So after a scorching hot summer of 7’s (literally and figuratively), the team found themselves staring down the barrel of an 0-2 record. The following week, they unfortunately came up short against Park City Haggis 27-23 in a heartbreaking loss. The team continued to train hard, and demand improvement over the labor day weekend. The team lost their opener on the road to Boulder 31-17 on a beautiful, hot and sunny day at Pleasant View Park nearly a month ago. For the men in the Green & White, it involved a challenging integration into the fall XV’s season. Be sure to make it out to the Infinity Park turf field, November 6th, 1pm Kickoff! This brings the Denver Barbarians to a 5-2 record as they lineup against Boulder RFC with a chance to grab the top spot in the Rocky Mountain Rugby Premiership.

The sure handed veteran was able to spread the ball into the hands of Celester Asuega, Eric Sykes, and a new addition to the loose flankers Luca Tani. The team was victorious 52-24, with much of the potent attack running through the hands of the old wizard himself, Gandalf’s kin, Noah “the Flaumingo” Pflaum. Next up was a make up game against the Denver Waterdogs. Please check out her website and support the rugby community by purchasing some pictures!Īfter the win at Park City, it was up to the Barbos to keep their heads down and continue their hot streak. All below photos were taken by Susi Seitz who does fantastic work in the community help grow the game of rugby. Under the magnificent Colorado sun, the Denver Barbarians were successful on the day, dismantling Boulder from start to finish. Slowly, but surely.īy 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. It can permeate within a team like water breaking down stone. 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. Seasons, fortunes and even fates can change in the blink of an eye.

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.

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