Domestic Rugby Thread

[Sangti]

Sangti (SGT), through the LURS (la Union del Rugbi de Sangti) will send its 4 representatives to the RUCT Seasogs, with the results of its inagural league.

1. Carrubonieta Il Gueti
2. Fleur Vidadnati
3. Ryne RFC
4. Nespa Islanders

[Darmen]

Darmeni Premiership: Season XV

Darmeni Premiership         Pld  W D  L PF  PA  PD   Pts
 1 Scott City AC             22 17 1  4 526 389 +137  70 Champions, Seasogs
 2 Tim City AC               22 16 1  5 489 350 +139  66 Seasogs
 3 Darmen City Wasps         22 15 1  6 647 475 +172  62 Seasogs
 4 Leicester Square Falcons  22 14 0  8 539 374 +165  56 Seasogs
 5 Sterling City Chiefs      22 12 0 10 436 421  +15  48
 6 Brady City Sharks         22 10 0 12 453 538  -85  40
 7 Hendricks City AC         22  9 0 13 365 412  -47  36
 8 Bryxen City Tigers        22  8 1 13 514 516   -2  34
 9 Darmen City Irish         22  8 1 13 456 507  -51  34
10 Vogler City AC            22  7 1 14 322 448 -126  30
11 Eric City Warriors        22  6 2 14 351 529 -178  28
12 Rogerton Blues            22  6 0 16 363 502 -139  24 Relegated

[Polar Islandstates]

To give people time to scorinate that is clearly needed, and to give me time to do the CdC, deadline is moving back a bit.

CONFIRMATION that entrance is open for the fifteenth edition of the RUCT Seasogs Championship, with the deadline for entry set to cutoff at MIDDAY (BST) on WEDNESDAY 17th JULY 2013.

[Tyneala]

The latest exciting Tynealan Unification League season over here. The Seasogs Championship qualifiers at the end of it all being;

Porthmageed Yambria
RFC Moulton
Freeport Ancalites
Drayfill Bulls

[Saugeais]

After the conclusion of the 13th Saugeais Rugby Union season, the delegates for the Seasogs are:

Montbenoit Old Boys
Les Alliés Legion
Bugny Barbarians
Dudlek Cotdelapomais

[Buyan]

Introduction

This is the 2013 inaugural season of the Buyan United Rugby League, containing the top flights from the archipelago of Buyan. It will feature the teams that previously competed in local or regional competitions at a completely new national level. Respectively the Westerklasse (containing teams from the islands of Ravner, Felder and Trovne), the Mullsphall Division, the Serkau-Baskin Challenge, the Valneda League and the Northern Islands Competition (containing teams from the islands of Haemiilu, Kausola and Kulmarae) are brought together. From those leagues, fifty-two teams have been qualified and classified into three brand new levels.

During the first half of the season, ten main teams will partake in the First Division. Twelve other squads are positioned into the Second Division and there are three Third Divisions which will each feature ten teams.

The six best teams from the First Division partake in the Premier League, where the decision will be made over the new champion and the names of three of the four Seasogs qualifiers. The remaining four teams will be joined by eight teams from the Second Division into Promotion League East and Promotion League West, each containing six squads. The four last teams of the Second Division are joined by the top two of each Third Division and positioned into two Promotion Groups of five teams. The remaining 24 squads from the Third Division are placed into the six different Cup Groups, of which the winner qualifies for the First Round of the Buyan Cup along with the teams from the Promotion Groups. The knock-out winners advance to the Second Round along with the teams from the Promotion Leagues. The winners of this phase meet the teams from the Premier League in the Third Round, which determines the quarterfinalists of the Buyan Cup. The winner of the Buyan Cup (or the finalist) gains the fourth spot into the international Seasogs competition.

The ten teams from the First Division

Name: UTR Pajukas
Location: Pajukas, capital city of Valneda (630.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1974
Colours: Green and white
Stadium: Parkas Laukis (6.500 seats)
Honours: Sixteen victories in the Valneda League, among which the last two years
Star Player: Gerald Astrauckas, fullback with a remarkable ability on the counterattack
Target: Becoming champion of the League

Name: Bengtsmark Braves
Location: Bengtsmark, second city of Mullsphall (425.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1985
Colours: Yellow and red
Stadium: Rampartenstadium (6.000 seats)
Honours: Eleven victories in the Mullsphall Division, seven of those during the last decade
Star Player: Heikki Gunnarson, small and quick winger of the old school type
Target: Reaching the Seasogs

Name: Wladica Rugby Club
Location: Wladica, capital city of Serkau (310.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 2005
Colours: White and orange
Stadium: Dolinarena (5.600 seats)
Honours: Three crowns in the Serkau-Baskin Challenge, Serkau champion last five years
Star Player: Zbigniew Pluzscek, fly-half with a powerful kick
Target: Avoid relegation

Name: Jurbiskis Wisents
Location: Jurbiskis, fourth city of Valneda (120.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1977
Colours: Blue and purple
Stadium: I Kareivines (5.500 seats)
Honours: Eight victories in the Valneda League, with the last one dating from 2007
Star Player: Ramunas Ozolinsh, experienced fly-half known for his passing
Target: Reach the Seasogs

Name: Fortuna Harseni
Location: Harseni, capital city of Kulmarae (130.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1983
Colours: Light green and dark green
Stadium: Mae Stadionil (4.500 seats)
Honours: Four victories in the Northern Islands Competition, among which last year
Star Player: Elmar Keskula, strong blindside flanker with a clever tackle
Target: Reaching the Premier League

