GRR: UCLA
Cal rugby shut out UCLA 21-0 on Day Two of the Dennis Storer Classic to top the tournament for the 18th consecutive year.
The Golden Bears victory followed on Day One victories over UC San Diego (94-0) and Cal Poly (33-7).
In amongst all the playoff rugby and bowl games, UCLA played a little match against Oxford University last week.
The Bruins welcomed Oxford University on the Blues’ tour of the USA. The tour also included MLR team XVs, but the marquee game (for us at GR World Headquarters at least) was against UCLA.
Let's talk D1A rankings, results, conferences, and playoff seedings.
Numero UnoNavy has hardly put a foot wrong this season, and even if they have put a foot wrong, it didn't result in a loss. Friday night's victory over Army solidified that as the Midshipmen are now Rugby East champions and 15-0.
UCLA capped off the PAC Rugby Conference schedule with a 56-19 win over Utah in Salt Lake City.
This was UCLA's first victory in the conference (all teams play just the three games) after a tough home loss to Arizona 32-27 a week before.
Central Washington's 29-26 defeat of Saint Mary's headlines the DIA results of the weekend.
The Wildcats ut Saint Mary's under pressure throughout the game and even when they saw their lead disappear, responded with intensity to regain the lead. This was CWU's first-ever win over Saint Mary's.