Two Iona Wins Highlight Rugby East Warmups
Iona College put together two nice early victories in warmup games last week.
Iona had a fairly comfortable time of it against Fairfield, winning 48-0 in a fame where the Gaels ran in changes relatively early. Then Iona took on Fordham, which hung touch through the game and scored two late tries in a 36-20 Iona victory.
Strong Start for NDC
In an early clash between well-regarded teams in the Midwest, Notre Dame College put Wheeling Jesuit to the sword 59-5 Saturday in South Euclid, Ohio.
Ruling Finds No Wrongdoing by Lindenwood
Lindenwood University has had the men's rugby program's playoff ban removed by USA Rugby-appointed judicial officer James Russell.
Lindenwood Wins Uni 7s
Lindenwood University went 5-0 Friday to win the Red Bull Uni 7s and book a trip to Bath, England for the world finals.
The Lions defeated Utah Valley University 29-7, Clemson 40-0, and finished off pool play with a win over Wyoming. That set up a clash with Utah, which Lindenwood came back to win, and then in the final they held off a determined Arizona State 26-10.
Exciting Field for Red Bull Uni 7s
Glendale, Colo. - August 25 sees eight college rugby teams clash at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo. for the USA qualifying round for the Red Bull Uni 7s tournament.
