Jazz Pigs Hosting Two Matches and Pig Roast on May 14

Events, Match Info, Pig Roast rugger /
This Saturday, May 14th, the St. Paul Jazz Pigs will be hosting two matches.  First, the D2 will be playing against the St. Cloud Bottom Feeders at 12:00pm.  At 2:00pm, the D4 will be taking on the Osh Kosh Mighty Pigs.  Both matches will be at our home pitch in Maplewood.  (Afton Heights Park, Upper Afton Rd., Maplewood, MN 55119).
After the matches, join the St. Paul Jazz Pigs at the annual Saulala Mafi pig roast after the match

on Saturday May 14th. The event is hosted by our Old Boys in honor of
Saulala Mafi at the “Old Folks Home” at 764 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
55104
Come celebrate the growth and advancement of your Jazz Pigs. And Win BIG
in the raffle and enjoy some food and adult beverages.
You can purchase your tickets for $15 from you favorite St. Paul Jazz Pig!!!
After the evening comes to a close at the Old Folks Home we will be heading
to a local watering hole!!!
Please feel free to invite any of your friends and family.

Summer 7s Schedule Announced

Schedule rugger /

Summer 7’s rugby practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Afton Heights Park in Maplewood.  Tuesday practices are form 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Thursday practices are from 6:30pm-8:15pm.  Practices will start on Tuesday, May 24th.

The Jazz Pigs are affiliated with the Woodbury Wolfpack, a 7s qualifier team out of Woodbury, MN. The Jazz Pigs and the Wolfpack have a competitive 7s qualifier team and a competitive social team.

All individuals are welcomed to come practice and play with the Jazz Pigs and Wolfpack.

The Pigs will be entering in the following tournaments:

June 18– Madtown 7s, Cottage Grove, WI
June 25– MN 7s, Eagan, MN
July 9– Lakefront 7s, Milwaukee, WI
July 16– Ducks 7s, Iowa City, IA
July 30– Midwest Championships, Chicago, IL
More tournaments may be added.

For more information about summer Rugby, please contact Nick “Kroost” Bannon at nbannon001@gmail.com.

Pigs vs. Duluth 4/30/16 – Match Report

Match Report Drew Hester /

The pigs traveled north last weekend to take on 3 time defending D2 college national champions University of Minnesota – Duluth. In typical Duluth fashion it was very windy which affected each teams attack. The first half the pigs went up 20-10 with the wind at their backs. The first points of the match were scored by the pigs on a penalty via a kick to bring the score to 3-0. Duluth answered with a try and the Pigs answered back with three tries and two points from a kick. Duluth scored a final try to finish off the half. The second half started with the wind at the Pigs’ face and Duluth was able to bring the score up to 20-20. Rest rest of the second half was largely a stalemate with one more try scored by the Pigs and immediately answered by Duluth tying the score up again at 25-25. Because this was a friendly a third half was played and new bodies were shuffled in. In the final minute of the third half the Pigs made a very long drive to score. The kick was made and the score increased to 32-25 as the whistle blew for full time. It was a very exciting match to watch and we look forward to future friendlies with Duluth. The Pigs’ next match will be May 14th details will be released soon. Also make sure to find your favorite Jazz Pig and get your ticket to the annual Saulala Mafi Pig Roast which will follow our home matches on the 14th! There will be beer, food and a raffle.

Pigs vs. Metropolis 4/16/16 – Match Report

Match Report Drew Hester /

Close games by both sides on Saturday paired with some beautiful weather made for a great day of rugby. The first match of the day was with the D2 side. The pigs struggled to find their stride early on, ending the first half with a 24 point deficit. However they not only closed that gap in the second half, but were up by 7 points with 10 minutes left in the match thanks to a solid defensive effort, crisp back line play and three tries by man of the match Jole Miller. Metropolis was able to score two times in the second half bringing the score to 38-34. The Pigs made one last offensive push as time ran out and the game unfortunately came to a close as the result of a penalty while within Metro’s 22. Overall a great second half effort by the Pigs.

The D4 team took the field afterwards for another 80 minutes of rugby. Lots of new players got reps in and the Bombers came out on top with a score of 36-29.

We’ll keep this momentum moving forward as the Pigs travel to Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 23rd to take on Des Moines RFC.

Practice for 4/19 and 4/21

Practice Update rugger /
There will be no official practice tomorrow, April 19th.  Troy has given you the night off, but that does not mean you don’t have to train.  Make sure you do something to be in shape to play rugby.  Skittles and Goose will be holding a Captain’s practice at our home field (Afton Heights Park, Maplewood).  Plan to be there at 6;30pm for a light practice.  Cleats or regular running shoes are fine.  Afterwards we will be traveling to a local establishment for food and drinks.

Thursday we are back to having official/coach led practices at Afton Heights Park.  Practice will begin at 6:15pm. Cleats, mouthguards, etc. required.