Category: Midwest D-1

Wisconsin Falls to Detroit, 17-5

Wisconsin Women's RugbyExpecting a dirty, physical match like seasons past, the Wisconsin Women dropped a 17-5 heartbreaker to the visiting Detroit Women September 11.

Detroit (aka The Cobras) surprised Wisconsin with a clean match, fair and well-played by both sides. Despite several charges near the try line, Wisconsin failed to capitalize on their speed and athleticism. Detroit’s quick rucking controlled possession of the ball and created three tries for the visiting team with one successful points-after kick.

Wisconsin’s lone try was scored by wing Katie Meyer (Dubuque, IA).

Down in Chicago, the Midwest’s other Division I teams battled each other in a city rivalry. The Chicago Women were down 13-0 to Chicago North Shore, but surprised their rivals with a rally back to win 16-13.

Detroit Women's RugbyAfter one game a piece for all D-1 teams, Chicago now sits at the top of the Midwest standings. Full conference results can be found here.

Next up for Wisconsin, they welcome Chicago North Shore to Madison on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Crossroads Rugby Pitch. Kickoff is at 11 a.m.

The women’s match will be followed by a 12:30 match between the Madison Minotaurs and the Wisconsin Rugby Club Old Boys, then a 2 p.m. kickoff between the Wisconsin Rugby Club men and the visiting Eastside Banshees hailing from Minnesota. A social of all teams will be held at the field.

Wisconsin vs. Chicago, 11 a.m. Sept. 19

The Wisconsin Women’s RFC will kick off against visiting league opponent Chicago Women at 11 a.m. this Saturday, September 19. Good friends off the field, the two teams will be battling for a much-needed win in the Midwest Division I Women’s league.

Wisconsin’s last home game of the Fall 2009 season, the teams will play at the Wisconsin Rugby Club’s Crossroads Field. Directions are available here.

Fans should leave their dogs at home as four-legged friends are not allowed at the field. There is no parking on the road near the field, but plenty of parking in the grass next to the field.

A great after-match social will be held after the game at the field, then later moved to Wisconsin’s sponsor bar, Wilson’s Grill & Bar, and dancing later at Plan B, one of Madison’s newest hot spots.

Wisconsin Drops Loss to Chicago North Shore, 46-14

Lineout versus Chicago North Shore
Lineout versus Chicago North Shore

The Wisconsin Women’s RFC opened their Midwest Division I league season with a tough 46-14 loss to Chicago North Shore this past Saturday on the road.

After traveling south to Lemont, Ill., Wisconsin’s much-anticipated return to Division I play saw the women in red rack up two tries and two conversions against North Shore.

Assistant Backs Captain and Center Jackie Limberg touched down both tries for Wisconsin, including one with assists from Wisconsin’s two youngest players, Katie Schott and Jackie Neubert.

Forwards Captain Katie “Ber” Rouse and No. 8 Mary Hanks both slotted a conversion a piece to round out the scoring.

Wisconsin looks ahead to this Saturday’s home game against the Chicago Women at Madison’s Crossroads Rugby Field. Kickoff is 11 a.m.

The Chicago Women suffered a close 16-8 loss to league opponent Detroit on Saturday, so this weekend’s matches will prove key in determining playoff runs into October’s regional competition with the West Region’s top teams.

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Ruck versus North Shore

Thanks to Jenn and Mary’s friend Stefani for these photos off of facebook.