This was the Williams RFC first game setting of the fall, the University only began having classes this week.
As a result, many of the Williams B side were playing their first game of rugby ever. Prior to the game everyone participated in a short training session to get everyone on the same page. This enabled the referee to explain the laws at the breakdown and practice skills which are so often lost to new players (illegal zone entry, staying on your feet, hands in, scrum safety, lineout safety).
This short training session prior to the game made for a very well played affair - considering the skill levels of those new players involved. After 20 minutes the score was only 3-0 to Williams A. Williams were knocking on the try line's door for quite awhile but the touch line proved a strong defender as two corner tries were called back for a foot stepping out.
After 20 minutes there was a break to go over some aspects of the game for the new players. We continued play for aonther 20 minutes, "half time," then played a final 40 minute period.
As the game wore on Williams managed to string together some consistent pick and go phases to grind down the field. Williams picked up 4 tries with this tactic of offloading and quick pickups to make a final score of 27-0.
Following the game I went to the social with the teams. They held a fantastic kangaroo court and song session. I was even able to teach this college kids a little bit about rugby songs, teaching them Yogi Bear and some new lyrics to a personal favorite of mine: I used to work in chicago. It was a lot of fun to feel like I was playing rugby in college again, being idiotic and singing rude songs.
Here are some samples of my favorite songs:
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