Name: Zeimgava Warriors
Location: Zeimgava, capital city of Kausola (95.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1984
Colours: Blue and yellow
Stadium: Stadiona Ieleja (4.000 seats)
Honours: Five victories in the Northern Islands Competition, last one in 2010
Star Player: Juris Freimanis, young promising fullback, the biggest talent in Buyan according to the press
Target: Take a price, either the League or the Cup

Name: Pajukas Heart
Location: Pajukas, capital city of Valneda (630.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 2001
Colours: Red and white
Stadium: Eile Medziu Arena (3.500 seats)
Honours: One victory in the Valneda League, in 2010
Star Player: Harry Baranauskas, lock who symbolises the rise of Pajukas’ second team
Target: Take a ticket for the Seasogs and beat UTR once

Name: Verein Grunshoffen
Location: Grunshoffen, third city of Trovne (105.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1987
Colours: Orange and green
Stadium: Das Regenbogenstadion (3.200 seats)
Honours: Six victories in the Westerklasse, last one in 2011
Star Player: Franz Wallinger, scrum half who is beloved among the fans for his attitude
Target: Reaching the Premier League

Name: Fram Kallsmudden
Location: Kallsmudden, capital city of Ravnar (395.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1983
Colours: Red and grey
Stadium: Fjellsidenarena (3.000 seats)
Honours: Seven victories in the Westerklasse, among which the last season
Star Player: Johan Ullevallsetter, modern winger who combines strength with speed
Target: Compete for the title and grab a Seasogs ticket

Name: Kuranki Lightning
Location: Kuranki, third city of Haemiilu (75.000 inhabitants)
Year of foundation: 1998
Colours: Light blue and white
Stadium: Kaupunkistadion (2.500 seats)
Honours: One victory in the Northern Islands Competition, in 2011
Star Player: Enki Vehvilianen, centre who easily scores a try, yet is important in defence as well
Target: Reaching the Premier League

First part of the season

The First Division

MD 1
Pajukas Heart 20–27 UTR Pajukas
Kuranki Lightning 24–21 Verein Grunshoffen
Bengtsmark Braves 0–3 Fram Kallsmudden
Fortuna Harseni 13–3 Wladica Rugby Club
Zeimgava Warriors 3–7 Jurbiskis Wisents

The first day already starts with the Pajukas Derby, it is UTR that gets a good start of the season.

MD 2
UTR Pajukas 3–16 Jurbiskis Wisents
Wladica Rugby Club 10–25 Zeimgava Warriors
Fram Kallsmudden 15–11 Fortuna Harseni
Verein Grunshoffen 10–21 Bengtsmark Braves
Pajukas Heart 14–6 Kuranki Lightning

The Wisents beat their larger neighbour and subsequently top the Division along with Fram Kallsmudden.

MD 3
Kuranki Lightning 10–35 UTR Pajukas
Bengtsmark Braves 19–9 Pajukas Heart
Fortuna Harseni 13–16 Verein Grunshoffen
Zeimgava Warriors 10–7 Fram Kallsmudden
Jurbiskis Wisents 11–14 Wladica Rugby Club

UTR fights back with an astonishing performance by Astrauckas, the competition shows to be tight.

MD 4
UTR Pajukas 7–17 Wladica Rugby Club
Fram Kallsmudden 9–14 Jurbiskis Wisents
Verein Grunshoffen 13–22 Zeimgava Warriors
Pajukas Heart 0–26 Fortuna Harseni
Kuranki Lightning 10–19 Bengtsmark Braves

Bengtsmark takes a third victory in a row, proving that the new champion might not come from the rugby-mad western part of Buyan…

MD 5
Bengtsmark Braves 6–27 UTR Pajukas
Fortuna Harseni 17–31 Kuranki Lightning
Zeimgava Warriors 6–11 Pajukas Heart
Jurbiskis Wisents 17–15 Verein Grunshoffen
Wladica Rugby Club 7–7 Fram Kallsmudden

But the Braves are immediately pushed back by UTR Pajukas, while the Wisents take over the first spot.

MD 6
UTR Pajukas 6–3 Fram Kallsmudden
Verein Grunshoffen 15–24 Wladica Rugby Club
Pajukas Heart 10–13 Jurbiskis Wisents
Kuranki Lightning 6–13 Zeimgava Warriors
Bengtsmark Braves 36–30 Fortuna Harseni

Jurbiskis continues their reign, but needed a penalty kick during the final minutes against Heart.

MD 7
Fortuna Harseni 5–14 UTR Pajukas
Zeimgava Warriors 0–3 Bengtsmark Braves
Jurbiskis Wisents 12–10 Kuranki Lightning
Wladica Rugby Club 12–15 Pajukas Heart
Fram Kallsmudden 15–0 Verein Grunshoffen

On the other side of the table, this is becoming a horrid season for the ambitious Verein Grunshoffen.

MD 8
UTR Pajukas 7–0 Verein Grunshoffen
Pajukas Heart 11–8 Fram Kallsmudden
Kuranki Lightning 20–10 Wladica Rugby Club
Bengtsmark Braves 6–10 Jurbiskis Wisents
Fortuna Harseni 15–26 Zeimgava Warriors

Jurbiskis continues its victorious streak against Bengtsmark, Fram continues to struggle after their promising start.

MD 9
Zeimgava Warriors 15–6 UTR Pajukas
Jurbiskis Wisents 3–9 Fortuna Harseni
Wladica Rugby Club 0–27 Bengtsmark Braves
Fram Kallsmudden 3–0 Kuranki Lightning
Verein Grunshoffen 11–14 Pajukas Heart

Upset in the Buyan First Division! Both UTR and the Wisents lose, a star performance by Fortuna’s Keskula.

