Fwd: Wisconsin Rugby Club advances to host Midwest Championship on May 3rd
Max Zukowski
Wisconsin Rugby Club advances to host Midwest Championship May 3rd
12:30pm Kickoff versus Detroit Tradesmen at the WRC Sports Complex
Wisconsin Rugby Club (WRC) Head Coach Adam Thimmig had high expectations leading into the Midwest Semifinal Match-up this past Saturday April 26th, saying "We have worked diligently on improving our skills in all areas of the game. Forwards have been challenged to become better passers and support players, and backs are expected to ruck and create turnovers just as effectively as the pack."
The Nations #1 ranked Wisconsin Rugby Club did not disappoint in its defeat of the Eastside Banshees (MN) 43-10. Jay Mitten scored first for the defending national champions with a nifty side step and burst through the defensive line. (Click the links to view the video highlight clip).
Midway in the 1st half a superb line break by Garret Donath lead to an Andrew Norton try which gave the WRC a 21-0 lead.
Andrew Hanske was a heavy burden for the visitors all day - bursting through tackle attempts seemingly at will. After storming out to a 28-0 halftime lead the WRC asserted its dominance throughout the full 80 minutes.
WRC Scoring Summary 4-26-14 vs. Eastside Banshees (Minn.)
· Try @ 13 by Mitten + Conversion by Jobke
· Try @ 27 by Donath + Conversion by Jobke
· Try @ 33 by Norton + Conversion by Jobke
· Try @ 40 by Hanske + Conversion by Jobke
· Try @ 45 by P. Winkler
· Try @ 62 by Jobke + Conversion by Jobke
· Penalty @ 79 by Jobke
Coach Thimmig reflected on the thorough semi-final victory after, saying "We have striven to match our high powered offensive attack with an equally suffocating defense, and have performed well, giving up only 18 points in the first two playoff games. We are proud of our work, and are prepared to do even better"
The
chance to do better will be soon for the WRC.
Next up, on May 3rd the Wisconsin Rugby Club puts their 20 match
unbeaten streak on the line as they host the Detroit Tradesmen in the Midwest
Championship match.
The Match will take place at the Wisconsin Rugby Club Sports Complex, located at 4064 Vilas Rd. in Cottage Grove, WI.
Other events on May 3rd at the WRC Sports Complex include a Wisconsin Collegiate 7s Tournament plus the Midwest Championship games for Division III (2:30pm) and Division IV (4pm)
For
more information visit www.wisconsinrugbyclub.com - www.rugbyfinals.com - www.madtown7s.com
*Note* - All photos are available for publication rights, please email your request to in...@wisconsinrugbyclub.com
Founded in 1962, the Wisconsin Rugby Club (WRC) are a USA Rugby Division II amateur Rugby Club with a sustained history of success including:
2013 National Champions
2012 National Champion Runner-Up
2008 3rd Place National Finals
1998 National Champions
1997 4th Place National Finals
