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The Minnesota Valkyries Rugby Club is an organization of former and present rugby players dedicated to the development of rugby, our team, and our community. We strive to maintain our position as one of the elite organizations within USA Rugby by creating a positive and enduring impact in all that we do. We bring honor to the sport of rugby by upholding our traditions, competing with pride, and understanding that every time we step onto the pitch we play for the legacy and future of The Minnesota Valkyries Rugby Club.

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What we do Strength
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USA "A" - Valks dominate line-up

From USArugby.org:

For Immediate Release
June 23, 2009

U.S. Women’s ‘A’ Rugby Team Names Squad Set to Face Canada ‘A’ 

BOULDER, Colo. – BOULDER, CO - The USA Women's 'A' Rugby Team has officially announced its lineup for its match against its Canadian counterparts, the Canada 'A' side, set to kick off tonight at 6 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.

Following intensive two-a-days, video sessions, mental skills, conditioning and recovery work over these past few days, the USA 'A' side will look to come out strong against their respective neighbors to the north.

"We've had a productive couple of practice days here in Glendale and are looking forward to a good showing against Canada A this evening," Women's 'A' Coach Martha Daines said.

For this 'A' game, the U.S. has selected a mix of young talent, players returning to 15s after representing the U.S. in sevens, as well as experienced players looking to prove themselves to the coaching staff.

With only a few days to prepare, this match will be a good opportunity for the team to build cohesion and for team leaders to step up and make a positive impact.

"The team has pulled together well," Daines added. "They are ready and excited to play."

The Women's 'A' Can/Am match is just a preview for the international test match featuring the USA Women's National Team and the Canadian Women's National Team on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Tickets to both matches are just $15 or you can buy 11 tickets for the price of 10. Children under 12 get in free.

The Can-Am matches in Colorado will be the first of five matches this summer, as the team kicks off its journey towards the Women's Rugby World Cup 2010, which is held in England next August and September. The Women's Eagles will see their remaining games in the Nations Cup in Toronto in August.

USA ‘A’ Lineup:

1.  Libby Berg ( Minnesota Valkyries)

2.  Kitt Wagner (Beantown)

3.  Stacy Baker ( Philadelphia )

4. Jenny Menke ( Minnesota Valkyries)

5. Anna Brown ( Minnesota Amazons)

6. Mel Denham (Beantown)

7. Ida Berstein (Keystone)

8. Kate Daley ( Pennsylvania State University )

9. Ramey Marshall ( Oregon Sports Union )

10.  Hannah Stolba ( Minnesota Valkyries)

11.  Desiree Markovich ( Minnesota Valkyries)

12.  Emilie Bydwell (Beantown)

13. Amy Daniels (Beantown)

14. Katie Dowty (Beantown)

15.  Christy Ringgenberg ( Minnesota Valkyries)

16. Katherine Weber ( Iowa State )

17.  Stacey Bridges ( Texas A&M)

18.  Lisa Butts (UC Davis)

19.   Janay Lake ( Glendale Raptors)

20.  Katie Hertel ( Minnesota Valkyries)

21.  Brenna Costello ( Washington DC Furies)

22.  Kristy Lear ( Minnesota Valkyries)

 

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Tough Loss USA "A" v Canada "A"

US Women's A Loses to Canada A

6.24.09 - from USARugby.org
BOULDER, Colo. - The USA Rugby Women's 'A' side lost to their Canadian counterparts today, 10-7, at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO.

"We took some risks, strategically," Women's 'A' Coach Martha Daines said. "For only having a few days together, I was happy with the way we played overall. We worked well together and our defense was effective. We also had a couple of nice runs, but we just couldn't get the ball across the line when we needed to."

Battling through some very tough conditions early on, the U.S. dominated possession throughout the first half, but missed some key opportunities to put points on the board. Conversely, while Canada didn't have a whole lot of possession throughout, they were able to score while down one player in the middle of the first half, to take the lead 7-0.

The weather made play a bit sloppy, forcing the UK referee to use her whistle a great deal in the first half. Needless to say, neither team got much of a flow going in those first 40 minutes, unable to string together much more than a couple phases before the ball was either was dropped, knocked on or there was an infraction in the ruck, and both teams inevitably went into break a bit frustrated and determined to turn it around in the second half.

The Americans were able to get a bit of momentum back on their side early after half and in the 45th minute the U.S. forced a turnover just outside Canada's 22, which led to a quick dish to Hanna Stolba. Stolba touched it down and Desiree Markovich converted to bring the score to 7-7 with 35 minutes remaining.

In those 35, however, it was all about the penalty kicks as Canada's Andrea Burke looked to put her team ahead, first by attempting a 43m kick and then later, one from just outside the 22. Burke was able to slot the latter to put the visitors up by three, while the U.S. missed one shortly thereafter to remain down by three.

The U.S. found themselves down one person at a crucial time, and although Canada missed that penalty kick, as well, the U.S. would not be able to recover. Two closely missed U.S. scoring opportunities later, and both sides were running out of time. After a penalty by Canada, the USA made a good kick into touch. The USA chose a quick lineout and almost capitalized by scoring in the corner, however, a very questionable knock on was called and that would end the USA's offense dead in its track.

Canada also had a few breakaways, but the USA's back line was able to scramble and contain them. On one such break as time wound down, Amy Daniels intercepted a pass, but was brought down after a 20 meter run. Following some aggressive USA rucking, Canada was called for offsides and the U.S. was allowed one more penalty kick. That one fell short and the whistle blew, dashing the American's hopes for an undefeated Can-Am series.

The USA Women's Eagles side will now face the Canadian Women's Eagles side on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m.

The Can-Am matches in Colorado will be the first of five matches this summer, as the team kicks off its journey towards the Women's Rugby World Cup 2010, which is held in England next August and September. The Women's Eagles will see their remaining games in the Nations Cup in Toronto in August.

USA 7
Tries: Stolba
Conversions: Markovich

USA Lineup: 1. Libby Berg (Katherine Weber in at 44:06); 2. Kitt Wagner (Lisa Butts in at 29:02). 3. Stacy Baker; 4. Jenny Menke; 5. Anna Brown (Stacey Bridges in at 56:06); 6. Mel Denham (Janay Lake in at 62:02); 7. Ida Berstein; 8. Kate Daley; 9. Ramey Marshall (Katie Hertel in at 40:00), 10. Hannah Stolba; 11. Desiree Markovich; 12. Emilie Bydwell; 13. Amy Daniels; 14. Katie Dowty: 15. Christy Ringgenberg; 16. Katherine Weber; 17. Stacy Bridges; 18. Lisa Butts; 19. Janay Lake; 20. Katie Hertel 21. Brenna Costello; 22. Kristy Lear.

Canada 10
Tries: Hilditch
Conversion: Burke
Penalties: Burke

 
New Touch Location

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Touch continues to be held on Thursday evenings.  Join the Valkyries at their new location: the intersection of Eustis St N and Como Avenue in St. Paul.  Hooker school is at 6pm with touch following at 7.  Bring a friend!

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