Tough tests ahead for Men's and Women's Rugby as conference slate announced

As competition picks up, the road to the playoffs for both rugby teams will be difficult.  Men's Rugby opens at home Friday September 17th @7:00pm vs Salve Regina, while the ladies face off against  Providence College the the following day at 10am on the Rec Fields.
For the Men, the home opener will be a re-match of last year's final game of the season where Salve defeated Stonehill 42-5 to keep the purple and black out of the playoffs.  The Ladies will have a huge task themselves as they face a Providence team that has been playing at the DI level for the last five years.
"Both teams have brutal schedules as there are no easy games in either league," commented head Coach Derek Jenesky, "Either team could make the playoffs this year, the Men just need to learn and continually get better, while the Women just need to play together as one cohesive unit."
On top of Salve, the Men will have to face Bryant and UMASS Dartmouth both playoff teams from a year ago, as well as former DI school Providence College.  The ladies have it just as rough as after Providence they tackle BC, Bryant and URI.  Click on either team's individual page to find a full detailed schedule for the 2010 season.