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Archive #2 - March 1998 to August 1998

Hey Bots - website looks better everytime I visit . . .Great work! Looking forward to Cowtown 15's.
Liz Alexander <lizardfrog@mindspring.com>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, August 03, 1998 at 18:38:11 MDT

Hey Guys, Great Site..The best I've seen for Rugby! Best Wishes to all of you from The Orange County Bucks R.F.C. (Orange County, California) I'll be out at the Cowtown tourney in September. Hope to maybe get a few games in with a team. It'll be my first time to this tourney. See you all soon..
Mark "COLT" Rangel <pyramid1@hotmail.com>
Torrance, CA USA - Monday, August 03, 1998 at 10:02:53 MDT

This is the best rugby site yet. Keep it up and kick butt again this season. From the guys at Wichita Falls RFC.
Rod Puentes <rpuentes@aol.com>
Wichita Falls, Tx USA - Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 23:36:09 MDT

Nice site.
Rugger
Lincoln, NE USA - Monday, July 27, 1998 at 11:58:36 MDT

It's time to start thinking about the premier Fall rugby tournament in Texas, the Cowtown 15's Kickoff Classic. Click here for more info. Don't miss the best competition and the famous pub crawl!
Pub Crawl <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Friday, July 10, 1998 at 21:55:59 MDT

Keep up the good work Bots and Theo.
Pierre Jacobs <pjacobs@mb.lia.net>
Mossel Bay, WC South Africa - Thursday, July 09, 1998 at 11:49:30 MDT

Keep up the good work Bots and Theo.
Pierre Jacobs <pjacobs@mb.lia.net>
Mossel Bay, WC South Africa - Thursday, July 09, 1998 at 11:49:23 MDT

Hey guys, We're all set to go to KC in October and bring back a little more than hardware.
John <john_mclaury@neimanmarcus.com>
Bedford, TX USA - Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 13:10:32 MDT

Hi boys, just a quick line to let you know I won,t be on tour this year. Great website, especially as you seem to have some great successes to report. Have a good season......
Richard (Dickie) Wright <hclarke@wru.co.uk>
cardiff, wales.uk - Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 07:53:27 MDT

Hello there. Just testing the line
Richard Wright <hclarke@wru.co.uk>
Cardiff, Wales.uk - Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 07:39:43 MDT

Thanks for hosting a good tournament this weekend. See you in August.
Jim McBride <mcbride5@hotmail.com>
Denton, TX USA - Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at 07:50:38 MDT

Results of the Cowtown United National Touring Side's tour of Okoboji, Iowa are now available. Click here for results.
Bots Hulen <>
Okoboji, IA USA - Friday, June 26, 1998 at 22:02:36 MDT

Hie u 2 cooties. I filnye fuond yur hmoe pgea. Peez prtyi wit me b4 u leave to. Me good at engrish. hi colon any mik!!!!
dickie & dykie <Iwant2look@your.org>
Arlington, TX USA - Friday, June 26, 1998 at 21:09:05 MDT

Hey Cutie (AJ) Hi Colien and Mike. We finley found your homepage.You need to party with us before you leave.
shannon and shannon <syrko@arlington.net>
Arlington, TX USA - Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 12:56:43 MDT

This weekend, a number of Cowtown's best will venture to the Okoboji 15's Tournament, the premier mid-June 15-a-side tournament in all of northwest Iowa. Playing in the Pink and Blue of the Cowtown United National Touring Side, they will combine with their brethren of Storm Lake, Iowa RFC to mount an attack not seen since the sloths of the late Mesazoic era left the safety of the trees to become ground sloths. Like a pack of ravenous three-toed ground sloths foraging for nuts and berries, they look to score at will with their lightning quick moves and deceptive speed. Full details will be available soon.
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 12:21:14 MDT

Sorry for the web problems of the last few days. I'm trying to use FrontPage 98 to make things easier, but unfortunately, it assumes everyone is an idiot. My simple, but important web configurations are blown away by FP98, and it's taken a few days to reconfigure and undo all FP98's screw ups. Bill, I hope DOJ nails your nuts to the wall.
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 21:49:46 MDT

Although I much rather Rugby League (its far more popular than union in oz, I still follow union. This is one of the best set up sites I have seen. It may interest you to know that very few large Sydney clubs have a web site. My side Gordon certainly doesn't. Also, are you aware of the current controversy regarding England and Scotland sending understrength teams to Australia this year? Scotland's 2nd string team just got creamed by 30 in Fiji. I would be happy to answer any league or union questions about Australia.
Peter <m3043837@hardy.ocs.mq.edu.au>
Sydney, NSWN AUSTRALIA - Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 09:05:07 MDT

Hi there, firstly I would like to say that you have a good site. i am fairly certain that I won't be coming on tour this September. Both work and family commitments are going against me! Have a good season.

