Brujos drop Rugby Union season opener, Spring 2020 schedule announced and other November Brujos news
Santa Fe, Saturday November 2nd -
Just a week removed from taking home the hardware at the 2019 High Desert Classic, the New Mexico Brujos traveled up to Santa Fe to take on the Santos in the opener of the 2019/2020 Rio Grande Rugby Union season. The Brujos quickly lost two players to injury and played 60 minutes of the match with only 13 men, ultimately losing to the Santos 50 - 29. The match was the last for the Brujos in 2019, and they now turn their attention to the spring season which is tentatively scheduled to begin on March 7th.
Spring 2020 Schedule announced.
The Brujos kick off their 2020 Rio Grande Rugby Union schedule with a home match on March 7th against the visiting El Paso Scorpions. Then they play an "away" match against crosstown rivals the Albuquerque Aardvarks on March 14th. Their next two matches are home matches against the Santos and Varks respectively, before finishing out the season with a trip down to El Paso to take on the Scorps. After finishing last season in second place the Brujos will have their work cut out for them to repeat that success after their loss to Santa Fe last weekend. This intrepid rugby blogger for one believes in blue magic. See you in the spring!
2020 Spring Schedule
March 7th
El Paso Scorpions
1 PM Balloon Fiesta Park
March 14th
@ Albuquerque Aardvarks
1 PM Balloon Fiesta Park
March 21st
Santa Fe Santos
1 PM Balloon Fiesta Park
March 28th
Albuquerque Aardvarks
1 PM Balloon Fiesta Park
April 4th
@ El Paso Scorpions
Location and time TBD
All times and locations subject to change, for up to date information always consult the New Mexico Brujos facebook page.
A Message from the Brujos Team president about Rugby is a Drag.
"Hi Team
Time to start planning for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, Rugby is a Drag ... Show!
What: The Brujos Present the 4th annual Rugby is a Drag Show
When: January 18, 2020
Where: Sidewinders Bar
What time: 9 PM
Why: This show helps us reach out to the community while netting funds for our yearly budget needs and also fundraising for a great organization, Casa Q.
How can you participate: Look at our spreadsheet and see how you can help! We need volunteers for:
Performing in drag
Go-go dancing
Money collecting
selling jello shots
Taking video and pictures
Merchandise table
Promoting the show
Selling tickets
Remember that fundraising is what makes sure we are able to pay for tournaments, fees, and general rugby activities outside of what your dues cover so please try and contribute to the efforts."