MYSTIC RIVER RUGBY CLUB & MILLER LITE invite you to join us for a great party and a chance to win a Red Sox Package this Saturday, May 10th at 7:00PM. Tickets are $10 and include entry to The Harp, one free Miller Lite and one entry to the Red Sox Raffle (2 Sox Tickets, Hotel Stay and Dinner). Additional tickets can be purchased for $10. The raffle will be held at 9:30PM and you must be present to win. The Benderz will be jamming upstairs and the DJ will be spinning downstairs – Bring your friends!!!

BRIDGEPORT, PA - In the second day of the CR4 Seeding Tournament, the Mystics faced the Maryland Exiles in the Championship match.  The Maryland squad were able to stand up to the Mystic onslaught and keep it at bay with a 21 point lead at the half.  The Mystics battled back with tries from scrumhalf Carrick Pell (2) and Bill Dow, but it wasn't enough as the Exiles were able to take the win 48-17.  Mystic No. 8 Brett Willis believes the loss "was a good wakeup call for us as we get ready to go to Austin.”  Mystic River will go into the Sweet 16 as the CR4 #2 seed.

BRIDGEPORT, PA - The CR4 Seeding Tournament started off with a bang for the Mystics who posted a 48-22 victory over METNY's White Plains.  Brett Willis touched two tries down over the line, while Joe Shurmaitis, Jamie Green, Dustin MacPherson and Dale Du Preez each added their own to the tally.  Mystic Captain Pat Doherty was on fire off the tee, converting all six tries.  The Mystics will face MARFU's Maryland Exiles on Sunday for the East Coast Championship.

About Rugby!! Captain Patrick Doherty from the Mystic River Rugby Club explains the ins and outs of the game for the casual fan. Watch the piece filmed by the Malden Observer on YouTube now!

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By Christopher Hurley, Melrose Free Press| April 17, 2008
“We’re playing lights out right now,” said Mystic River captain Pat Doherty. “We have one of the best forward packs in the Northeast for Division I and our backline is really coming together.”
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PINE BANKS - The Mystics got off to a shaky start with sloppy play and found themselves down 0-3 early. However the boys were able to find their composure and drop 25 unanswered points for a convincing 25-3 win over MetNY's NYM. Now the Mystics find themselves as the only NERFU team remaining and hope to represent their union well at the NRU seeding tournament Mar 29/30 in NY.

PINE BANKS - Mystic River Rugby Club opened up their preseason playoff campaign with a strong win over Boston RFC in soggy conditions under the lights at Pine Banks Park. Final 15-10.

Congratulations to our very own Jake Sprague who was named to the U.S. Eagles pool as a result of his performance at the National All-Star Championships in Orlando, FL.

Jake will be in a squad of players from which a U.S. team will be selected to play against  England Counties Team (two games) in June of 2008. All players will be monitored during the next five months and final selections made in May 2008.

