For the second season in a row, Nisaiah Berkeley and her Wheeling University Women's Rugby teammates have wrapped up a perfect regular season, asserting their dominance as they enter the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) playoffs.
The Cardinals travelled to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a statement victory against a familiar foe: the University of Virginia. The match was a rematch of last season's NCR 15's Playoffs, and Wheeling delivered an emphatic performance, securing a commanding 55-24 victory.
The win extends the program's extraordinary winning streak to 22 consecutive 15's season wins. This remarkable run sees Wheeling officially enter the NCR National Playoffs as the #1 seed, a testament to their sustained excellence and tactical superiority.
Wheeling's scoring power was showcased with six different Cardinals getting across the try line during the match, underlining the team's depth and attacking threat across the field. Berkeley's contribution as a consistent performer throughout the regular season has been crucial in maintaining the team's perfect record.
The Cardinals now look ahead to the playoffs, where they will aim to convert their flawless regular season into a national title.
Saturday, November 08, 2025
Cross Leads Buckingham Swans White to Dominant Win
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Buckingham Swans White delivered a ruthless and relentless performance on the pitch, securing an incredible 71-12 win over Derby Women's Rugby in a one-sided fixture.
Sarah Cross and her Swans White teammates were in brilliant form, running in a huge tally of tries that left their Derby opponents reeling. The final scoreline underscores the team's potent attacking capability and efficiency in front of goal.
The scoring was led by a sensational individual performance fromCross, who powered her way to an impressive three tries on the day.
She was well supported by a flurry of scores from the rest of the squad: Kelly Gell and Danielle Madden both added two tries each, showcasing the depth of the team's attacking threats. Further tries were scored by Charlotte Vernon-Stroud, Ellen McAleavey, and Rosie Haigh, ensuring a huge points haul for the Swans White team.
The comprehensive 71-12 victory is a major boost for Buckingham Swans White and confirms their status as a force to be reckoned with in their current league campaign.
Friday, November 07, 2025
Argentina Legends Claim Classic Title in Bruising Decider
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The World Rugby Classic concluded its round-robin phase with a night of drama and high-stakes rugby, culminating in a bruising final showdown that saw the Argentina Legends dethrone the defending champions, Classic South Africa, to lift the 2025 title.
The National Sports Centre North Field was packed for the 9:00 pm decider, a match that lived up to its billing and escalated into an intense physical confrontation.
Argentina, needing a victory to overtake the Springboks in the league standings, started strongly, scoring first to take an early 7-0 lead. The Legends dominated possession for most of the first half, but a clinical steal allowed South Africa to run from deep in their half, scoring under the posts to level the score at 7-7 by the half-time whistle.
The second half saw tempers flare in a truly heated contest. The referee and line judges had their hands full to maintain order, with a large melee seeing a South African player knock out an Argentinian player. After medics attended to the player and order was restored, the referee sent a South African player to the sin-bin. Argentina took full advantage of the infringement, slotting two crucial penalties to take a 13-7 lead—a lead they would not relinquish. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought 13-7 victory for Argentina, securing the championship title.
The evening’s opening fixtures also delivered tense rugby:
Classic Canada vs. Classic Eagles (USA): In a reverse of the Sevens final, Classic Canada defeated the Classic Eagles 37-15. Canada jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but the Eagles roared back to take a 15-10 advantage. Canada responded just before the half with a try and conversion to lead 17-15. In the second half, Canada scored 20 unanswered points to claim the decisive victory.
Classic Lions vs. Italian Classic XV: This was a fiercely contested defensive battle that saw the Italian Classic XV edge the Classic Lions 26-24. Italy took an early 12-0 lead before the Lions pulled within five. Italy restored their lead to 19-7 at the break. Despite a furious second-half comeback that saw the Lions outscore Italy 17-7, a missed conversion proved the difference, costing the Lions the two points that would have drawn them level.
The results bring the curtain down on the World Rugby Classic fifteens tournament, with the Argentina Legends celebrating a hard-earned championship title.
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Sevens Showdown Leads to Springboks vs Lions Clash
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The World Rugby Classic delivered a fast-paced Day Four at the National Sports Centre North Field, starting with an exciting Sevens tournament before the defending champions, Classic South Africa, secured a vital win in the fifteens round-robin.
The evening kicked off with the explosive pace of Sevens rugby. The Semi-Finals saw the USA 7s team display their speed, easily defeating the Argentina 7s 26-10. In the second semi-final, Canada 7s put on a dominant display to shut out the Italy 7s 29-0, setting up a North American showdown in the final.
The Sevens Final proved to be a continuation of the Americans' stellar form. The USA 7s team were too strong for their northern rivals, defeating Canada 7s 26-12 to be crowned the tournament's Sevens champions.
In the main event, the Classic South Africa team faced a motivated Classic Lions side in a crucial round-robin fifteens clash. The defending champions proved their class, running out 29-14 winners to maintain their perfect start to the tournament.
The Classic Springboks showed their strength and depth against the Lions, who were desperate for a win to kickstart their campaign. South Africa’s victory earns them valuable league points and firmly establishes them as the team to beat as the round-robin stage nears its conclusion. The Classic Lions, despite their best efforts, were ultimately unable to breach the Springbok defence enough times to challenge the lead.
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Bermuda Rugby Classic 2025 Day Three Live 6:50 pm
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A blustery northerly breeze greeted both fans and players on Day Three of the World Rugby Classic at the National Sports Centre North Field, providing challenging conditions for two crucial round-robin matches.
Argentina Legends 21 Classic Canada 13
The evening kicked off with a heavyweight clash between the Argentina Legends and Classic Canada, with both sides having secured victories on the opening day.
Classic Canada looked to be in control early, using the wind to their advantage to build a commanding 13-3 lead by the half-time whistle. However, the game pivoted entirely in the second period. With the wind at their back and mounting momentum, the Argentina Legends staged a dramatic turnaround.
The Argentines put up a massive 18 points after the break, completely shutting down the Canadian attack and running out winners with a final score of 21-13. The stunning comeback secures a valuable win for the Legends and derails Canada's perfect start to the tournament.
Italian Classic XV 28 Classic Eagles (USA) 20
In the nightcap, the Italian Classic XV clashed with the Classic Eagles (USA), with both teams desperately searching for their first win of the 2025 tournament.
The match proved to be a classic back-and-forth battle, full of attacking intent and physical play. In the end, it was the Italian Classic XV who found the edge, defeating the Classic Eagles 28-20.
The victory provides a vital boost for the Italian camp, putting their opening-day loss behind them and giving them a foothold in the league standings. For the Eagles, the search for a win continues as the intensity of the Classic only increases.