First Division        Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Jurbiskis Wisents       9    7   0   2   103   79  +24    21
 2 UTR Pajukas             9    6   0   3   132   92  +40    18
 3 Zeimgava Warriors       9    6   0   3   120   78  +42    18
 4 Bengtsmark Braves       9    6   0   3   137   99  +38    18
 5 Pajukas Heart           9    5   0   4   104  128  −24    15
 6 Fram Kallsmudden        9    4   1   4    70   59  +11    13
 7 Wladica Rugby Club      9    3   1   5    97  140  −43    10
 8 Kuranki Lightning       9    3   0   6   117  144  −27     9
 9 Fortuna Harseni         9    3   0   6   139  144   −5     9
10 Verein Grunshoffen      9    1   0   8   101  157  −56     3

MD 10
UTR Pajukas 7–20 Pajukas Heart
Verein Grunshoffen 7–7 Kuranki Lightning
Fram Kallsmudden 13–6 Bengtsmark Braves
Wladica Rugby Club 10–14 Fortuna Harseni
Jurbiskis Wisents 3–17 Zeimgava Warriors

Pajukas Heart get its revenge, but the winner of the matchday are the Zeimgava Warriors.

MD 11
Jurbiskis Wisents 13–25 UTR Pajukas
Zeimgava Warriors 0–0 Wladica Rugby Club
Fortuna Harseni 13–0 Fram Kallsmudden
Bengtsmark Braves 25–12 Verein Grunshoffen
Kuranki Lightning 14–21 Pajukas Heart

The Wisents struggle with their form, while Zeimgava loses an important opportunity against the Wladica Wall.

MD 12
UTR Pajukas 35–12 Kuranki Lightning
Pajukas Heart 20–16 Bengtsmark Braves
Verein Grunshoffen 10–28 Fortuna Harseni
Fram Kallsmudden 10–9 Zeimgava Warriors
Wladica Rugby Club 18–18 Jurbiskis Wisents

Pajukas proves to be the capital of Buyan rugby, but the competition is very tight.

MD 13
Wladica Rugby Club 11–7 UTR Pajukas
Jurbiskis Wisents 11–13 Fram Kallsmudden
Zeimgava Warriors 0–10 Verein Grunshoffen
Fortuna Harseni 14–21 Pajukas Heart
Bengtsmark Braves 20–10 Kuranki Lightning

The proof of this is shown when they are surprised by giantslayer Wladica, Heart continues its streak.

MD 14
UTR Pajukas 22–20 Bengtsmark Braves
Kuranki Lightning 8–23 Fortuna Harseni
Pajukas Heart 0–3 Zeimgava Warriors
Verein Grunshoffen 14–3 Jurbiskis Wisents
Fram Kallsmudden 0–10 Wladica Rugby Club

UTR wins a hardfought duel against Bengtsmark, the fans witness a true thriller.

MD 15
Fram Kallsmudden 28–3 UTR Pajukas
Wladica Rugby Club 8–23 Verein Grunshoffen
Jurbiskis Wisents 25–3 Pajukas Heart
Zeimgava Warriors 17–5 Kuranki Lightning
Fortuna Harseni 17–15 Bengtsmark Braves

With three more games to go, seven teams are still in a position to claim a Premier League ticket.

MD 16
UTR Pajukas 19–13 Fortuna Harseni
Bengtsmark Braves 19–16 Zeimgava Warriors
Kuranki Lightning 0–9 Jurbiskis Wisents
Pajukas Heart 10–3 Wladica Rugby Club
Verein Grunshoffen 14–0 Fram Kallsmudden

Fortuna Harseni almost puts the crown on their remarkable comeback, but it is UTR that grabs the points.

MD 17
Verein Grunshoffen 21–22 UTR Pajukas
Fram Kallsmudden 10–6 Pajukas Heart
Wladica Rugby Club 22–5 Kuranki Lightning
Jurbiskis Wisents 3–14 Bengtsmark Braves
Zeimgava Warriors 30–15 Fortuna Harseni

Zeimgava with one of the most inspiring games of the season, moves back into second position.

MD 18
UTR Pajukas 7–16 Zeimgava Warriors
Fortuna Harseni 20–12 Jurbiskis Wisents
Bengtsmark Braves 21–13 Wladica Rugby Club
Kuranki Lightning 37–3 Fram Kallsmudden
Pajukas Heart 8–10 Verein Grunshoffen

Although it doesn’t matter much, the Warriors take the psychological advantage by beating UTR.

First Division        Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Zeimgava Warriors      18   11   1   6   228  147  +81    34   Qualified for the Premier League
 2 UTR Pajukas            18   11   0   7   279  246  +33    33   Qualified for the Premier League
 3 Bengtsmark Braves      18   11   0   7   293  225  +68    33   Qualified for the Premier League
 4 Pajukas Heart          18   10   0   8   213  230  −17    30   Qualified for the Premier League
 5 Jurbiskis Wisents      18    9   1   8   200  203   −3    28   Qualified for the Premier League
 6 Fram Kallsmudden       18    9   1   8   147  168  −21    28   Qualified for the Premier League
 7 Fortuna Harseni        18    9   0   9   296  269  +27    27   Placed in Promotion League East
 8 Wladica Rugby Club     18    6   3   9   192  238  −46    21   Placed in Promotion League West
 9 Verein Grunshoffen     18    6   1  11   222  258  −36    19   Placed in Promotion League West
10 Kuranki Lightning      18    4   1  13   215  301  −86    13   Placed in Promotion League East

Second Division

The surprising Grephel Dragons take over the first position after the sixth game of the season and never give in. While all expected the team from the capital of Trovne to fall back, they continued to dominate the opponents, while favourites such as Sisu Siklapaa and Vadshult Union still have a lot of work to do in order to show that they are fit enough to compete for promotion to the First Division.

Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Grephel Dragons        22   15   2   5   296  214  +82    47   Qualified for Promotion League West
 2 Feldhammer Adler       22   13   0   9   309  275  +34    39   Qualified for Promotion League West
 3 Rapid Ragema           22   12   2   8   311  297  +14    38   Qualified for Promotion League East
 4 Sisu Siklapaa          22   12   2   8   330  258  +72    38   Qualified for Promotion League East
 5 Uraugai Town           22   12   1   9   298  236  +62    37   Qualified for Promotion League East
 6 Stal Ciegnalki         22   12   0  10   342  269  +73    36   Qualified for Promotion League West
 7 Vadshult Union         22   12   0  10   364  266  +98    36   Qualified for Promotion League West
 8 Tikhovesi RK           22   11   1  10   282  241  +41    34   Qualified for Promotion League East
 9 AU Vainopils           22    8   2  12   232  281  −49    26   Placed in Promotion Group Two
10 Zaipis Rovers          22    7   0  15   224  372 −148    21   Placed in Promotion Group One
11 Tjallimvarner RC       22    6   1  15   220  340 −120    19   Placed in Promotion Group One
12 Rugby Norderud         22    5   3  14   261  420 −159    18   Placed in Promotion Group Two

Third Division

Third Division West   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Viktoria Pallstadt     18   12   0   6   279  200  +79    36   Qualified for Promotion Group One
 2 Fremad Tjelberg        18   12   0   6   266  199  +67    36   Qualified for Promotion Group Two
 3 Ernesse Eagles         18   10   2   6   256  226  +30    32
 4 Legia Mirzich          18    9   1   8   255  195  +60    28
 5 Ares Gorzno            18    9   0   9   279  250  +29    27
 6 RS Grephel             18    8   1   9   223  270  −47    25
 7 Somlhus Klub           18    7   1  10   208  255  −47    22
 8 Kallsmudden RC         18    7   0  11   219  249  −30    21
 9 Kielner Rugby          18    7   0  11   214  270  −56    21
10 Hoyersko Rush          18    6   1  11   227  312  −85    19

Third Division North  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kuranki 94             18   14   1   3   282  197  +85    43   Qualified for Promotion Group Two
 2 Bengtsmark City        18   12   2   4   277  204  +73    38   Qualified for Promotion Group One
 3 Gamla Stensund         18   10   2   6   296  170 +126    32
 4 Spartakus Vannarby     18   10   1   7   304  251  +53    31
 5 Gimboda Brage          18    9   3   6   240  192  +48    30
 6 Dyatinsk Rugby         18    9   0   9   181  185   −4    27
 7 Dynamo Pohkakunti      18    7   1  10   199  240  −41    22
 8 Siklapaa Falcons       18    5   2  11   190  289  −99    17
 9 Hollskoping United     18    4   0  14   187  317 −130    12
10 Pelta Transa           18    3   2  13   194  305 −111    11

Third Division East   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Karzsmisko Tigers      18   12   0   6   316  201 +115    36   Qualified for Promotion Group One
 2 Viztourzys Zalgiris    18   11   2   5   317  201 +116    35   Qualified for Promotion Group Two
 3 Achilles Avikehti      18   11   1   6   338  243  +95    34
 4 Kuinopi Barbarians     18   11   0   7   291  219  +72    33
 5 Pajukas Knights        18    9   0   9   254  258   −4    27
 6 Harseni Brawl          18    8   1   9   238  293  −55    25
 7 Druzhna Bears          18    7   0  11   203  279  −76    21
 8 Torspeda City          18    7   0  11   221  294  −73    21
 9 Paszai Scrum           18    6   1  11   215  298  −83    19
10 Rugby Torspeda         18    5   1  12   172  279 −107    16

Second part of the season

Premier League

MD 1
Fram Kallsmudden 18–7 Zeimgava Warriors
Pajukas Heart 12–10 Bengtsmark Braves
UTR Pajukas 17–7 Jurbiskis Wisents

The teams from Pajukas continue their reign from the First Division, while Fram finally seems to have found their best form. In a packed Fjellsidenarena, they leave no chance to Zeimgava after a dominant and inspired display, with both Johan Ullevallsetter and Kjetil Dokken showing their best side.

MD 2
Zeimgava Warriors 28–24 Jurbiskis Wisents
Bengtsmark Braves 10–3 UTR Pajukas
Fram Kallsmudden 15–0 Pajukas Heart

Kallsmudden demonstrates that their first position was not a fluke. Pajukas Heart might have shown a lot of passion and enthusiasm so far already, they could not cope with the tactically superior defence from the Ravnar-based team. In the meanwhile, UTR Pajukas gets upset by the Braves, who were pushed back on their own side of the field for most of the game, but Gunnarson demonstrated his quick legs at the good moment and kept the three points at home.

MD 3
Pajukas Heart 32–3 Zeimgava Warriors
UTR Pajukas 8–10 Fram Kallsmudden
Jurbiskis Wisents 0–18 Bengtsmark Braves

While both Heart and Bengtsmark took massive victories, the clash of the matchday was to be witnessed in a sold out Parkas Laukis. Fram Kallsmudden and UTR Pajukas balanced each other out in the various fields of the noble game, but as time went by, it appeared to be Fram who had the better stamina. UTR couldn’t recover from a marvellous try by Haukland and realised that the champions’ dream was further away than ever.

