Doylestown, GGA Win in Contrasting Rugby Pa Semis
It will be Doylestown vs Gregory the Great in the final of Rugby PA's Boys HS D1 championship after both teams won their semifinals on Saturday in Malvern, Pa.
The two semis could hardly have been more different.
Girls Wrapup As Playoffs Loom
It's playoff time in Utah and Tennessee, and more leagues are getting active in girls HS rugby; here's a look at what's been going on around the country.
Utah
The Majestics have been playing solid rugby throughout and beat Brighton-Wasatch in the state semifinals on Saturday, while United edged Provo to set up a United-Majestics clash next week.
Pennsylvania Latest: Semifinalists Set
Gregory the Great, Doylestown, West Allegheny, and St. Joseph's Prep all recorded important victories in Week 4 of the Rugby Pennsylvania's Boys HS league to secure a spot in the state semifinals.
While West Shore didn't make the semis, they also recorded an important victory that potentially boosted their ranking.
Girls Leagues Find a Way Across The USA
Girls HS rugby around the USA is in a deep state of flux as COVID and competitive changes have had their effect.
Gregory the Great Rides Team Effort to Preseason Win
Gregory the Great opened their season with an impressive 35-10 defeat of #16 St. Joseph's.
For GGA, a small boarding school just east of Scranton, Pa., rugby is THE sport of the spring, and they play a smart, very team-oriented game that gets around their usual lack of size with fitness and tenacity. This is exactly how they defeated St. Joe's.
