I’m dedicating this blog to my new found love, the sport of Rugby which is being played right here at Walsh U.  Last year William O’Gorman, our student body President had the great idea to start a Rugby club here at Walsh.  Once word got around the Rugby club began to attract a diverse group of members to say the least.  The Ruggers here at Walsh aren’t a bunch of guys with years of experience in the sport, in fact to join the club you really only need two qualities; a desire to compete, and an insatiable THIRST for having a great time.  I’ve found Rugby to be a sport for men of all shapes and sizes, especially for ex-linemen. For big guys Rugby is a dream come true.  In Rugby, the big guys handle the ball the most and finally have the chance to punch it in for a score. 

Canton Maddog Rugby Team

Our Rugby players here at Walsh joined up with the Canton Maddogs, a local men’s Rugby team that has been around since 1976.  Joining up with them has brought together a great mix of experience and youth which has made us a very formidable team.  Together we have already begun practice for this upcoming spring season.  Right now we practice Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. in the gym here at Walsh and beginning in mid February we will be practicing one day a week at the Canton Hall of Fame indoor facility.  As you can see meeting twice a week for practice, which is fun and flexible isn’t much of a commitment.  If you are interested in playing leave a comment here on the blog and I’ll get back to you, or stop by the gym during one of our Wednesday practices and we’ll be happy to fill you in. 

Some of the Walsh  guys and girls enjoying the Rugby Banquet

***On another not if you like to play cards and various Casino type games such as  Texas Hold-Em, Blackjack, or Wheel Poker; then come to the Canton Rugby sponsored MONTE CARLO NIGHT AND TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT  being held Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ Canton Police Hall- 430 Walnut Ave N.E. starting at 5:00 P.M. There is a $3 entry free.  Many of your friends from Walsh will be there, so come out and support Canton Rugby, and most importantly join us for a unforgettable night of good times.***