MD 4
Zeimgava Warriors 14–7 Bengtsmark Braves
Fram Kallsmudden 13–17 Jurbiskis Wisents
Pajukas Heart 3–13 UTR Pajukas

The conclusions from the third matchday appeared to be the lies from the following one. UTR could fight themselves back into it by grabbing three points in the lion’s pit named Eile Medziu in front of an ecstatic crowd. At the same time, Jurbiskis halted the excellent start from Kallsmudden, ensuring in the same movement that they still stood a chance at a Seasogs ticket themselves.

MD 5
UTR Pajukas 20–9 Zeimgava Warriors
Jurbiskis Wisents 19–15 Pajukas Heart
Bengtsmark Braves 18–8 Fram Kallsmudden

The blitzstart from Kallsmudden is already forgotten as they cannot take any points against the Bengtsmark Braves. Sven Ekblad is the hero of this game with two tries, which results in a first place for the guys from the Mullsphall capital halfway. But everything is yet to play for, as witnessed by the form from UTR and the spirit in the comeback from the Wisents.

Premier League        Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Bengtsmark Braves       5    3   0   2    63   37  +26     9
2 Fram Kallsmudden        5    3   0   2    64   50  +14     9
3 UTR Pajukas             5    3   0   2    61   39  +22     9
4 Pajukas Heart           5    2   0   3    62   60   +2     6
5 Jurbiskis Wisents       5    2   0   3    67   91  −24     6
6 Zeimgava Warriors       5    2   0   3    61  101  −40     6

MD 6
Zeimgava Warriors 13–0 Fram Kallsmudden
Bengtsmark Braves 18–19 Pajukas Heart
Jurbiskis Wisents 12–3 UTR Pajukas

After six games, we are back at our starting point. It’s an incredible realisation, but that’s just the way it is in the Buyan Premier League. However, the mental advantage seems to be in the hands of Jurbiskis, that convincingly came out on top against UTR Pajukas, with Cesnauskis as man of the match. Bengtsmark Braves was close to a lead, but Heart kept on battling till the last minute as they conversed that important last kick.

MD 7
Jurbiskis Wisents 24–13 Zeimgava Warriors
UTR Pajukas 10–21 Bengtsmark Braves
Pajukas Heart 19–20 Fram Kallsmudden

Making any conclusions about this mad adventure named the Buyan Premier League would be delusional, but the bookies are starting to look more and more towards Jurbiskis Wisents. In I Kareivines, they dominated the Warriors on all fronts, only letting go off the reins during the last quarter. The ambitions of UTR got a serious dent in the meanwhile, as the Braves continued their fine form.

MD 8
Zeimgava Warriors 5–16 Pajukas Heart
Fram Kallsmudden 6–19 UTR Pajukas
Bengtsmark Braves 25–17 Jurbiskis Wisents

In a direct duel for the lead against the Wisents, the Bengtsmark Braves made the Rampartenstadion tremble on its foundations. No less than three tries from Gunnarson moved the game towards the direction of the Braves and forced the Wisents to chase the ball from the first till the last minute. With two games left on the schedule, Bengtsmark takes an interesting lead, especially with a home game against the team in last position on the agenda.

MD 9
Bengtsmark Braves 12–3 Zeimgava Warriors
Jurbiskis Wisents 16–26 Fram Kallsmudden
UTR Pajukas 10–10 Pajukas Heart

The Mullsphall team was not to be beaten, supported by a massive crowd and lead out by the experienced fullback Hjalmar Skold. With an early try by Ekblad, they got in front and the Warriors lacked the spirit to make a countermove. Fram Kallsmudden have an important punch in the battle for the Seasogs tickets by taking on the Wisents at their own stadium and is the only that can still threaten the Braves. UTR will not fulfil its goal from the start of the season, losing points in the derby was lethal for their ambitions.

MD 10
Zeimgava Warriors 8–17 UTR Pajukas
Pajukas Heart 13–18 Jurbiskis Wisents
Fram Kallsmudden 15–16 Bengtsmark Braves

Although the scoreline seems to indicate a tight game, it only became a coinflip during the last minutes of the game. Before, the Bengtsmark Braves played like a true champion and hardly made a mistake, witnessed by the way scrum half Lindquist send his team to the other side of the pitch. Kallsmudden regained hope when Jakob Solbakken could make use of a bad pass in the defence of the Braves, but the title remained in the hands of Bengtsmark. The Seasogs ticket will be a consolation and they will be joined there by UTR Pajukas, that simply was the better team against a demoralised Zeimgava.

Premier League        Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Bengtsmark Braves      10    7   0   3   155  101  +54    21   Champions and qualified for the Seasogs
2 UTR Pajukas            10    5   1   4   120   96  +24    16   Qualified for the Seasogs
3 Fram Kallsmudden       10    5   0   5   131  133   −2    15   Qualified for the Seasogs
4 Jurbiskis Wisents      10    5   0   5   154  171  −17    15
5 Pajukas Heart          10    4   1   5   139  131   +8    13
6 Zeimgava Warriors      10    3   0   7   103  170  −67     9

Promotion League East

Fortuna Harseni quickly took the lead in this Promotion Group and would consequently keep that position until the eight matchday, battling for the promotion positions along with Tikhovesi RK and Sisu Siklapaa, as Kuranki Lightning lost four of its first six games and failed to demonstrate that they are a worthy top flight team at any moment.
Tikhovesi, having played a very mediocre season in the Second Division, kept their nerves together the best and ensured promotion on the ninth matchday, hereby replacing fellow Haemiilu team Kuranki. The second spot would be decided on the field of Sisu Siklapaa, where they faced Fortuna Harseni. Harseni quickly came in front carried by an empowered Elmar Keskula and Sisu couldn’t close the gap which resulted in a 12-18 defeat for the black-and-white. Fortuna holds on to ensure the Kulmarae pride in the First Division.

