I ran into fellow ref Shelly at Starbucks this afternoon and found out the results from the Union Championship game on Saturday (I was in Chicago on Saturday). It sounds like it was a good game. Tied 9-9 at the end of regulation time, the game went through two overtime periods with no score. The game was then decided by kicking.
The Islanders Rugby Club defeated UH for the Hawaii State Rugby Union Championship.
Congratulations to the Islanders! And congratulations to Union President Ma'afu and everyone who was involved in this wonderful and successful season. We've got a great foundation for bigger and better things next year.
Next week will be the Select Side Trials. I don't have the details yet, but will post them when I get them. I'm assuming they'll be held at the regular field at Kapiolani Park, but I can't say with certainty. Hopefully we'll get a good squad of players that can train together for some games on the road. Fitness will have to be emphasized, along with a firm grasp of basic skills. Learning to play with new people is always good, and the increased competition of being among other select side players will be a plus. Good luck to everyone trying out.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Hawaii Rugby Results Week 5
Here's the results from Week 5. Also, this marks the end of Round 1 of this season's competition. Round 1 winners are the Barbarians. This weekend starts Round 2 of the season. The winners of Round 2 will play the winners of Round 1 (Barbarians) for the Championship. If the Barbarians win Round 2 also, they will be declared the Champions this season.
Along with this season's competition, the Union will be selecting players for a Select Side Touring Team. Besides their playing ability, selection criteria will include the player's discipline both on and off the field. Sportsmanlike conduct is vital to rugby, and rugby's image to the public, and is an important selection criteria for Hawaii rugby's touring side. My hat's off to the Union leaders for making this part of the selection criteria.
Along with this season's competition, the Union will be selecting players for a Select Side Touring Team. Besides their playing ability, selection criteria will include the player's discipline both on and off the field. Sportsmanlike conduct is vital to rugby, and rugby's image to the public, and is an important selection criteria for Hawaii rugby's touring side. My hat's off to the Union leaders for making this part of the selection criteria.
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