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Scrimmage This Saturday - 10 AM - Top
Pearl City Rugby players will be participating in a pre-season scrimmage this Saturday morning from 10 - 11:30. This scrimmage will be used by the coaches as a selection process for the starting squad against Grinnell September 11th.
Fall Schedule Posted - Top
Be sure to check back soon for more information about games, practices, and upcoming events!
Big week for Pearl City - Top
It was all smiles around the Pearl City pitch this weekend, as the Black Bears and Pumas completed a very successful week of rugby play. The week opened with an in-state rivalry as Pearl City played host to Palmer of Davenport during a special Monday night rugby match. Pearl City got off to an auspicious start conceeding penalty after penalty, and allowed Palmer easy access into their scoring third. Unfortunatly for Palmer, they had to settle for penalty kicks. Pearl City came storming back and solid scrummaging and line-outs allowed the Black Bears to advance and stay in the Palmer half. Pearl City made the most of these opporunities and slowly opened up a lead on Palmer. Pearl City continued to pressure Palmer, while Palmer continued to doggedly resist. In the end, Pearl City's defense proved to be too much and the Black Bears pulled out the win 41-15.
Blackbears off to a fast start - Top
It was a beautiful day for rugby both off and on the pitch Saturday for the Pearl City Blackbears. The Blackbears played host to recent DI arrivals, the Milwaukee Harlequins on a beautiful August day at the Muscatine Turf Field. The Blackbears cruised to victory, beating Milwaukee 76-3. The Blackbears scored early and often after some good scrum work and mauling put the Harlequins back on their heels, and pinned them agains their own try line. Ben Nietzel opened the scoring, taking it in from a couple meters out after the pack had moved the ball deep in Milwaukee's zone with a nice maul. Pearl City put through two more trys from close range before moving the ball wide and bringing their backs into play as well. In the end, the scoring was spread evenly across much of the Blackbear team. The Harlequins coverted a nice penalty midway through the second half to notch their only points of the game. Milwaukee played hard and were extremely tough in the scrums. In the end, Pearl City just had a little too much experience and talent for Milwaukee to stop. It was always going to be rough for the Harequins having to play their first D1 game on the road, against a back-to-back final four partcipant, but Milwaukee displayed great heart and played some spirted rugby. With a little more experience, Milwaukee should look forward to some great successes at the D1 level.
MNF comes to Muscatine... - Top
It may not be the NFL, but Muscatine will be getting a taste of live action Monday Night Football (rugby style) this Fall. Due to a scheduleing conflict, the Pearl City Blackbears will play host to Palmer College of the Quad Cities on Monday, Septemeber 14th at 7 p.m. on the Turf at Muscatine High School. The match will be played under the lights, and promises to be an exciting event. Palmer and Pearl City have squared off many times, with Pearl City getting the better of Palmer last year. It will be a hotly contested match as Palmer looks to get some payback on the Black Bears and reestablish themselves as the preminant rugby powerhouse in Iowa. This will be a great night of cheap, local entertainment. Be sure to put it on your calender, and watch this space for more details.
Fall 2009 D1 and D3 Schedules Posted - Top
The Black Bears and Pumas now have Fall schedules posted. *Game times may change. * Please check the schedules often for updates. Thank you!
Easter Weekend Games - Top
Please join us for two games on Saturday the 11th of April. Games begin at 1:00 and 3:00, in Muscatine at the Muscatine High School pitch next to the football field. 1:00 will be a great game showcasing our Pearl City Black Bears vs the Glendale CO Raptors. 3:00 will continue the rivalry with the Pearl City Pumas playing againist Glendale B. We will be selling hot dogs, brat patties and hamburgers as well as chips, pop, water and Powerade. Meal deals will be available. For the enjoyment of our younger crowd we will have an inflatible jumping toy! Admission is free. We only ask you bring a canned or boxed food item to help "pitch In" for our local food pantries. We hope to see you there!
