Comments on: Undefeated Blue Ox rugby to play in D-III tournament

By: Brian Weber

Brian Weber — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:19:10 +0000

I also witnessed the victorious Blue Ox this weekend! Great game, gentlemen! You made us all proud. Since graduating from UST, I’ve joined the Eastside Banshees (Division II Men’s Rugby Club) and was helping host the college tournament. The pride and passion you exhibited were a testament to both your players and your team as a whole. Keep up the great work! I hope to see some of you at our practices down the road, but even more than that, I hope to see you at nationals someday soon!

By: Kevin Gallaher

Kevin Gallaher — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:58:17 +0000

I am a St. John’s graduate whose son is a freshman on the Blue Ox rugby team. I am all to familiar with the reputation of rugby at the collegiate level. In fact, my brother attended St. Thomas at the time that the notorious incident occurred. I can tell you that the reputation is a relic of the past. I attended Saturday’s game between the Blue Ox and St. Olaf. What I observed was a group of young men who played exceptionally hard and displayed the utmost in good sportsmanship. St. Thomas should be proud of the affiliation. The notion that these young men should pay for the sins of a prior generation is foolish. I strongly encourage the administration to reassociate themselves with the rugby team. The team will do St. Thomas proud.

By: Tammy Cowan

Tammy Cowan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:46:44 +0000

Just a note – I believe that St. Thomas can go forward to the D-3 MW championship in the spring and then hopefully onto the D-3 National Championship. This is an “Unofficial” Nationals – not recognized by USA rugby but it does happen every year on the east coast where there are more small schools playing. Well done UST on the win yesterday. We would love to see you up in D-2 (not able to now needed the sanction of the University).

Tammy Cowan
Head Coach of St. John’s University – Minnesota D-2 Champions

By: Solomon Anderson

Solomon Anderson — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:38:30 +0000

I’m proud of the Blue Ox RFC after today’s well earned victory against Viterbo. Congratulations to my fellow teammates, and congratulations to the organization as a whole. It was the finest game we’ve played this season, and I’m honored to have been apart of the Blue Ox RFC’s first D-III championship.

The score was 3-0, and we earned everything that we got. Congratulations once again, and on behalf of the club, I’d like to thank everyone for their support.

By: Sam Prenevost

Sam Prenevost — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:09:49 +0000

Another update: The Blue Ox defeated Viterbo from LaCrosse WI 3-0 to become the MN DIII Champs!!!

Oh what a match it was!!

By: Tom Maher

Tom Maher — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:23:50 +0000

Just an update for everyone following the Blue Ox RFC beat St.Olaf today 29-11 and play in the DIII Championship game against Viterbo at 1pm tomorrow at Eagan Community Center

By: Paul O'Brian

Paul O'Brian — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:14:55 +0000

Go Blue Ox Rugby. Win your first D-III National Rugby Championship! Congratulations to Sam Glynn on all you have done to develop your lethal foot, and your organizational skills. As always, we suggest that you keep them inside 22 meters, be creative, and share the love. Your alumni at Holy Family, and your Tigers Rugby Football Club brethren will be waiting for you to get back to Facebook on Sunday to post the results.

By: Mike Hobber

Mike Hobber — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:06:23 +0000

What steps have the club taken to get approved recently? Who have the leaders of the club talked to to figure out how this problem can get fixed?

By: Kevin Terpstra

Kevin Terpstra — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:32:41 +0000

Good luck this weekend and congrats on a great season so far!

By: John Eichten

John Eichten — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:29:14 +0000

Good to hear that things have really taken off boys. Congrat’s!