Regards to: Mike Kweedar
Buddy Taylor
Keith Dalton
All the other
Richard Wright <wrightr@wru.co.uk>
Cardiff, WALES.UK - Friday, May 29, 1998 at 08:04:10 MDT

How many players does it take to play 7's ?
spike <su9957>
fw, tx USA - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 22:37:48 MDT

Mike Kwedar - Speaking for all of your current and former players, I would like to congratulate you on a job well done and personally thank you for your dedication and support of the club during your term as Head Coach. You (and your soothing voice) will be missed by all. Thanks for transforming us into champions. I have worn the honor of honors, I played for Mike Kwedar and the Ft. Worth Rugby Club. John W. Via, President/Lock, Ft. Worth RFC 1996-98
John Via <Via13@flash.net>
USA - Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 19:52:01 MDT

Fort Worth finished their season this weekend with a loss to Worcester RFC (MA) 34-23. Worcester jumped to a quick 24-5 lead in the first 20 minutes, and it took a courageous effort on Fort Worth's part to cut the lead to 24-20 in the second half. After threatening to score for 15 minutes, the game ended with a try by Worcester on a picked-off pass to extend the lead to 34-23. Fort Worth then won the consolation game 41-29 on Sunday against the Greenville Griffins, while Worcester defeated Huntington Beach, the 1997 Champions 31-30, advancing them to the final four. Full results will be available soon.
Thanks to all the well-wishers who have expressed their support verbally and on this page.
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, May 18, 1998 at 09:20:32 MDT

Hey guys! Good luck this weekend! Kick some ass! See you when you get back with the trophy! BOB
English Bob <JRMarriott@delta.is.tcu.edu>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Friday, May 15, 1998 at 12:59:16 MDT

Good luck this weekend. See you in Chicagp.
Garry Davidson <garrydd@aol.com>
West Des Moines, IA USA - Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 21:02:24 MDT

greetings from WALES, good to see the site has been added to since last visit. how are things in deepest darkest Ft Worth? rugby here more or less over for the season, poss see y'all in July or August. good luck in future games. Tommo (Wales UOTC)
"Tommo" <srthomso@glam.ac.uk.>
cardiff, wales - Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 14:12:42 MDT

Wishing Ft. Worth RFC continued success in their quest for the 1998 Division II National Championship this weekend in Chicago. Very best regards from Dallas Harlequins RFC.
Nelson Spencer <nelsons@onramp.net>
Dallas, TXWishing Ft. Worth RFC co USA - Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 16:54:31 MDT

Sorry Tennyson we've been busy.(You know,rugby and all.)
Buddy Taylor <buddyncolt@worldnet.att.net>
Ft.Worth, Tx USA - Monday, May 11, 1998 at 14:50:35 MDT

Is anyone out there?
Tennyson <dudde@flash.net>
Carrollton, Tx USA - Monday, May 11, 1998 at 11:12:36 MDT

Info from the Chicago Blaze Web site:
Directions:
TAKE 1--55 TO LEMONT RD (SW OF CHICAGO)
EXIT LEMONT RD SOUTH TAKE LEMONT RD SOUTH TO 127TH ST.
TAKE 127TH ST. WEST TO SMITH RD
TAKE SMITH RD SOUTH 1/4 MILE TO BLAZE CLUBHOUSE
BLAZE FIELDS AND CLUBHOUSE ARE ON LEFT HAND SIDE

For further information call our clubhouse hotline at (630)257-5998
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 10:39:18 MDT

Apologies for no updates to the web site about the Western Championships. Fort Worth defeated the Saint Louis Royals on Saturday 41-14 (halftime Royals 14-7) and then met the Woodlands in the final (again!) and defeated them 27-7. Full results will be available Friday evening. Congratulations to all my mates on FWRFC for our third straight Western Championship!
Bots
Fort Worth, TX USA - Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 06:44:36 MDT

