The Rowdies started Cup play where they left off in the Fall with two consecutive victories. On March 21 the Rowdies traveled to Cape Girardeau to face a Kohlfield Scorpions side they have not beaten in Cape in a number of years according to long time veteran Rowdie, Russ Ellis. However, this trip would turn out much different from those previous trips. The Rowdies drew first blood with a quick try but the Scorpions lashed right back with a try to tie the match. In the end the Rowdies would end their drought in Cape with a 26-12 victory and win their fourth straight Cup win. We would like to thank the Scorpions for hosting the social after a hard fought match.

This past weekend found the Rowdies at their home pitch in Belleville hosting an always strong Sunday Morning Rugby Club. After much rain during the morning the match kicked off at 3:00 p.m. without any rain but plenty of mud and fun on the pitch. The Rowdies started off quick and did not relent at any point during the match even when the rain started coming down in the second half. The final score of 50-0 did not reflect the competitiveness of the Sunday Morning side and we would like to thank them for battling the elements with us on Saturday.

This weekend the Rowdies will be taking a break from a Cup play and will be competing in the 61st annual Gateway Ruggerfest in St. Louis. The Rowdies will return to Cup play the following weekend with a much anticipated match with the St. Louis Royals.

Nick Kujawa
Rowdies Match Secretary