WSU Rugby has enjoyed a non-conventional warm up to their spring season this year by playing some 10 and 7 a side rugby. “Whiskey 10’s in Chicago was a success for the club”, said coach Nicholas Pronold. Although they went 1-2, they played 2 top Midwest playoff teams and hung with them until the end. Trys during the day were led by Brandon Schweitzer, Cameron Barukzoy, Nick Donnelly and Jake Letsinger.
Scores:
WSU 25, Chicago-Combined 5
WSU 10, University of Illinois 12
WSU 5, Northern Illinois University 22
On St. Patrick’s Day, the club took a handful of members and played a small game of rugby sevens during the halftime show of the La Crosse Spartans indoor football game in La Crosse Wisconsin. They played in front of 500 people and got the entire crowd into the game. Nick Donnelly touched down a try early on some good passing and line running. Brandon Schweitzer touched down next after capitalizing on a dropped ball. After some battling back and forth, Nate Litman was able to create some space and touch down the final try to end the match.
“The 7′s was a great exposure for our sport and our team”, said coach Ethan Wanless. In the words of the announcer “rugby is a vicious sport but how many of you here want to play it” as half the crowd raised there hands.
The club will enjoy the next few weekends off as they prepare for this year’s annual Fools Fest tournament held in Winona.
