The SUNY Cortland Warriors rugby club won the 2010 New York State Division II championship with an undefeated 8-0 record. In 2011, they aimed to repeat as state champions and extend their undefeated streak, but their season ended when they lost 18-17 to Bentley University in the regional tournament finals. The article provides the 2010 and 2011 schedules, rosters, and club officer information, and encourages readers to join the Cortland rugby club to be part of its winning tradition and enjoy the mental and physical benefits of the sport.

1. Cortland Warrior RugbyBy Drew Herrmann

2. From Past (Division I) to Present (Division II)…SUNY Cortland’s Rugby Football Club Estd. 1970Cortland Rugby: 2010 NYS Division II Champions

3. 2010 Season vs. 2011 SeasonThe SUNY Cortland Warriors attempt to keep the New York State undefeated streak going into the 2011 season, and repeat as State Champions to quiet all of the critics

4. 2010 Cortland Warriors Schedule and Results

5. 2011 Schedule and Results*Playoffs are to be determined

6. Regional Tournament Game Vs. Bentley RFCCortland Warriors Rugby won New York State Championship with an 8 win, and 0 loss undefeated season. Next step was reward of home game in the Northeast Regional Tournament against Bentley University from Massachusetts.Warriors lost match 18-17 on last play of the game, no time on the clock, after missed conversion kick would have put Cortland up 19-18

7. 2011 Starting Roster Forwards:1. Kevin Fullan2. Eric Giles3. William Hein4. Joey Barusch5. Brian Ellis6. Bradley Demo7. Rob Tracz8. Mike McCabeBacks:9. Max Witowski10. Seamus Coons11. Dan Gray12. Drew Herrmann13. Charlie Wright14. Javin Junior15. ThannerHestdalenClub Officers:President – Alex GarrettVice President – Max WitowskiTreasurer – Seamus CoonsSecretary – ThannerHestdalen

8. Become part of the tradition and enjoy the benefits…Rugby is a great sport to stay fit and in shapePlaying rugby takes tremendous mental and physical disciplineJoin the hype, and learn one of the fastest growing sports in the United StatesCreate friendships and lifelong connectionsWe are a team, and a familyJoin a club with a strong tradition and reputationCortland Rugby is beginning to get recognized as a top Division II club** If you are interested in joining the Cortland State Rugby Club, E-mail Alex Garrett or ThannerHestdalen at Alexander.Garrett@cortland.edu or Thanner.Hestdalen@cortland.edu

9. SourcesPhotos all came from Facebook“Rugby Positions” Retrieved September 29, 2011 from http://theonlinepetextbook.wikispaces.com/Rugby_positions