DEVARIUS “BEANIE” MILLER
Beanie. The Danger Man.
He has earned many monikers during his time on the pitch. Yet all of which barely contain the explosive, electric, mystfying impact he brings each time he crosses those white lines. Upon arriving in Denver , Beanie was a known talent. A former Vato and South Florida phenom , he had a stint with the Barbos 7s and Denver Selects in previous summers. Beanie came in fresh with a championship aura earning a Division III National Championship with the Palm Beach Panthers. He carried this energy to the Barbos being one of the most reliable on-field players and leaders. When Beanie is playing, you know.
GUS SOKOL
Gus arrived in Denver as a promising young talent with a focused vision of pursuing his rugby dreams to compete at the highest levels. He did not disappoint.
Sokol is an alum of the Midwest powerhouse ICCC (Iowa Central Community College) and is a versatile rugby player. His skillset is wide ranging having played amongst the pack in 7’s and in the backline as a skilled centre in XV’s. When arriving in Denver he mixed into the Barbos first side and brought electricity with bruising runs , silky passes , and enough gas to get around the edge. While in Denver , he earned his certificate in Personal Training and was working out of a local gym which allowed him to expand upon his passion living a holistically healthly lifestyle.
JACK MCGINNIS
Jack headed west to feed an adventurer’s soul. He also came out to push his rugby boundaries and play Summer 7’s with the Denver Barbarians. The summer of 2022 proved fruitful for both goals. Jack quickly transformed as a player and a person. Whether it was running extra sprints post-training, or hitting the town and catching a live music show, Jack never passed up an opportunity to super charge his summer here.
His commitment to the community is equally impressive, as he regularly helped package and distribute meals for the homeless in the Denver / Wheat Ridge area. Jack’s dedication to mentoring young rugby players both on and off the field has continually shown through his rugby career. Upon his return to school he was selected as team Captain for the University of Cincinnati’s Men’s Rugby Club. The once tall and gangly 8 man filled out his Senior year and he became a feared strike runner on the pitch for the Bearcats.
JOE GOLDBLOOM
Joe joined the RRS Brotherhood in the spring of 2022. After an initial introduction over the phone, Joe hopped in his Chevy Tahoe and drove nearly 500 miles for the Barbos spring tour in Phoenix Arizona. The dedicated big man and spiritual leader of the forward pack is the embodiment of what it means to embrace the Rugby Rent Scholarships spirit.
On the field, he brings an unwavering tenacity, leading the team to a XV’s Championship in the spring of 2023. In the summer of 2022 he was selected for the USA Maccabiah team in both 7’s and XV’s where he competed in the Maccabiah Games held in Israel.
Off the field, he has crafted his intrapersonal skills, which have translated seamlessly into his career as a behavioral health specialist at Denver Children’s Hospital. Recently he has begun a career with the US Coast Guard.
Joe’s dedication to mentorship and growth has created huge opportunities for himself and others. You can find him hamming it up at social gatherings, or just kicking back and playing some pick up touch. Joe has been a student and servant of the game and the rugby community is lucky to have him!
LUCA TANI
Luca joined the Rugby Rent Scholarships brotherhood in spring of 2022. The absolute unit of an 8-man is the embodiment of what it means to embrace the RRS spirit. On the pitch, he brings a relentless threat in attack, and simply ruthless ball-in-hand skills, both of which led the team to a XV’s Championship appearance in 2022 and then ultimately hoisting the hardware in spring of 2023. Previous to joining the Denver Barbos, he has played professionally in the MLR for the Austin Gilgronis and featured in the Bermuda 10’s Championship with the Miami Sun.
Off the field, he has honed his problem solving skills, which have translated seamlessly into his career as the handiest handyman you’ll find West of the Mississippi River at Rio Real Estate. His commitment to the community is equally impressive, as he regularly volunteers as a youth rugby coach, inspiring the next generation of players. Luca’s dedication to mentoring new recruits both on and off the field has helped the Denver Barbarian Rugby culture grow since his first Barbo cap in fall of 2021.
Now retired from playing, Luca gives back each month as a Barbo Booster. You can find him on a Saturday morning cheering the lads on and continually Bleeding Green.
CONOR O’BRIEN
Conor O’Brien is the keystone piece in the Rugby Rent Scholarship arch.
In fall of 2021, he threw his two pairs of underwear and socks into his sack and flew from New York City to a place he had never been. The Western Frontier.
Denver Colorado had called, and a young C.O.B. answered with a passion and hunger for new experiences. Conor had never left New York. As a city kid, all he knew was the concrete jungle of the Bronx. Here, in the foothills of the Rockies, his world was blown open by the vastness of the land.
ROBERT VALLE
Robert Valle , or affectionately known as Young Bobby V.
What can be said about this man that can’t be seen in his smoldering off-field silhouettes to his intense mid-game action shots. Within the Barbos community, Bobby V’s reputation has become a bit larger than life from bringing back the iconic Jheri curls to his dance floor antics at both Barbarian functions and weddings alike.
Yet beyond the pretty boy aesthetic , Robert Valle holds a deep heart and soul that carries a grounding nature to all those he cares for. A man who has kept his vision for life in sharp focus since arriving in Denver, Rob has found success both on & off the pitch.
Robert has diligently built upon his studies in college by working his way into a few private equity hedge funds here in Denver. While the demands of his career focus have been large , Rob hasn’t lost touch to what brought him out to Denver: Rugby and Community.