Fourth year utility back Stuart Sharpe and third year scrum half Colin Malcolm will be representing Cal Poly on the Southern California All-Star team at the National Collegiate All-Star Tournament. The tournament will be held on June 11 and 12 in Colorado. Southern California is attempting to retain its title from last year at the tournament. As Stuart says, ”Our team looks strong, and while we still have a lot of work to do, there is incredible potential for success and a repeat of the ‘Southern Cal Rugby Champion’ title.”

Both players look forward to the opportunity to represent Cal Poly Rugby on a national level. Colin said, ”I’m absolutely stoked to be able to represent Cal Poly and the Southern California Griffins in the All-Star National Tournament.” Both Stu and Colin see this opportunity as a chance to not only improve their personal skills, but also bring their experiences back to the other players at Cal Poly.” More than anything I want to see what the top level of competition is in the rugby world. The best guys from this tournament are the guys that will be playing for the American Eagles in the future. I want to see how the game is played at this level and bring it back to Cal Poly” says Colin. Stu similarly wants to bring his knowledge back to the program. “Ultimately, this experience will help make me a better player so that I, as a veteran, will be able to bring my knowledge and skills back to our practices in San Luis Obispo and pass these assets over to the younger players in the club.”

In an extremely physical and high scoring match, Cal Poly came away the victors over SLO Men’s Club 57-26. The endurance and quickness of the Mustangs gave San Luis Obispo Men’s some trouble. However, the physicality and size of SLO Men’s caused problems for the young Mustangs side. In the end, Cal Poly’s youthful legs and relentless pressure proved too much to handle. The competitive nature of the game and positive aftermatch were both successful; the future of this tradition is bright.

Former player Kurt Puder secured a generous donation from his employer Fiji Water to the Higgins Endowment in the amount of $1000.

Thank You very much to the generosity of Fiji Water and the work put in by Kurt.

This years Lin Price Memorial Game between SLO Men’s and Cal Poly is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th at 1pm on Talley Fields.

Saturday was a perfect rugby day, but the Mustangs came up just short of the UCLA Bruins in a 24-19 loss. Cal Poly showed tremendous heart throughout the entire game, but just committed too many mistakes at key times allowing the Bruins to capitalize. Excellent performances were put forward by flanker David Schaefer who barreled his way into the try zone and prop Aaron Bordenave who found the try zone twice. Senior eight-man Alex Murchison was two for three on the day for conversions.

Seniors Thomas Miller, Conrad Drinkwater, and Alex Murchison played their last rugby for the Cal Poly Mustangs and all three played inspired rugby. It was a tough loss as it meant the culmination of the season and forfeiting the opportunity to take a trip to Atlanta for the Round of 16. However, the Mustangs are looking forward to getting the end of a rebuilding year wrapped up and carrying their experience with them in preparing for next season.

The playoff match against the UCLA Bruins has been confirmed for Saturday April 3rd at 1pm at UCLA

Dear Parents, Alumni, and All Attendees,

We would first like to thank you all so much for attending our Parent’s Weekend and Alumni Event last weekend. Without your support this club could not function or excel the way it has been over the years. According to the numbers that we have collected so far, the event was able to generate a lot of financial support for the club, as well as provide an enjoyable experience for all those in attendance. This was the most successful parent or alumni event we have had held in a number of years and if we continue to receive this kind of support from our alumni, family, and friends the sky is the limit for the Cal Poly Rugby program. Thank you all again, and we look forward to your continued support of our endeavors.

Sincerely,

CPRFC

Here is an informative article from RugbyMag.com on the sweet 16 seeds that are already clinched and the remaining games that will decide the rest of the spots:

http://www.rugbymag.com/news/colleges/collegemen/the-2010-college-playoff-picture.aspx

The Mustangs have had a dramatic turn around the second half of league and their effort has been rewarded. A match vs. UCLA for the third and final playoff spot for the Southern California Premier League will be played to determine who gets to represent their league at the round of 16. The winner will punch a ticket to Atlanta in mid-April. Since the Mustangs are the underdogs for the match they will be on the road against UCLA.

The game will be played on Saturday, April 3rd on the UCLA campus. Gametime to be finalized.

Everyone is looking forward to Alumni/Parents weekend on Saturday and an always exciting rivalry matchup against the SDSU Aztecs. The Game is scheduled to be played on campus at the Sports Complex.
3rd side vs Bellarmine HS Team at 11am
1st side vs SDSU at 1pm
2nd side vs SDSU at 3pm

Later that evening the Alumni/Parents Weekend Festivities will continue starting at 6:30pm. The location of this year’s Alumni/Parents Dinner is:
American Legion Hall- Post 66
1661 Mill Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 US

If you are interested in attending and have not yet been sent an evite please email me at erwatson@calpoly.edu for more information.