Promotion League East  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Fortuna Harseni         10    6   0   4   139   91  +48    18   Remains in the 2014 First Division
2 Tikhovesi RK            10    6   0   4   110  107   +3    18   Promoted to the 2014 First Division
3 Uraugai Town            10    5   1   4   137  120  +17    16   Remains in the 2014 Second Division
4 Sisu Siklapaa           10    5   0   5   128  143  −15    15   Relegated to the 2014 Second Division
5 Kuranki Lightning       10    4   0   6   138  123  +15    12   Remains in the 2014 Second Division
6 Rapid Ragema            10    3   1   6    98  166  −68    10   Remains in the 2014 Second Division

Promotion League West

Disaster struck for the two Trovne-based teams in the Promotion League West. Grephel Dragons, who managed to add a title in the Second Division to their roll of honours, had clearly spend their best forces in the first part of the season. After winning the opening game against Feldhammer, they lost four games in a row and their dreams of promotion.
Verein Grunshoffen, on the other hand, demonstrated that their final streak in the First Division, containing victories against Fram Kallsmudden, the Wisents and Pajukas Heart, wasn’t a fluke with twelve points out of their first five games. But a loss against Ciegnalki due to a last-second try caused their engine to stall and eventually crash. Still in first position, they lost to Vadshult Union on the tenth matchday, while both Stal Ciegnalki and Feldhammer Adler grabbed three points and ensured promotion. Stal Ciegnalki will be the first Baskin-based team in the First Division and got rewarded for a rather consistent season. Feldhammer Adler is going to be the first team to represent Felder in the top flight, being rewarded for a second spot in both competitions. Apart from Grunshoffen, we also wave goodbye to Waldica, the Serkau side that shook the big boys every once and a while but failed to demonstrate the needed consistency to make it in the top league.

Promotion League West  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Stal Ciegnalki          10    6   0   4   141  130  +11    18   Promoted to the 2014 First Division
2 Feldhammer Adler        10    5   1   4   125   96  +29    16   Promoted to the 2014 First Division
3 Verein Grunshoffen      10    5   1   4   105   80  +25    16   Relegated to the 2014 Second Division
4 Vadshult Union          10    5   0   5   117  130  −13    15   Remains in the 2014 Second Division
5 Wladica Rugby Club      10    4   2   4   114  140  −26    14   Relegated to the 2014 Second Division
6 Grephel Dragons         10    3   0   7   101  127  −26     9   Remains in the 2014 Second Division

Promotion Group One

A great day for the Mullsphall rugby fans, as Bengtsmark City, a very young team from the islands capital, once again manages to fight all odds and moves up one flight. Tjallimvarner holds on to their spot, but has to realise that relegation came too close for comfort.

Promotion Group One   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Bengtsmark City         8    5   0   3   137  109  +28    15   Promoted to the 2014 Second Division
2 Tjallimvarner RC        8    4   0   4   112   86  +26    12   Remains in the 2014 Second Division
3 Karzsmisko Tigers       8    4   0   4    90   99   −9    12   Remains in the 2014 Third Division East
4 Zaipis Rovers           8    4   0   4   132  126   +6    12   Relegated to the 2014 Third Division East
5 Viktoria Pallstadt      8    3   0   5    84  135  −51     9   Remains in the 2014 Third Division West

Promotion Group Two

While Norderud continued their poor form from the competition and goes to Third to regroup and catch a fresh breath, AU Vainopils dominated the Promotion Group and never came in danger of relegation. Fremad Tjelberg makes sure there remains a Ravnar side in the Second Division, having beaten Zalgiris on both direct occasions.

Promotion Group Two   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 AU Vainopils            8    6   0   2   123   90  +33    18   Remains in the 2014 Second Division
2 Fremad Tjelberg         8    4   0   4   101   98   +3    12   Promoted to the 2014 Second Division
3 Viztourzys Zalgiris     8    4   0   4   105   96   +9    12   Remains in the 2014 Third Division East
4 Kuranki 94              8    3   0   5    97  123  −26     9   Remains in the 2014 Third Division North
5 Rugby Norderud          8    3   0   5   108  127  −19     9   Relegated to the 2014 Third Division West

The Buyan Cup

Group Phase

Cup Group A          Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Gimboda Brage          6   4  0  2   79  66 +13   12   Qualified for the First Round
2 Paszai Scrum           6   3  0  3   84  72 +12    9
3 Somlhus Klub           6   3  0  3   59  79 −20    9
4 Achilles Avikehti      6   2  0  4   95 100  −5    6

  Cup Group B          Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Dyatinsk Rugby         6   4  0  2   98  64 +34   12   Qualified for the First Round
2 Kallsmudden RC         6   3  0  3   78  71  +7    9
3 Kuinopi Barbarians     6   3  0  3   62  62   0    9
4 Rugby Torspeda         6   2  0  4   62 103 −41    6

  Cup Group C          Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Kielner Rugby          6   3  2  1   66  63  +3   11   Qualified for the First Round
2 Pajukas Knights        6   3  0  3   57  50  +7    9
3 Dynamo Pohkakunti      6   2  1  3   54  50  +4    7
4 Ernesse Eagles         6   2  1  3   50  64 −14    7

  Cup Group D          Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Legia Mirzich          6   5  0  1  113  68 +45   15   Qualified for the First Round
2 Hoyersko Rush          6   4  0  2   80  47 +33   12
3 Siklapaa Falcons       6   3  0  3   67  78 −11    9
4 Harseni Brawl          6   0  0  6   61 128 −67    0

