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Monday Morning Halfback: Upsets and Major Clashes in College Rugby

This was a thrilling weekend in college rugby across the U.S., with more than a few close games, comeback victories and a major upset in DIA.  

Rugby East: Army Goes Down in Upset 

Defense proved the difference as the Gaels from Iona defeated top-ranked (Goff #1, Canterbury #4) Army by a score of 43-26. A sweet homecoming for Bruce McLean and the boys from Iona. 

Iona College Shocks Army (With Video) »

Big 10: Indiana Surges to Defeat Davenport

Indiana responded from a 11 point halftime deficit to defeat mighty Davenport 18-17. Teddy Terezis and Alex Dorrier led the way for the Hoosiers.   

Hoosiers take down Davenport in a Battle »

Keystone: Pitt Stays Unbeaten with Win Over JMU 

It was a huge comeback win as Pitt scored twice in the final minutes to claim the win and the Keystone West division title. 

Pitt Stays Undefeated with Win over JMU »

ACRL: Clemson Hangs Tough, Falls to Life 

It was a close first-half battle before Life opened it up in the second frame, eventually earning the win over the 2014 ACRC Bowl Series champs Clemson.

Life Surges in 2nd Half for win over Clemson »

SWC: Texas State Fights Off Houston 

The Texas State Renegades defeated the University of Houston 34-23 in a physical, hard fought game in San Marcos.

Houston Falls to Texas State »

Rugby East: Kutztown Shows Mettle Against WJU 

In Kutztown, the Golden Bears contained a late surge to prevail against a tough Wheeling Jesuit squad. With major matches still to play, Kutztown is currently the only undefeated team left in the Rugby East conference.

Kutztown defeats Wheeling Jesuit at home 31-14 »

Bowl Series Coming in November!

The ACRC Bowl Series returns to the Rugby Athletic Center in Charlotte, NC Nov. 20-22, 2015. The bowl-format invitational showcases college conference champions and select teams from around the nation. Read More »