PRACTICE HARD PLAY EASY!
CHAMPION <I'll.BE@PRACTICE>
FT.WORTH, TX USA - Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 20:52:14 MDT

Nice web site lads. I'm a retired English prop currently living and working in Malaysia. If you guys ever fancy a tour to South East Asia, why not pay a visit to Kuala Lumpur ( a.k.a. KL). I'm sure that the Malaysian champions "The Royal Selangor Club" in KL (a largely expat side with a long history going back to the turn of the century) would be glad to play you and show you a great time. There's also a possibility we could set up games with associated clubs in Singapore and Thailand. E-mail me if you're interested. Yours in rugby Daniel Alcon KL, Malaysia
Daniel Alcon <alcon@tm.net.my>
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at 12:07:49 MDT

Congratulations to Fort Worth team on your third Westerns Title. Hopefully we can have a re-match in San Diego. Maybe next yearTexas will get an extra seed and one less game at the Westerns. See you in Chicago
dave jenkins - Woodlands RFC <dave.jenkins@ibm.net>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at 10:52:58 MDT

Hey guys, great championship won last weekend, the three-peat is a great thing to be a part of... thanks for letting me come out and mess around with you... looks like i wont be able to go to chicago or to san diego, due to scheduling with school and family trips. but i appreciate the experiences and friendships. august, i'll be off to texas aTm, so i'll be around to practice with yall till then. Thanks for everything. Mike Garnett
"Junior" Garnett <jwg3528@flash.net>
FtW, TX USA - Monday, April 27, 1998 at 16:22:00 MDT

JUST FOUND YOUR PAGES LADS AND THOUGHT I'D LEAVE A NOTE TO SAY HOW MUCH THE BOYS FROM ANNAN R.F.C. (SCOTLAND) ENJOYED OUR VISIT LAST SUMMER ,ESPECIALLY THE BEER AFTER THE GAME AND AT THE SPRINGBOK PUB AND FLYING SAUCER. HOW ABOUT A REMATCH IN SCOTLAND??? KEEP PUTTING THE TACKLES IN.
NEIL LATIMER <ARUFC2@AOL>
ANNAN, SCOTLAND - Monday, April 27, 1998 at 10:10:14 MDT

The Friday match between Fort Worth and the Denver Harlequins was forfeited by the Denver Harlequins. Fort Worth will play Saturday at Noon against the winner of the Johnson County Sundawgs and the Saint Louis Royals. Click here for more information.
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Friday, April 24, 1998 at 11:58:14 MDT

I was also in attendance at the 1990 Cowtown. Very good recall. The weather that day was a trip. Usually the clouds part when the Quins take the field...
Dug <LOST@COWTOWN>
DALLAS, TX USA - Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 09:21:15 MDT

Nice page guys, but watch out for the KWAGGAS! Hie Kom Die Kwaggas. Greetings Bokkie.
Bokkie <bokbefok@usa.net>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, April 20, 1998 at 08:17:43 MDT

Nice page guys, but watch out for the KWAGGAS! Hie Kom Die Kwaggas. Greetings Bokkie.
Bokkie <bokbefok@usa.net>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, April 20, 1998 at 08:16:37 MDT

I remember the game between the Quins and Dromore.It was a fantastic match (possibly the best final in the Cowtown's history). At game time, it was 90 degrees and the heat was killing the Irish side.The Quin's pack was excellent and dominated possesion early on. Dallas' outside half was really switched on and kept Dromore pinned in their own end ( I'm not sure but it might have been Mark Gale).At half time,Quins were ahead by 10 or 12.But out of nowhere, the wind changed and a storm blew over the pitch.The temperature must have dropped 30 degrees.The Irish came to life and it became a fantastic battle with Dromore taking the victory late with a long try by the winger. That years trophy was the best award we ever presented.( a huge Longhorn head with our logo painted on the forehead ). Ihope it has a prominent place in a bar somewhere!
Buddy Taylor <buddyncolt@worldnet.att.net>
Ft.Worth, Tx USA - Saturday, April 18, 1998 at 18:49:07 MDT

