.  Click here for directions to the pitch.

  • Match Report
    2011-04-04

    Pigs vs. Sioux Falls

    It was the first game of the Spring.  There were a few snow patches still cluttered on the field, but for the most part, the grass was ready for some ball.  The Pigs took the field for the first time under new Head Coach Pietila.  Excitement grew as they drew one of their largest draw of fans in quite some time.

    The game was back to back through the first half.  The Sioux Falls team having won their first birth in the West Championships was showing they belonged at a higher level of competition.  The Pigs battled back throughout the day.  Sioux Falls found the tri zone first with a push from their pack over the middle.  They took a second score to go into the half with a 12-0 lead.

    The Pigs were confident in their skills with their off season work showing in their level of fitness.  The controlled the second half.  The mud slowed play considerably not allowing the Pigs backs to show some of their speed.  Thus the pack had to carry a heavier load.  The Pigs first score came from a break through by Ben Mattox.  He gave an off load to Ben Hanson, who then passed it over to new Pig Greg Parsons.

    The Pigs needed a few more minutes to continue their push, but time expired as they were ready to take the lead.  Final score 12-7.

    Thanks to Macalaster Rugby for bringing a team out to play the Bombers.  The muddy conditions keep this score low, but it was a great learning experience for the younger Pigs.

    Tries:  Greg Parsons (1)

    Conversions:  Paul Staats (1-1)

    Penalties:  Paul Staats (0-1)

    Pigs Man of the Match:  Ben Mattox

    Pigs Big Hitter:  Erik Gustaf

    Bombers Best Back:   Zac Chamberlin

    Bombers Best Pack:  Tyler Moe-Slepica

  • Match Info
    2011-03-31

    Pigs vs. Sioux Falls

    Thanks to everyone who came out for the match on Saturday.  It was a great day, with a great social to follow.  Although the Pigs did not come out victorious, we started bonding as a team, and fully expect to be the team to beat the rest of the Spring season.  Click here for the full match report.

  • Uncategorized
    2011-03-22

    Spring Kick Off Social

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  • Practice Update
    2011-03-20

    Practice BEGINS!

    Practice begins on March 24th at McMurray Field.  Practice will run from 8pm – 10pm on the far side of the fields under the lights.  The Saint Paul Rugby High School team will be practicing in the same location from 6pm – 8pm.  Feel free to come out early to check out the new club and offer a hand to Shane Sargent as he teaches the young men the sport of rugby.

  • Buca - Events
    2011-02-12

    8th Annual Mike Lundberg Memorial Tournament

    When:  Saturday, March 5, 2011 – 10:00am until ???

    Where:  River Falls, WI Hoffman Park

    What:  All-Comers tournament.

    Names are drawn from a hat to to determine the teams. The number of entrants will determine the format. (7s,10s,15s) There will be a post-tourney social with food and beer for allparticipants. Entry fee includes t-shirt, and food and beverage. MEN AND WOMEN RUGGERSARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

    Since 2004, the Mike Lundberg Benefit Tournament has provided a fun opportunity to play winter rugby for men and women of all skill levels while donating 100% of the proceeds to help defray the costs of Mikes treatments. Sadly, Mike lost his long battle with Leukemia in June of 2008. At the request of his family, we are continuing the tournament to celebrate his life and will donate the proceeds to a member or members of the Minnesota Rugby Community in need of assistance.

    This year’s beneficiary will be a local wheelchair rugby team. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the team to help defray participation costs.Please RSVP to Ben Hanson at LHPROP1@ gmail.comor call 651-329-7166 by Friday, February5 so shirts and food can be purcahsed.  Entry fee is to be paid the morning of the tourney.

    Click here for directions to Hoffman Park.