  Cup Group E          Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Gamla Stensund         6   5  0  1  119  74 +45   15   Qualified for the First Round
2 Ares Gorzno            6   3  0  3   97  84 +13    9
3 Druzhna Bears          6   2  0  4   98 133 −35    6
4 Hollskoping United     6   2  0  4  105 128 −23    6

  Cup Group F          Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Spartakus Vannarby     6   5  0  1   97  54 +43   15   Qualified for the First Round
2 Pelta Transa           6   4  0  2   85  78  +7   12
3 Torspeda City          6   2  0  4   89 117 −28    6
4 RS Grephel             6   1  0  5   72  94 −22    3

First Round

Home game
  Viztourzys Zalgiris   6–17  Gimboda Brage
        Kielner Rugby   0–14  Bengtsmark City
        Zaipis Rovers  12–3   Viktoria Pallstadt
       Dyatinsk Rugby  17–5   Kuranki 94
    Karzsmisko Tigers   6–0   Tjallimvarner RC
       Rugby Norderud   6–3   AU Vainopils
       Gamla Stensund   8–17  Fremad Tjelberg
        Legia Mirzich  13–29  Spartakus Vannarby

Away game
        Gimboda Brage   8–18  Viztourzys Zalgiris
      Bengtsmark City  16–10  Kielner Rugby
   Viktoria Pallstadt  10–3   Zaipis Rovers
           Kuranki 94   7–13  Dyatinsk Rugby
     Tjallimvarner RC  20–15  Karzsmisko Tigers
         AU Vainopils   9–10  Rugby Norderud
      Fremad Tjelberg  27–7   Gamla Stensund
   Spartakus Vannarby  24–30  Legia Mirzich

The Cup offers a chance for some teams to add some dash to a colourless or even disastrous season. Rugby Norderud and Zaipis Rovers, the two teams that relegated from the Second Division, certainly took that opportunity and qualified for the next round, although only by a slim margin in case of the latter. Further, we see success for some Mullsphaller teams such as Gimboda Brage, Bengtsmark City and Spartakus Vannarby, while Fremad Tjelberg continues on its positive vibe from the freshly earned promotion. Karzsmisko Tigers got its revenge against Tjallimvarner, while the surprise of the First Round might be Dyatinsk Rugby, the Urka-based side that dominated against Kuranki 94.

Second Round

Home game
        Zaipis Rovers  10–18  Wladica Rugby Club
       Stal Ciegnalki  13–10  Kuranki Lightning
       Dyatinsk Rugby   6–11  Tikhovesi RK
      Fortuna Harseni   0–20  Vadshult Union
   Verein Grunshoffen  17–7   Grephel Dragons
         Rapid Ragema   3–3   Feldhammer Adler
        Sisu Siklapaa  37–0   Gimboda Brage
         Uraugai Town   3–10  Spartakus Vannarby
       Rugby Norderud   6–9   Fremad Tjelberg
      Bengtsmark City   0–10  Karzsmisko Tigers

Away game
   Wladica Rugby Club   0–0   Zaipis Rovers
    Kuranki Lightning   0–10  Stal Ciegnalki
         Tikhovesi RK   8–10  Dyatinsk Rugby
       Vadshult Union  16–0   Fortuna Harseni
      Grephel Dragons   0–17  Verein Grunshoffen
     Feldhammer Adler  17–24  Rapid Ragema
        Gimboda Brage   3–18  Sisu Siklapaa
   Spartakus Vannarby  21–14  Uraugai Town
      Fremad Tjelberg  13–17  Rugby Norderud
    Karzsmisko Tigers   9–12  Bengtsmark City

The Second Round saw the staging of four teams that started this year in the First Division, probably dreaming about participating in the Premier League. For some of them , this round placed them with the nose on the harsh facts: they were not good enough to compete there. Wladica Rugby Club got past the Zaipis Rovers, but their performance in their very own Dolinarena wasn’t very convincing.
For two other ones, this was both the start and finish line of their Cup campaign. Fortuna Harseni might have ensured their spot in the First Division, but they got swiped by Vadshult, both away and at home. Some injuries cannot account for these blatant results. Stal Ciegnalki, on the other hand, continued their great form by overpowering Kuranki Lightning, convincing the sceptics that this Baskinian side will do well in the top division next year. The only former first divisionist that got away without loss of reputation was Verein Grunshoffen, who got out on top in a local derby against the Grephel Dragons, victor in the Second Division.

On the other side of the spectrum, we see a few teams from Third Division that are having a blast out there. Spartakus Vannarby was the underdog against Uraugai Town, but they showed that their surprise victory away wasn’t an accident and sealed the deal at home with two tries by Ake Aberg. The Karzsmisko Tigers are the second Third Divisionist that make it to the last sixteen, they complete their revenge on their Mullsphall opponents in the Promotion Group by beating Bengtsmark City, mainly due to an excellent away result.
Two other ones got very close to qualification. Underdog Dyatinsk Rugby showed some great potential against Tikhovesi, but in the end they lacked the cool and tactical wit to make it through. Fremad Tjelberg made their neighbours from Norderud sweat for the first minute to the last one, but a try from flanker Jorgensen brought them to the Third Round. The last two qualifiers are Rapid Ragema, that brings some light in a rather colourless season by eliminating Feldhammer Adler, and Sisu Siklapaa, that didn’t have the slightest problem with Gimboda Brage.

