Doylestown capped off a superb Rugby Pa club season with a convincing 47-3 defeat of Downingtown to win the state championship and finalize a spot in the Boys HS Rugby National Championships.

“We went into the game wanting to defend better close to the ruck, and force them to go wide, and that’s what we did,” said Doylestown Coach Mike McCandless. “It worked. They had to attack further out and we held them in check.

Outside center Brian Stella was outstanding once more, this time adding a big defensive game to his offensive capabilities. The halfback combo of Kevin Reilly and Mike Weir sparkled once more, and No. 8 Tom Capriotti was a powerhouse. Doylestown once again scored big, but it was defense that made it work and defense, said McCandless, that will see them successful in Charlotte this coming week.

Doylestown finished the Rugby Pa season 6-0, and only game up less than 40 once:

April 3 Doylestown 31 Downingtown 7

April 17 Doylestown 69 West Chester 7

May 1 Doylestown 61 West Shore 10

May 8 Doylestown 61 Kutztown 12

May 14 (Semi) Doylestown Forfeit win over West Chester

May 15 (Final) Doylestown 47 Downingtown 3