DIA Rugby News
The first leg of the three-game Commander-in-Chief Trophy kicks off Friday evening at the US Naval Academy as Navy hosts Air Force.
Two very different stories last weekend from Michigan and Indiana as the two Big Ten teams prepare to face off this coming Saturday.
Indiana slammed Purdue 92-0, showcasing once again their experienced and athletic backline and ability to put the boot on the neck and keep it there. Meanwhile, Michigan had to work for it to beat Michigan State 22-14.
It wasn't as exciting a weekend of DI Men's college rugby as we would have liked - there were far too many blowouts and very few games that were really compelling.
The University of Oklahoma (ranked #30 this fall by Goff Rugby Report) defeated 39 University of Arkansas 41-25 Saturday in a non-conference clash in Fayetteville, Ark.
The Sooners had a lot of work to do to get by the scrappy Razorbacks, and in fact Arkansas controlled much of the first half, leading 19-10 at the break.
Army remains atop the Rugby East after holding off a determined Wheeling Jesuit squad Saturday.
Penn State keeps close to West Point with a huge win over West Virginia, while the Kutztown Golden Bears opened their conference account with a win, and Iona won also to move to 2-1.