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Fairfax, VA (June 6, 2010) – Rugby Virginia is pleased to announce that its High School Championship day was officially proclaimed "Rugby Day" in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by Mayor William Euille and the Alexandria City Council.

The 3rd Rugby Virginia High School Rugby State Championship was contested on June 5, 2010 at Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium, T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA and saw its largest attendance to-date.

On the day that saw high quality rugby, 3 State titles were decided: The first match of the day saw a re-match of last year’s girls final as Western Loudoun played Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC).  In a back and forth game, the Fairfax girls ultimately prevailed by a score of 24-15.

In the D2 boys match, Menchville High School, the Peninsula Conference Champion from Newport News VA was playing the D2 Northern Conference Champion, Western Loudoun.  After being down 7-3 at the half, Menchville tied the game at 10-10 in the second half to send the game into overtime.   In overtime, Menchville prevailed in a kick-at-goal contest by a score of 4-3.

In the final match of the day, the D1 boys contest pitted returning finalist SYC West End against undefeated Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC).  Defense took the upper hand as no tries were scored in the match.  In an MVP performance, SYC West End fly half Joe Eustace kicked all the points for his team to prevail by a score of 18-9.

“It was a memorable day” said Rugby Virginia’s Executive Director, Frederic Bardot. “Despite the heat we saw great contests, good noisy crowds for all the matches, and new Champions.  We cannot wait until next year as more clubs will be added to the competition.”

Rugby Virginia wants to acknowledge the great support provided by the T.C. Williams High School Rugby Boosters Club, the T.C. coaches and players who helped make the event a success. Also our program partners: Virginia Army National Guard, World Rugby Shop, Rising Star Imaging and BBC Studios video production.

About Rugby Virginia
Founded in 2008, Rugby Virginia is the recognized State-Based Organization for High School and Youth rugby in Virginia. The organization’s mission is dedicated to the growth of boys and girls high school and youth rugby in Virginia, while promoting an atmosphere consistent with the values of the game. For more information on the Virginia State High School Rugby Championship, contact Rugby Virginia at 703-282-0449  rugbyvirginia@gmail.com

Alexandria, VA (May 27, 2010) – Rugby Virginia is pleased to announce that the 2010 Virginia State High School Rugby Championship will be contested next Saturday, June 5th  at Parker-Gray Stadium on the campus of T.C. Williams High School http://www.acps.k12.va.us/maps/tcw.php) in Alexandria, Virginia.

Admission is free to children and students (18 and under) and $5.00 for adults.

“It’s exciting to know that the League will be able to showcase its championship at a first -class facility such as Parker Gray Stadium so that spectators will be able to witness the tremendous sport that is rugby” said Rugby Virginia’s Executive Director, Frederic Bardot. “We hope to make this event memorable for players and fans alike.”

The 2010 Virginia State High School Rugby Championship schedule is as follows:

• 1:00pm  Girls Championship Western Loudoun v Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC)
• 2:20pm Boys Div. II Championship  Menchville H.S. (Newport News) v Winner of Western Loudoun v Langley-McLean (to be played May 29)
• 3:45pm  Boys Div. I Championship Springfield Youth Club /West End (SYCWE) v Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC)

Below is a link to film highlights from the 2009 Rugby Virginia High School State Championship

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NpZJutTHf4

The Girls Championship is a rematch of the 2009 championship won by Western Loudoun.

The Boys Division II Championship sees Menchville High School (Newport News) returning to the title match as defending Peninsula Conference Champions. Their opponent will be the winner of this Saturday’s (May 29) match between Western Loudoun, the 2009 Division I Champion and Langley McLean, one of the original U-19 rugby programs in Virginia (over 30 years old).

The Boys Division I Championship pits 2009 Division I finalist Springfield Youth Club / West End (SYC/WE) versus surging Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC). These teams gained the final from the same division (East) of the Northern Conference.

Rugby Virginia owes a lot of its success to its partner and championship title sponsor, the Virginia National Guard.  “The Virginia’s National Guard association with Virginia high school rugby is positive.  Rugby players are dedicated and hard working athletes.  We look forward to see this year’s Championship” said SFC Steven Koptchak from the Virginia National Guard.

Last year, torrential rains threatened cancellation of the Championship until T.C. Williams Rugby stepped up at the 11th hour to host at their field turf surface facility. T.C. Boys went on to capture their first ever Division II Championship.

T.C. Director of Rugby and Boys Head Coach, Jeff Murphy reflected on this year and last:  â€œThe T.C Williams High School Rugby Club is grateful for the opportunity to partner with our league, Rugby Virginia, and to host this year’s High School Rugby State Championships. As a club sport at T.C., we receive no funds from our school, and just like the varsity sports at T.C., we impose no financial barriers or dues on our student-athletes that may prevent their participation; therefore, we must explore every other opportunity to raise money so that we can continue our program’s growth and development for our girls and boys. Fortunately, our school—the only high school in the Commonwealth of Virginia with both a boys and a girls team, recognizes T.C. Rugby as an official club and supports us by providing on-campus facilities that, ultimately, allows us to partner with and receive a donation from Rugby VA for use of as well as hosting in our historic Parker-Gray Stadium. And although neither of our teams qualified for States this year, our goal is to provide all our guests of the Championship with a first-class rugby experience, worthy of the game we love.

About Virginia National Guard

The Virginia National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the Nation’s enduring institutions. The National Guard operates in all 50 states, three territories (Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit the National Guard’s website at http://www.1-800-GO-Guard.com

About Rugby Virginia

Founded in 2007, is the recognized State-Based Organization for High School and Youth rugby in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The organization’s mission is dedicated to the growth of boys and girls high school and youth rugby in Virginia, while promoting an atmosphere consistent with the values of the game. The organization oversees more than 50 high school and youth rugby sides in Virginia and annually participates in Coventry Commonwealth State Games. For more information on the 2010 Rugby Virginia State High School Rugby Championship, contact Rugby Virginia at 703-282-0449  rugbyvirginia@gmail.com or visit the website at www.rugbyvirginia.com/  and on Facebook.