GRR: Columns
The announcement of global rugby law trials is always an exciting time of the year, when we get to look at and discuss and tinker with how the game is played.
Here's a look at some of the Men's DI College players who stood out this past weekend ... this week's Gamebreakers:
Brandon Healey
The Binghamton University flyhalf had a brilliant day goalkicking in the Empire Conference final, pinning Syracuse deep in their end, and then ultimately kicking the game-winning penalty goal in a 21-20 nailbiter.
The Rugby Northeast playoff seeds have changed twice so far in the last couple of days, and could change again.
After Bentley defeated Providence College and Southern Connecticut won over St. Michael's to get all three at 7-1. Rugby Northeast does not use the bonus point system, and so the teams were just flat-out tied at 7-1.
Why did John Mitchell pick the players he picked? We tell you, and tell you what those guys bring to the table for Friday night's clash with the Maori All Blacks.
(All photos by David Barpal except the photos of Civetta and Campbell.)
A quick look at who's up and who's down this week in Men's DI College Rugby; see the link for updated standings below.
Who's Up: Temple. Got to love bouncing back from a 1-2 conference season to beat one of the playoff favorites.
Who's Up: Cincinnati. Don't look now, but the Bearcats are undefeated in the MAC.