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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - COLLEGE RUGBY IN DENVER - MINES VS. DU
The Colorado School of Mines Men’s Rugby Club will head across town to take on the Denver University Pioneers. The battle for small college rugby eminence will take place Friday Night at 5pm MST (7pm Eastern). It will be streamed nationally via the National Collegiate Rugby Youtube page.
The Denver Barbarians have had many alumni from both schools join the club over the eras. This year, the team features veteran winger Landan Banks (DU Alumn class of 20??) and rookie lock Micheal Oliver (Mines alumn class of 2022). As many young college students in Colorado approached their graduation date, they pondered what life would be like if they got a job in Denver and stayed for a while. After all, nothing beats playing rugby in the crisp Mile High air on a sunny October day.
Come out at support local college rugby, Friday Night 5pm, under golden Colorado sunset. See you all at Denver University, turf pitch behind the lacrosse stadium.
THE BARBO LEGACY OF GIVING
Giving IS Receiving. That’s what friend, mentor and confidant John Warner taught me in my first year as a Denver Barbarian in 2012. In my decade with the club, I’ve seen it with my own eyes. It happens in many ways, shapes and forms, but always has the ethos of selflessness that is key to philanthropy.
Here are some examples I’ve witnessed from the past decade of the men in Green & White giving back.
MEET NOAH PFLAUM
Noah is simply the type of guy you want on your team. Calm, collected and straight up cool as a cucumber. When he attacks the line, you can feel his brain neurons firing as he pokes and probes … Looking for the smallest signs of weakness or misalignment before he rounds a gap or puts someone through one. Can’t wait to watch him carve up defenses at Nationals in St. Louis.
BARBOS SMACK QUEEN CITY IN A SHUTOUT WIN
As the playoffs approach, each game gets more important. Players look to refine their craft as coaches evaluate. Each passing week brings additional pressure. “Win or go home” is right around the corner.
While these warm up “friendlies” don’t count in the league standings, anytime a team claim’s to be Denver’s best Rugby Club, we in the Green & White take it personally. The Barbos named a strong side with every intention of continuing their winning ways.
BARBOS BATTLE GRIZZLIES IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Final Score: Denver Barbarians 65 - Colorado Springs Grizzlies 7
Tries: Gabe Bram (2x), Steve Karas, Luca Tani, Tyler Grant, Ryan Walker, Eric Sykes, Alex Wormer (2x), Marco DeGuire, Luka Pavlakis
DENVER BARBARIANS HEAD SOUTH TO ARIZONA; SPRING TOUR 2022 PREVIEW
Danny Bell (right, current Club President) and Michael Pisney (center, current Director of Rugby) helped deliver a championship in 2018. Now, they look to lead from the front office.
DENVER BARBARIANS THRASH BOULDER - FINAL SCORE: 83-26
After suffering a humbling defeat to Boulder RFC to open the 2021 fall XV’s season, the BarboFam circled November 6th in what would be the much sought after rematch. Seasons, fortunes and even fates can change in the blink of an eye. Was the 31-17 defeat on August 28th truly the moment of self reflection that launched this successful run in the late fall? Perhaps … it’s also possible that change can ALSO come slowly. It can permeate within a team like water breaking down stone. Slowly, but surely.
By the time this fateful November 6th rematch arrived, the men in Green & White were ready to show they had cemented the change needed to capture the Rocky Mountain Premiership. Under the magnificent Colorado sun, the Denver Barbarians were successful on the day, dismantling Boulder from start to finish.
BARBOS KICK OFF 2019 IN STYLE
On September 7th, the Denver Barbarians defeated the Northern Colorado Flamingos in a hard fought battle, 45-29.
BARBOS WIN 2019 CHALLENGE CUP
DENVER BARBARIANS VS BOULDER RUGBY
Denver Barbarians travel to Boulder, CO for their first away game of the season. Two matches will take place at Pleasant View Fields Sports Complex located at 3805 47th St, Boulder, CO 80301. The first side kicks off at 1:00 p.m. while the second side begins their match at 3:00 p.m.
Make the short drive to Boulder and support the Barbos!
BARBOS DEFEAT THE HIGHLANDERS AT JACOBS PARK
The first side won their Rocky Mountain Rugby Premiership League opener 49 -21 against the Denver Highlanders.
The second side finished the day strong with a 29-19 victory in a Rocky Mountain Rugby Challenge League contest.
DENVER BARBARIANS WIN 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Denver Barbarians defeated the Detroit Tradesman in a nail biter, final score 39-38.
BARBOS DEFEAT PARK CITY HAGGIS
The Barbos, continuing their winning ways in the Rocky Mountain Rugby Union, won two this past weekend, April 7, 2018, with the first side winning, 45 - 15, against an always tough Park City Haggis. The second side offense ran away from the Colorado Rush, 102 - 15.
DENVER BARBARIANS DEFEAT PARK CITY HAGGIS
The Barbos, leading their Rocky Mountain Rugby division, go to four wins and no losses following a close match with Park City Haggis Rugby. Trailing at the 72nd minute, Charles Ajarrista, with one minute left on the clock, scored and converted his try to seal the match for the Barbarians, 26 - 24.
DENVER BARBARIANS WIN AT JACOBS PARK
ry scorers were Charles Ajarrista - 1, Michael Al-Jiboori - 3, Landon Peterson - 1, Gabe Bram - 1, Antwun Baker - 2, Bt Shea - 1 and Crispin Estevan with 1 try.
Charles Ajarrista had 7 conversions and 1 penalty kick while Lance Eberhard completed the day's scoring with a conversion kick.
DENVER BARBARIANS DEFEAT GLENDALE 36 -24, START FALL SEASON STRONG
The Denver Barbarians were victorious at Infinity Park (the stadium, not the turf) against the Glendale Merlins by a final score of 36- 24. While Glendale kept the game tight, the Barbos did what they needed to do in attack to mount a 4 try effort. Todd Oswald (pictured below) was crucial in defense all day.