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Showdown vs. App State

2012-02-22T15:05:12Z

Across the south, matrix season is starting to wind down. Final games will be played over the next couple of weeks, and yet some of the winners have already been decided. Many teams have already established themselves as the team going to regionals, but not here, not in the NC Dogwood Division.

Appalachian State was moved from DI to DII this year, creating a stir among the NC teams. App played their first three games demolishing the competition, never allowing more than 7 points scored against them in one game. UNC Charlotte has done the exact same thing. The two teams will face off in the final matrix game on Saturday February 25 11am at App. There is no real history between the teams, the last time they faced off was in the fall of 2009 when UNC Charlotte was first starting out.

Going into Saturday, both teams are tied in points for matrix, so the winner of this game, takes it all. The winner goes to regionals, the winner represents NC for the south, the winner gets the glory. And the loser, well the loser just gets to stand back and watch.

Both teams have something to prove. Appalachian State is proving its ability after moving to DII. Charlotte is proving it belongs back at Nationals. If you skipped a game or two this season, waiting to watch some action, this is the game you want to see. This is the game we'll be talking about for years to come.

Kickoff: 11am on Saturday February 25, 2012

Location: Kidd-Brewer Stadium 270 Stadium Dr, Boone, NC 28607

Last Home Game

2012-02-09T15:31:16Z

This is just our second matrix season. Our first spring we only had 6 players, our second we were developmental - we played matrix games, but they didn't count. Last year was our first official season, and we went to Nationals. This year we hope to go back to nationals, but it also marks a huge year for us. Our seniors have been with us from the beginning. They have been together through all the ups and downs for all the years of this team. Saturday is our third game of matrix, but it is the last game our seniors will play at home. It is the end of our beginning.

Please join us in supporting their love for the game and the team, support their dedication to our success. Join us for our third match of matrix season Saturday February 11th at 3pm on the Charlotte Rugby Pitch against Elon University.

Charlotte Rugby Club 2911 Bellhaven Circle Charlotte NC 28270

Game 2: HOME GAME vs. UNCG

2012-02-03T15:47:00Z

Our second matrix game of the season will be in Charlotte on February 4th against UNC-Greensboro. As our university pitch is under construction, we will be travelling across town to the Charlotte Rugby Pitch. Please join us for an 11am kickoff!

Charlotte Rugby Club 2911 Bellhaven Circle Charlotte NC 28270

Journey Begins

2012-01-28T14:59:04Z

It's a crisp Saturday morning in January.

For the south - it's the beginning of matrix season, and our first game is today at 1pm against Wake Forest. Just because we have beat Wake in the past, doesn't mean they are a team to count out. They bring a strong game and it will take our A game to win.

This is our first of four matrix games this winter, and we have to win them all to make it to regionals.

Let's go MEAN GREEN!

It's Never Too Late to Learn

2012-01-09T23:04:03Z

You've seen a flyer, or talked to someone on the team, and it sounds.... well a little intimidating.

Let me tell you, it's never too late to learn to play rugby. And now is the best time to learn. Practice starts back January 17th at 6pm on the fields at John Kirk.

Yes, the team is nationally ranked, and has a great history, but a team is only as good as the people on it. People graduate and move on and we are always looking for new players. Very few (like 1 out of 10) have played before college. We are all here to learn and grow.

If you think you're interested but want to know more, look around the site, come to the interest meeting (Thursday January 12th @ 6pm in Atkins room 123), contact one of the players, or just come to practice next week. We can't wait to have you a part of the team!

Win One, Lose Some

2011-12-19T19:13:49Z

UNC Charlotte just returned from a whirlwind trip to College Station, TX for the National 7s Championship. Being new to 7s, the team was honored to be invited and knew the experience alone was worth the trip. Texas weather was chillier than we expected but it didn't stop the the team from playing every minute possible.

Charlotte vs. Cal

In an eyeopener of a game, we lost 0-24. Cal later went on to win the Plate finals, placing them 5th in the tournament.

Charlotte vs. Santa Clara

A little experience goes a long way. Charlote won 22-5, with two tries by Liz Alliss, one each by Meghan Bradsher and Nicole Floersch. Conversion by Maddy Clark.

Charlotte vs. Texas

Sometimes home state advantage works. Texas won 10-27. Charlotte tries were made by Meghan Bradsher and Maddy Clark. Texas went on to win the bowl.

Charlotte vs. Arizona State

Again Charlotte lost 5-20, with one try by Courtney Jessamy.

We're Leaving... On a Jet Plane

2011-12-13T21:02:28Z

Thursday, December 15, 2011 the UNC Charlotte Women's 7s team is flying to College Station, TX for the 2011 USA Rugby Men's and Women's College Sevens National Championships!

This is an amazing opportunity and honor for our team. We will be playing in front of national scouts and it will be steamed live for our friends and family to watch.

Raising the funds to go on such short notice was a daunting task, but with help we are all set.

Thank you to our Flight Sponsors:

Gray's Bookstore

Formalwear Outlet

Thank you to everyone else that donated, ever dollar made a difference:

Cynthia Coleman, Susan Sisk, Erin Leonetti, Lou Andre,

and all those who remain anonymous.

