Santa Pub Crawl and Sweet Baby Keith Fundraiser

Published December 1, 2013

As many of you know our brother in rugby Keith Porter-Davis has had some pretty severe health set-backs this year.

After passing out at work he was diagnosed with congenital heart failure and had a Internal Cardiovascular Defibrillator implanted until he can receive a heart transplant. He is on a very strict diet and his heart condition causes severe fatigue but Keith still tries to make it out to big games when he can, as we saw this past Saturday. Keep in mind he pretty much spent all week in bed to have the energy to come out to the Renegades game and have a beer at the 5P.

This year at the Santa Pub Crawl we will be collecting donations for Keith’s unmet medical expenses, note that just weeks after this episode he was let go from his position at Xerox.

What can you do to help?
– Bring $10 to Santa Pub Crawl (that’s 2 pints at Fados)
– Donate online a the paypal link here if you can’t make the Santa Pub Crawl
– Contact Reggie Gazes @ regina.paxton@gmail.com if you are interested in putting together some meals for Keith

Unfortunately Keith wont be able to play for Old White again but he will always be part of the family.

You can bring your donations to the pub crawl, or donate via paypal here.

Posted in Fundraising, Old Boy News, Team News, Uncategorized

Welcome to the Off-Season

Published December 1, 2013

The fall season has ended on a high note with a win over the Renegades. Practice will resume in February. Crossfit is still offered Monday and Wednesday at the new location and normal time.

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Atlanta Old White Wins South 7s, headed to Nationals

Published July 20, 2013

ATLANTA, GA (7/20/2013) Atlanta Old White emerged the victor at the USA Rugby South 7s Championship defeating Daytona and New Orleans in the round-robin tourney. The victory gives Old White the South’s #1 seed at the 2013 Men’s and Women’s Club Sevens National Championships in Pittsburgh, PA this coming August 10th and 11th. Pools and seedings can be found HERE @ USA Rugby(more to follow)

Atlanta Old White and New Orleans RFC - 2013 South 7s Representatives

Atlanta Old White and New Orleans RFC – 2013 South 7s Representatives

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2013 Hotlanta 7s Results

Published July 13, 2013
Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Hotlanta 7s!
U-19: Smoky Mountain
College Women: Georgia Tech
College Men: Valdosta State
Club Women: Southern Exposure
Club Men: Slackers
Premier: Atlanta Old White
(more to follow...)
Posted in Featured, Match Summaries

Hotlanta 7s

Published June 6, 2013

** PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION FOR THE 2013 HOTLANTA 7s **
Georgia Soccer Park
3895 Ben Hill Road
East Point, GA 30349

Registration for the 2013 Hotlanta 7s Tournament is now open!

Co-hosted with the Atlanta Harlequins, the 2013 Hotlanta 7s will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013.

 

Entry Fees:
Men’s Premier: $300
Men’s Club: $200
Men’s Collegiate: $150
Women’s Club: $150
Women’s Collegiate: $100
U-19 – $100

Divisions & Prizes:
Men’s Premier – $600
Men’s Club – $200
Men’s Collegiate – $150
Women’s Club – $150
Women’s Collegiate – $100
U-19 – $100

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Atlanta Old White defeats Naples, wins South Championship

Published April 28, 2013

FT MYERS, FL (4/28/2013) Atlanta Old White are the 2013 USA Rugby South Champions.

It was not an easy task for Atlanta. With multiple injuries, Old White had 5 players playing in new positions. Key positions were Richard Shore, flyhalf, playing scrumhalf and Rob McFeaters, wing, playing flyhalf.

The first score came from Old White on a play that you will probably never see in a rugby match ever again. Richard Shore’s penalty kick attempt hit the left upright and returned straight to Shore. The stunned Naples defense was hesitant for a split second. Shore ran the ball into contact to about the five meter mark. Due to the odd play, Naples appeared confused and committed a penalty at the breakdown. The other Shore brother, Wayde, saw the defense was not set. He quick tapped and dove in for a try giving Atlanta a 7 to nothing lead.

However, Naples would respond very quickly. Naple’s back line would use kicks to try to get the ball behind the Atlanta’s defensive line. Multiple attempts were made throughout the match but this time it worked and Hammerheads were able to touch down to close the gap to 7-5.

Naples continued to play strong in the first half. With 8 minutes left in the half and deep in Atlanta’s zone, Naples scored an absolute beauty of a try with the help of awful defense by Atlanta. The Naples scrumhalf drew the defense away from a ruck and executed an inside switch completely fooling Old White’s defense as no one stayed home in the 1st channel. Giving a wide open untouched go ahead try.

Down, Atlanta was determined to cut into the lead and was awarded and penalty kick right at the half. Old White was down 10-12 at intermission. This was the first time Old White trailed at the half this season.

The lack of playing time of the 9-10 combo in their respected positions showed in the first half. However things started to change in the second 40. Atlanta came out with additional determination. For the first 15 minutes it was a heavyweight fight. A fight that would give Atlanta the lead when outside center, Ronn Omandi, mazed through the Naples defense for his 1st try of the weekend to give the lead back to Atlanta.

Old White tacked on a penalty to go on top by 8. Forcing Naples to score twice.

