LMU RUGBY

[liontamer]

www.rugbymag.com/news/colleges/college-gen/college-premier-league-lineup-closer-to-being-settled.aspx

What has happened to our Rugby program - It looks like we are not good enough to make the top division of the restructured collegiate league. Claremont/St.Mary's/ Cal Poly? Has the program fallen? Back in the 80's we would have handily beaten these teams. Thoughts?

[sullivanfieldfan]

I think the Rugby Team is still one of the bright spots in athletics at LMU. And they have made it to the nationals most of the last several years. I'm behind the curve myself in knowing how the restructuring effects the collegiate divisions so I need to do some research myself.

I've seen a couple games this year and the ruggers still play with passion and expertise. They continue to be well prepared and first rate but not the invincible side like our teams of the 80s. For sure both the Claremont and Saint Marys programs are on the rise. I think the level of play and competition everywhere continues to improve.

Saturday they face UC Irvine on Sullivan Field. It should be a good.

[sullivanfieldfan]

Lions over Anteaters 27-20. UCI stayed close but the Lions prevailed.

[lionbob]

Heard lots of good and some not so great things about the Rugby team but still wonder how its possible for them not to make this league...how is this? political? financial? performance?

[sullivanfieldfan]

Lions drop a close one to USD there 15-11. No further details at this time.

[lionsrugby]

Thought I would answer some questions and provide info about the season.

Loyola Rugby moved up to DI from DII when the College Premier Division (CPD) was created in fall 2010. Prior to that Loyola Rugby went to the USA Rugby D2 Nationals representing Southern California in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Claremont was the representative in 2010 and decided to move up to the CPD in its inaugural year. The CPD is a national division consisting of 31 teams in 4 leagues. The Pacific League is made up of Cal, St Mary's, SDSU, Central Washington, Cal Poly, UCLA, Claremont and UC Davis. Cal is the dominate team followed as listed with both Claremont and UC Davis winless at this point of the season. Current CPD standings for all leagues can be found here - bit.ly/ftDO12

In Southern California their is also a D2 and a D3.

D2: Pepperdine, CS Fullerton, CS Long Beach, UC San Diego, Cal Lutheran (finished in that order)

D3: Occidental, UNLV, UC Riverside, Whittier, Asuza Pacific, Point Loma, Westmont, CS Fullerton JV (finished in that order)

Below is the final league table for So Cal D1:

.......................................WIN......LOSS.........POINTS
UC Santa Barbara___________8______0__________39
Loyola Rugby of LMU_________5______3__________25
Univ. of San Diego___________4______4__________20
UC Irvine___________________3______5__________15
Univ. of Southern California____0______8__________0

As the league winner UC Santa Barbara goes to the Sweet 16 round of the DI national tournament and is ranked #3 in the nation in Rugby Magazine. The Lions lost a close match to UCSB on April 9 by a score of 25-12.

Up to date information about the rugby team at LMU, including game recaps, scores and the schedule can be found at www.lmurugby.com. Join the nearly 1500 fans on the team's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lmurugby - and see recent photos, connect with current players and alumni and show your support for the team.

NOTE: April 19 rugby was awarded the 2011 Sports Club of the Year. April 30 at 1:00PM is the alumni game, which is open to player families, alumni and fans of the team. There will be refreshments and snacks at the east end of Sullivan Field hosted by Alumni Relations, and a complimentary dinner at our sponsor Sharkeez Manhattan Beach after the match.

[sullivanfieldfan]

Alumni Rugby Game tommorrow at 1pm, See you on Sullivan Field!

[sullivanfieldfan]

Alumni win in final seconds!

[sullivanfieldfan]

Zach Fenoglio selected all American again! And first team again!

rugbymag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1240:usa-rugby-releases-all-american-list&catid=42:all-american&Itemid=198

[sullivanfieldfan]

archive.constantcontact.com/fs027/1102261797986/archive/1107611839710.html

Long time fan and avid supporter of any team or athlete wearing the LMU colors, Terry Sullivan passed away yesterday at aged 50. Terry could be seen on the sidelines at Lion Rugby matches for years. His disabilities never hindered his enthusiasm and love for anything connected to Loyola Marymount.

Lion athletes returned his love, the Rugby team treated him as a teammate. I remember him celebrating wins with the students charging centercourt after basketball wins over Gonzaga and dancing on the field with the mens soccer team after defeating USD in a big game. Win or lose he was always there to support the Lions.

Check out the above link at Loyola Rugby of LMU for more info.

[sullivanfieldfan]

The Rugby season opener is less than a month away. Saturday January 7th at 10:30 the Lions meet Saint Marys. The B side at 12:30. At 2:30 The LA Rugby Club will also battle a side from Saint Marys. A full day of rugby to start the season on Sullivan Field.