DENVER BARBARIANS WIN 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Denver Barbarians defeated the Detroit Tradesman in a nail biter, final score 39-38.

Soane Leger (aka Toko) was a force in the Barbos front-foot attack. His passing was only outshined by his positive leadership of the boys.

If you’ve ever been to a Denver Barbarians rugby match, … you know who this is.

Logan Collins was dominant in the air all day. This National Championship has put a feather in his already impressive Denver Barbarian career.

Charles Ajarrista shows he can open up the pitch with his leg.

Logan Collins carries. Esteban Crispin in support.

Soane Leger was a force all day. A dominant ball carrier, a sophisticated passer, and a visionary in attack …, his efforts were critical to the victory.

Michael Pisney fires up the crowd (most dressed in Green & White)

Double tackle from Logan Collins & Michael Pisney

Michael Al-Jiboori finishes a clutch set piece try in the late stages of the game, when the Barbos needed life. The infamous “RoadHouse” play was a team favorite.

Shane Milek takes the ball into the line of defense. Michael Al-Jiboori (#13), Devrin Young (Bottom), Evan Geist (Right) in support.

Carmine Hernandez throws a miss pass behind Soane Leger. This was a build up to the game winning try.

The defense had been keying on Michael Al-Jiboori all day after his fantastic performance, but Charles Ajarrista spotted the overload and threw that fateful pass to Lance Eberhard in the corner of the pitch to give the Barbos the lead in the 88th minute.

Man of the Match - Gabe Bram

Two Barbo LEGENDS and best friends, Michael Pisney and Danny Bell

3 Midwest Kids - (pictured left to right: Marco DeGuire, Eric Meyers, Eric Bloedorn

Smile For the Camera ;)