By: Jack Armstrong Copy Editor
The Western men’s rugby club is looking forward to their most successful season yet.
On the back of returning seniors and an injection of fresh blood underclassmen, the prospect for a winning run at the USA National Rugby Championship is starting to seem more and more plausible.
“We actually made the Varsity cup last year,” said Sean Pomeroy, a Prop at the club, and a senior education major. “We hosted Montana State and won, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we couldn’t progress on to the finals.”
Pomeroy was hopeful saying, “with the Squad we’ve put together this year, I really think we have a shot at the National Championship.”
According to Pomeroy, there were enough interested players to form a secondary squad this season.
“We have around 40 players total in the club,” he said, “some play on b-side, and we have people who swing between a-side and b-side, but we try to take as many people with us to games as possible. It helps to learn the game and get questions answered.”
Questions like: what exactly does a prop do in rugby?
“A prop acts like a guard on a football team,” said Pomeroy, “we do a similar job to an offensive lineman.”
There is a wide range of positions with lots of different play styles offered for students interested in joining the team.
Rugby season is year-round, and students wanting to try out can stop by any team practice. The club meets every Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. on the turf field next to the softball diamond.
“We’ll take anybody we can get who has a love for big hits and tough play,” Pomeroy said.
The Wolves face a tough challenge in their next game in the NCRC 7’s Championship hosted in Ellensburg, Wash. on Oct. 17, 2015.
A full schedule of matches and a contact page for interested students can be found on wourugby.org, and on the WOU Men’s Rugby Facebook page.
