Downtown Rugby

To all our followers, the Las Vegas rugby community and everyone in Las Vegas,
we pray for those of you who were affected by the tragic events that took place last night.
Peace to you all
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Elvis spirit lives on in Vegas!!!
The Downtown Rhinos hosted Ombac Rugby club from San Diego on a scorcher of a Saturday. Both teams were looking for the big win. Very physical game and great commitment from both teams. The Rhinos were first to draw blood and got the first score of the day, on 25 mins #10 Elvis Seveali'i chipped the Ombac defence on the half way and got the bounce to gather and nip in just left of the up rights. Converting his own try, DTR were up 7-0. Ombac came back straight from the restart and set themselves up nicely on 33 mins for #14 Peyer Judd scoring a well worked try. #10 Chris Redmond getting the conversion. DTR found some good rhythm and built a few nice phases allowing #5 Erik Zentz getiing in for there 2nd try on 37mins. Elvis again getting the conversion. The last few mins of the first half were back and forth. DTR were awarded a penalty which Elvis chips over and Rhinos go in at the half 10 points clear 17-7.....
The 2nd half started good for both teams. Some great phases of play going back and forth. Ombac score a try on 30mins by #9 Kevin Broussard. But miss the conversion. 2mins later the momentum of the game came to a halt for about 20mins to care for the Ombac injured 2nd row. The first score after the break was going to be crucial. Ombac manged to set up a good counter attack and were rewarded with a try by #15 Garrett Jones. Again unable to convert the try. We were now at a tie 17-17 with about 8mins left in the game. Both teams battling in midfield, looking to break through the defence. DTR manage to lose possession on the halfway line. Ombac try to set up an attack, but instead gift DTR a penalty. At the death on 80mins and about 45 meters out Elvis cranks over the winner. The Downtown Rhinos win 20-17.....

Another Classic game on the road by the Downtown Rhinos. It was a bright and sunny day Saturday, DTR traveled to Santa Monica, but they only had 14 men, but decided to play anyway....
Tough game and the RHINOS dug deep. Tries from Jason Williamson, 2 from Steve Allen and the rest of the tries/points came from Dingo aka Hayden Randell. Very competitive game, Santa Monica straight away tried to stretch the Rhinos defence and attack out wide. Were trying to utilise that extra man. Rhinos defence was mostly solid and some great last ditch tackles and great discipline. Only giving away a few penalty's. Both teams had lots of possession and a willingness to attack. It came down to the 78th min. Rhinos were down 28-30. Dingo stepped up and nailed a penalty from about 45 meters out (angled!) The last 60 secs of the game was hectic. Rhinos pinned on there own 5 meter line. Manage to kick the ball out of play. Game Over.....
Rhinos get the big WIN. 31-30. Some adult beverages were had on the way home...

Downtown Rhinos entertained Belmont Shore today in Vegas. Both teams played an open running game, high scores and big hits... But could only be one winner. The Rhinos come out with the win 45-26. As always with rugby, competitive on the field but gents all day. DTR play away next week. But will be back in Vegas April 2nd.

Rhino's Schedule:

U-18 BOYS VARSITY 7'S
8am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Atavus All Stars vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
9am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Washington Loggers vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
11am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. USA South Panters vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
11.20am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Atlantis vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
1.40pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 2.Coastal Dragons vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
2.20pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Upright Rugby Rogues vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2

U-18 GIRLS VARSITY 7'S
8am THU, March 3rd. Field # 10. Auckland Marist vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
10.40am THU, March 3rd. Field # 10. Upright Rugby Rogues vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
11.20am THU, March 3rd. Field # 10. Minnesota Tundra vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
1.20pm THU, March 3rd. Field #10. Atlantis vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
3.20pm THU, March 3rd. Field # 10. Utah Rugby Academy vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
3.40pm THU, March 3rd. Field #10. Utah Lady Cannibals vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2

8am FRI, March 4th. Field # 10. Atavus All Stars vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
9am FRI, March 4th. Field # 10. Bcey 7's vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2

U-16 BOYS JR. VARSITY 7'S
8am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Atavus All Stars vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
9am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Washington Loggers vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
11am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. USA South Panthers vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
11.20am FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Atlantis vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
1.40pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Coastal Dragons vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
2.20pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 2. Upright Rugby Rogues vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2

U-14 BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL 7'S
8.40am FRI, March 4th. Field # 1. Rugby Virginia Blue vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
9.40am FRI, March 4th. Field # 1. A1 vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
11.40am FRI, March 4th. Field # 1. Razorhawks Peninsula Rugby vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
12.20pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 1. Maverick 7's White vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1
2.20pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 1. B1 vs Rhino Rugby Academy 2
2.40pm FRI, March 4th. Field # 1. Tennessee Tri-Star vs Rhino Rugby Academy 1

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN 7'S
8.40am SAT, March 5th. Bellermine vs Rhino Rugby Academy

Downtown Rhinos get a good win on the weekend beating Pasadena Rugby Club 27-10. DTR has had a tough few weeks on the road, but finish off these last few rounds of games on a winning note. No game this week for the Senior side, but we do have 150 Rhino Academy kids/youths playing in the Las Vegas Invitational (LVI) - the largest rugby tournament in North America that takes place March 3-5 and will be played alongside the USA sevens international rugby tournament. So come out and support the future of rugby in Vegas and watch the Rhino kids/youth perform. Will post schedule shortly...

Rugby tonight at the Rhino Training Center. 7pm SHARP. Bring moldes & runners. Yes we need everyone out. Thats all backs and forwards. Text your pods. The center is not far from fields. Head south on Valley View from Tropicana. 3585 W. Diablo Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89118.

Tough weekend for the Downtown Rhinos. Travelled down to the Rhino facility Friday night. Game day was Saturday. Belmont Shore had the majority of the possession and converted into scores through some good forward momentum. A couple of big units doing a lot of the damage close to the ruck. DTR were on the back foot for most of the first half, but came out in the second and controlled the game a little better. But were still unable to get points on the board. DTR will take the loss and learn, regroup and look forward to this weekend. Where we play OMBAC down in San Diego. A BIG Thank You once again to our Sponsors 'RHINOS' if you have kids interested in the game of rugby please reach out to www.rugbytrainingacademy.com

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Rhinos training tonight at Charlie Frias at 7pm. Then will be at the Rhino facility at 8pm. Bring cleats,runners/moldes. Big game this weekend. Cheers

Downtown Rhinos win league opener against LA Rugby Club. Score was 33-22 to DTR. Great win and good start to the season. Thank you for the local support from the rugby community. Next week we play away. But will keep you all updated. Cheers