College Rugby: Utah Upsets Cal To Win Sevens Title

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Published: June 7, 2010

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The University of Utah defeated rugby powerhouse California 31-26 in sudden death overtime to win the first-ever USA 7’s Rugby Collegiate Championship, which featured the top 16 teams in collegiate sevens rugby. 

The Utes and Golden Bears met in the finals of the three-day, 38 match event held at Columbus Crew Stadium.

Utah was led throughout the tournament by the powerful running and play of Thretton Palamo and the scampering runs of Don Pati.

“This was an historic weekend for introducing USA sevens Rugby to a national audience,” said Dan Lyle, tournament director, USA 7’s.  “We want to congratulate the Utah Utes and all the hard-working teams that competed in the tournament.  We are thrilled at the success of this event and thankful for world-class partners led by NBC for helping raise the profile of USA 7’s Rugby through the 2016 Olympics and beyond.”

“We are honored to broadcast college Rugby 7’s on network television for the first time in history,” said Jon Miller, executive vice president, NBC Sports.  “Rugby 7’s is a fast-paced sport that is tailor-made for TV.  We are excited to share Rugby 7’s with a new audience and help the sport grow in the US.”

Saving the best for last, the championship game ended up being the most exciting of the tournament.  Cal was trailing 26-21 when senior Keegan Engelbrecht touched down for a try with no time remaining.  Engelbrecht missed the conversion to send the game into sudden death overtime.

In overtime, Utah freshman Don Pati scored the winning try to claim victory over a Cal team that just last month won its 25th Rugby 15’s National Championship.

Utah’s run through the tournament saw them turn in victories over Penn State, Ohio State, Bowling Green, Navy and San Diego State.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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