Boys Division

High School Boys move to two-tier league

The High School Boys team have decided to revert back to the two tier format that was used as far back as 2006.

The two divisions will be called Division I & Division II. The format will still allow the Division II teams to battle for the Division I Championship with a 2 team promotion / relegation system to be instituted.

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November 28-29

RUGBY CAMP with  Canterbury Players a sucess.

John Paterson of Colorado Springs High school organized a camp attended by 70+  players and coaches in Colordo Springs. The instructors were four members of the Canterbury Crusaders which including former CYR player and state champion

James Paterson (John's Son). The camp focused on many items which included training techniques,

handling skills and the power of teamwork.

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Michael Sangaline (Douglas County) receives

Honorable Mention as Pre-Season HS All-American

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Jack White is a Kevin Higgins Scholarship recipient

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High School Boys All-State Match

May 23, 2009

The CYR HS Boys completed their season today with the All-State match at Shea Stadium.

Players from 12 different teams were divided into Blue & White teams. The Blue side won in a lopsided win.

15 players and 9 alternates were selected All-State Players among the 44 players who participated.

All players will continue to train for upcoming selection to the ERRFU U17/18 & U19/20 teams. 

ALL STATE SELECTION

 

 

First XV

 

Reserves

1

Kyler Adams

 

Stephen Karas

2

Alex Hopkins

 

James Fuller

3

Paul Drake

 

Ryan Brennan

4

Kyle Smith

 

Lucas Eberhard

5

John Oberly

 

Braden Norris

6

Tyler Black

 

Jordan Schmitz

7

Edo Bujanto

 

Sean Kilfoyle

8

Quinten Williams

 

Zach Savage

9

Damian Malo-Smith

 

David Thomas

10

Jack White

 

Ian Small

11

Nick Markowski

 

 

12

Alex Hoskins

 

 

13

Bryan Evans

 

 

14

Trevor Brennan

 

 

15

Josh Barry

 

 

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High School Boys State Championships  &  CYR 25th Anniversary

May 16, 2009

Photo courtesy of Frank Berta

It was a memorable night in Colorado yesterday as Colorado Youth Rugby celebrated it's 25th Anniversary and the HS Boys Championships.

Three matches were played in ideal conditions, and an enthusiastic crowd of 1000 strong urging the players on.

The Championship Match did not disssapoint between East & Aurora. The two teams had met earlier in the year in a seesaw battle with east coming out the victors.

Both teams again engaged in a seesaw battle displaying true grit, determination, skill and composure, the level of play was beyond their ages.

In the end, East again had the "right stuff" to secure their 4th Colorado Youth Rugby Championship for the school.

Damon Malo Smith (Denver East) was the Man of the Match for the final Game and Link Wilfey, former East HS & USA Eagle standout was the guest speaker and presenter of the championship trophy to the East HS Angels.

The Consolation match between Chaparral and Glendale was a battle to determine 3rd place in State. Chaparral pulled out to an early 14-0 lead in the first half, but Glendale battled heartily but couldn't pull it out in a 20-19 defeat.

The plate championship was awarded to Regis Jesuit HS who defeated Northside 26-19. 

All teams were to be commended for playing within the spiritof the game and toughness.

Other Awards presented were;

Jack White (Aurora) who was voted player of the year along with a $500 scholarship

Greg Wolfe (Chaparral) received the Coach of the Year award

The Chrerry Creek Rugby Club was the recipient of the Team Sportsmanship Award, accepted by head coach John Oberly

THANK YOU to all of those who helped make last nights Championship Games a terrific memorable event.

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Next up; HS Boys All State Match and TRY League competition

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Jack White named Colorado Youth Rugby Player of the Year

Jack White above passing ball. Photo Courtesy of Frank Berta

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Alumni of Colorado Youth Rugby celebrating 25th Anniversary

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