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This Saturday, the Harlequins host their annual Pound for Pound Collegiate Rugby Tournament

Sep 01 2010 Filed In:

This weekend the Pittsburgh Harlequins are hosting their annual Pound for Pound Collegiate Rugby Tournament. The tournament will begin at 10 am. Teams please try to be there around 8:30 am for check in. Good Luck to all.

All matches are 25 minute halves.

Match Report: Harlequins @ Potomac Athletic Club

Aug 30 2010 Filed In:

The Harlequins traveled light down to Washington D.C. to take on former USA Rugby Super League opponent Potomac Athletic Club.  The Quins got off to a slow start and got behind early in this friendly match and was never able to gain any momentum throughout play. The Quins never gave up through three 40 minute periods and finished the match with pride. The final score was 55-12.

Thanks to the young Quins who made the road trip to make our traveling total at 17.

Schedule through 09/04/2010

Aug 22 2010 Filed In:

Tuesday 08/24/2010: Founder's Field (Practice on "A" Field) 6:30 pm

Thursday 08/26/10: Founder's Field (Practice on "A" Field) 6:30 pm

 Saturday 08/28/10: Harlequins @ Potomac Athletic Club, 1:00 pm Washington D.C. Go to www.pacrugby.com for directions and more info

 Tuesday 08/31/2010: Founder's Field (Practice on "A" field) 6:30 pm

Results from Saturday's match vs. Buffalo

Aug 22 2010 Filed In:

The Harlequins embarked on the 2010-2011 season with an exhibition match against the visiting Buffalo Rugby Club. The day was humid and hot as the whistle blew at kick off in front of good crowd of Harlequin supporters. The young athletic Quins came out fast, but Buffalo opened the scoring with an unconverted try and ended the first quarter 12 points ahead.

The Harlequins were able to move the ball down field with some quick off-loads in midfield.

2010-2011 USA Rugby CIPP Registraion Now Open

Aug 15 2010 Filed In:

USA Rugby CIPP Registration for the 2010-2011 season is now open. Go to www.usarugby.org to register. Cost is $35.00 for the year. Please print and sign your waiver form and payment receipt and turn them into Josh Robey for credit. Everyone needs to have this completed ASAP.

28th Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

Jul 22 2010 Filed In:

This weekend marks the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The PVGP is America's largest vintage car race with a race course winding through Schenley Park. The Pittsburgh Harlequins are proud to announce their involvement with the PVGP this year and will be volunteering at the event from Friday July 23rd through Sunday July 25th. Funds raised from the PVGP help provide residential care, treatment and support for autistic and developmentally disabled individuals in the greater Pittsburgh area through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley Schools.

Fall 2010 Schedule Released

Jul 22 2010 Filed In:

7/31- Practice Begins

Conditioning practice, 9:30 am.

Keep an eye on the website for practice times and locations.

 All Matches begin at 1pm.

8/21- Harlequins vs. Buffalo

8/28- Harlequins @ Potomac Athletic Club

9/4- Pound for Pound Tournament @ Founder's Field

9/11- Harlequins vs. Norfolk

9/18- Heavy D’s Wedding

9/25- Harlequins vs.

Harlequins Take Harrisburg 7's

Jun 30 2010 Filed In:

Traveling with 9 players with an average age of 22, a young Harlequin 7's Team travelled to Harrisburg June 26th to compete in the 23rd Annual Harrisburg 7's Tournament. and represented the club with class on a hot day in the State Capital. The boys outscored the opposition convincingly, touching down 32 times to the opponents 6. The Quins were able to soundly secure their first round of pool play, bettering the Fort Drum Rangers, Bloomsburg, and the Binghamton Barbarians.

Challenge Cup Rugby Tournament

Jun 19 2010 Filed In:

Founders Field is the host site for 6th Annual Challenge Cup U-19 and U-17 regional All-Star Tournament. This event will allow the top local high school rugby talent to compete with elite level players from around the country. 15 teams, primarily from the Northeastern United States will compete for two days, hoping to showcase players to National Team Selectors.

Harlequins Win Steel City 7's Tournament

Jun 17 2010 Filed In:
The Harlequins kicked off the summer sevens season with a tournament victory in the 4th annual Steel City 7s hosted by the Pittsburgh Rugby Club at Boyce Park. Manager Steven Hunt and Captain Michael Wilk, led the side. 
 The Quins started off slow against a determined Happy Valley side. A number of unforced forced errors put the Quins under pressure but they were able to pull away with a 12-12 draw. The next pool match saw the Quins face a University of Pittsburgh side who were confident after a victory over the Pitt City Clydesdales in their opening match.

Sevens Training Underway

Jun 07 2010 Filed In:

The Quins rolled through their Spring season with a core of young, fit players- chalking up a collection of wins and building some depth at new positions. With the AGM behind us, it's time to focus on the Summer 7's season. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. All are welcome, and after some warmup touch, we will split into social (Friends, family, and Forwards of all ages) and competitive (Men, 18+) sides. Social will continue with some fun touch; The competitive side will work on fitness and tactics in preparation for competition and advancement toward a National Title.

Buckheads Win Inaugural State Championship

May 29 2010 Filed In:

In their third season in the Pittsburgh Harlequin High School Rugby League, the Burrell Buckheads travelled to Philadelphia to earn top hardware in the State's first Championship. After defeating the home team Bishop Shanahan in the semi-final, the Buckheads went on to beat Arch Bishop Bonner in a back and forth battle for the coveted state championship.

Ron Zanella, head coach, had his team in top physical condition and was able to put up an undefeated 2010 spring season. Family, friends, and players are already looking forward to defending their title in 2011.

Quins Win Mad Anthony's Tournament

May 12 2010 Filed In:

The Quins made their last road trip of the season to Edinboro University to take part in the 15th Annual Mad Anthony's Tournament hosted by the Erie Rugby Club. The Quins drew a tough first round opponent in the Pittsburgh Rugby Club; a matchup that most would agree was between the tournaments top two teams.

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