Old Boys Schedule 2006

3-4 games seasons

Saranac 2006/Plus future tournaments

Expectation on competitive rugby

1-2 away matches each season

$100.00 dues/CIPP

We will practice

Playing time will be based upon: practice, dues, match participation, health, tenure with club (though if you do show up you will play a minimum of 15-20minutes)

List of paid players: If you do not pay by the end of the season you not play next year until previous and current dues are paid.

The Union County Rugby Football Clubs Old Boy team dusted off their boots and came out of retirement to retake the rugby field in a bruising game against the Morris Old Boys.

While these players aged 35 may be playing beyond their prime fitness days, this is made up by the experience they bring to game. One thing that does not diminish with these players over the years is their competitive drive. Players can often be heard shouting at their teammates while their thunderous tackles makes the opposition cringe in horror. For these players, it is more than just a game it is opportunity to share stories with old friends, while playing the sport they love with their wives and kids rooting for them on the sideline.

In their game against Morris, the Union Old Boys team played like they did years ago by dominating the game and cruising to a 48-0 victory. Unlike a traditional game of rugby, this game was played with three twenty minute halves. Union quickly seized control of the game with two early tries by Eric Kettleson and Simon Hooks with a conversion and penalty kick by Hooks gave Union a 15-0 lead at the end of the first half. Union’s unrelenting attack continued into the second half with Mike Sadowski crossing the try line. Jeff Kelly followed with another try that was converted by Hooks. Union began the third half in clear control of the game leading 27-0. In well executed scoring drive Simon Bintley passed to Daryn Henry who dove into the try zone. In an equally impressive play Daryn Henry threw to Jack Zimmerman who fought off several Morris players to score a try. Simon Hooks then scored a try from inside his own-half. Hooks’ good boot continued into the third half by converting all 3 tries. In the end, the game
brought back memories for the Union Old Boys championship years by winning 48-0.

Union Old Boy player Simon Hooks who also coaches for the Men’s team said “It was great to brush the cobwebs off the cleats and take the field with some old friends. It was a good day out in fine weather capped by a resounding victory. It was just like the old days except the shirts and shorts on some players appeared to fit a little more snugly than in the past!”

The Union old boys look to continue their success with up coming games against Old Japan and Princeton. For more information regarding the Union County Rugby Football Club’s, its old boys or men’s team please contact Chris Clark at 201-213-1952, email him at rugby0366@yahoo.com or look at their website www.mudturtlerugby.com. If you are interested in playing rugby for the Union team you can also to come to their practice at 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Unami field located on the corner of Union St. and Lexington Ave. in Cranford, NJ.

Submitted by Derron Palmer
Union County Rugby Football Team