Naples picked up their defensive pressure in the final 10 minutes of the match. Down 12 to 20, Atlanta had the possession deep in their zone but a sloppy play at the ruck resulted in loose ball which bounced favorably toward the hammerheads. Naples cut the lead down to one.

At this point Atlanta equally increased it’s defensive pressure. Which was awarded a scrum with 2 minutes left deep in Naples zone. This is when the outcry from Naples happened. With tighthead prop(Mike Allison) down, Atlanta substituted the prop with lock, Keith Porter-Davis. Atlanta was ready to go full engagement, but the referee called for an uncontested scrum. An offside call was made when the Naple’s scrumhalf engaged Old White’s scrumhalf before the ball was out of the scrum. With that penalty, Old White went up 23 to 19.

Naples made a strong attempt to come back but committed another infraction with no time left. Atlanta kicked the ball to touch and the match was called.

This match was definitely fought hard by both sides. The difference however came from two individuals from Old White. Wayde Shore was named forward of the match for his incredible work rate and not being discouraged but motivated when Naples were targeting him in the first half. Ronn Omandi was a man among boys on defense. The Naples backline absolutely did not want the ball when Omandi was in the area. Omandi was the back of the Match.

Atlanta Old White will now have 3 weeks to prepare for the representative from the Empire Rugby Union, which is based on the northeast portion of the United States. That final is scheduled for this upcoming Sunday(5/5)

See also an article from rugbymag.com HERE!

HT 10-12
FT 23-19

Scorers:
Richard Shore — pen(3/5) con(2/2) — 13 pts
Wayde Shore — 1 try(18) — 5 pts
Ronn Omandi — 1 try(59) — 5 pts

1. Mike Akiboh —> Min Cho (60)
2. Wayde Shore
3. Mike Allison —> Keith Porter Davis (76)
4. Keith Porter-Davis —> Tom Russell (76)
5. Mark Humphries
6. Chris Carter
7. David Wagura
8. Matt Reis

9. Richard Shore

10. Rob McFeaters
11. Jaime Gasparella —> Eric Degree(65)
12. Doug Coffey —> Mike Aaron(15)
13. Ronn Omandi
14. Mike Aaron —> Andy Britt(15)
15. Brent Korsower
16. Eric Degree
17. Tom Russell
18. Andy Britt
19. Scott Flanagan
20. Scott Johnson
21. Laurent Hugonet
22. Luis Camacho
23. Min Cho

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Atlanta Old White defeats Chattanooga

Published April 27, 2013

FT MYERS, FL (4/27/2013) Atlanta Old White RFC defeated Chattanooga RFC in the USA Rugby South Semi-Finals to punch their tickets to the USA Rugby National sweet 16.

The weather couldn’t be more ideal. South Florida’s mother nature’s little sister helped out. The cloud cover and the gulf breeze made the day as comfortable as possible.

The match started off extremely slow and timid for both sides in the first 15 minutes. Both teams switched blows but no team could penetrate each other’s 22. AOW broke through due to a defensive effort. Deep in their zone, Chattanooga attempted a clearance kick but a block by Keith Porter-Davis lead to a opportune try for Sean Hunt. The second try came off phase play to the outside with winger Rob McFeaters making an outstanding run, tackled at 5 and a offload to Brent Korsower for a great backs try. The final score of the half came from a lineout play and a quick out to center Doug Coffey. Richard Shore tacked on all the conversions giving the good guys a 21 to 0 lead at half.

Second have started off quickly for OW. On offense, OW had a ruck 1 meter from the touchline. Quick thinking scrumhalf, Richie Kanda saw no defensive cover on the blind, took the advantage and ran the ball down the field and a pass to supporting fellow Kenyan Ronn Omandi for the fourth try of the match. Final try came from captain, Dave Wagura.

The defensive pressure from the backline and the scrums were on point today.

Old White will play Naples. Naples were down 21 to 20 and score the winning try with 1 minute left in the match after being down 21-0.

Co-Forward of the Match goes to Captain David Wagura and Matt Reis. The Back of the match goes to Richard Shore.

Scorers:
Richard Shore — (5/5 conv) 10 pts
Sean Hunt — 1 try(22) — 5 pts
Brent Korsower — 1 try(32) — 5 pts
Doug Coffey — 1 try(36) — 5 pts
Ronn Omandi — 1 try(53) — 5 pts
David Wagura — 1 try(77) — 5 pts

1. Sean Hunt
2. Wayde Shore
3. Mike Allison —> Mike Akiboh (65)
4. Keith Porter-Davis —> Tom Russell (70)
5. Mark Humphries
6. David Winiarczyk —> Chris Carter(47)
7. David Wagura
8. Matt Reis

9. Richie Kanda

10. Richard Shore
11. Rob McFeaters —> Eric Degree (65)
12. Doug Coffey
13. Ronn Omandi
14. Mike Aaron —> Andy Britt (65)
15. Brent Korsower —> Laurent Hugonet(72)

16. Mike Akiboh
17. Eric Degree
18. Tom Russell
19. Chris Carter
20. Andy Britt
21. Laurent Hugonet
22. Scott Johnson
23. Min Cho

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