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Barons rugby team dominates Case Western
By Thomas Schmiesing Staff Writer The Franciscan University Barons rugby team beat the Case Western Reserve Spartans 65-10 on Sept. 16 in their second home game and second win of the season. The Spartans took an early lead, scoring three points from a penalty early in the first half. The Spartans continued to apply pressure […]
Athlete Spotlight: Rugger brings aggressive drive to team and family
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Zach Barnes, a junior history major from New Jersey, plays a very physical game as prop for the Franciscan men’s rugby team. “When I have the ball,” said Barnes, “I usually try to take down as many defenders with me as I can.” On defense, Barnes said he doesn’t want to […]
Ruggers champion over Robert Morris in 15th annual Rugby Ruckus
ALLEGRA THATCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s rugby team energized an initially mellow crowd with their 26-21 victory over 3RRC rival Robert Morris in Harding Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The 15th annual event began at 5 p.m., keeping fans on their feet. Early in the game, both teams scored a try, putting 7-7 […]
Franciscan rugby leaves Grove City scoreless on rainy Saturday
DREW DOUGHERTY STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville rugby team is starting off strong with their second win of the season, despite unfortunate weather conditions. In their first conference game, the Barons stifled the Grove City Wolverines on Saturday, Sept. 1 as they played through yet another rainy match, ending 43-0. Both teams consistently […]
“Rugby under the Lights” kicks off season with victory
GINA VILLANTI STAFF WRITER Thanks to seven buzzer beater points gained in the final four minutes of its game, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s rugby team emerged victorious from “Rugby under the Lights” on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 1. The Barons wrapped up their first game of the season with a score of 20-12 against […]
Franciscan rugby wins East Region Cup Championship
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Franciscan University rugby team found themselves on the winning end of the Central East Region Cup Championship, as they overcame Taylor University on Sunday in a 45-17 victory characterized by 31 second-half points. Play opened on a chilly afternoon at Franciscan University, conveniently the host site for the championship showdown. […]
Ruggers claim second-straight 3RRC title
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Franciscan University rugby squad closed the door on any potential upsets, defeating Robert Morris by a dominant 42-5 victory on Saturday for its second-straight 3RRC title. The Barons waited a short four minutes before taking a lead they would never relinquish. Junior prop Matthew Hostutler began the Barons’ conquest for […]
Men’s rugby triumphs over homecoming opponent
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER The Baron men’s rugby team, in the middle of the festivities of Homecoming weekend on campus, remained focused on its goal of continuing its season winning streak. This time, the opponent was the very talented Robert Morris Colonials, who have a history of playing well against the Ruggers, taking the last […]
Men’s Rugby triumphs over Homecoming opponent
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER The Baron men’s rugby team, in the middle of the festivities of Homecoming weekend on campus, remained focused on its goal of continuing its season winning streak. This time, the opponent was the very talented Robert Morris Colonials, who have a history of playing well against the Ruggers, taking the last […]
Franciscan rugby team powers through Carnegie Mellon
LIAM GALLIGAN STAFF WRITER The sweltering 88 degree weather on Sept. 23 couldn’t stop the men’s rugby team from continuing its stellar season as they defeated the Carnegie Mellon University Tartans 24-15. The Barons entered their third conference match of the year facing a tough opponent, the Carnegie Mellon team being immediately behind the Barons […]