I toured Texas in 1990 & played in Your "Cowtown Tourney" with my former club DROMORE R.F.C. We won the tourney beating Dallas Quins in an unbeleivable climax to the end of the most memorable tour of my rugby playing days. Time, married life & a young family have now replaced sweat mud & booze-ups. Dromore are again in your part of the woods touring later on this summer My thoughts will definetly be on your side of the Atlantic . Would someone please get Alex Morton drunk!!!Yours In RUGBY ROY THE BOY
Roy Wilson <R.A.WILSON@BTinternet.com>
DROMORE, Co. DOWN N.IRELAND - Saturday, April 18, 1998 at 14:43:51 MDT

Apparently Pat Abernathey has found the same vehicle to air his feelings. Actually, Pat, most of my comments are in the form of a question. Just curious what others think in the union. So what is your opinion on the Western's decision and the "trophies" dished out in Houston? What did you think about Houston charging at the door?
Tennyson <dudde@flash.net>
Carrollton, TX USA - Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 08:41:04 MDT

I see that in lieu of the TRU Guestbook, Tennyson and Dug the Thug have found a new place to air their feelings.
Pat Abernathey <pabernathey@theeagle.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 19:04:44 MDT

DUDE! We have Guestbook. Is So~n still trin' to stir the pot? QUINS LOST!! What's up with that!
Dug the Thug <eat@my.shorts>
Dallas, Tx USA - Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 08:22:45 MDT

What's not surprising is that, once again, the TRU got screwed by the WRU. Apparently the other members of the WRU (save ERRFU) can't compete with Texas, so they use political means to screw the TRU. The TRU will never get a fair shake until they leave the WRU and form their own territory, and leave the WRU to its impotent mediocrity. Once this is accomplished, ERRFU won't be far behind.
Riley <
Tokyo, Japan - Friday, April 10, 1998 at 17:13:45 MDT

Is anyone surprised that the Quins are in and Austin got screwed?
Tennyson <dudde@flash.net>
Denton, TX USA - Friday, April 10, 1998 at 12:26:42 MDT

Fort Worth RFC will play the Dallas Harlequins 2nd XV on Saturday at Glencoe Park at 1:30 PM. The Quin 1st XV will play the Denver Barbos in a Super League match immediately following at 3:00. Come on out and see two great matches at Glencoe!
Botsfordus <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 11:45:12 MDT

Mike your article on cheating was excellent. The integrity of the game is besmirched when people our allowed to circumvent the rules with no fear of retribution.I know for years that we always tried to do the right thing and it is sad matches can not be decided fairly on the pitch adhering to current USARFU rules. I for one have said USARFU collects money but does not hold up its end of the deal. Until clubs unite and force USARFU to require all clubs to follow the rules then clubs like Fort Worth will continue to encounter this type of dishonest activity. Cheers for a well written and thoughtful piece.
Garry Davidson <garrydd@aol.com>
West Des Moines , IA USA - Sunday, April 05, 1998 at 15:43:19 MDT

Congratulations on another great season from one of your own. Good luck in the upcoming Western playoffs. I will be rooting for you guys.
Garry Davidson <garrydd@aol.com>
West Des Moines, IA USA - Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 15:57:32 MST

Houston RFC gave out mexican square dance trophies.I guess we can put it next to the MUDFISH trophy that looks like we won a bass tournament.(In the late eighties,we couldn't have scored a try at a square dance.So we should be proud of it.)
buddy taylor <buddyncolt@worldnet.att.net>
Ft.Worth, Tx USA - Friday, April 03, 1998 at 15:17:19 MST

Charging at the entrance was the lamest of the many lame things at TRU's. Houston RFC is the "Not Ready for Prime- Time Club" when it comes to championship events. The trophies sucked, the fields were shit (they used sprinklers, but unfortunately it was during a match on Saturday), you couldn't bring beer into the park (BUT YOU COULD BUY IT FROM HOUSTON RFC!) All in all, the lamest TRU's yet. Thanks HRFC!
Texas Rugger
Houston, TX USA - Friday, April 03, 1998 at 13:20:36 MST

What is the story with the TRU trophies? Does anyone else think they are lame? What was up with charging at the door also?
Tennyson <dudde@flash.net>
Carrollton, Tx USA - Friday, April 03, 1998 at 09:30:14 MST

I played for Rugby Football union of East Africa.Good site to visit
Duncan <dlangat@mailexcite.com>
Arlington, Tx USA - Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 12:36:08 MST

