Endicott Athletics and Recreation

    • CCRC Champions! Endicott Tops No. 1 Nationally Ranked Salve Regina, 45-12

    BEVERLY, Mass. – The No. 4 nationally ranked Endicott club men's rugby team avenged last year's title game loss against Salve Regina by defeating the No. 1 nationally ranked Seahawks, 45-12, on Saturday in the 2018 Colonial Coast Rugby Conference (CCRC) Championship at Pines Banks Park.

    Championship team photo.
    November 3, 2018

    BEVERLY, Mass. – The No. 4 nationally ranked Endicott club men's rugby team avenged last year's title game loss to Salve Regina University by defeating the No. 1 nationally ranked Seahawks, 45-12, on Saturday in the 2018 Colonial Coast Rugby Conference (CCRC) Championship at Pines Banks Park.

    TOP QUOTE 

    "We were deadlocked at 5-5 at the half and then we exploded for 40 points in the second half to win 45-12," said Endicott club men's rugby coach Dave Kenkel. "We had a great showing of alumni and fans! A truly great day for EC Rugby! For his tremendous leadership and being all over the pitch, the Man of the Match was Bryan Palmatier (Needham, Mass)."

    WHAT'S NEXT

    Endicott (8-0) will play in the NSCRO Regionals on Sunday, November 11th at 11:00 am against Eastern Connecticut State University. 

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    (Photo Credit - Mike Conners)