• May 25th, 2009
National 7s High School Rugby July 10-12th
Tournament Hosted By UNCC and NC H.S. Rugby Association
 
The National Guard, NCHSRA and UNCC Rugby are proud to announce the 1st annual
National Invitational High School Rugby Tournament July 10th through the 12th. The tournament will be held at Colonel Francis Beatty Park
in Matthews, NC.
Twenty-four of the country's elite mens' high school rugby teams and twelve top womens' sides will be participating.
Each team will play 12 matches before being seeded in a single elimination tournament on Sunday July 12th.
For more information contact tournament director P.J. Anderson at PAnderson6@carolina.rr.com or
visit the NC High School Rugby Association at: www.nchsra.org.
The National Guard will be presenting a custom Humvee display as well as a climbing wall.
A copy of the tournament brochure in .pdf format is available for download here.
Tournament Sponsors:
• May 25th, 2009
Alumni Prevail in Extra Time 42-37
Overcome Early 12 Point Deficit To Avenge Two Straight Losses
The 'Old Boys'
overcame an early 12-0 deficit to defeat UNCC 42-37 in extra time, thus proving the adage "old age
and treachery will always overcome youth and skill."
Charlotte jumped out to a quick 12-0 advantage, scoring two tries in the opening minutes
of the match. The alumni were obviously overwhelmed by the speed and endurance of the college side so
less than conventional tactics were needed. The Old Boys turned to 12 man scrums and
putting props in with the backs to form rolling mauls. The old boys made up ground when keeping the ball
amongst the pack where they enjoyed a considerable weight (read girth) advantage.
The teams traded scores until the Old Boys took a 10 point advantage into the closing minutes.
Charlotte rallied with some ferocious play late including an impressive penalty conversion and a try in the
closing seconds of the match.
The alumni put the opening kick of the extra session deep into Charlotte territory.
The kick was mishandled, giving the alumni a scrum near the 22. Perhaps reaching back to those glory years gone
by the old boys were able to control the scrum and keeping the ball in the pack push a maul over for the winning
try.
Thanks to all the alumni who took the time out of their busy schedules to travel to Charlotte
and celebrate 20 years of "Mean Green" rugby. See you next year!.
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• May 25th, 2009
Iman Sadaat Wins "Unsung Hero" Award
UNCC Recognizes Rugby Club President's Dedication
UNCC Rugby Club President Iman Saadat was recognized by
UNC Charlotte for his dedication to the club and team with the presentation of the "Unsung Hero" award. The award,
presented annually, recognizes those who sacrifice personal time and resources to do the day-to-day work essential
to an organization's success. Iman was selected from a pool of candidates from all university clubs,
organizations and colleges.
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• May 15th, 2009
Womens' Rugby Club Wins Two Awards
Club President April Simmons announced
today that the UNCC Womens' Rugby Club was presented with two awards. The first, New Outstanding Organization,
recognizes the ladies' efforts building a new team and club. The second, Sports Club of the Year, recognizes
the on the field success of the young squad.
• May 10th, 2009
Rugby Club Helps Test Campus Security System
Police Actually Glad To See Rugby Players For A Change
Members of the UNCC Rugby team spent a few evenings
roaming campus and testing the university's blue light security system. The blue lights are stationed
in various areas around campus. A button is located on the front of the light panel that allows anyone
in distress to easily contact police. In a tragic case earlier this year one of the panels did not work, prompting
the rugby club to volunteer to test the entire system. The rugby club's efforts helped identify
potential problems and prioritize were repairs should be made.
• May 1st, 2009
Give Blood, Play Rugby
Club Coordinates Red Cross Blood Drive at the S.A.C.
UNCC Rugby helped the Red Cross
coordinate a blood drive at the Barnhardt student activity center. Blood and blood
product levels are needed now at greater levels than in previous years.
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UNCC 49ers @ Davidson Wildcats
Date: September 12th
Location: @ Davidson
Time: t.b.a.
Fall '09 Schedule
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UNC Charlotte Rugby Wants You!
Current full-time UNCC students are eligible to play rugby with the Forty-Niners! For more information contact
team officers at unccrugby@hotmail.com. Or call Iman Sadaat at (704) 778-6788.
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