RESULTS
@Frostburg - W 55-26
George Washington - W 47-17
American - W 28-0
@Catholic - L 33-31
Hopkins - W 49-11
@St. Mary's - W 48-24
Gettysburg - W 28-0
PLAYOFFS
11/11 Frostburg - W 33-21
11/18 @Susquehanna - W 31-19
12/2 Christendom - W 52-38
12/3 Catholic - W 48-27
12/3/17
Beating Christendom was just the start of this rugby weekend. Catholic U dominated Elon University in their playoff match to advance. This rematch between Loyola vs Catholic was set up to be an instant classic. Unlike their last two playoff matches, Loyola jumped out to an early lead. Catholic gained momentum to take the lead by halftime. It was a back and forth battle from there. Late in the match, with Catholic leading by 5, Loyola was able to put in a try in the closing minutes to send the match to overtime. It was all Loyola in overtime as they put in 3 tries with 3 conversions. Loyola came away with a commanding 48-27 victory. The team went back to Baltimore with 2 convincing wins and will continue to work toward a National Championship.
Beating Christendom was just the start of this rugby weekend. Catholic U dominated Elon University in their playoff match to advance. This rematch between Loyola vs Catholic was set up to be an instant classic. Unlike their last two playoff matches, Loyola jumped out to an early lead. Catholic gained momentum to take the lead by halftime. It was a back and forth battle from there. Late in the match, with Catholic leading by 5, Loyola was able to put in a try in the closing minutes to send the match to overtime. It was all Loyola in overtime as they put in 3 tries with 3 conversions. Loyola came away with a commanding 48-27 victory. The team went back to Baltimore with 2 convincing wins and will continue to work toward a National Championship.
12/2/17
Loyola headed down south to Elon, North Carolina to participate in the next round of the NSCRO playoffs. Christendom, the 2017 7s National Champs, jumped out to an early 2 try lead to get things rolling. Loyola was able to fight back late in the 1st half to tie it up at 14 before half. Using that momentum, they gained late in the 1st half, Loyola dominated the 2nd half in route to a 52-38 win.
Loyola headed down south to Elon, North Carolina to participate in the next round of the NSCRO playoffs. Christendom, the 2017 7s National Champs, jumped out to an early 2 try lead to get things rolling. Loyola was able to fight back late in the 1st half to tie it up at 14 before half. Using that momentum, they gained late in the 1st half, Loyola dominated the 2nd half in route to a 52-38 win.
11/18/17
Loyola traveled to Susquehanna for the round of 32 playoff match. Susquehanna had a lot of momentum coming in to this match as they were 7-0 with a +400 point differential. Loyola struck early in the match but Susquehanna put in 2 tries toward the end of the first half to take the lead going into halftime. Loyola came out strong in the second half and battled their way for a comeback win. It was an incredible effort and Loyola showed so much heart in this match. Sweet Sixteen matchup is in North Carolina on 12/2.
Loyola traveled to Susquehanna for the round of 32 playoff match. Susquehanna had a lot of momentum coming in to this match as they were 7-0 with a +400 point differential. Loyola struck early in the match but Susquehanna put in 2 tries toward the end of the first half to take the lead going into halftime. Loyola came out strong in the second half and battled their way for a comeback win. It was an incredible effort and Loyola showed so much heart in this match. Sweet Sixteen matchup is in North Carolina on 12/2.
11/11/17
Frostburg traveled to Loyola to fight for 2nd place in the Potomac Rugby Conferences. Loyola was able to jump out to an early lead to start the match. However, Frostburg put in a few quick tries to take the lead early in the 2nd half. With everything on the line, Loyola fought their way into the try zone late in the 2nd half to give them a 33-21 win. Congrats to the Loyola ruggers on 2nd place in their conference. Next up is the round of 32 @Susquehanna at 1pm.
