It doesn’t seem like a full year has passed since Life Rugby dominated their way to the playoffs and won the 2008 USA Rugby Men’s Division 1 National Championship. Now, one year later and one division higher, they’re at it again.
On Saturday, May 16, Life is competing in the first round of the single-elimination Super League playoffs. At 2 p.m. they take on the Chicago Lions at home, who they previously defeated during the regular season, 42-0. If Life beats Chicago, they will compete at the semi-finals on May 23 at home to secure their spot at the championship game in Glendale, CO. on May 30.
After winning the national championship title in 2008 Life was invited to compete in the Super League, the highest level of rugby competition in the US. The team is continuing to dominate the rugby scene in this semi-professional league. For the regular season, Life finished number one in their division and boasts the third highest scoring player in the league, Nolte Coetzee. The team is 7-0 with a major win against the reigning Super League champions, New York Athletic Club, 29-24. Life’s overall record for the season is 19-0, which includes games against local and Division 1 teams.
Admission to Saturday’s game is free and concessions will be available.
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