RUGBY COMES TO BEACON!

The Hudson Valley Rebels won their home-opener this past Saturday over the North Jersey Rugby Club with a score of 13 - 3, debuting their new home field in Beacon, NY.

The Rebels found themselves defending within their own end as North Jersey tried to wear down our pack despite strong tackling by Man of the Match recipient Michael Greenblatt of Highland and Ryan Bells of Washingtonville. Turnovers and penalties kept the game scoreless for most of the 1st half until Jonathan Jones of Highland striked on a penalty kick from 30 meters out to give the Rebels a 3 - 0 lead.

North Jersey would come back and put up 3 points of their own on a penalty kick just before half.

The Rebels cleaned up their pod play with multiple phase ball and maintaining posession but highlighted the day with scrum turnovers. The forwards gave the Rebels their first try of the day fighting for the last few meters and putting the Rebels up 8 - 3.

The Rebel backline would add to the score with several fingertip passes to get the ball into the waiting hands of newcomer, Kieran Killeen of Pamona who took the ball in for the Hudson Valley's last score as they went onto to win 13 - 3.

The Rebels are now 2 - 0 on the season as they host the New York American Rugby Club this Saturday in Beacon.

Scoring Summary:

Hudson Valley 13 - NoJo 3

Trys: Greenblatt, Michael; Killeen, Kieran

Penalty Kicks: Jones, Jon