DIA Rugby News
Time to separate the contenders from the pretenders in the Big Ten, as most of the top half teams in the conference play each other.
A quick glance at the stats shows that Indiana has dominated, clearly. They've dominated so much that even without their captain and best player, Bryce Campbell, they are heavily favored against Michigan.
The University of Southern California men's rugby team has been suspended for the fall of 2016.
In a statement, USC Head Rugby Coach Dominic Riebli said the team is withdrawing from all fall 7s tournaments, and that the team's spring schedule is currently in doubt. Riebli did not say why the team has been suspended, saying that he was unsure if he was at liberty to discuss details.
Reports are that Brigham Young University is still looking for a postseason plan.
Davenport University defeated Lindenwood-Belleville this past weekend 38-15 in a game that told us much about both teams.
Utah State recorded their first DIA win in beating Wyoming 27-20 on Saturday, giving the program a nice boost in their first season in the new level.
USU opened their West DIA season with a very competitive 29-17 loss to Air Force, and considering Air Force’s wins over Utah and Navy of late, that result was not a bad one.