Red River Ruffians Rugby (Kyla Hoisington)
[Fargo, ND] – In an epic season of victories and teamwork, the Red River Ruffians have qualified for the prestigious USA Club Rugby Men’s XVs DIII National Championship. The team will compete in the Final Four against the top clubs in the nation on May 18th & 19th in Austin, TX.
This year’s journey to the nationals has been one of determination and skill, with the team coming off of an undefeated regular season, followed by an epic 16 team single elimination tournament to win their 3rd regional championship in a row. Which secured them a slot in the National tournament. Red River Ruffians performance has been outstanding over the past few seasons, since their club’s founding in 2019, with incredible skill coming from the entire team.
“It means everything to us to have a chance at the National Title! When we started the team I don’t think anyone would’ve anticipated us making it to the final four in the nation in just our third season! But we set our goals high, worked our butts off day in and day out, and now we have the opportunity to achieve this goal and become national champions! I’m unbelievably proud of this group of men and couldn’t be more thankful for the amount of time and dedication they’ve put forth into growing this team! It’s truly been a full team effort and we can’t wait to represent the FM area down in Texas and bring home that Trophy!” Said team captain Taylor Neaton
The championships promise to showcase the highest level of club rugby, with The Ruffians prepared to make their mark. Fans can catch all the action live on The Rugby Network or follow the team’s progress on Facebook and Instagram @RedRiverRugbyClub.
For more information, please contact: Thomas Burgum, Social Chair at tomaburgum@gmail.com
Red River Rugby Club is North Dakota’s only all ages Non Profit Club creating an inclusive, competitive and dedicated community of local athletes committed to the sport of rugby
Photo Credit: Kyla Hoisington
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