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BARBOS BEAT BUFFALO, ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

The Denver Barbarians defeated Buffalo RFC by a score of 62-10. On a steamy hot Saturday afternoon, your Denver Barbarians scored 10 tries and survived what was a hotly contested first 20 minutes

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BARBOS HEAD TO NATIONALS, SQUARE UP WITH BUFFALO

When you score a combined 143 in a playoff weekend (individual game reports to follow), it’s easy to gain confidence. After all, that much scoring is a statement. A statement of intent. The team wants to raise another trophy, and deliver a national championship to the club’s legacy. But two remaining games stand in the way of that goal. The hard part of success is leveling off your emotions and expectations. Last weekend’s playoff wins mean next to nothing in the following round. It will be hotter down in the heart of the American south, and the competition will be fiercer.

Enter Buffalo RFC.

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WHO LIKES PLAYOFF RUGBY? DENVER BARBARIANS VS. CLEVELAND CRUSADERS

It’s that time of year. The flowers are blooming, the brooks are babbling, the rabbits are mating, and the Barbo boys are buzzing. Spring has officially sprung, and with the seasonal change also comes our favorite thing of the year...

Playoff rugby!

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BARBOS FALL TO AMERICAN RAPTORS 34-28, ENDING 11 GAME WIN STREAK

In an 80 minute non-stop battle, the Barbos gave it their all in a great match of rugby against long-time cross-town rival, the Glendale Raptors!

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CONCERT FUNDRAISER IS AN ENORMOUS HIT!

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BARBOS SMACK QUEEN CITY IN A SHUTOUT WIN

As the playoffs approach, each game gets more important. Players look to refine their craft as coaches evaluate. Each passing week brings additional pressure. “Win or go home” is right around the corner.

While these warm up “friendlies” don’t count in the league standings, anytime a team claim’s to be Denver’s best Rugby Club, we in the Green & White take it personally. The Barbos named a strong side with every intention of continuing their winning ways.

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BARBOS BATTLE GRIZZLIES IN COLORADO SPRINGS

Final Score: Denver Barbarians 65 - Colorado Springs Grizzlies 7

Tries: Gabe Bram (2x), Steve Karas, Luca Tani, Tyler Grant, Ryan Walker, Eric Sykes, Alex Wormer (2x), Marco DeGuire, Luka Pavlakis

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BARBOS CLEAN UP IN ARIZONA TOUR

Mid March in Colorado can have it’s weather challenges. After the Barbos faced multiple training sessions in freezing conditions, they put their stamp on a successful weekend down in the desert defeating Phoenix RFC 99-5 and Tempe RFC 66-10. The weekend saw a barrage of scoring from the men in Green & White, as the Barbos look to continue their win streak heading towards the 2022 playoffs.

When the team landed Thursday morning, the spirits were high… and how could they not be, the lads were just beginning their first team tour of 2022!

Below are some audio interviews from various players on Thursday morning, leading up to the game against Phoenix that night.

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DENVER BARBARIANS HEAD SOUTH TO ARIZONA; SPRING TOUR 2022 PREVIEW

Danny Bell (right, current Club President) and Michael Pisney (center, current Director of Rugby) helped deliver a championship in 2018. Now, they look to lead from the front office.

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DENVER BARBARIANS THRASH BOULDER - FINAL SCORE: 83-26

After suffering a humbling defeat to Boulder RFC to open the 2021 fall XV’s season, the BarboFam circled November 6th in what would be the much sought after rematch. Seasons, fortunes and even fates can change in the blink of an eye. Was the 31-17 defeat on August 28th truly the moment of self reflection that launched this successful run in the late fall? Perhaps … it’s also possible that change can ALSO come slowly. It can permeate within a team like water breaking down stone. Slowly, but surely.

By the time this fateful November 6th rematch arrived, the men in Green & White were ready to show they had cemented the change needed to capture the Rocky Mountain Premiership. Under the magnificent Colorado sun, the Denver Barbarians were successful on the day, dismantling Boulder from start to finish.

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A CLEAN OCTOBER SWEEP…

With the dust settled on a hard fought month of October, The Barbos have snatched their fall season back. It’s as simple as that …

After starting slow with an unexpected, lowly 1-2 record, the team has now caught a groove and have reeled in 4 straight wins. With the reintroduction of some key 7’s player who excelled this past summer, the Denver Barbarians have seen their attacking prowess surge during the win streak averaging a whopping 58 points per game over the last 4 hit outs.

Director of Rugby Danny Bell said it best “It took a while for the train to leave the station early on in the season, but now that it has, it’s full steam ahead.”

Let’s take a look back at the month of October and shower credit where it’s due.

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BARBOS HEAD TO RUGGERFEST HUNGRY

On September 16th, 2012 the Denver Barbarians defeated the Glendale Raptors by a final score of 73-21.

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REFLECTIONS FROM 2021 SUMMER 7’S

Looking back to all of the emotions and effort that was thrown into the season, I couldn’t be more proud of the group that represented in Seattle. After the jubilation of victory, and the crushing blow of defeat, it’s all the more clear to me that the core of this Barbo 7’s team will be back next year to finish what we started in the summer of 2021.