Harrisburg Harlots Advance to USA Club Rugby Women’s DII Quarterfinals
The road to Glendale, Colorado heads to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania THIS Saturday, but it started on a hot day late last summer in Harrisburg. That’s when the Harlots gathered together to discuss their team goals. Number one on the list was to become National Champions – an auspicious goal to say the least. And so the trip began, but the road was not always smooth for our beloved Harlots.
The Harlots found themselves starting their fall season with an out-of-league loss to regional power Severn River, but that did not deter the Ladies. Instead of hanging their heads, they were able to regroup and set a course for utter domination of all those who would stand in the way of their ultimate goal. With stops in Maryland, Virginia, and assorted points of interest throughout their home state, the Harlots appointment with destiny could not be denied. They began to dismantle all of the teams who had previously blocked their path. Chesapeake, Stingers, and Furies – all names of those who would crumble before the weight of the juggernaut. However, despite their repeated showings of domination, the Harlots knew that in order to BE the best, they had to BEAT the best. Just two short weekends ago, they did just that.
Traveling to Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, Delaware over Mother’s Day weekend, in what can be described as a microcosm of their season, the Women avenged their only league loss of the season to previous champ Brandywine. Starting out slow and down 10 points, the women took charge, took the lead, and eventually took the MAC crown.
Now the Harlots find themselves preparing for just one more stop remaining on their trip to Glendale. A relatively short drive to Steeltown, USA this weekend will see the Ladies taking on reigning National runner up Burlington, VT in the Women’s National Quarter Finals. This could be one of the most exciting games in Harrisburg Harlots team history!
The Harlots are ready to punch their tickets to the Rockies, but they need support to get over this last hill. If you find yourself in Pittsburgh on Saturday, the match will be at Founders Field, home of the Pittsburgh Harlequins and the nicest facilities east of the Mississippi – that is until HRFC finalizes their own. Most of our club and our fanatics will be holed up in Cranberry Township, PA on Saturday night. If you would like to join us and have not made arrangements yet, contact “Belushi” and he can fill you in on the plans.
With that, there’s only one last thing to say…GO HARLOTS!!!
USA Club Rugby Quarterfinals Preview
For a preview of what this weekend has in store for the Harlots, head over to usarugby.org to read their blog post “PLENTY OF POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE RETURNS TO WOMEN’S DII CLUB QUARTERFINALS”
Watch the USA Rugby Club Playoffs
We welcome any and all alumni, family, friends, and fans of the Harrisburg Rugby Football Club and our Harrisburg Harlots to join our club cheering section at Founder’s Field in Pittsburgh, PA this weekend. Come out, show your support, and help cheer the Harlots onward to victory!
For the quarterfinals, the Harlots are scheduled to face off against Burlington Rugby on Saturday morning at 11:45am on Field 1.
With a win, the Harlots will advance to the semifinals and face off against the winner of the Wisconsin Rugby (reigning National Champions) vs. Charlotte Rugby match. The semifinal match will take place on Sunday morning at 11:45am on Field 1 (field subject to change).
In the event of a loss on Saturday, the Harlots will play in a consolation match against the loser of the Wisconsin Rugby vs. Charlotte Rugby match on Sunday morning at 8:15am on Field 1.
Can’t join us in Pittsburgh? We understand. Don’t worry, though, because you can still cheer for the Harlots from the comfort of your own home. USA Rugby will be streaming this weekend’s National Championship Series Club Playoffs LIVE on USARugbyTV.com!
For more information, visit this site and Saturday morning direct your browser to the USA Rugby TV website.
USA Club Rugby Playoff Bracket
