MONT-SAINT-MARTIN PRESENTS MONTBENOIT OLD BOYS PARTNERSHIPTiago Dons, to therugbyzone.ls
Mont-Saint-Martin Rugby started to use Old Boys name and colours as a tribute.
Every rugby fan who follows the sport for some years should remember Montbenoit Old Boys, from Saugeais, for their prominence between seasons 6 and 15 of RUCT. They were 6-time RUCT finalists (Winners in seasons 8, 10 and 15, runners-up in seasons 6, 11 and 12). The Saugeaisians made history since Rugby Union has never been the main sport in the nations. And these glories inspired a group of youngsters from Mont-Saint-Martin, a small city in Western Lisander, to create its own team.
Mont-Saint-Martin already had its own communal team, the amateur side of the
Union Sportive Martinoise, but four years ago, a group of 7-8 youngsters from age 16 to 20, who were usually seen playing rugby video games in local arcades, decided to "stop being lazy and play the real game". They chose to name the team Mont-Saint-Martin Old Boys, in a tribute to Montbenoit Old Boys who was their favourite team on the screen. They started training in the local parks, and in some time the team had more than 30 players. The development was a sucess. In six months, they managed to gather some experiences players and defeated US Martinoise. After some time playing Sunday Leagues and URPA invitational tournaments, winning teams like Pines Athletic XV (second side), the club faced the possibility of join the professional bandwagon started by the LRU.
Last year, LRU chairman Andreas Vins and every Lisanderian Rugby fan was presented to the team when Gavin and Ennes Aurand, two brothers and Mont-Saint-Martin players were chosen to Arminhos' side that faced URSA Roses in the friendly match for the 92th birthday of URPA. After that, other Montbenoit Old Boys Fans from Lisander started to support the team. Thinking about the new second division, the Mont-Saint-Martin started a campaign to find sponsors. With the support from Lumina (the national electric company) and from the Communal Council, Old Boys was about to establish as a semi-pro team.
Recently, the support that everyone expected finally confirmed: The original Montbenoit Old Boys answered Aurand letter, allowing the Lisanderian team to follow the steps of the multi-champion side from Saugeaisian capital. The partnership terms was revealed this wednesday in the club official website. The lisanderian team is allowed to use the name, logo and history of Old Boys for team purpose. "We're honored to keep the black and gold legacy alive. Thank you, Montbenoit Old Boys, we truly love you!", said the note.
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