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Atlantic Cup scrums at Hudson Fields
Brian Barr carries the ball for the Wilmington Rugby Club in their 7-5 win over the University of Delaware Club. DAN COOK PHOTOS
August 20, 2024
The 51st Atlantic Cup Rugby Tournament was held Aug. 17 at Hudson Fields near Milton. The Atlantic Cup has become a showcase for some of the best rugby talent in the region and the country.
The tournament is an annual competition that features some of the top rugby teams from the East Coast. It is a premier event on the American rugby calendar, with teams from all over the region competing for the title of Atlantic Cup champion.
The teams are divided into pools, with the top squads from each pool advancing to the semifinals and then the finals. Each game consisted of two 20-minute halves with rolling substitutions.
No results were available before press time.
For more info about the WRFU, tournament organizer, go to wilmingtonrugby.com.
University of Delaware player Aiden McMahon sneaks out the back door during a scrum.
Blue Hens player Eddie Loyola gets a pass off just as he gets wrapped up in the loss to Wilmington.
Ethan Corrozi takes off upfield for the Blue Hens.
Justin McGraw carries the ball up the sideline for the Blue Hens.
University of Delaware member John O’Donnell carries the ball as Wilmington’s Ethan Owens, left, and Bobby Bove butt heads.
Wilmington’s Ethan Owens shows the result of getting cracked in the face.
Wilmington’s Kevin Hall shows his happiness for playing rugby.
Wilmington’s Bobby Bove passes the ball to Ian Wright as he gets tackled.
Wilmington’s Ian Wright catches a kick.
Wilmington’s Alex Politarhos carries the ball and meets his UD opponent head-on as teammate Bobby Bove, right, assists with a push.
UD gets possession on a lineout.
Wilmington’s Alex Politarhos meets his tackler with a thud.
Dan Roth kicks off for the Old Gaelic Rugby Football Club as teammates Jude Olivetti, left, and Russ Kane follow.
Jay Szubolski of the Old Gaelic Rugby Football Club takes down a ball carrier.
Wilmington Old Boys player Trevor Thomas runs for a try with Old Gaelic’s John Kroesen in pursuit during the Old Boys’ win.
Phil Giordano rums the ball for the Old Boys.
Old Boys player Patrick Mullins kicks the ball forward.
Matt Weik carries the ball for the Old Boys.
