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College | 03.04.12
Santa Clara University made a statement Saturday, defeating Sacramento
State 37-26 to secure 1st place in the Northern California D1-AA college
league.
Hooker Ryan Falvey scored three tries and prop Chris Falvey added one, as
did flanker Tim Ohara in a match that vaulted Santa Clara to a 2-1 league
record.
"We came out with great intensity," said Ryan Falvey. "We focused... Read More
College | 03.04.12
Life University beat Texas A&M Saturday 72-3. The Running
Eagles led the Aggies 32-3 at halftime, and the result was never in
doubt.
“Collectively, it was a solid, strong overall performance, pretty evenly
contributed by everybody that put a jersey on today, which is what you
love,” Life coach Dan Payne told RUGBYMag.
Despite putting up just three points in the match, A&M... Read More
College | 03.03.12
The Air Force Academy made it a Service Academy sweep as they overcame
early deficits to beat Arizona 44-21 in front of a big crowd in Tucson,
Ariz. Saturday.
With the local military doing a flyover and the weather enticing the fans,
the game was perfectly set up for the Arizona Wildcats to showcase some
outstanding rugby.
This
they did for about 60 minutes, but a fit and... Read More
College | 03.03.12
Navy expected a stern test from Rutgers this weekend in the D1-A college
opener for both programs, but in the end it turned out to be an incoming
tide for the Midshipmen, as Navy rolled 64-3.
“I think we were flattered a bit by the score,” said Navy Head Coach Mike
Flanagan. “But I was pleased. Our guys played well. We played very well
defensively and it was that defense that... Read More
College | 03.03.12
SALT LAKE CITY - Sophomore fullback Jake Anderson slotted the go-ahead
penalty kick for the Golden Bears with no time remaining as California beat
Utah, 23-22, Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Anderson made all three of his attempts after taking over the duties midway
through the second half from flyhalf Alex Aronson, who... Read More
College | 03.03.12
Fullback Jake Anderson slotted a clutch penalty to put the University of
California just ahead of Utah and propel the Bears to a dramatic 23-22
victory over the Utes Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Goalkicking
was key to this match, as Cal missed a couple of key kicks - starting
flyhalf Alex Aronson missed one kick and hit the post on another. But
Aronson also kicked some... Read More
College | 03.03.12
A week after opening their D1-A season with a victory over UC Davis, UCLA
welcomes Pacific favorites St. Mary’s to Los Angeles.
Head Coach Scott Stewart knows what to expect, as St. Mary’s has a
well-deserved reputation as an excellent open-field attacking team that
turns turnovers into points. For Stewart, he might wish to harken back to
his playing days, when he was a tough-... Read More
College | 03.03.12
Despite being 1-6 in the D1-A Rugby East a year ago, Rutgers has reason to
be optimistic going into this weekend’s clash with Navy.
Rutgers was very competitive in most of their games last year, and this
season they return nine of their 2011 starters, including all-conference
No. 8 and now captain, Eric Rubenstein.
And while they have lost some key players up front (prop Joe... Read More
College | 03.03.12
The Bowling Green University rugby team leaves today for a tour of England
and to reconnect with a long-standing connection between BGSU and England.
One of the co-founders of Bowling Green Rugby is, Roger Holliday, is a
graduate of Mill Hill School. The Englishman still lives in Bowling Green.
The program’s first coach, Aiden Kelley, was also English.
BGSU
tours every three... Read More
College | 03.03.12
Arizona State Head Coach Gary Lane pulled his team into a meeting room
recently and asked them a simple question: Do you think you are an 80-0
team?
That score was the result when ASU took on BYU last season. The Sun Devils
don’t want a repeat.
“This
team has been working exceptionally hard,” enthused Lane. “They are the
hardest-working team I’ve ever had. I am very proud... Read More