Tentative Dates for Youth Rugby Camp - Top
June 22-26, 2009 are the tentative dates for our youth rugby camp. Camp is for any student, boy or girl, going into middle school thru incoming freshman. The camp will follow a similar format as last year's. Please check our website often at pearlcityrugby.net for information regarding our 2008 camp and updates for our 2009 camp.
High School Teams at Ruggerfest - Top
The U19 girls and boys teams both traveled to St. Loius for Ruggerfest 09 for matches on the 4th and 5th of April. Both Pearl City Rugby teams played three games over the weekend. The Lady Black Bears, our U19 girls team, won one match and lost two. The Colts, our U19 boys team, lost 2 games and tied one match.
Pearl City Black Bears vs Palmer - Top
Pearl City tromped the Palmer team on Saturday April 4th, 2009 on Credit Island. Final score was 59-0. The weather was sunny and quite windy, while the pitch was soft and muddy. Scoring in the first half were Ryan Buhman, Sam Weir, Kenny Knutson, Heath Tessman, Jared Anderson and Shane Collins. Collins also added 2 points with a conversion. The score at half was 32-0. During the second half Pearl City continued to romp over the Palmer team with tries made by Keiki Misepeka, Kenny Knutson, and Shane Collins each adding a try, Ali Miller with 2 points for a kick and Seth Shoemaker scoring 10 points to round out the game.
Black Bears Have Fun in the Snow - Top
As the weather progressively got worse on March 28th, the Black Bears battled not only White Plains, NY, but also the weather. The Division I Black Bears completely shut down the team from White Plains, NY., 69-0, as the cold skies turned to light rain and eventually sleet. The Black Bears held a 29-0 halftime lead going against a brisk wind. In the second half, with the wind behind them, Pearl City romped over White Plains. Shane Collins led off the scoring for the Black Bears, eventually scoring three tries for the Muscatine team. Heath Tessman and Sam Weir added two tries each for the Black Bears. Taylor Welch, Michael Bunce and David Haynes all added one try each to the score. Kicking for Pearl City was Taylor Welch, who converted six kicks despite the swirling winds. Many times it was heard "Now I've seen everything! Rugby in the snow!"
Northern Iowa Wins MacDonald Cup - Top
The weather outside was frightful for the weekend tourney. Day one saw the University of Iowa come from behind to win over Iowa State 19-18. The U of I team trailed 18-0 at the half only to come back and win the game as soggy weather set in. Game two of the tourney had the University of Northern Iowa Panthers playing against our Pearl City Pumas. The UNI team won with a score of 24-10 as soggy weather turned to sleet and snow. A snow covered pitch awaited the teams on Sunday morning. The consolation match was to be played between the Pumas, Muscatine Rugby Club's Division lll team and the ruggers from Iowa State. Iowa State, however forfeited this match. The championship game pitted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Snow and ice hampered the playing conditions throughout most of the game. It was scorelss at the end of first half. UNI broke into the second half with a penalty kick quickly followed by a try. Two more tries were made as was one conversion kick. UNI won this match 20-0, thus winning their first James MacDonald Cup.
James MacDonald Cup March 28-29,2009 - Top
Schedule for Saturday March 28, 2009 12:00 p.m. Pearl City Pumas vs Iowa State Followed by the Division 1 Pearl City Black Bears vs White Plains, NY at 1:30 p.m. 3:00 University of Northern Iowa vs University of Iowa Sunday March 29th,2009 10:30 a.m. Consolation Match Noon Championship Match 4:15 p.m. Pearl City Pumas play @ Dubuque @ Loras College
Opening Games March 7 - Top
A gloomy opening day of action turned even gloomier when the Pearl City Rugby Club suffered a pair of losses to the visiting Chicago Griffins. With rain pouring and temperatures hovering near 40 degrees, the Griffins shut out the Black Bears 19-0. The Griffins scored with three tries and a pair of conversions. In the Division lll game, the Griffins continued to dominate with a 25-0 shut out of the Pearl City Pumas. The Black Bears Division l match was videotaped by Brad Hesford with play-by-play provided by Paulo Viera and Dan Nietzel. The game will be rebroadcast at various times on local access Channel 9. Both Pearl City teams will be back on the Muscatine High School pitch for games on Saturday, March 14. The Black Bears will tangle with Metropolis of Minneapolis and the Pumas will take on Luther College. The action will begin at 1 p.m. There is no admission to any of the games.