Mystic River and Boston continue to set the pace in the New England men's Division I competition. Both are unbeaten and have put some daylight between themselves and the rest of the field.
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Boston and Mystic River continue to lead the field in the New England men's Division I competition after both teams recorded victories in Week Four, and both remain perfect on the season...
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NEW HAVEN, CT - Week four of the 2007 Fall season found the undefeated Mystic River team traveling to Connecticut to face the 2006 NERFU D1 Champions, New Haven. Defense played a key role for both sides as they battled up and down the pitch, keeping the score at 3-0 in Old Black's favor at the half. The second half proved to be much the same as both teams struggled to break through the opposition, until a Mystic offensive charge was able to penetrate for two unanswered Mystic tries and win number four. Next, the Mystic Second XV's took the field in a match that pitted together two undefeated second sides. It proved to be a another grueling, tooth and nail battle, with neither side giving an inch without a fight. With only 15 minutes to play, the slight Mystic lead was broken by two unanswered tries, giving New Haven the win.
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MANCHESTER, NH - Despite being down 14-10 at half time, the Mystics were able to keep the ball close and drive at the line repeatedly in the second half. Amoskeag's defense held up well but eventually the Mystics were able to score. The Mystics finally took the lead 25-22 with six minutes left to play. Mystic winger Adnan Kawuma scored a 50 meter break away try off of a loose ball on the final play of the match to pad the final score and collect the bonus point. Later that day, the Mystic 2nd XV also extended their own winning streak to three. Constant pressure shattered Amokskeag's defenses, producing multiple tries for the young and blood-thirsty Mystic side. In their last three matches, the Bs have dominated their opponents outscoring them 124-15.
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WORCESTER, MA - Mystic River moved to 2-0 in New England's DI league with a 26-7 victory over Worcester. Carrick Pell scored two tries in the game and Jake Sprague and Peter Waswa added touchdowns as Mystic earned their second-straight bonus-point win. Equally impressive was the Mystic Bs as they scored early and often, blanking Worcester to earn a second-straight win of their own.
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NORWALK, CT - The Mystics traveled to Norwalk CT this past weekend with two full experienced sides to open the season with two strong wins against the CT Yankees. Both Mystic sides took control of their respective games early and kept their composure throughout. Coach Scot Durkin, while pleased with the wins, noted that we are not yet playing our best rugby and will be looking to improve Saturday's effort this week. It's an exciting time to be watching the Mystics!
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SEA GRIT, NJ - The Mystics returned from the Jersey Shore Rugby Tournament with the hardware after an absolutely dominant performance. Letting up only 8 points on the day and scoring over 100, the Mystics displayed the tough, explosive rugby we've become accustomed to in NERFU. Hooker Chris Petrigno took home "Man of the Tournament" honors as he led the boys in blue by example in the grit of the tight-game all day. Winger Adnan Kawuma also had a breakthrough performance scoring 5 tries on the day, including the crucial ice-breaker in the all important final.

By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff | July 19, 2007
MELROSE-- David Rudzinsky was on the sidelines, rifling through an equipment bag, past balls and cones, looking for something so he could move on with his youth rugby practice at Pine Banks Park.
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ACTON, MA - For the second year in a row, Mystic River Rugby Club are NE 10s Champions. The Mystics again dominated the competition, letting up only two tries scored against them on the day. In the final, the Mystics defeated the Boston Irish Wolfhounds 14-7 to defend their championship...
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WORCESTER, MA - In the first 7s outing of the summer, the Mystics fared well beating Worcester, Providence and the Wolfhounds to face Boston RFC in the tournament final. Boston edged out a win 7-14 in what should be a tennis match for the rest of the summer. Congrats to Boston on the win, but the Mystics aren't satisfied with 2nd place...
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We are pleased to announce our 2nd season of Mystic Youth Rugby at Pine Banks Park. The program runs Thursday nights from June 21 – July 26 (from 7pm-8:30pm). Last years program was a major success as we had over 25 kids aged 6-14 wearing blue and playing rugby! We play a form of non-contact rugby based on American Flag Rugby rules. It is similar to touch rugby. It is a great opportunity for boys and girls aged 6-14 to learn basic rugby skills while running around and having fun. The season ended with a Jamboree where over 80 kids participated in a number of matches. Please forward this information to family and friends with children that may be interested. Please also let Dave Rudzinsky know if you would like to participate or help out.
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NEWPORT, RI - The Mystic River Boys knew the NERFU tournament would be a step up from their Spring schedule, but solid preparations set the stage for their long awaited showcase. Easily the youngest overall team in Division I, the Blue were hungry from the get-go as they faced #2 ranked Amoskeag in the first match. While the forwards dominated possession of the pill, Vice Captain Jamie Green exploded out of the backline for multiple tries on the day; he was clearly a stand out. Amoskeag fell to the Mystics, 14-3.

