Thinking back on spring …
Rugby season started up again in the spring! No one was more excited about this than me. š As you may remember, last season I broke my finger so I had to sit out for theĀ fall season. Of course, it was fun to watch my teammates, but nothing compares to actually playing.
Our first game of the seasonĀ happened to be our only away game of the season. We played the Morrigans, who are based outside of Chicago. Thankfully the trip was only twoĀ and a half hours, so we didnāt have to leave too early. š
Let me tell you, rugby road trips are always a fun time. Thereās always tons of food, laughs and singing. Lots and lots of singing. We have a lot of new rookies on the team so it was a great way to do some team bonding. š
We knew that the weather was going to suck. Thereās literally no other way I can put it. The forecast said 40 degrees and windy. So we packed leggings, long socks and undershirts ā but it still wasnāt enough! We pulled up to the pitch and it starts snowing. As soon as I got out of the van I immediately asked myself why I played rugby ā hehehe. But once the game started we forgot all about the weather. We scored threeĀ tryās and we even had the chance to switch up positions! I had practiced being a prop for about 30 minutes, and I didnāt feel very comfortable with it, but I tried it out in the game and actually didnāt mind it! I even managed to do something good, so overall not too bad. š Did I mention we won?! It felt great!
After the game we went to the social ā where the other team feeds us and we end on a good note. Then we hit the gas station for some snacks, and we were on our way back home! The snow turned to hail, but thankfully stopped as we were leaving. Once we got back we cleaned out the vans and went our separate ways. Rugby games make me extremely tired. Like to the point where I cannot function. Poor Joey has to put up with me when Iām this tired, I feel sorry for him! Hehe. You would never believe it, but sometimes I get very angry when Iām that tired. Thankfully he doesnāt take it personally. š
Callie
PS: I have a new pre-game tradition!