College Rugby Super 16: Day 1 results

After a tough day of college rugby, BYU can hang up their boots and rest for the night... or at least try to! Next up tomorrow, the BYU Rugby team will face a solid competitor in Arkansas State, a squad that boasts a strong, well-balanced lineup. Arkansas State earned the right to advance to the quarterfinals by soundly beating Navy, 50-7. Let's just say that BYU definitely has their work cut out for tomorrow's match...

The other two matches of the day resulted in Louisiana State thumping Utah, 47-5, and San Diego State burying Bowling Green, 55-12. Also of note, the (BYU) Women's Cougar Rugby team squeaked by today in Women's Division 1 play, beating Northern Iowa, 22-15.

Check the following links for the latest details on the BYU Rugby team's win over Dartmouth, as well as commentary on the other 3 matches of the day:

"BYU Slips Past Dartmouth"
"BYU Handles Dartmouth Test"
"Day 1 of Playoffs Closes for Division 1 Men & Women"
"ASU & BYU advance"
"LSU, SDSU into quarterfinals"
"Men DI College Latest"
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BYU downs Dartmouth, 26-5!

Well, folks... that's that. The BYU Rugby team just defeated Dartmouth, 26-5, in a match that was merely described as "pretty sloppy." Yeah, I'll say! Whatever Dartmouth was doing must have gotten in Our boys' heads, because BYU doesn't just roll over like that... putting up only 12 points in the first half. But of course, Dartmouth obviously couldn't get it done offensively either... not scoring at all in the second half.

It will be interesting to see what the match reports say about this whole mess. I'll provide any updates I can over the weekend... but for now, congratulations to Our boys on another victory over Dartmouth in the round of 16! Hopefully, tomorrow's match against Arkansas State will be much tighter, cleaner, and more streamlined... we don't need another scare like today's!

Hats off as well to Dartmouth for giving BYU a tougher run than any other college team yet this year! This year's score is much more revealing of the fact than last year's 48-22 difference... (Texas A & M also lost to BYU by 21 early in the season, but team captain Steve St. Pierre told me that they never once worried about losing that one) My respects to the Dartmouth players, coaches, and fans; you obviously run a solid program, worthy of recognition...

Now BYU is set to play a tough Arkansas State team (who just put up a convincing, 50-7 win over Navy) tomorrow in the round of 8... goodness knows I'm holding my breath!

Tighten it up, BYU! Let's see a more resounding victory tomorrow!
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Time to bracket up... College Rugby style!

Hey BYU Rugby fans, did you think the craziness of picking brackets ended with college basketball's "March Madness"? Think again! Rugby America is hosting the first ever, Men’s Division 1 Collegiate Championship bracket challenge! Check out the Sweet 16 match-ups set to take place on April 17th, and then make your picks according to the rules as outlined.


BYU again faces Dartmouth in the first round of this year's playoffs. Last year's hard-fought match represented a true test for BYU... Yes, BYU walked away victorious, 48-22, but not without several mishaps along the way. Bottom line, BYU has a tough road on their way to the Big Dance, with potential match-ups against Arkansas State, Navy, Army, or #3-ranked St. Mary's, just to name a few...

So let's all hang on for the ride as BYU pushes for a 4th-consecutive Final Match appearance! Submit your picks, and support Our Boys as they again pursue the National Championship dream! B - Y - U, Cougars!
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