Chase Cain greets Grandma Lois after the game.
A scrum in progress with the ref presiding. Ref makes sure no player is moving the ball with their hand.
The Eastern Illinois University lady Panthers maintained their winning rugby season [9 - 0] last night by clobbering the lady Tigers of Clemson 72 to zero, in spite of two serious scoring threats by Clemson. This was only the second time this season that Clemson lost, the first time being to Penn State last week.
EIU paid heavily for this win -- a broken nose, a dislocated shoulder and ankle sprains. For ten minutes of the second half EIU played with two less team mates.
Rugby players do not wear protective gear. They play two 40-minute halves and the clock is only stopped for injuries. Only lateral or backward passes are allowed, but forward kicking can be used to advance the ball as long as the kicker recovers. Most of the kicks we saw went out of bounds and the referee requires the teams to reset for an in-play maneuver.
A goal is 5 points and the subsequent kick through the goal posts is worth 2 points. A field goal is 3 points if the ball makes it between the goal posts and over the crossbar.
EIU’s last game of the season is against North Carolina University in a few days. The lady Panthers are hoping for a perfect season, according to our granddaughter, Chase Cain, captain of the team. Look for our report on this final game as well.
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