• Match Report

    Pigs vs. Feeders Recap

    The Pigs and Bottomfeeders both came into the match with a 3-0 record.  Both teams being playoff bound with the winner getting home field throughout the first two rounds of the playoffs.  This would be the biggest match between these two teams to date.  The Pigs having been beaten by the Feeders in the Spring were ready for revenge.

    The game started with the Bottomfeeders quickly pushing the ball into the Pigs end.  The Pigs were not where they wanted to be, having to play defensively right from the kickoff.  However the Pigs defense held strong and didn’t allow the Feeders into the try zone.

    The Pigs quickly pushed back in the 10th minute.  Rubber was running with the ball and was quickly swarmed by the Feeder’s backline.  Having played many years together, Dietrich saw the gleam in Rubber’s eye and knew what was coming next.  Rubber place a  perfect pop kick over the back line, that Dietrich pursued.  The ball was caught by the Feeders fullback, who saw Dietrich in pursuit.  Instead of face the pressure of Dietrich the fullback attempted to kick the ball out of the back of the try zone.  The ball didn’t make it, but Dietrich did, putting the first points on the board.

    Padre missed the conversion, but made it up on a penalty kick soon after.  The score now read 8-0.  The next try was a bute, as Cros took the ball straight through 5 defenders and over the try line, with the conversion the score now was 15-0 going into half time.  The Feeders were obviously winded, with Pigs ready for more.

    The second half opened with a new Circus play the Pigs back line had been working on for the past few weeks.  Padre flipped the ball to Dietz, who scooped it up off the turf and switched it to Lauren who in turn switched it over to Zeth.  Zeth had no intensions on passing any further.  Leaving a pile of carnage behind, Zeth took the ball in to bring the score to 20-0.

    The backline was now on a roll.  The next try was beautifully run as the backline ran the ball through the defense with Aaron flipping the ball to Dietrich just before being tackled.  Dietrich was able to run just outside the reach of the Feeders backline and scored between the uprights.  The next try found Dietz on a breakaway with one man to beat.  He nearly broke free, but was grabbed at the last second.  As he was getting taken to the deck, he gracefully popped the ball up to Dietrich who was again off to the races.  With the conversions from Padre the final score read 34-0.  With one match remaining the Pigs are in a great position to go undefeated in league play.

    The Bombers took the field for the next match.  Great play by the bombers young and old.  It’s been a long time since any of us have seen so many great rugby players wearing red and black on the field.

    Scoring:

    Tries:  Martin (1), Spreadbury (1), Dietrich (3)

    Conversions:  Boardman (3 for 5)

    Penalties:  Boardman (1 for 1)

    Pigs Man of the Match:  Seth Spreadbury

    Bombers Man of the Match:  Greg Lehmicke

    Big Hitter:  Aaron DM Princess

  • Match Report

    Pigs vs. Rochester Recap

    Hot off their win versus the Banshees, the Pigs headed down to Rochester to take on the Rouges.  The weather was unseasonably warm, with temeratures nearing 85 degrees.  A great day for rugby.    The Pigs continuing to grow in numbers, showed up with 30 men ready to play some ball.

    The match started with a quick try from Aaron and a penalty kick from Padre, giving the Pigs an early 1o-0 lead.  Rochester stormed back and closed the gap to 10-7.  With a lapse in defence the Rouges scored again to give them the lead 10-12.  Determined not to be down at half Rubber took the ball across the try line to take the lead back 17-12.  The Pigs had the first half lead, but were not happy with their play.

    The second half the Pigs fitness took over.  The Rouges were obviously winded, while the Pigs continued to push into their end.  A second try by Rubber, a try by Zeth, and a penalty kick by Padre gave the Pigs a 34-20 win on the day.

    The Bombers followed the Pigs with a win against Rochester B.  Good play by everyone on the day.

    Scoring:

    Tries:  Aaron, Seth Spreadberry, Joe Lang (2)

    Penalties:  Zac Boardman (2 for 2)

    Conversions:  Zac Boardman (4 for 4)

    Man of the Match Pigs:  Zac Boardman

    Big Hitter Pigs:  LauKahonen

    Man of the Match Bombers:  Tony

  • Match Report

    11/5 Playoff Recap

    The Pigs won their first round of playoffs, 12-5 against the Green Bay Celtics.  Great win for the Pigs squad.  Our next playoff match will be at home on April 14th versus Fond Du Lac.  The full match report can be found here.

  • Match Report

    Pigs vs. Mayhem

    Saturday, September 17th

    St. Paul vs. Minneapolis Mayhem

    The day was cool and slightly overcast.  A great day to open up league play.  Although the score didn’t necessarily indicate it, the Mayhem’s skills have improved over the last few years and a good match was enjoyed by each team.  New Pig Aaron ran very hard at Center and led the team with five tries on the day earning Man of the Match.  Another new Pig, Dave, showed how tough he was and won big hitter.  78-0 in favor of the Pigs.

    The second match of the day was Pigs versus Lakehead.  The teams were very evenly matched.  The first half was back and forth with neither team able to get points on the board.  With seconds to play in the first half, Lakehead found a hole and found the try zone.  Unable to convert, they led the match 5-0.

    The second half opened with more of the same.  The Pigs were in position on a couple of penalties to convert for points, but the windy conditions made finding the posts difficult.  Finally a good opporunity arose directly in front of the posts and the Pigs closed the gap 5-3.  The Pigs continued to push, however like the first half Lakehead found a couple of gaps in the defense and was able to push through 2 more tries.  With 12 minutse to play Lakehead led 19-3.

    The Pigs determined to keep pushing, lead a surge in the closing minutes.  The Pigs first try of the day was on a sensational run by Soft Porn.  He zig-zagged his was through the defense to close the gap 19-10.  The Pigs could now feel as though a comeback was possible.  With 5 minutes to play, the ball came out of the scrum and down the backline.  Padre looking like he was a spry 29 year old tossed the ball out to SoftPorn, who sucked in the defense, then made a magnificent pass to Dietrich.  Dietrich sensing Padre looping along the line flipped the ball to the end.  Padre realizing the defense was up tight, put down a perfect grubber that he was able to chase down and score the try.  With the score now reading 14-19, it was close, but time was not on the Pigs side.

    The Pigs again took control of the ball.  Pushing hard into the Lakehead side of the field, backs and pack alike took turns taking the ball closer to the try line.  With less than a minute to play, young Greg Lehmicke took the ball straight into 5 Lakehead forwards and found a seam to push the ball into the try zone.  The Pigs came out victorious 20-19.

    Having used all his old man strength in the game, Padre was unable to make it to the social to accept man of the match, but Ben Mattox stepped up to accept the award.  Great work on the day to everyone!

  • Match Report

    September 17th Results

    The Pigs opened league play with a win over the Minneapolis Mayhem.  The Bombers followed with a win versus Lakehead.  Great work to everyone who came out, especially those who ended up playing over 80 minutes of rugby.  Click here for the full match report.

  • Community - Events

    Grand Old Day – June 5th

    The Pigs official first day of Summer is June 5th for Grand Old Day.  Like previous years the Pigs will be marching in the parade.  The parade starts at 10am, we will begin lining up at 9:30am.  Pigs young and old are welcome to come and be part of the parade.  More details on Grand Old Day and the parade can be found here.  http://www.grandave.com/grandoldday/