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PRO Rugby: 2015 Professional US rugby league in 2015. Teams: Denver Stampede, Ohio Aviators, San Diego Breakers, San Francisco Rush & Sacramento Express

Denver Stampede v Sacramento Express Preview

By djcoilrugby on June 24, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 24, 2016 Denver Stampede v Sacramento Express Preview Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil The Denver Stampede play the Sacramento Express on Sunday, June 26 at 3pm MT at Ciber Field, on the University of Denver campus.Tickets are still available http://bit.ly/1sa8qHv and the match is also being streamed on prorugby.org The Stampede enter this match with a 6-1 record and are in first place in the standing with 27 points. Last week, the Stampede lost for the first time against the second place Ohio Aviators. This weekend ends the June tests. The Stampede have three members of their team playing…

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San Francisco Rush Edge San Diego Breakers

By djcoilrugby on June 21, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 21, 2016 San Francisco Rush Edge San Diego Breakers Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil The San Francisco Rush traveled to San Diego and emerged with a 24-19 win against the breakers on June 18. This was the second week of the International Test window and the Rush missed Nick Blevins, who played for Canada. The Breakers also were missing four players to International duty, Jake Ilnicki for Canada, as well as, Taku Ngwenya, Joe Taufete’e and Mikey Te’o for the Eagles. Hubert Buydens was also considered for Canada, but injured his knee. San Diego have been impacted by injuries…

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Ohio Aviators Fly Over Denver Stampede

By djcoilrugby on June 19, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 19, 2016 Ohio Aviators Fly Over Denver Stampede Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil Today’s match featured the League leading Denver Stampede hosting the second place Ohio Aviators. These teams met in the inaugural snow bowl match in Apri. Denver left with a 16-13 overtime win, but Ohio left knowing that they left four tries off the score board after their own mistakes. Today’s match began with seesaw attacks from both sides before Denver’s Peter Dahl was penalized for not rolling away. Shaun Davies then slotted a penalty kick to give the Ohio Aviators a 3-0 lead nine minutes into…

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Denver Stampede Host Ohio Aviators With First Place on the Line

By djcoilrugby on June 17, 2016 Pro Rugby, World Rugby

June 17, 2016 Denver Stampede Host Ohio Aviators With First Place on the Line Doug Coil The Denver Stampede has a new home for the rest of the season. They will play at Ciber Field, at the University of Denver. The address is 2240 E. Buchtell Blvd. Denver, Co. 80210. This Sunday at 6pm MT they play at home against the Ohio Aviators. Tickets may be obtained by clicking on http://bit.ly/23aZyy4 The match is also being streamed on prorugby.org The Stampede enter this match undefeated with a 6-0 record and are in first place in the standing with 27 points.…

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San Diego Breakers Host San Francisco Rush in PRO Rugby

By djcoilrugby on June 17, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 17, 2016 San Diego Breakers Host San Francisco Rush in PRO Rugby Doug Coil This is the last home match for the San Diego Breakers as they take on the resurgent San Francisco Rush at 6:30pm PT this Saturday. Tickets are available by clicking: http://bit.ly/1UQtA6T The match is being streamed on prorugby.org San Diego is currently in third place in the PRO Rugby standings with a 4-3 record and 22 points. The Ohio Aviators are in second place, also with 22 points by virtue of their 55-31 win last week over the Breakers in Ohio. Both team are chasing…

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Ohio Aviators Dominant Win Against San Diego Breakers

By djcoilrugby on June 12, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 12, 2016 Ohio Aviators Dominant Win Against San Diego Breakers Doug Coil The San Diego Breakers traveled to Ohio this Sunday to battle the Ohio Aviatorswith second place on the line. San Diego entered this match in second place with a 4-2 record and 21 points, while Ohio has a 3-3 record and 17 points. This match will be the first under the International Test window. Canada is playing Japan and both teams will have players missing. Jake Ilnicki and Kyle Baillie are starting for Canada and are not available for the Breakers and Aviators, respectively. Hubert Buydens, another…

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PRO Rugby Preview: Ohio Aviators vs. San Diego Breakers

By djcoilrugby on June 10, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 10, 2016 PRO Rugby Preview: Ohio Aviators vs. San Diego Breakers Doug Coil The San Diego Breakers travel to Ohio this Sunday to battle the Ohio Aviators at 3pm ET. San Diego enters this match in second place with a 4-2 record and 21 points, while Ohio has a 3-3 record and 17 points. Both of San Diego’s losses have been narrow ones to the League leading Denver Stampede, including last week’s 24-23 loss. Ohio meanwhile, lost a heart beaker in the closing minutes to the Breakers 24-20 in San Diego during week 5, and two weeks ago were…