Frostburg traveled to Loyola to fight for 2nd place in the Potomac Rugby Conferences. Loyola was able to jump out to an early lead to start the match. However, Frostburg put in a few quick tries to take the lead early in the 2nd half. With everything on the line, Loyola fought their way into the try zone late in the 2nd half to give them a 33-21 win. Congrats to the Loyola ruggers on 2nd place in their conference. Next up is the round of 32 @Susquehanna at 1pm.
11/4/17
Unfortunately, Gettysburg had to forfeit the match which gave Loyola an automatic 28-0 victory. However, both Loyola’s A and B sides were able to get a tone-up match before the playoffs begin next week. Loyola A’s traveled to Maryland University and came out with a commanding victory. Loyola B’s traveled to DC to play George Washington. This was a great opportunity for some of the younger players to get some time. The final score of that match ended in a 17-17 tie. Loyola was able to secure 2nd place in the Potomac Rugby Conference. 1st playoff match is next week @home vs Frostburg at 5pm.
Unfortunately, Gettysburg had to forfeit the match which gave Loyola an automatic 28-0 victory. However, both Loyola’s A and B sides were able to get a tone-up match before the playoffs begin next week. Loyola A’s traveled to Maryland University and came out with a commanding victory. Loyola B’s traveled to DC to play George Washington. This was a great opportunity for some of the younger players to get some time. The final score of that match ended in a 17-17 tie. Loyola was able to secure 2nd place in the Potomac Rugby Conference. 1st playoff match is next week @home vs Frostburg at 5pm.
10/25/17
Loyola made the long trip down to St. Mary’s this week. Loyola was able to jump out to a quick lead to start of the match. St. Mary’s got back into the game after a red card and 2 yellow cards from Loyola. While playing a man down for most of the match, Loyola was still held on for a 48-24 victory.
Loyola made the long trip down to St. Mary’s this week. Loyola was able to jump out to a quick lead to start of the match. St. Mary’s got back into the game after a red card and 2 yellow cards from Loyola. While playing a man down for most of the match, Loyola was still held on for a 48-24 victory.
10/19/17
Hopkins came to Loyola for the battle of Charles Street to make-up the match that was postponed on 9/22. Even with a few key starters out due to injury, Loyola was able to take this one 49-11. This was another great opportunity for some of the younger, less experienced ruggers to get in on some A-side action. They put forth a great showing and Loyola got a key victory as the playoffs approach closer and closer. Next match is 10/28 @St. Mary's.
Hopkins came to Loyola for the battle of Charles Street to make-up the match that was postponed on 9/22. Even with a few key starters out due to injury, Loyola was able to take this one 49-11. This was another great opportunity for some of the younger, less experienced ruggers to get in on some A-side action. They put forth a great showing and Loyola got a key victory as the playoffs approach closer and closer. Next match is 10/28 @St. Mary's.
10/14/17
Loyola traveled down to Catholic University to compete for 1st place in the conference. This was a back-and-forth game throughout the entire match. Catholic struck first with a try early on but Loyola was able to quickly tie it back up. This was the theme for the whole match as one team scored, it was quickly followed by a try from the other team. Unfortunately, Catholic scored on the last play of the game to put them up 33-31 as time expires. It was a tough break for Loyola. Next is Hopkins Thursday night at Loyola.
Loyola traveled down to Catholic University to compete for 1st place in the conference. This was a back-and-forth game throughout the entire match. Catholic struck first with a try early on but Loyola was able to quickly tie it back up. This was the theme for the whole match as one team scored, it was quickly followed by a try from the other team. Unfortunately, Catholic scored on the last play of the game to put them up 33-31 as time expires. It was a tough break for Loyola. Next is Hopkins Thursday night at Loyola.
10/7/17
Unfortunately, American University was unable to make the trip down to Loyola this past weekend. There will be updates on whether the match will be rescheduled. However, there was still rugby this weekend. A green vs grey inter-squad scrimmage took place at Lugano Field in front of the many fans who came out. It was a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show their skills. Excellent job to everyone who played this weekend and thank you for all who came out for support.
