Charlotte Rugby

03-29-08

Charlotte, NC.) In USA Rugby Super League Blue Conference action, Charlotte recorded their second close win of the season, defeating Old Blue 21-19, in front of a home crowd of 750+ fans.”I was really pleased with the effort,” said Charlotte head coach David Hamilton.The back row really stepped up for Charlotte. No. 8 Ryan Kearey scored both tries for Charlotte, and flankers Justin Stencel and Salesi Tongamoa, a former Old Blue player, were both instrumental in Charlotte’s defensive game.”We rushed up on them and forced a lot of errors,” said Hamilton. “Their play really helped us. As a club this is a big step up from where we were a year ago, and we were worried that we’d lost momentum after the week off. But this was a good win for us.”This was Charlotte's "Sponsor Day." Charlotte hosted its financial sponsors, by throwing a pre-match party, thanking all those that contribute to the Charlotte Rugby Team.Some of the Sponsors honored: Carolina Rehabilitation (part of CHS); Barron and Homesely Orthopedic Surgeons; Heartwood Tree Service, Minolta-Konica; Crikey Pies; Alveolus Inc, Helms Mulliss & Wicker, I.H. Caffey Distributing Co., Inc., Carolina Beer & Beverage Company, LLC; Kearey Construction ( and Mrs.Kearey), and many others.Charlotte now takes the lead in the Blue Conference at 2-0, while Old Blue drops to 0-1-1.(www. premier-rugby. com)Dont Miss Charlotte's next Home match in two weeks (April 12th) versus Seattle's OPBS. Information for that match to follow.Check out www. charlotterugby. com for next match details.