http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/ Naples Hammerhead's Rugby Football Club en-us Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:17:30 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Naples Hammerhead's Rugby Football Club News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/images/logo.gif http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/ http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=113 The Hammerheads did what they were unable to do away at Boca: finish strong. Great individual efforts were made but the team gelled together to make fewer mistakes and show why we practice. After two quick scores, the first half became somewhat static. At the break it was 15-10 Naples. The game could’ve gone anyway. With discussion we adjusted and began to win more in the rucks. Our forwards we satisfactory in both games especially in the lineout’s and scrums. Man of the match Tom (don’t ask me how to spell the surname) showed an exciting line break proving even the big guys can motor. It was rousing to watch and play in both matches and we should only expect continuously rising performances throughout. The B match proved to be fun to play in. It was a fast paced 10s game. We showed improvement in some of the weak points of our young side from last year. There were some good scrums and lineouts. Adam Oakley, a brand new Hammerhead, showed great promise as a jumper and stepped up in the second row when he was needed to leave his normal back row to accommodate our 5 man scrum. Man of the match went to Keith “Doc” Ward for his strong running and mauling try. 12-5 Boca. Naples 32 Boca 10 Try scorers: Daragh Carr, John Fickey, Andrew Marcus, Ryan Shore, Steve Dutton. 1, Tom N (MoM) 2, Dave B 3, Kaz Z 4, Alex S (Hartley P) 5, Dustin VDP (Dan G) 6, Eddie M (Aaron G) 7, Bryan V 8, Matt C (Cameron D) 9, Shane Y 10, Andrew M 11, Steve D (Tony C) 12, Kevin B 13, Bumper H (John F) 14, Garrett C (Daragh C) 15, Ryan S Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:17:30 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=112 The season started off with a bang as tries were placed down by Tom, Eddie and Ryan within the first 15 minutes. A change in wind for the second half and other on field opportunities not taken led to a tough Boca comeback effort with the Hammerheads hanging on for the victory. 1 Tom N 2 Dave B 3 Kaz Z 4 Dustin V 5 Alex S 6 Aaron G/Nick L 30 min 7 Eddie M 8 Bryan V 9 Shane Y 10 Daragh C 11 John F/Garrett C 75 min 12 Kevin B 13 Andrew M 14 Steve D 15 Ryan S Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:55 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=111 We lost a tough match in the Florida Cup Semi-Final to Ft. Lauderdale in St. Pete. The match opened with FTL starting aggressively and going up 21-0 in 15 minutes. Being that the Hammerheads do not go down easily, they put up a hard fight to draw within 1 with about 20 minutes left in the match. A couple unfortunate bounces led to a defeat to Ft. Laud. with a final of 20 to 31. FTL was defeated in OT on Sunday by Daytona for the hardware. 1 Tom N 2 Dave B 3 Greg W/Bryan V 25 min 4 Dustin V 5 Dan G/Erik R 15 min 6 Aaron G/Alex S 15 min 7 Eddie M 8 Cameron D 9 Shane Y 10 Daragh C 11 John F 12 Kevin B 13 Andrew M 14 Garrett C 15 Ryan S Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:44 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=110 Mark your calendar for the 12/20 Christmas Party! Details to come via the egroup. Feliz Navidad!!! Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:34 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=109 The Naples RFC was founded 15 years ago by Larry Fox, Chris Sadler, Sean Reddick among others. Let's take the opportunity on the weekend surrounding 1/31 to celebrate the great friendships made and our clubs successes!!! We plan a match on 1/31 to be fun and safe for all. Social events to surround the match. Please mark your calendar! If you plan travel from out of the area......don't make plans for hotels, we will house those making the trip! Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:21 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=108 We travelled lightly to meet 2008 DII Elite 8 Finalist Jacksonville in Tavares for the All Florida Day this past Saturday 10/11. Bad News - We missed several key players due to communicated planned commitments and other key players due to situations that came up just prior to and on the match day. Good News - The travelling team approached the challenge head on and played with heart and an attitude that should make the club proud! As you see, many played out of position and others sucked it up when they had planned not to be used. Although it was not the most beautiful match, it was truly a great effort. I was proud to be on the pitch with this group!!! Final Score - Hammerheads 32 - Jacksonville 18 1 Bryan V 2 Aaron E 3 Dan G 4 Matt C 5 Hartley P 6 Aaron G, Taylor H (55 min), Larry F (75 min) 7 Eddie M 8 Dustin V 9 Shane Y 10 Daragh C 11 Garrett C 12 Nick L 13 Kevin B 14 John F 15 Ryan S Try Scorers - Ryan Shore 2, Shane Young, Garrett Coe (All converted by Daragh Carr) Penalty Kicks - Daragh C - 2 made, 1 missed Man of Match - Dan (Danimal) G Special Thanks to those that travelled and supported the side!!!!!!!!! Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:10:32 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=107 Wanted to spread the good news: Miami Women (aka Naples Women) qualified for DII Nationals over the weekend in Memphis. We're very excited to move up once again, and have one month to get ready!!! FINAL STANDINGS: (1 & 2 go to Nationals) 1 - Orlando 2 - Miami 3 - Memphis 4 - Charleston Scores - Saturday: ORL Women 89, Charleston/Savannah 0 MIA Women 32, Memphis 17 Sunday: Memphis 19, Charleston 7 ORL 29, MIA 0 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:27:30 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=106 Naples 22, St Pete 0. Your Hammerheads put down an overmatched St. Pete quad in South St. Pete with a final outcome of 22-0. The Pelicans were gracious enough to accomodate us with an early kickoff. This allowed several to attend the wedding services of Eddie & Veronica McDonald the same afternoon. By all accounts, the boys gave good effort but had a tough time knocking off some rust in the first match of the season. Coach Fox is looking improvement from the boys as we move ahead into the Florida Cup. Scoring Recap: Cameron Dolan put down the first try in the 4th min and followed with Naples' 2nd in the 48th minute. Dustin V put down his first as a Hammerhead and our third of the day in 60th min. Ryan Shore 4th try in 69th minute (Darragh Carr conv.). Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:46:25 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=105 9/20 Hammerheads at St. Pete Pelicans (Away) 10/4 Hammerheads at Tampa Krewe (Home) 10/11 Hammerheads vs. Jacksonville (All Florida Day/Tavares, Fl) Naples Old Boys vs. Old Boys TBD (All Florida Day/Tavares, Fl) 10/25 Naples Rugby 15 Year Anniversary (Old Boys vs. New Boys) - Rugby & Social 11/1 Florida Cup Final (TBD) 11/22 Hammerheads I at Boca Raton I (Away) Hammerheads II at Boca Raton II (Away) 12/6 Hammerheads I vs. Boca Raton I (Home) Hammerheads II vs. Boca Raton II (Home) 12/13 Hammerheads I at Miami Tridents I (Away) Hammerheads II at Miami Tridents II (Away) 1/10 Hammerheads I vs. Ft. Lauderdale I (Home) Hammerheads II vs. Ft. Lauderdale II (Home) 1/17 Hammerheads I at Miami RFC I (Away) Hammerheads II at Miami RFC II (Away) 2/7 Hammerheads I vs. Miami Tridents I (Home) Hammerheads II vs. Miami Tridents II (Home) 2/14 Ft. Lauderdale (Away) Gasparilla Tournament (Tampa – Sat/Sun) 2/21 Hammerheads I vs. Miami RFC I (Home) Hammerheads II vs. Miami RFC II (Home) 2/28 Hammerheads & Naples Old Boys at Ft. Lauderdale Ruggerfest (Sat/Sun) 3/14 South Cross Over Challenge (TBD) 4/4 South D1 Playoffs (TBD) 4/25 Midwest Cross Over Playoffs (TBD) 5/16 USA D1 Final 16 (TBD) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:11:47 GMT http://www.hammerheadrugby.com/live/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=104 Please recognize Ben Nowell for his acceptance of a new role as 'Manager' for the upcoming 15s Seasons. Ben will be assisting the coaching staff with preparation and work directly related to the 15s program. Thanks Ben!!! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:50:38 GMT