Brown Men's Rugby
Brown Men's Rugby Clinches Victory in Final Season Match Against Syracuse University B-side
In a compelling final regular-season B-side match on November 1, 2025, the Brown Men's Rugby B-side secured a resounding victory over the Syracuse University B-side team, also known as Hammerhead Rugby, with a score of 26-0 in only 40 minutes of play. The match was held at Marvel Field, Brown University, Providence, RI, under sunny and cool weather conditions with notable wind gusts.
The first half showcased the Brown team's dominance, culminating in a commanding 19-0 lead. The scoring opened early with a try by Miles Monroe at only 4:30 into the match. Throughout the first half, further contributions were made by Bryan Onwuka and Ethan Liew, each adding to the soaring lead with their tries. By halftime, the score reflected the strong offensive and defensive efforts displayed by the Brown team.
In the second half, the relentless spirit of the team continued. Cameron Kean made a notable play, breaking through several tackles for a long run that culminated in the final try of the match at 33:00, cementing the team's lead and ultimately securing the match victory. Conversions by Malcolm Grant, Fred Hughes, and Joe Ashford further bolstered the team's score.
This match also marked a significant moment for graduating seniors Jack Forgione, Vinh Legros, Craig Michalowski, Hugo Mullen, and Jimmy Phelan, as well as graduate students Fred Hughes and Dirk Pitblado, likely playing their last rugby at Marvel Field. Reflecting on the season, Coach Ryan Grant praised the team's performance,
"The end of the B-side season is always a bit sad. It's a joy to coach these guys, watch them put in the work in training and in matches, and to get better and build our personnel depth throughout the club's roster. I'm proud of each player and what we accomplished together throughout the season."
The B-side's hard work and improvement throughout the season resulted in a strong club record of 6-1, scoring a total of 272 points over the season while allowing only 82, and achieving three shutout victories along the way.
MATCH ROSTER
1 Ben Le Roux
2 Hoshi Ittetsu
3 Mike Citarella
4 Nathan Kwei
5 Bryan Onwuka
6 Ethan Liew
7 Jack Forgione
8 Cameron Kean
9 Jimmy Phelan
10 Fred Hughes
11 Miles Monroe
12 Dirk Pitblado
13 Matthew O'Connor
14 Craig Michalowski
15 Malcolm Grant
16 Yaaqub Kamarulzama
17 Hugo Mullen
18 Hayden Hasradek
19 Mikey Lau
20 Vinh Legros
21 Max McCord
22 Joe Ashford
SCORING SUMMARY
4:30 Brown Try, Miles Monroe, conversion by Malcolm Grant, Brown 7 - 0 Syracuse
11:30 Brown Try, Bryan Onwuka, conversion by Fred Hughes, Brown 14 - 0 Syracuse
15:00 Brown Try, Ethan Liew, Brown 19 - 0 Syracuse
HALF TIME Brown 19 - 0 Syracuse
33:00 Brown Try, Cameron Kean, conversion by Joe Ashford, Brown 26 - 0 Syracuse
FINAL SCORE Brown 26 - 0 Syracuse
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