2015 USARL 9s Invitational Halted by Thunderstorms

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After a day of brilliant Rugby 9’s action, the Final was played under rainy and thunder storming conditions. The match had to be called off at half time at a 6-6 draw due to lightning.

Two MVPs have been named for the Tournament, Australian Import of the Philadelphia Fight Rhys Bowdich and Jamaican standout Renaldo Wade.

The Philadelphia second rower was in the thick of it from the beginning of the tournament. Rhys put in his normal blue collar performance, putting the Fight on the front foot. Rhys made multiple hitups, line breaks, tackles, and try assists. He also scored 6 tries throughout the tournament.

Renaldo Wade was outstanding for the Jamaican Reggae Warriors. Renaldo was able to use his blistering speed and mesmerizing footwork to create holes for himself as well as his teammates. Renaldo went over the white wash an astonishing 9 times during the tournament. He was also converted many of those tries, including the try at the buzzer to get his team into the Semi-Finals against the Brantford Broncos.

Results by Game

Pool Play

• Game 1 Fight def. Broncos
• Game 2 Reggae Warriors def. Kings
• Game 3 Echidna def. Royals
• Game 4 Slayers def. Black Foxes
• Game 5 Fight def. Reggae Warriors
• Game 6 Broncos def. Kings
• Game 7 Echidnas def. Slayers
• Game 8 Royals def. Black Foxes
• Game 9 Fight def. Kings
• Game 10 Broncos def. Reggae Warriors
• Game 11 Echidnas def. Black Foxes
• Game 12 Royals def. Slayers

Group Knockout

• Game 12 Fight def. Kings
• Game 13 Reggae Warriors def. Broncos
• Game 14 Echidnas def. Black Foxes
• Game 15 Royals def. Slayers

Playoffs

• Game 16 Reggae Warrior def. Echidnas
• Game 17 Fight def. Royals

Grand Final - Game 18 Fight draw Reggae Warriors (could not complete due to weather)