40th anniversary event
Today celebrated the 40th university of the Loyola Rugby program. A huge day for the program as hundreds of players, fans, family, and alumni came to show support for the program. At 11 am, the Old Boy played against the New Boys. This was an all-alumni game as former Loyola ruggers battled it out. The game lead to a fitting 27-27 tie. At 1 pm, everyone watched Loyola rugby play Catholic. A heartbreaking loss but Loyola secured the conference championship. Afterwards, everyone got together for a huge barbecue. Later that night, the program hosted a gala. Players, parents, and alumni all got together to celebrate all the accomplishments this program achieved. An amazing day for Loyola Rugby.
Today celebrated the 40th university of the Loyola Rugby program. A huge day for the program as hundreds of players, fans, family, and alumni came to show support for the program. At 11 am, the Old Boy played against the New Boys. This was an all-alumni game as former Loyola ruggers battled it out. The game lead to a fitting 27-27 tie. At 1 pm, everyone watched Loyola rugby play Catholic. A heartbreaking loss but Loyola secured the conference championship. Afterwards, everyone got together for a huge barbecue. Later that night, the program hosted a gala. Players, parents, and alumni all got together to celebrate all the accomplishments this program achieved. An amazing day for Loyola Rugby.
Reaching the Elite 8 in the NSCRO national tournament is no easy task. The coaches and players worked hard this season to achieve greatness and it paid off. The future is looking bright for LURFC and they couldn’t do it without the support from family, fans, and alumni. Keep up the good work boys and see you next season.
4/21/17 vs UMBC
For one last time this season, Loyola battled UMBC at home. The boys left their hearts on the field and pulled out a fitting victory on senior night to officially end Loyola’s historic season. Jimmy Cahill, Luke Preston, Calix O’Hara, Cooper Manning, and John Nylis finished their careers on high notes. Those five seniors brought this team to a whole new level and Loyola rugby is now a team to beat because of the skill, dedication, and leadership that they gave to Loyola Rugby. Thank you seniors!
For one last time this season, Loyola battled UMBC at home. The boys left their hearts on the field and pulled out a fitting victory on senior night to officially end Loyola’s historic season. Jimmy Cahill, Luke Preston, Calix O’Hara, Cooper Manning, and John Nylis finished their careers on high notes. Those five seniors brought this team to a whole new level and Loyola rugby is now a team to beat because of the skill, dedication, and leadership that they gave to Loyola Rugby. Thank you seniors!
4/2/17 vs LSU
A heartbreaking loss to LSU ends Loyola Rugby’s historic playoff run. The boys fought hard against a very good LSU team which made for an epic match. Although this concludes Loyola’s season, the future is bright for this team and they will keep getting better. Final score: 26-17.
A heartbreaking loss to LSU ends Loyola Rugby’s historic playoff run. The boys fought hard against a very good LSU team which made for an epic match. Although this concludes Loyola’s season, the future is bright for this team and they will keep getting better. Final score: 26-17.
4/1/17 vs Catholic
A rematch for the ages as Loyola took on Catholic for the NSCRO Sweet 16 matchup. Catholic spoiled Loyola’s perfect season in the fall in front of hundreds of people so there was a lot on the line for Loyola rugby. In addition, rain the night before made for sloppy field conditions. With the pressure at its highest, Loyola delivered. A hard fought battle between two elite teams and Loyola pulled out a 19-5 victory. On to the Elite 8!
A rematch for the ages as Loyola took on Catholic for the NSCRO Sweet 16 matchup. Catholic spoiled Loyola’s perfect season in the fall in front of hundreds of people so there was a lot on the line for Loyola rugby. In addition, rain the night before made for sloppy field conditions. With the pressure at its highest, Loyola delivered. A hard fought battle between two elite teams and Loyola pulled out a 19-5 victory. On to the Elite 8!
3/25/17 @York
Loyola traveled to face York college for the first match of the season. The team got off to a strong start but York quickly crept back to beat us 35-25. It was a tough loss but showed the team what they need to work on as they prepare for next week's big match against Catholic. It is important to note the strong effort of the second side in the B-side match. They won 30-25 and showed incredible promise and development. Good work men! Next Saturday is the Sweet 16 match against Catholic.
Loyola traveled to face York college for the first match of the season. The team got off to a strong start but York quickly crept back to beat us 35-25. It was a tough loss but showed the team what they need to work on as they prepare for next week's big match against Catholic. It is important to note the strong effort of the second side in the B-side match. They won 30-25 and showed incredible promise and development. Good work men! Next Saturday is the Sweet 16 match against Catholic.