Cats make it back-to-back championships The Connecticut Wildcats have continued their incredible winning streak with a hard-fought 22-18 win against archrivals the Aston DSC Bulls in the American National Rugby League Grand Final Saturday in Jacksonville, FL.
In front of around 2000 fans, the Cats’ 20-year old Nick Isbrandtsen scored a scintillating game-winning try in the dying stages of the game to seal a dramatic victory for the defending . . . [Click Here For More]
Cats Into Grand Final
Defending champions the Connecticut Wildcats have qualified for their fifth straight Grand Final with a 42-18 win against instate rivals the New Haven Warriors in the American National Rugby League semifinals Friday night in New York.
The Cats led narrowly 22-18 at halftime but stepped on the gas in the second forty to punch their ticket to Jacksonville, FL, next weekend.
Friday night’s semi was played in New York due to the field in N . . . [Click Here For More]
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Warriors Host Connecticut Cup July 27, 2007 – East Shore Park, New Haven Ct. – The New Haven Warriors were playing at home and keen to sew up a home game in the first round of AMNRL playoffs and sole possession of third place on the ladder. But they had a hearty task ahead of them in the reigning AMNRL Connecticut Wildcats, who had not lost since 2005. The Warriors came out a bit flat and true to from, the Wildcats made them pay with 3 scores to none and 16-0 lead before the Warriors even cracked the scoreboard.
July 21, 2007 – Jacksonville, Fla. – The weather was daunting just before kick-off, as heavy rain, dark clouds and lighting threatened the early minutes and scared away many would-be Axemen fans. But well over 600 loyal supporters braved the elelments to witness their Axemen stand up physically to the reigning AMNRL Champion Connecticut Wildcats. The Wildcats took the field fearing the “perfect storm” could end their run, as they were missing 6 ke . . . [Click Here For More]
Wildcats Wish AMNRL A Happy Birthday – 10 Years Old!
July 14, 2007 – Sea Isle City, NJ – Happy Birthday AMNRL – the day climaxed with a clash of the two unbeatens that did not disappoint. The Connecticut Wildcats played classy - wide open football today to win in convincing style over their long-time arch-rival Aston Bulls. The Cats came out hard and fast and took 5 tackles to the Bulls’ 10 meter line, when Damien O’Malveney engaged yet another weapon from his seemingly infinite arsenal. O’Malveney . . . [Click Here For More]
Once Were Warriors Connecticut have maintained their lofty position atop the AMNRL ladder after overcoming a gallant Warriors outfit 40-24 at Jonathon Law High School on Saturday night. It is the fifth straight win for the Wildcats, who remain undefeated in their 2007 campaign.
In a game that they were expected to avoid a forwards confrontation, the smaller more mobile Wildcats pack played inspired football. Matt Pittman led the way continually ripping into the Warriors forwards both in attack and defense. The turning . . . [Click Here For More]
O'Malveney Leads Connecticut's Rugby Team New Haven was not yet threatening to creep back into this rugby game Saturday night at Law High School. The Connecticut Wildcats still had a sizeable lead in the second half. Then Damien O'Malveney made it insurmountable, in style. He cut through most of the Warriors defense, leaving black-shirted defenders all over the field for 60 yards, to score his second try (kind of like a football touchdown) of the game. Not four minutes later, he did it again, breaking away from 30 yards out. "He reminds me of a sch . . . [Click Here For More]
Wildcats Win 8th Consecutive Deserter’s Cup
June 22, 2007 – NYC – Reigning AMNRL Champion Connecticut Wildcats took their show on the road for the second straight week and again came away with a win - this time with a bit of luck. On a beautiful Friday night at Pier 40 in Manhattan, the Wildcats turned in an ugly, albeit effective performance. The Cats started the match without several starters, as Damien O’Malveney and Ben Kelly were caught up in a ridiculous NYC traffic accident, while Da . . . [Click Here For More]
The Connecticut Wildcats have continued their incredible winning streak with a hard-fought 22-18 win against archrivals the Aston DSC Bulls in the American National Rugby League Grand Final Saturday in Jacksonville, FL.
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