Brujos Reach Semi-Finals at 2026 Cowpie; Save the Date! Brujos Golf Tournament Returns in Oct; Summer Touch Continues and More

Two strong wins not enough as reigning SWRU champs fall short of finals appearance in Colorado.

You'd have to excuse the New Mexico Brujos if the went into this year's Cowpie Classic with a little swagger. After all the reigning SWRU champs were coming off a season that saw them fall just one game short of a national semi-finals appearance.

That swagger showed as the NM Brujos got off to a hot start, rattling off two straight victories over the Northern Colorado Flamingos and Wyoming.

Ultimately a tough loss in a back and forth game against Vail kept the Brujos out of the final against perennial regional powerhouse Aspen.

Still, the team's two wins bode well for the rest of their summer tournament season heading into the fall.

Up Next

The Brujos will enjoy a few weeks off before heading south to El Paso for the Sun City 7s on August 15.

The Brujos will finish up their summer slate on Labor Day weekend at the Santa Fe 10s on September 6.

All upcoming Brujos matches and player CIPP information can be found on the NM Brujos Schedule Page.

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Save the Date! NM Brujos Golf Tournament Returns this Fall

The calendar may say July, but the fall is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing; the New Mexico Brujos annual golf tournament is coming back!

Trade in those rugby cleats for golf spikes, drive for show and putt for dough on Friday, October 2. Expect all the usual hijinks and maybe some new surprises.

Registration and sponsorships opportunities announced soon, so stay tuned to your favorite local rugby blog for details.

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Off-Season Touch/Practice Continues at New Location

This year's spring season was one for the books but next season already looms and that means staying sharp, even when we're having fun doing it!

Off-season touch rugby with our good friends the Atomic Sisters is every Wednesday at 5:30 at UNM Johnson Field.

New Players and all skill levels are always welcome! Cleats, mouthguard, and water very much recommended. 

Up to date practice info can be found on the NM Brujos Practice Page.