2002

The “Tradition” continued in 2002 as Co-captains Brad Agonito and Steve Longo helped develop a hard-nosed rugby team that brought “it” every match.  The new international coaching staff included an: Aussie, Andrew Coleman; an American back from the English rugby pitches, John Porter; a South African, Per deVilliers and a Brit, Nick Priscott.  The hard-hitting Cardinals made it to their first final of the prestigious Cherry Blossom tournament losing to our arch rival, Xavier.  After pounding everyone but Xavier in the regular season, the Cards ran into the much improved BC High in the New England final and lost, it was a surprising first round exit at Easterns after being seeded third.