Thanks to Tilt on Trade for hosting one of our fundraising events, and everyone who came out and joined the festivities.

Thanks to Charlotte Rugby for letting us borrow the pitch to practice when ours went dark one night.

Thanks to the UNC Charlotte Men's Rugby team for practicing with us in the cold. Thank you to Dave Rayner for providing your expert 7s advice and coaching.

Thanks to Sydny Small who worked to raise money for her girls, without you, we'd still be walking.

Our Championship Schedule:

Friday December 16, 2011:

9:20am (CST) vs. Cal University on Field 2

3:20pm (CST) vs. Santa Clara University on Field 2

Saturday December 17, 2011:

Games TBD based on Friday's outcomes. We will play at least two games.

If you want to watch a streaming of the game go to USARugby.org and click on College Sevens or follow this link.

Scores should also be updated on USARugby.org or you can go to Scrumhalf Connection (theirs may update faster).

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. From the National Championships for 15s in April to the National Championships for 7s this December, we appreciate everything you do for us!

USA Sevens Collegiate Championship

2011-11-30T21:49:29Z

Recently USA rugby put together the first ever National Collegiate 7s Championship. Due to the event being new and unknown in the women's world, USA rugby took applications for the women's sides. (Men's teams were determined by tournament winners).

UNC-Charlotte women started a 7s team this fall and decided to apply even if it was a long shot. 12 teams from D1 and D2 were chosen. At first UNC-Charlotte didn't make the cut, but as one team had to back out, Mean Green was next in line to replace them.

On November 30th, USA Rugby called and invited the UNC-Charlotte women to play in the 2011 USA Rugby Men's and Women's College Sevens National Championships. These championships will be played on December 16 & 17, 2011 in College Station, TX.

The tournament is serving as an opportunity for students to showcase their abilities to National Team selectors. Selectors have their eyes focused on 7s as it will be played in the 2016 Olympics.

Congratulations Ladies.

The only downside, the team has to pay to get there. Plane tickets alone are $300.00 each. If you can help, please contact Courtney Jessamy. Multiple sponsorship opportunities are avilable and every dollar counts!

Sponsorship Packages:

One Flight: $300

This donation will cover the cost of one round trip ticket to Texas. With it you will receive an appreciation letter and signed photograph of the team.

Three Flights: $1200.00

This donation will cover the cost of three round trip tickets to Texas. With it you will receive an appreciation letter, signed photo, and a thank you from each team member posted on facebook (with a link to your establishment).

Half way There: $2500.00

This donation will allow the team to get half way to Texas. With it you would receive all the above items, plus your logo and link on our website and your logo on our shirts that we will wear to the tournament and around Charlotte when we return.

Title Trip Sponsor $5000.00

With this elite sponsorship you would cover the cost of the entire trip. Doing so will earn you all of the above items plus your logo printed on our jerseys

We need YOUR help

2011-10-26T17:14:36Z

While the NCAA lists rugby as an "emerging sport for women" , here at UNC-Charlotte we are a club sport. The school provides us with a budget of $5,000 to cover all of our USA Rugby dues, referees, equipment and travel. At the end of the day - that money doesn't go very far. Our goal is to attend Regional and National playoffs just as we did last year. We are already winning friendly games in preparation for matrix season. The problem is that to travel to playoffs will budget us at about $25,000. Therefore we NEED YOUR help.

You don't have to run out and drop us a check without expecting anything in return (although if you do, we would love you forever). Right now we have a few fundraisers going on that are easy, have great returns for us and can even be free to you.

All of the ladies are selling DOMINO's Pizza buy one get one FREE cards! Each card has 16 coupons attached to it. So buy 1 card for $10 and 16 times you'll be able to buy a pizza and get one free. That's $200 worth of pizza for $10!!!
Recently we paired up with Scrumbot and opened our own gear store. You can buy shirts, pullovers, jerseys, duffle bags, even warm-ups in support of your Mean Green Ladies! Every time you do, the team gets 20% of your sale! plus shipping is only $4.95 for the first item and $1.00 for every item after that. These make great Christmas presents! Check out the Apparel link at the top of this page.
Here's an easy, FREE, way to raise money for us! Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to the alumni association every time you do a search! In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 2,400 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will also go to the alumni association. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to us! GOODSEARCH!
We are looking for new and innovative ways to raise money, so if you know of one, please let us know! And if you or your business are looking to sponsor us, please visit our sponsorship page! Your donation is tax deductible!!!

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Friendly vs. College of Charleston

2011-10-24T14:47:37Z

Last winter, UNCC faced the College of Charleston in the biggest battle of the Matrix season. The team that won would go on to regionals, UNC-Charlotte barely scraped by with a 17-15 win.

Saturday College of Charleston travelled back to Charlotte to play a fall friendly game. While the outcome did not matter as much as it had in the past, both teams wanted the win. Charlotte fought hard and wouldn't allow any tries by CoC. The final score 31-6, UNCC won by a much wider margin than 8 months ago.

MVP: Nicole Floersch

Pack Player of the Game: Victoria Ellis Back Player of the Game: Dominique Williams

Defense Player of the Game: Maddy Clark Offense Player of the Game: Courtney Jessamy