LATEST RESULTS:

November 8th and 9th, 2008: For the first time since 2003, the DWRC earns a berth into the National Round of 16 with a 3rd Place Finish in the Northeastern Rugby Union Playoffs!

Having suffered a somewhat surprising 49-22 defeat to a well-organized and very aggressive Brown side on Saturday, the DWRC had a lot to prove on Sunday as they squared off against league rival Vassar for third place in the NRU and the remaining seed into the National Tournament. The DWRC forwards stepped up in a huge way to contain the grueling, pounding 9-woman possession rugby played by Vassar, and the Big Green backs took advantage of their few opportunities to run through and around Vassar to come out of an intense show-down with a lot of bruises and a 17- 12 win!

The Dartmouth Women's Rugby Club in Fall 2008 after their 17-12 Victory over Vassar in the Northeastern Championships at Bowdoin College, earning a spot at the National Tournament

Brown won the NRU Championship with a convincing 24-15 win over Army on Sunday, Army having narrowly defeated Vassar 7-0 on Saturday in a very physical game.

Full Fall 2008 Schedule and Results

Additionally, the DWRC Fall Newsletter 2008 is now available online.

ABOUT THE DWRC:

Since its establishment in the spring of 1978, the DWRC has had a long tradition of excellence in New England. This legacy includes eight appearances in the U.S. National Tournament sweet sixteen, three Elite Eight finishes, and nine Ivy League titles. Dartmouth Women's Rugby has also toured every spring break since 1987, visiting clubs all over the world. With the completion of the beautiful COREY FORD RUGBY CLUBHOUSE and new pitches in 2005, Dartmouth Rugby is ready to host national events and touring sides.

Women's Rugby at Dartmouth is a club sport governed completely by its members. The DWRC, as a member of the New England Rugby Football League, competes intercollegiately at the D-1 level. With games during both the fall and spring terms, the DWRC fields both competitive and social sides at each match.

NEW PLAYERS are always welcome to join the DWRC -- no experience necessary! If you are interested in coming out, blitz captains Michelle Dunn '09 and Rachel Forman '09.

DARTMOUTH RUGBY ENDURING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

For over 50 years, Dartmouth Rugby has maintained the spirit, passion and on-field excellence which attended the founding of the sport at the College. With the loyal support of over 1,500 active alums, the completion of the unparalleled Corey Ford Rugby Clubhouse, and continued national on-field prominence, Dartmouth has enhanced its standing as one of the preeminent collegiate rugby programs. Building off of its unique platform of tradition, loyalty and performance, the challenge is to now position the men’s and women’s clubs for continued excellence and permanency for the years to come. It is in this context that Dartmouth Rugby is gearing up to launch its second ever capital campaign.

Thank you in advance for what we know will be your continued generosity and support of Dartmouth Rugby! For more information, see the Summer 2008 Newsletter, now available online.

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