In an action-packed weekend of college rugby, Saint Mary’s came out on top with a thrilling 38-31 victory over Cal in the final D1A matchup before the rankings and playoff seedings are announced. Despite Cal taking the lead 31-26 with 17 minutes left in the game, Saint Mary’s staged a comeback with two late tries to secure the win.
Dom Besag was the hero for Saint Mary’s, scoring an impressive four tries, including a highlight-reel moment where he managed to evade three tacklers to crash over the try line. The victory puts Saint Mary’s in prime position to secure the #1 seed in the West division.
In another exciting matchup, Life emerged victorious over BYU with a final score of 30-15 in Provo. The win likely confirms Life as the #1 seed in the East division, as they displayed strong forward play and clinical finishing throughout the game.
Following the intense matchups, Cal Head Coach Jack Clark congratulated Saint Mary’s on their win and commended his team’s effort despite the loss. With the regular season coming to a close, teams are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of the official rankings and playoff seedings.
Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for more updates on the latest college rugby action and playoff predictions.
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