TRU Championship information (Division II) is now available on this site. Click here for the schedule, brackets, and maps.
Webmaster <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, March 23, 1998 at 10:12:30 MST

can somebody tell me how to get to the pitch in houston that the TRU's will be at? i need them sose my parents can come watch. sorry i missed the game against the blues last saturday, i was in new york on spring break. see yall at practice next week, and can somebody give me a ride down there if youre going sometime friday afternoon? thanks a million mike
Michael Garnett <jwg3528@flash.net>
FtW, Tx USA - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 22:17:39 MST

BEST OF LUCK IN THE UPCOMING CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.WE ARE CHEERING FOR YOU ALL THE WAY FROM ALEXANDRIA,VIRGINIA. ITS GREAT TO BE ABLE TO VISIT YOUR WEBSITE AND STAY UP TO DATE.
SALLY VIA AND JOE BREAUX <VIA13@AOL.COM JBREAUX@EROLS.COM>
ALEXANDRIA, VA USA - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 20:35:25 MST

Good looking Website. Now I won't have to drive to Texas to keep up the team. Hope to come and see you guys play. CUL The Arnetts in Oklahoma
Willam Arnett <arnettd@msn.com>
Yukon, OK USA - Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 14:25:10 MST

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USA - Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 11:38:56 MST

Excellent Bots! Didn't know this was here. I'll try not to fill it with "Silliness" as you put it. I still think Fort Worth is a first division caliber club. I'd like to see Fort Worth against the Quinns. I read the article that Kwedar wrote about cheating. Well written. I didn't realize he was an articulate person. I have to admit that I thought Fort Worth was guilty of fielding too many foreigners. After reading that article, I am somehow conviced that it is not so. Some of you may know that Kwedar and I have had a feud going since last season when I "rucked" Warren in the head. I do not blame many of you for being pissed at me for my actions. What I did was wrong. One thing Kwedar would never accept is the fact that the "ruck" was in retaliation to one of numerous "rucks" by Warren to myself and other members of my club which I witnessed. If Warren remembers, after he "got" Phil Shoppe in the head in that same game, I told him I had seen enough. Reading that article somehow made me feel wrong for what I did although at the time the reasoning felt so right. If you read this Kwedar, maybe you will understand. If not, we can continue the bantering that has been going on for a year now. I can be very annoying, can't I? Anyway, good luck to Fort Worth in the TRU's (except second side), the Westerns and hopefully the Nationals. Who would not want a team from their own division to go all the way?
Tennyson Florida <dudde@flash.net>
Carrollton, TX USA - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 17:49:49 MST

Good game against the blues today
Sean Weaver <spweaver@delta.is.tcu.edu>
Ft Worth, tx USA - Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 19:06:07 MST

Great web page! I'm a grad student at tarleton state university and a at 35 a former rugger. However, I would like to start up a club at this "hayseed cow college." Any ideas on generating support? See you at the game at Gateway.
toby hooper <toby hooper@tarleton.edu>
stephenville, tx USA - Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 11:41:11 MST

Final TRU Division II Standings through 3/21/98, including the seedings for the TRU Championship, are now available here! Thanks to the TRU Division II Secretary, John Via, for a fine job in compiling this information.
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 08:15:28 MST

Hey Bots, just to update the page TCU has lost the last two hard fought battles the first being against UNT 19-0, and the second being to Texas Tech 20-5, the TRUs should be very exciting to watch. Also how hard would it be to add a guest book to the TCU page? just a thought.
Bryant "Frick" Caldwell <bwcaldwell@delta.is.tcu.edu>
Ft worth, Tx USA - Monday, March 09, 1998 at 18:39:11 MST

Results from this weekend's showdown, which pitted top-ranked Fort Worth against the upstart Gang from Dallas are now available. After giving up 39 points to the Gang in the Fall, Fort Worth produced a stellar defensive effort to win 32-0. Read about it here.

In other news, Fort Worth will host the TRU Collegiate Division II Championship this weekend, Mar. 14-15, at Gateway Park. North Texas, St. Edwards, Texas Tech, and TCU will square off for the chance to advance to the Collegiate Westerns. Semifinals will be played at 11:00 & 12:30, with Fort Worth playing the Dallas Blues at 2:00 & 3:30.
Bots Hulen <>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, March 09, 1998 at 14:10:27 MST