Location of Match with East Carolina Changed

Despite the fact that East Carolina had previously committed to a Sept. 22 match at Wake Forest, they informed us this week that due to "budget constraints" they would not travel to Winston-Salem. As it is too late for Wake Forest to find a suitable replacement match for that date, the Demon Deacons will now be travelling to Greenville, NC to play the match.

Wake Rugby Mourns Passing of Skip Prosser

The Wake Forest community is mourning the sudden passing of Wake Forest Men's Basketball Head Coach Skip Prosser, who died yesterday at the age of 56 after suffering an apparent heart attack. Prosser was a good friend of the Wake rugby program, having played rugby himself during his senior year at the Merchant Marine Academy. He was always willing to take time out of his busy schedule to discuss the art of coaching with former Wake head rugby coach Pat Kane, and the two met on multiple ocassions. Prosser had also agreed to be the keynote speaker at the Rugby Final Four banquest hosted by Wake this past spring, but had to pull out at the last minute to go on the recruiting trail. Prosser was a fantastic coach and a great person, and he will be missed.

ALUMNI MATCH SET FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND

Calling all Wake Rugby Alumni! There will be an official Alumni Match on Saturday, September 15, pitting former Wake Ruggers against the current Wake Forest A-side. Whether you want to strap on the boots or just come watch and catch up with old teammates, please make plans to be in Winston-Salem for Homecoming Weekend. The Alumni match will be followed by the Wake B-side taking on UNC-Greensboro and, of course, there will be a family-friendly social event afterwards. If you have any questions about the weekend, please contact Patrick Kane at pmkane78@aol.com.