DIA Rugby News
Arizona pushed Cal 36-17 Saturday in PAC Rugby Conference action.
The result took Cal to 9-0 and to 3-0 in the conference, which the Bears have now clinched, but it was also notable for how close it was, as a Wildcat team that was beaten soundly by Cal a year ago were within a score with 20 minutes to go.
Led by a 6-0 Sam Houston State the Lonestar Conference holds its playoffs this weekend.
All eight teams will play three shortened games over the weekend to decide 1 through 8. SHSU is the #1 seed with 5-1 Texas State #2.
We covered some of the conferences this week.
The split in college rugby is costing college rugby teams, sometimes several thousand dollars.
Many in the game are concerned about asking players to spend more money to play, but often there's a comeback to that—other sports and activities expect their participants to spend more; it's just the way things are.
Analysis by Alex Goff
Texas A&M shut out Texas to clamp a firm hold on the top spot in the Red River Conference.
After posting convincing wins over their first two opponents, the Aggies had to work for it a bit more against UT, but came away 34-0 winners in front of an enthusiastic crowd
Cal Poly took another step to challenge for 2nd in the California DIA Conference after beating San Diego State 100-0 over the weekend.
Mustangs Head Coach Chris O'Brien wasn't overly celebratory about the result but he did point out that this was an indication of what his side can do in more favorable conditions.
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