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By Dan Hattrup
Denver Harlequins

Sorry to all the loyal supporters who are dying to read about the success of the Quins, but as the author didn't score a try this weekend, he didn't see any real priority in getting a match report out.

First off, the Quins would like to thank the Blue Goose for continuing a fine rugby tradition of a good tournament, a big feed and a ton of beer afterward. Slash receives special commendation for the best pool allocation this union has seen in ages. Finally -- thanks to the Miller family for hosting the Quins up in town.

The boys in red and blue started their day against a Breckenridge side recently fortified by our neighbors from the south and east. In a match where the momentum was never given a chance to build, the Quins were down by 2 after a fulltime try was scored. A brilliant sideline conversion from flyhalf Rob Thomas drew the teams level at the final whistle. (where's my 5 bucks, Rob?

Next up were a combined side, anchored by Fort Collins. It was display of incredible offense, as the Quins knew they needed to win, and score 8 tries to climb to the top of the pool. With 3 in the first half, and 4 in the second, it was a resounding win, but left us one try short of the finals.

The depth of the team was shown in the final match, where we took on our comrades from the People's Republic of Boulder. Everyone who had been sitting support started this match, and for the first 15minutes, we played exclusively in Boulder's half. Staunch defense on their line prevented us from going over for a try. A few breakaways in the second half turned the game in favor of the division I side.

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