• August. 16th, 2010
Alumni Game Set For September 18th
Different Format Than In Years Past
The 2010 UNCC Rugby Alumni Game
will be held September 18th. This year's format will be different from years past. The day will
start with UNCC vs. (t.b.d.) at 1:00pm followed by a UNCC/Alumni vs. (t.b.d.) at 3:00pm. More
information will be availabe in the coming days.
• May. 2nd, 2010
Alumni Association Earns 501(c)(3) Status
Max Robertson Receives Letter From IRS Friday Evening
Usually letters from the IRS are not eagerly anticipated.
However, for the last several weeks members of the UNCC Rugby Alumni Association's board have checked the mail box each day - sometimes
twice each day - looking for the final word on the 501(c)(3) application. Friday evening Max Robertson was notified
by the association's accountant that the IRS' letter approving our status as a 501(c)(3) organization had been received.
The designation is a culmination of months of work and is a major step in the overall long term plans for the association and the development of the club.
• Feb. 27st, 2010
Charlotte Earns First Win of Spring Campaign
Two Late Tries Earns Comeback Victory
Charlotte Secures Lineout In Last Minutes of Match vs. Elon
Charlotte secured it's first win of the season with a 15-10 win
over the Elon Phoenix. The win was in doubt for most of the match as Elon led 7-5 with only seven minutes to play.
The turning point came when Elon was awarded a penalty and chose to kick for points from nearly 35 meters out.
The kick, if converted, may have been the final nail. Fortunately it drifted wide, swinging the momentum in Charlotte's favor.
Charlotte's forwards turned over the next scrum leading to a long run by Charlotte's inside center to put the ball
near the try line. Taking advantage of an offside call, Charlotte ran in the penalty to take a 10-7 lead.
Following a stolen lineout the ball ended up in Francis Sedgwick's hands. From nearly 15 meters out Sedgwick drug
nearly three Elon defenders with him and over the line to secure the win.
• Feb. 21st, 2010
49ers Drop Matrix Home Opener
Encouraging Improvement In All Aspects Noted
Story By Tom Inch
Charlotte's Tackling Effort Very Good Vs. Determined Duke Backs
The second game of the weekend saw the Green machine
take on the visitors from Duke, whose game the previous day v Davidson was cancelled. Mean green numbers were
boosted by the return of Brad Hughes and Tyewhan Luke and the debut of James "Clay" Kiser. An injury to Andrew
Ksionsk, a veteran of European Rugby, during his time with the services, meant another reshuffle in the pack.
Tired legs made a ferocious start to the game, scoring in the corner after a flowing move that
involved most of the team. It was a full 8 minutes of play before Duke finally got any possession, unleashing
their backs to score two tries in each half and taking the final score to 25-5.
Despite the score line and the tired legs, the difference in the level of commitment
by the team was amazing. All aspects of the game improved. Tackling and rucking were solid. The backs
ran some sweeping moves and the game flowed up and down the field. Both sides had scoring opportunities
denied by solid defense but superior back play enabled Duke to overload the defense, scoring 3 of their 4
tries in the corner.
• Feb. 20th, 2010
Charlotte Frustrated in 28-3 Loss at Guilford
Rookies Step Up In Key Positions
Story By Tom Inch
Charlotte Takes a Lineout Vs. Guilford
The first game of the matrix season was a hike
over to Greensboro to take on Guilford College, a side that the mean machine had easily defeated in
the fall. Numbers were short, with only two subs available and the team also fielded Jordan, and Gerad
who were making their debut appearance in a game of rugby.
Mobility in the forwards and some shaky defense saw the home team run in four tries to
finish with a final score of 28-3, with most of the points scored in the first half.
Despite the constant pressure, the team kept their cool, defended with heart and on several
occasions narrowly failed to capitalize on break away opportunities. Brendan Blevins had to leave the
field, after a stray boot opened a deep gash on his nose. Front Jumping duties fell to Matt Perrine.
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UNC Charlotte Rugby Wants You!
Current UNCC students are eligible to play rugby with the Forty-Niners! For more information contact
team officers at unccrugby@hotmail.com.
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