Later, in the Semi-finals, the Mystics gave the crowd a show as they questioned and challenged the Wolfhounds title as the elite team in New England. The dominant Mystic forwards, for the first time, had met an equally powerful pack. While the Mystic backs outmatched their Green and Yellow opposites and scored under the posts, the "super-league" savvy forwards were able to take advantage of good field position and sneak by the Mystic defense. Even though the Blue fell to the Wolfhounds 17-7 in a game that was close to the very end, their efforts were rewarded in knowing that they matched up very well against the top competition.
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MALDEN, MA - In the final home game of an undefeated spring season, the Mystics overmatched Newport with 11 tries taking a 53-0 halftime lead. After making major substitutions at halftime (no Second Side game), final score Mystics 67, Newport 5.
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HANOVER, NH - On Saturday, the Dartmouth Rugby Football Club first XV side finished its spring season with a 39-12 loss at home to the Mystic River Men’s Club, one of the better first division men’s squads in the Northeast...
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PINE BANKS - The First XV took the field this past Saturday and wasted no time as they stormed down the pitch and scored on their first possession. For the first 20 minutes, the rugged Mystic forwards were too much for the Old Gold Defenders as they rarely missed the gain line and dominated on attack. Tactical kicking and solid defense by the Mystic backline also disrupted any of Old Gold's momentum. While Old Gold had been within 5 meters of a try on a couple occasions the relentless Mystic tacklers would not let them in. The match finished, Mystic 32 - Old Gold 0.
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PINE BANKS - The Mystics came out strong this past Saturday against a playoff bound Worcester side. The tough, scrappy forwards lead the charge, man-handling the opposition. This outright dominance in and around the rucks forced our opponents to tighten up their defense and the Mystic backline was given room to showcase their talent scoring multiple tries on the outside for a final tally of 42-14. This was an important game, but the taste of victory has only sparked a deeper hunger in the Blue for another win.
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PINE BANKS - The Mystic Old Boys were the first to take the field on Homecoming Weekend and recorded a spectacular win with gray haired Mystics showing the younger generations that they still had the stuff. Next up were the Mystic As who came out strong but Boston was able to secure the win at the final whistle. The Second XV ended the season on a high note, putting the game out of reach with a try in the final minutes and giving the Mystics two wins out of three on the day.
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CANTON, MA - The Boston Irish Wolfhounds got back to their winning ways at the weekend with a 34-16 win over Mystic River. The game was played in perfect Fall conditions at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, MA. The Wolfhounds jumped out to a 17-6 halftime lead, with tries by prop Chris Wheeler (2), and fullback Ian Flanagan. Flanagan in particular caused problems for the Mystic defense, using the freedom of the full back position to launch a number of long runs. One of the tries was converted by Shane Moore for the Wolfhounds. Mystic countered with two penalties by center Geordie Miliotis to round out the first half scoring.

The second half was an entertaining spectacle, as both teams upped the intensity significantly. Another try from Flanagan stretched the Wolfhounds lead. Mystics gradually worked their way back into the game, with outhalf Glynn MacKenzie crashing over from short range. The Wolfhounds regrouped and closed out the scoring with a try from replacement center Treeve Currie to leave the final score at 34-16 to the Wolfhounds.

The A side's effort was not worth a headline when, after 2 weeks of solid defense, the Mystics failed to tackle and were soundly beaten by the Amoskeag backline. The Second XV again put on a display with solid efforts all around.
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Defense ruled the day on both sides of the ball as Worcester was able to score on two tactical high kicks in the first half. The second half was a defensive stalemate with the score 0-14 at the final whistle. The Second XV again put on a show and blanked Worcester 31-0.
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Defense was the key to the first win of the 2006 season as the Mystics held the Yankees to only 10 points to win 24-10. The Second XV put on a display on all sides of the ball to run away 31-7.
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Down 4 tries to Penn State Lost Lions in the Saranac Social Semi, the Mystics rallied in the second half to score 3 tries in 5 minutes but ran out of time before the final whistle losing 32-44. The Mystics were 3-0 on Saturday to reach the semifinal.
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After dominating their opponents all day, including a 31-12 win over the Boston Irish Wolfhounds in the semi-final, the Mystics lost a tightly contested match to Worcester in the championship game 7-19.

In a thrilling sudden death overtime championship, Mystic scrumhalf Andrew Barry kicked a drop goal from 22 meters to win the tournament and MVP honors. Final score Mystic 10 - Boston 7.

The Mystics went a combined 7-1 on the weekend as Mystic I went on to defeat the Boston Irish Wolfhounds in the Open division championship 17-10. Mystic II lost to Boston I in the social division final 7-45.

The Mystics made their annual trek north to Attitash Mountain and returned victorious with their fourth straight tournament championship, beating Portland 36-0 in the final. In the social division, the Mystic Bs lost a hard fought match to Seacoast in the championship.