Milwaukee Harlequins advance to the national quarter-finals.

The Milwaukee Harlequins today advanced to the second round of the Division II USA Rugby National Championship after a sweet 16 win against the Tampa Bay Krewe. Following a 10-0 lead at half-time, the Harlequins were in front 27-0 before finally relinquishing the scoreline for a 34-10 finish.

The Harlequins will play Lancaster Rugby (Pennsylvania), the 2nd-seeded team in the championship, at 2:30PM tomorrow, May 17, 2009.

Vic Drover
Vic Drover

Vic has a long history in and around the sport of rugby both in Canada and the US. He has played for and started numerous clubs (Vandal's RFC, Strathcona Druids, Suffolk Bull Moose, Westside Harlequins, Milwaukee Barbarians, Hamilton Girls Rugby), and served many roles over the years at all administrative levels. Vic joined the Harlequins in 2007 and remained an active club member through the transition to the Barbarians. These days, he spends his rugby time playing tag rugby and touring with the Old Boys, keeping the club website updated, helping organize the Lakefront 7s, and fundraising.

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