As a consolation the 6 Nations Championship will be televised this morning at 10:30, and there’s a 1:00 o’clock game as well.  RiRa in Georgetown is playing both with no cover charge.  James Hoban’s is doing both too, I’m sure, but they have a $20 cover charge, which provides $20 worth of food and drinks.

The early forecast for next week looks good for Saturday rugby.

Also, Wednesday rugby is going to start again soon.  I think the 25th makes sense to start up, but if there’s a lot of enthusiasm, maybe this week makes sense.  I’m hunting for an alternative field, but in the mean time, the old spot will suffice.

Hey Guys,

The forthcoming rain is putting a damper on our plans to head out and play rugby tomorrow morning.  I know we’re all desperate to play–it’s been a month since we’ve been out there.  But it’s going to be a tough call if the rain is as consistent as forecasts predict.

I’ll make a determination tomorrow morning at around 8:30.  Hopefully it won’t be raining then, and hopefully the ground won’t be too soaked.  Be on the lookout for my posting.

The field clearly isn’t good enough to play on with the snow.  Hopefully we’ll be back at it next week.

It’s Day Light Saving this week, so that means Wednesday rugby is right around the corner too.  I’ll keep everyone posted about that.

I’ve also been looking at fields we might want to secure for Wednesdays.  The current spot is obviously small.  A new field will probably cost each of us some money (I’m thinking a rugby fund raising party is in order) but it would be worth it.  I’ll do some research and get back to everyone.  Worst case we’ll stick to what we’ve currently got if we can’t generate sufficient funds, or if for other reasons, a new field doesn’t make sense.

Hey Guys,

Rugby’s off again.  The snow has yet to melt.  But watching Six Nations should cure the no-playing rugby blues.  Sunday at 10:00 AM, the English play the Irish.  Olly’s already reserved a table at James Hoban’s in DC.  Enjoy the best rugby the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.  If you’re really keen, they’re also broadcasting matches on Saturday.  Scotland v. Italy at 9:30 AM, and France v. Wales at 12:00.

Snow covered pitch=no rugby.  Hopefully next week will be better.

Hey Guys,

At 9:30 on Saturday Morning the ENGLISH (not the Welsh, nor the Scots–did I get that right this time?) will take arms against the sea of troubles that is the Italian 15 side in the 6 Nations tournament.  Naturally, that poses a dilemma given touch begins at 9:30.  (Conditions for touch will be similar to last week, cold, but not unbearable.)  Weighing the prospect of playing in the frigid outdoors when we could be at a bar watching top flight rugby must give us pause.  If you want to watch rugby, head to James Hoban’s in Dupont.  Olly will be there for sure.  Otherwise, out on the field for the rest of us for enterprises of great pitch and moment.

*  I don’t know what the prices are for James Hoban’s; I’m sure they’re reasonable.  Also, France will face Ireland at 12:30 if you want to stay and watch, or head over after touch.

**  Olly’s happy to book a table, so if you’re certain you’re going to watch the game, respond to this post so he knows whether to hold some seats.

***  When did England become a nation?  I thought the UK was the nation.  For that matter, when did Scotland or Wales become nations?  I need a clear definition about this.  “6 ‘Nations'” sounds a bit silly, doesn’t it?  (Feel free to correct me if I’m being massively ignorant).

9:30.  Usual spot.

Hey Guys,

It’s going to be frigid out tomorrow, but let’s play anyway.  Summon your inner Tom Brady (that part of you that vanquishes all manner of evil and rides off into sunsets with super models in tow) and man up.  We’ve played in worse.  Stop whining.

See you at 9:30.

Crap weather headed our way.

Winter rugby, guys.  It’s going to be in the high 20’s tomorrow, so obviously very cold.  But, the skies and the ground will be clear.

See everyone out there at 9:30.