Unfortunately, American University was unable to make the trip down to Loyola this past weekend. There will be updates on whether the match will be rescheduled. However, there was still rugby this weekend. A green vs grey inter-squad scrimmage took place at Lugano Field in front of the many fans who came out. It was a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show their skills. Excellent job to everyone who played this weekend and thank you for all who came out for support.
9/30/17
Loyola beat George Washington 47-17 in their home opener. It was a tight match as both teams fought for possession for most of the match. However, Loyola was able to break out a few long runs that broke the match open and eventually came out on top to put them at 2-0. The b-side took on George Washington’s b-side and showed amazing potential as they shut them out and won 20-0. Next week Loyola takes on American U at Lugano @7:30 pm
Loyola beat George Washington 47-17 in their home opener. It was a tight match as both teams fought for possession for most of the match. However, Loyola was able to break out a few long runs that broke the match open and eventually came out on top to put them at 2-0. The b-side took on George Washington’s b-side and showed amazing potential as they shut them out and won 20-0. Next week Loyola takes on American U at Lugano @7:30 pm
9/22/17
The Loyola vs Hopkins match was postponed. The make-up date is Thursday 10/19.
The Loyola vs Hopkins match was postponed. The make-up date is Thursday 10/19.
9/16/17
Loyola traveled to Frostburg to compete in their first match of league play. The Greyhounds came out strong with a few quick tries. Frostburg was able to slowly cut away at the lead with a couple of tries in the corner. In the end, Loyola was able to pull away in this high scoring battle. Final score was 55-26. Next game is Hopkins Friday night under the lights.
Loyola traveled to Frostburg to compete in their first match of league play. The Greyhounds came out strong with a few quick tries. Frostburg was able to slowly cut away at the lead with a couple of tries in the corner. In the end, Loyola was able to pull away in this high scoring battle. Final score was 55-26. Next game is Hopkins Friday night under the lights.
9/9/17 vs Albany
Loyola Rugby traveled Iona, New York to take on Albany in their first and only preseason match. Albany got out to a fast start as they scored within the first few minutes to take an early lead. Loyola kept their heads up and eventually tied it up at 7 right before halftime. The second half was a back and forth defensive battle as both teams fought for the go-ahead try. Albany was able to punch one in before the match ended. The final score was 12-7. It was a tough loss but with limited training as a team, Loyola showed great promise against a D-1 team. Loyola kicks off their season next week @Frostburg at 1pm.
Loyola Rugby traveled Iona, New York to take on Albany in their first and only preseason match. Albany got out to a fast start as they scored within the first few minutes to take an early lead. Loyola kept their heads up and eventually tied it up at 7 right before halftime. The second half was a back and forth defensive battle as both teams fought for the go-ahead try. Albany was able to punch one in before the match ended. The final score was 12-7. It was a tough loss but with limited training as a team, Loyola showed great promise against a D-1 team. Loyola kicks off their season next week @Frostburg at 1pm.
Fall 2017
After a very successful campaign last year, it is time to get back to work. Winning the Potomac Rugby Conference and reaching the Elite 8 in Nationals couldn't have been achieved without all the hard work of the players, coaches, fans, parents, and alumni. This year, the organization is prepared to grow bigger and the players are excited to get back to training in the Fall. If you are interested in joining the club or have any questions regarding the program, please reach out to us by using the contact page. The Fall schedule is up on the schedule page so check it out. Go Greyhounds. NEVER SAY DIE!
After a very successful campaign last year, it is time to get back to work. Winning the Potomac Rugby Conference and reaching the Elite 8 in Nationals couldn't have been achieved without all the hard work of the players, coaches, fans, parents, and alumni. This year, the organization is prepared to grow bigger and the players are excited to get back to training in the Fall. If you are interested in joining the club or have any questions regarding the program, please reach out to us by using the contact page. The Fall schedule is up on the schedule page so check it out. Go Greyhounds. NEVER SAY DIE!