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PRO Rugby Fans Name Teams

By djcoilrugby on June 6, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 5, 2016 PRO Rugby Fans Name Teams Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil The fan voting has ended and the five PRO Rugby teams now have their names. The names represent something about the team’s location and history. Denver Stampede Ohio Aviators Sacramento Express San Diego Breakers San Francisco Rush The Denver Stampede reflects the ranching and its drives to markets. Aviation was a key theme for Ohio with the Wright Brothers. Sacramento was on a Pony Express route and in the 1880s was part of the construction of the building of a transcontinental railroad. San Diego has had a…

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PRO Rugby: San Diego v Denver Recap

By djcoilrugby on June 5, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 5, 2016 PRO Rugby: San Diego v Denver Recap Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil In a week 8 match, San Diego hosts Denver in a PRO Rugby match that will decide first place in the League. San Diego enters the match with a 4-1 record and 20 points, with their only loss to Denver earlier in the season. Denver has a 5-0 record and 23 points. San Diego v Denver Recap Kurt Morath kicks to begin the match and San Diego gains a penalty. Kurt Morath the leading point scorer in the League, misses the kick and San Diego…

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San Diego Host Denver in Key PRO Rugby Match

By djcoilrugby on June 4, 2016 Pro Rugby

June 4, 2016 San Diego Host Denver in Key PRO Rugby Match Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil This Sunday at 5pm PT San Diego hosts Denver in a PRO Rugby match that will decide first place in the League. San Diego enters the match with a 4-1 record and 20 points, with their only loss to Denver earlier in the season. Denver has a 5-0 record and 23 points. In their previous match, a stellar Denver defense stymied the potent San Diego offense and left San Diego with the win. Denver also has an offense that has been producing points,…

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PRO Rugby San Francisco Gains First Win Over Ohio

By djcoilrugby on May 29, 2016 Pro Rugby

May 29, 2016 PRO Rugby San Francisco Gains First Win Over Ohio Photo: PRO Rugby Doug Coil San Francisco welcomed former All Black Mils Muliaina to the team as they won their first match of the season 35-20 against Ohio. Volney Rouse was the Man-of-the-Match. Last week they had a strong performance against league leading Denver in a narrow loss and this week they thwarted a potent Ohio attack in gaining the win. In fairness, Ohio also were their own worst enemy with numerous penalties that stymied their attacks and resulted in San Francisco points. San Francisco had an early…

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PRO Rugby Ohio Claims Win Against a Tough Sacramento Team

By djcoilrugby on May 9, 2016 Pro Rugby

May 8, 2016 PRO Rugby Ohio Claims Win Against a Tough Sacramento Team Doug Coil Ohio had the first attempt at points, but a Shaun Davies penalty kick was missed. Sacramento when given the opportunity was successful in two Mirco Bergamasco attempts giving Sacramento an early 6-0 lead. Ohio would answer back as Davies quick ball from a scrum resulted in a Mason Baum try. Davies slotted and Ohio took a 7-6 lead. Soon after Langilangi Haupeakui was shown yellow on a late tackle on Peter Malcolm. Ohio could not take advantage as Davies kick was missed again. Ohio would…

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PRO Rugby San Francisco v San Diego a Thriller

By djcoilrugby on May 9, 2016 Pro Rugby

May 8, 2106 PRO Rugby San Francisco v San Diego a Thriller Doug Coil It didn’t take long, but after San Francisco was penalized for not rolling away, Kurt Morath slotted a penalty kick for a 3-0 San Diego lead. San Diego attacked again off a scrum with a Tom Bliss grub kick. He then kicked the ball loose from a defender, picked a try resulted. Morath converted and San Diego led 10-0. San Francisco offense then attacked as Pila Longi took the restart. A short time later, David Tameilau moved the ball close to in goal. San Diego was…

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PRO Rugby Week 4: San Francisco-San Diego & Sacramento-Ohio

By djcoilrugby on May 7, 2016 Pro Rugby

May 7, 2016 PRO Rugby Week 4: San Francisco-San Diego & Sacramento-Ohio Doug Coil PRO Rugby week four action will take place in Northern California as San Francisco hosts San Diego at 3pm PT and Sacramento does the same at 5pm PT against Ohio. Both matches are broadcast on ONE World Sports and streamed live on AOL. Last week saw Denver keeping its undefeated streak alive with a 22-16 win over previously undefeated San Diego, while Ohio unleashed its potent offense winning 51-17 against San Francisco. After three weeks, Denver is in first place and has a bye week, but…

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