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.
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Fighting Luekemia – WOW!
ruggerIn 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.
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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.
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The 8th Annual Mike Lundberg Memorial Tournament was a great success. Thanks to eveyone who attended and to the sponsors for the event. We were able to raise over $2,000 for the Courage Center!
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Thanks to everyone (especially Mr. Grand Pre) for making the 2010 banquet a success. Congratulations to those players who went above and beyond to make the Pigs a better organization on and off the field. Joe Lang – Back of the Year, Ben Mattox – Forward of the Year, Erik Gustaf – Buca Award, Stephen Grand Pre – Silver Swine, Zac Bauer – Schmitty, Shane Sargent – Danny Award.
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This Sunday, June 6th is Grand Old Day. The Saint Paul Rugby team will be participating by marching in the parade. The parade line-up will be at Fairview and Grand and start at 9am, with the parade starting at 10am. Following the parade will be bands, food, beer, and great people watching. Hope you can make it down to for the parade and post parade festivities. Go to the Grand Old Day website for more information.
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This Saturday, May 22nd immediately following our match will be the 3rd Annual Saulala Mafi Pig Roast. $15 gets you free beer and food all evening. Get an autograph or take your picture with your favorite Saint Paul Rugby Player. The annual Pigs raffle will take place that evening as well. Fabulous, unbelievable, priceless prizes await. For more information contact Stephan GrandPre at 612-360-8110.
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Saturday March 6th starting at 10am will be the annual Mike “Buca” Lundberg benefit winter rugby tournament. This is a great event to kick off the rugby season and at the same time raise money for a very worthy cause. The tournament and post tournament festivities will be hosted by Ben “Kramer” Hanson in beautiful River Falls, WI.
Click here for more information.
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On Saturday, January 30th the Saint Paul Rugby team had 25 Pigs and friends of Pigs march in the Torchlight Parade. The crowd was amazed by the teams scrumming abilities. Thanks to all who came out. Pictures for the event will be available shortly.
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The Annual Banquet for this year has been set for Saturday, January 9th at Casper’s Cherokee Sirloin Room in West St Paul. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 PM, with Dinner served at 7. Cost is $30/person – please contact Scott Colby to RSVP or for further details.