The Potomac Exiles’ hot start was not enough to overcome a strong Norfolk team. After surrendering an early penalty, Potomac jumped out to a 29-3 lead. An interception by winger Joanel Joseph, aggressive team defense, and some nifty footwork from fullback Matt Quigley lead the visitors to the hot start. However, a late first-half try by Norfolk would be …
The Potomac Exiles traveled to Richmond for their second tournament of the season. They were joined by some familiar faces in the Maryland Exiles’ Old Boys. Both teams fought their way to the championship in the open and social divisions, respectively. Potomac started out with three close matches against Charlotte, host Richmond and Norfolk. Playing into …
The Potomac Exiles started the sevens season out with bang. Taking on defending Lehigh Valley 7s Champions Village Lions, Potomac scored early and often in the first match. With precision passing and patient phase play, Potomac ran off to 31-5 lead powered by a number of long runs from Iseijah “Juice” Allen and Ballah Boakai. Next, …
After winning 10 straight against the the clubs of the Mid-Atlantic, Rocky Gorge faced its most competitive match of the season from the defending MAC champions, the Potomac Exiles. After building a 17 point lead about 30 minutes into the game, Potomac battled back to take the lead in the 58th minute at 19-17. Gorge …
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In a rematch of last week’s game at Potomac, Pittsburgh repeated the final result beating the Exiles, 24-20. With the win, the Harlequins have clawed their way into fourth place in the division. The wind plagued both teams causing penalties throughout the game, but Pittsburgh used it to its advantage to close the game. The …
The Potomac Exiles went 1-1 on a beautiful home Saturday, with the D3 squad winning a friendly against the Roosters, and the D1 team dropping a tough one against Pittsburgh. The Division Three team got the squad out on the right food with a dominant performance against a scrappy Roosters team, as the boys continue to …
The Potomac Exiles came from behind for two wins on a snowy Saturday at Resnik Elementary in Gaithersburg. In the first match, the D3 side took on a mixed team of NOVA reserves, college guys and old boys. The forwards took control early with a driving maul, dotted down by Augie Dominguez, who joined in on the …
The Potomac Exiles traveled to Rosecroft Raceway to take on the Washington Rugby Club in a preseason friendly. With a new coach, and a lot of new faces in the backline, the visitors were off to the races early with a second minute score from winger Mike Tillman, no doubt powered by his Royal Rugby …
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The Potomac Exiles’ D1 and D3 squads were split this weekend, but both won in similar fashion on a sloppy Saturday. Division Three, W, 26-20 The Potomac Exiles had to travel just over to White Oak Middle School to take on a proud and scrappy West Potomac squad. The hosts got onboard first with a penalty kick …
After a few rough weeks, both the D1 and D3 Potomac Exiles put themselves back into playoff position with two big wins over Baltimore-Chesapeake. Division Three Starting the game out hot after two flat starts, the D3 team set the table for the D1 boys with a convincing win. Prop Dalonte Taylor got the scoring started at 10 minutes …
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