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Dogs Show Heart in Salt Lake Comeback That Fell Just Short
On a windy day across state lines, the Dogs rocked up to one of the outside fields of Zions Bank Stadium for their Round 2 clash against Park City Haggis. Some players had arrived the night before, while most came in via plane or team van. Travel went smoothly, spirits were high, and the Dogs had a chance to climb to the top of the Rocky Mountain Rugby (RMR) table. Haggis, hosting their second straight home match, had the same opportunity. Winning on the road in the RMR is ne
Sean Kilfoyle
Oct 234 min read


Dogs Outlast Haggis in a Mile-High Thriller
For the Denver Water Dogs’ first match of the season, they hosted Park City Haggis on the turf for a late 3pm kickoff. Used to playing...
Sean Kilfoyle
Oct 76 min read


High-Altitude Heartbreak: Dogs Denied in Wagner Field Classic
As the Dogs descended on Aspen from the snowy conditions of Independence Pass, there was an exciting anticipation before the match. Aspen...
Sean Kilfoyle
Sep 235 min read


Barbos Bark, Dogs Bite Back: Rivalry Clash Ends 48–38
The Water Dogs and the Barbos rocked up to Infinity Park Turf on September 6th ready to kick off the Rocky Mountain Rugby season. Both...
Sean Kilfoyle
Sep 124 min read


Carnage and Camaraderie at the Carnival
The Water Dogs wrapped up the spring season with the third annual Carnage Carnival, hosted in partnership with Rocky Mountain Rugby...
Diego Rao
May 212 min read


Lean and Mean, Water Dogs Beat the Boys in Green
The Water Dogs closed out the fall season’s unfinished business in strong fashion this weekend, delivering a 33-21 victory over the rival...
Diego Rao
Apr 282 min read


Double-Header Victory for Water Dogs and Water-Silver-Foxes
The Water Dogs launched their spring campaign in strong form this weekend with victories for both A and B sides against the Highlanders...
Diego Rao
Mar 243 min read


Water Dogs Announce Coaching Transition
The Water Dogs are thrilled to welcome new head coach Mose Timoteo and new assistant coach Kieran “Ted” Browner as they join the program...
Diego Rao
Feb 152 min read


Water Dogs Have Ruff Go in Salt Lake
The Water Dogs’ postseason hopes were dashed on Saturday by a comprehensive 69-22 loss at Park City Haggis. Despite braving blizzard...
Diego Rao
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Water Dogs Lose to Aspen; Postseason Hopes Depend on Final Week
The Water Dogs fell to Aspen 28-14 in a heated contest that marked the last home match of the regular season. The loss drops the Dogs to...
Diego Rao
Nov 4, 20243 min read


New Coat, Same Claws
The Water Dogs routed Boulder in a 66-5 blowout on Saturday at Infinity Park. Feeling fresh in their brand new light-color kits, the...
Diego Rao
Oct 20, 20243 min read
Junkyard Tussle: Water Dogs Draw with Haggis
The Water Dogs drew with Park City Haggis at 31 points apiece in a physical brawl on Sunday that reinforced how tight the competition...
Diego Rao
Oct 14, 20244 min read


The Dawg Days of Fall
The Water Dogs delivered another blowout win this weekend with a 59-19 result away at Boulder, but a second-half resurgence from the home...
Diego Rao
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Denver D2 Derby: Part II (The Good Guys Win This Time)
The Water Dogs notched their first regular-season victory this weekend, bouncing back from two previous disappointments with a convincing...
Diego Rao
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Denver D2 Derby: Part I
The Water Dogs fell short against the Denver Barbarians in a hotly contested match this weekend to kick off the Rocky Mountain Rugby D2...
Diego Rao
Sep 8, 20243 min read


WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Water Dogs run wild against Wichita
Your Denver Water Dogs kicked off the fall season with a statement victory against the Wichita Barbarians at Cook Park on Saturday,...
Diego Rao
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Announcing Scott Smith as our New Head Coach!
The Denver Water Dogs Rugby Club is excited to announce Scott Smith as their new head coach! Scott's experience in rugby is extensive. He...
alexbradfitch
Mar 7, 20232 min read


More hardware for the Dawgs? Tight5 7s says yes!
Summer rugby is often left to the fast and evasive. Summer is 7s season, which often leaves the true workhorses of any team in the bar...
Scott Nies
Jul 23, 20222 min read


(Un)Finished Business in Steamboat Springs
In the summer of 2021, the Denver Waterdogs made the trip up to Steamboat Springs to take part in the historic Cowpie Classic. However,...
Scott Nies
Jul 10, 20223 min read


New Water Dogs Kit is IN!
Denver's most complete rugby team is now the best looking too! Taking a drastic departure from the old uniforms, the new Kit embraces...
scottyasmith
Jun 26, 20221 min read
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