Action from rugby in and around the USA this past weekend.
Belmont Shore v Las Vegas
Mitchel Nieto took this shot of Belmont Shore against Las Vegas. Shore won 78-0.
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Got to Start Somewhere
It wasn't a huge crowd at the Houston Women's 7s at BBVA Compass Stadium, but over 4,000 did attend over the two days. Jackie Finlan took this shot during the action.
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Lions Attack Barbarians
The Sacramento Lions were victorious over the Bay Barbarians in Northern California DI club action. Betty Loumoli photo.
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Good Weekend for England
Perhaps a bit fortunate, England won the Hertz 7s in Wellington after beating Kenya in overtime. Martin Seras Lima photo.
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Hooker Wines
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USA Against Russia
Russia's Baiza Khamidova leads the Women's World Series in tries, but here she plays defense as she tries to take down the USA's Lauren Doyle. Paul Rudman photo.
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So Close
Nick Edwards on a break for the USA against England; the break wouldn't quite produce a try, and the USA had to settle for a tie with the eventual Wellington 7s winners. Martin Seras Lima photo.
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Canada Points Machine
Sean Duke leads the Men's Sevens World Series with 21 tries. Martin Seras Lima photo.
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Gael Force
St. Mary';s, in red and blue, beat UC Davis 81-0 Saturday. Mike Geib photo.
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More for England
England's women were superb in beating everyone and winning the Houston Women's 7s on Saturday. They beat the USA in the final. Paul Rudman photo.
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Rhino Rugby
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Winners in Limbo
Tamba Bay Krewe won this game against Jacksonville Saturday and thought that got them a #1 seed into the Florida DII club playoffs. However, a reversed decision on a disputed result might mean they finish 2nd to Orlando.
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Big Game in Arizona
In a clash of two of the top DII clubs in Arizona, Tempe (in black) beat Red Mountain 10-0. Kathy Bell photo.
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Good Start
UC Davis women beat Cal to open their league season.
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Huskies over Ducks
The University of Washington, in stripes, edged Oregon 22-17 in NCRC action Saturday. Photo by Bob Scoverski http://scovophoto.smugmug.com/Rugby
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