Spring 2009 Practice Schedule - Top
Practice will begin this Thursday, February 12th, 2009. Time- 6:30 p.m. Place- West Middle School Gym until the weather begins to improve. Outside practices will be held at the high school pitch on Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 p.m.
Happy Holidays - Top
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Pearl City Rugby!
Black Bears Place 1st - Top
The Midwest Division I Western League Black Bear ended an undefeated fall 2008 season earning them the first place match against the Eastern League Detroit Tradesmen. The tough, hard fought, 11 to 3 win assures the Black Bears from Muscatine, Iowa a #1 seed in the Competitive Region 3 (CR3) play-offs next spring. In other matches, Western League Palmer downed Eastern League Buffalo 42-7 and Eastern League Cincinnati edged Western League Metropolis 6-3. Detroit played Palmer Sunday with the Tradesmen beating Palmer 42 to 7. That match determined the Tradesmen asecond place and Palmer as the third place seeds in the CR3.
Pearl City in Midwest Play-Offs - Top
Pearl City‘s Black Bears competed their Fall 2008 regular season with a strong win over Metropolis 44 to 15 November 1 in Minneapolis. With that win the Pearl City Black Bears expanded their first place standing in the Midwest Men's Western League Division I Conference. November 8, the Black Bears will go head to head with the first place Eastern League Division I winners, Detroit Tradesmen. The winner of Match #1 becomes the number one seed in the Competitive Region 3 Playoffs spring of 2009. A total of five matches will be played over the weekend between the Eastern and Western clubs. Match #2 on Saturday pits the second place Western, Palmer against Eastern, Buffalo and third place teams Western, Metropolis against Eastern Cincinnati's Wolfhounds. Sunday's Match 4 and 5 will determine the Midwest #2 seed and #3 seed in the Competitive Region 3 Playoff.
Bears Adjust Palmer College - Top
Palmer College RFC needed a few adjustments after their defeat in a 36 to 17 match against the Bears on October 25 at MHS's pitch. The Pearl City Black Bears took back the number one position of the Midwest Men's Division I Rugby Conference Standings. Pearl City controlled the pitch with six tries ( 5 points each), and three conversions (2 point each), while missing several three point penalty kicks. Palmer's two tries, two conversions and a penalty kick were not enough to give them any bonus point in the league standing. According to the Midwest Leagues' website. Scorers were: Ben Mc Gee (5), Keiki Misepeka (10), Ali Miller (5), Ken Knutson (5), and Ryan Buhman (5), and the conversion were booted by Bayden Morrey (4) and Andrew Suniula (2). This was the last home match of the fall playing season. Next week, November 1 the Black Bears will travel to Minneapolis to battle the Metropolis RFC. And the play offs begin for Division I November 8th. The Pumas play-off season began on October 25th.
Pearl City Wins Over Chicago - Top
Pearl City RFC's Black Bears tromped visiting Chicago Griffins 67- 10 on Saturday, October 11th. The two Division I teams met on the MHS pitch at 7:00 PM under ideal weather conditions. Numerous fans witnessed some hard hitting action and fantastic scoring by the white hot Black Bears coached by Adam Friend. Even after the winning the match against the Griffins, the Black Bears dropped from first to second place in the Midwest Men's Division I Conference. Palmer College RFC is now ranked in first place, but the Bears have a good chance of regaining the number one slot before the play-offs when they assemble for the October 25 rematch against Palmer on the MHS pitch. Palmer is the last home match. On November 11 the Bears travel to rematch Metropolis in Minneapolis. Play-offs begin for the Midwest League Division III teams on October 25th and on November 8th for the Division I team. For more information about the play-offs and about the Pearl City RFC, go to www.midwestrugby or www.pearlcityrugby.net. Fans are also asked to bring can goods to the home matches for the local food pantries. |
