NWRFC Gives Back for the Children

It was a clear but cool Spring day. Our heroes were a little bummed, to tell the truth, due to Knoxville's vicious, ruthless and mal intentioned no-shows to the promised match on March 30th. Who wouldn't be? Less rugby = little bummed, in almost every case. But a silver lining was present: the culmination of many hours of ... More

Tournament Report: Memorable Nash-Bash Appearance by NWRFC

Results: v. County Will Morrigans: Lost, 19 – 24 (Will who? They’re from just south of Chicago) v. Cincinnati Kelts, OH: Tied, 12 – 12 v. Dayton Flying Pigs, OH: Won, 12 – 7 Overall: Consolation Bracket Winners! Nash-Bash is one of the longest continuously running tournaments in history (perhaps I ... More

Match Report: Nashville Wins v Valkyries! Can We Call it a “Streak” Yet?

Final Score Nashville 36 v Lee 10 Our first home game of the season turned out to be an exciting, fast-paced match. The Clarksville Valkyries are a team we love to play because it's made up of some of our best of friends – after all, a lot of the Clarksville girls used to be us before they formed their own team. We ... More

Susannah Crawford Inducted into Stone Lions Hall of Fame

Our dear Sus was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the team. Captain Gina Durkan presented the award with the following speech: "This is the first time we've presented this award for a long while. As Sus's last game with us for a little bit, I think it's only fitting to share what an asset she's been to the ... More

Match Report: Stone Lions Return Victorious from Memphis

Final Score Nashville 29 v Memphis 14 Match MVP's: Antea (backs) and Jameica (forwards). The motto for the day "We beat their team, then rode their tiger..." Who comes up with these things?? Someone needs to tell that damn groundhog what's up. A Saturday in March shouldn't be filled with a wintry mix, right? But, ... More

Match Report: Epic Victory Over Lee, Way to Start the Season

Final Score Nashville 15 v Lee 10 (We didn't have a T... all kicks failed.) Wow, was this a fun match! Let us start the day with a water-logged field in Cleveland TN, the Stone Lions caravan nearly to Chattanooga before we hear anything about a possible game cancellation, a hasty and desperate change of location and a ... More

Stone Lions Win Scrumfest 2012

Here's a quick account of the Stone Lion's Scrumfest matches, by our very own Ashley Perry! Opening Match: Stone Lions vs. Clarksville Final score: 32 - 0 This game was all about tackling and communication on the field from both teams. A small thing like communication is a game changer. After a rally from our coach, ... More