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West Hartford Youth Rugby U19 Plays Inaugural Game
Team does well in first outing against seasoned Simsbury team.
The newly-formed West Hartford Black Hearts Youth Rugby Team played the first
game in team history on Tuesday June 14.
The team traveled to Simsbury to take on Simsbury High School in a 7's match of four quarters. Under cloudy, drizzly skies, both teams showed up strong with West Hartford getting out to an early lead with the only score in the opening period.
The score was very tight through the first half with Simsbury putting in 2 quick tries towards the end of the second period.
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Following the break, Simsbury opened with a quick score, followed by 4 more tries. The final score was Simsbury 7 tries to West Hartford 1 try.
Simsbury's coaches remarked that for a brand new club, West Hartford played well against the seasoned Simsbury players. Both teams look forward to future games in both 7's and traditional 15 a side rugby.
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For information on joining the West Hartford Youth Rugby team please contact
www.westhartfordrugby.com
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