It is with a heavy heart we announce that your beloved Old Gaelic Rugby Emeritus (OGREs) did not hold up a Championship Boogie Board in 2024… and also our friend Richard Recordon shattered his ankle in an Active Old Boy on Active Old Boy Crime.

Sporting a fresh kit courtesy of Curtis Brillhart and Ian Eggleston, the tournament started great with a convincing victory over a tough and grizzled Baltimore-Chesapeake squad.

Next up was tournament hosts Wilmington, who may or may not be the only other team to win the Atlantic Cup (records pending). The 2022 championship foes traded blows, but unfortunately it was the hosts who played more mistake-free rugby as the OGREs’ set piece dominance escaped them, and there wasn’t enough time in the 40-minute match to correct the lack of execution.

In the 37th minute, a rogue gangle may have been the cause of Recordon’s injury. A minute by minute account of the injury was transcribed below.

“Ahhhh,” [Peter Griffin voice] — Recordon.

“AHHHH,” [upon closer inspection] — Recordon.

“Don’t look at it.” — [too late] an unhelpful Diegel.

“My wife is going to be so pissed.” — Also Recordon.

“I’m so pissed.” — Jill Recordon.

“What’s your certification?” — Doc, to some bro eyeing up Richard’s ankle like a rare steak.

“I’m a chiropractor and yoga instructor,” — some Bro.

“Welllll, I’m an orthopedic surgeon, so why don’t you let me take this one?” — Doc, before resetting the dislocated ankle.

“When I first saw it, I thought they were going to have to amputate his foot.” — An even more unhelpful Ian.

Anyway, following the injury, the OGREs got back to form with a convincing win over Morris (NJ) Old Boys, who were kind enough to moon us mid-team photo. Behind and out of site of the camera ladies, as the classy gents they were.

The OGREs look forward to reclaiming their rightful Boogie Board in 2025. For now, a check-in with the patient:

He seems to be in good spirits.