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Friday, October 17, 2025
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Victory Seals Playoff Berth for Berkeley & Wheeling Rugby
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Wheeling Women's Rugby, led by seniors Nisaiah Berkeley and Bella Gulatta, delivered a massive 108-3 victory over Walsh University on Senior Night to clinch a postseason berth.
The dominant performance, their first game since September 20th, showcased the team's offensive firepower as they scored a century of points against their rivals, securing their place in the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Postseason.
Wheeling was unstoppable from the outset, scoring a season-best 60 points before the half, with Walsh's only points coming via a penalty kick in the 17th minute.
The comprehensive win was led by Alexis Dallas, who was the top scorer of the night with 20 points from four tries, all four coming in the second half.
Bri Lomo was the second leading scorer with 15 points from three tries.
Both seniors contributed to the memorable win:
Bella Gulatta scored 10 points from one try and two conversion kicks.
Nisaiah Berkeley, playing in her Senior Night, helped marshal the team's relentless attack and defence.
Ten different players scored tries for Wheeling, with Marissa Hudson rounding out the scoring with four points from two conversion kicks, highlighting the team's depth as they look to defend their National Championship title.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Hodgkins Helps Pacific Pride to Staggering 76-0 Rout
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Pacific Pride, featuring Jamin Hodgkins, delivered a powerful exhibition of attacking rugby, dismantling Fraser Valley with a stunning 76-0 victory at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
The showcase match saw Pacific Pride’s line-up put on a spectacular display, with tries flowing freely against the Fraser Valley side.
Fly-half Hodgkins entered the match from the bench in the second half and immediately made his mark with the boot.
Hodgkins contributed six points to the final tally by successfully kicking three conversions, helping to extend the already insurmountable lead and secure the massive 76-0 shutout for Pacific Pride.
The performance signals strong form for the squad as they continue their exhibition schedule.
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025
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Dominant Day for Cross & Buckingham Swans
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The Buckingham Swans Whites Rugby Women’s team delivered a sensational performance at the Buckingham Rugby Club, securing a comprehensive and clinical 76-5 victory over the Handsworth Ladies.
The win was built on an overwhelming attacking display from the Swans, who ran riot against the visitors from the first whistle to the last.
Leading the charge and putting in a significant shift for the home side was Sarah Cross, who watched her teammates tear through the Handsworth defence with apparent ease.
From the opening exchanges, the Buckingham Swans Whites looked sharp and intent, establishing control across the pitch. Their ability to turn over possession and execute fluid, high-tempo attacking plays resulted in a flurry of tries that Handsworth struggled to contain.
While Handsworth managed to register a solitary score, the sheer speed and intensity of the Swans’ offence proved too much to handle, resulting in a final scoreline of 76-5.
The huge win marks a highly successful outing for Cross and the Swans, who will take significant momentum and confidence from this performance into their upcoming fixtures.
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Monday, October 06, 2025
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Hodgkins’ Pacific Pride Win 13-Try Exhibition Thriller
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Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins and his Pacific Pride teammates were involved in a high-scoring exhibition match, defeating a touring Seattle side 57-36 at the Juan de Fuca Grounds in Colwood in Canada. The game, played in the style of a developmental exhibition, was a showcase of attacking rugby with a total of 13 tries scored.
The match was characterized by strong offensive play from both teams, with defence taking a backseat. While Seattle excelled in the tight close-quarter phases and at the maul, the Pride found their strength out wide, where their expansive game looked particularly dangerous.
The battle at the scrum saw a distinct change between the halves. Seattle held the advantage in the first half, but the Pacific Pride reserves overturned that dominance in the second, securing the advantage once the replacements came on.
However, the Pride struggled in a crucial area: the breakdown. Seattle was effective at poaching loose balls, and the Pride conceded too many penalties at the ruck area—a clear focus area for their next training sessions.
Overall, the match provided valuable experience in a high-tempo environment, confirming that the Pride are a formidable attacking unit, especially when they can move the ball to the wings.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2025
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Cross Scores Twice But Buckingham Swans Suffer Defeat
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Sarah Cross led the scoring effort for the Buckingham Swans Whites, but her side ultimately fell to a heavy 61-29 defeat against West Bridgford Ladies in the Women's Championship Rugby North 1 Division.
Despite the comprehensive loss, the match saw a standout individual performance from the Bermudian. Cross was the primary attacking threat for the Swans, personally accounting for ten of her team’s points. She crossed the line twice on the day, scoring two tries to lead the Buckingham Swans Whites' scoring.
The result is a difficult one for the Buckingham Swans Whites as they navigate the highly competitive league. Cross’s ability to breach the West Bridgford defence twice, however, shows her continuing impact and attacking potency for the squad.
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