sentences:  While falling to national powerhouse Fort Worth RFC in the first round at their home pitch, the Yanks learned that they could compete at the highest levels of Division II national rugby and that championship rugby was something they should take seriously.In 2000, capitalizing on three years of practice, teamwork, and sacrifice brought the Yankees to win Division II of the Met NY Union, undefeated in league play.The Yanks completely dominated Division II, beating longtime rivals Monmouth RFC, Montauk RFC and Long Island RFC.