Third Round

Home game
   Wladica Rugby Club  17–18  UTR Pajukas
   Spartakus Vannarby   3–34  Verein Grunshoffen
         Rapid Ragema   3–28  Zeimgava Warriors
    Jurbiskis Wisents  14–20  Vadshult Union
        Pajukas Heart  12–14  Stal Ciegnalki
        Sisu Siklapaa  11–9   Karzsmisko Tigers
     Fram Kallsmudden  20–9   Rugby Norderud
    Bengtsmark Braves  16–10  Tikhovesi RK

Away game
          UTR Pajukas  26–16  Wladica Rugby Club
   Verein Grunshoffen  23–17  Spartakus Vannarby
    Zeimgava Warriors  17–15  Rapid Ragema
       Vadshult Union  11–13  Jurbiskis Wisents
       Stal Ciegnalki   7–28  Pajukas Heart
    Karzsmisko Tigers  13–0   Sisu Siklapaa
       Rugby Norderud   5–7   Fram Kallsmudden
         Tikhovesi RK  18–6   Bengtsmark Braves

Round number three and the last teams, the squads that made it into the Premier League, are added to the wide variety of teams that are left in the tournament. With the level of the competition rising, we see the last tricks from our left over Third Divisionists. Spartakus Vannarby got simply slaughtered at home by Grunshoffen and couldn’t claim a ticket for the quarterfinals at any point of the game. However, they showed great spirit by giving all they have in Das Regenbogenstadion, resulting in a tight away game. Although we are sure we haven’t seen the last of Aberg, Nordahl and their teammates, it will be Verein Grunshoffen that continues to the next round.

Karzsmisko Tigers, on the other hand, probably couldn’t have been any happier when they saw what the scheduler had in store for them. With Sisu Siklapaa, they drew one of the lesser squads still left in the Cup. On the island of Haemiilu, they kept up with Siklapaa astonishingly well, despite the vocal support for the home team of 3.000 fans. In their very own cosy Ne Berzasstadium, they took the lead early on with a try by Zilinskas and carried by this talented flanker, they held on to the qualification. After the sour result from the season, the dream continues for them in the Cup.

Sisu got eliminated, but a second upset turned out in the advantage of a side from Haemiilu. Tikhovesi RK got, after all, the toughest draw with the brand new champion, the Bengtsmark Braves. The Braves came into this after dominating the Premier League and having only suffered one defeat in the last six games. In the Rampartenstadion, there didn’t seem to be any problem at the horizon. Although their opponent displayed a lot of courage, the Braves never came in trouble and the only reason why the scoreline was not higher was due to some coordination mistakes in the endzone. Coach Vallerthal even staged some guys who usually warm the bench for the second game, but they had underestimated their opponent. Tikhovesi RK confirmed what we already saw in Promotion League East, that they have strong nerves and the capacity to take it to the finish line when such is possible. After an early lead, Tikhovesi did not give up and Bengtsmark even failed to mark a try, causing them to drop out of the Cup.

Despite this poor performance from the Champions, there is still a Mullsphall side that stands a chance for the Buyan Cup, being Vadshult Union. They demonstrated that their blow against Fortuna wasn’t a lucky shot as they managed to take the quarterfinal ticket out of the hands of Jurbiskis Wisents. Main performer for this team was the fly half, Nils Lagerholm, who guided his team the way you would expect from someone with his array of experience. If his body manages to carry on, contrary to the first two parts of the season, he might lead them towards the surprise of this Cup.

The other duels of the Third Round went rather according to the predictions previously made by the pundits. UTR Pajukas had some trouble against Wladica, where Pluczsek showed his capacity one more time, but when the dust laid down, UTR had won both games. Zeimgava Warriors simply crushed Rapid Ragema during the away game, which allowed them to bring some youngsters at the kick-off in the Stadiona Ieleja. The second team from Pajukas, Heart, got surprised by Stal Ciegnalki and their easily trying winger Kobut, but sealed the deal during the away game in a splendid fashion. Last but not least, Fram Kallsmudden knocked themselves past Rugby Norderud, that nonetheless made clear in this Cup that their stay in Third Division might be on the rather short side.

Quarterfinals

Home game
    Verein Grunshoffen  14–17  Tikhovesi RK
     Zeimgava Warriors   3–13  Vadshult Union
     Karzsmisko Tigers  20–24  Fram Kallsmudden
           UTR Pajukas  32–13  Pajukas Heart

Away game
          Tikhovesi RK  25–3   Verein Grunshoffen
        Vadshult Union  17–17  Zeimgava Warriors
      Fram Kallsmudden  26–3   Karzsmisko Tigers
         Pajukas Heart  10–32  UTR Pajukas

Das Regenbogenstadion witnessed a shock defeat as the Kampfschweinen, as they are often nicknamed, failed to keep up their standard of play from the previous two rounds. Although their opponent could have been kicked out of the Second Round already, Tikhovesi RK showed that it is growing into the tournament, displaying the exact same cool and timing we’ve witnessed in the Promotion League East. After their powerful victory away, RK had the opportunity to open up the trap for Grunshoffen and Wallinger and his boys ran straight into it with great enthusiasm. However, not only tactical wit moves Tikhovesi into the semi-final. With a strong group of forwards, skilfully guided by Mart Aus, and a skilled winger such as Jaan Kallemane, they will be an interesting addition to next year’s First Division.

When is one rightfully named a giant slayer? We’ll answer this rhetorical question with a prime example that gives this Buyan Cup the little bit of pepper of any good knock-out tournament. Vadshult Union had a rather lousy season when coming into this Cup. Seventeen wins and fifteen defeats isn’t exactly the kind of record the fans were hoping for ever since the pundits named them favourite in Second Division. However, we’re a few weeks later and while they have already had the skulls of Fortuna Harseni and Jurbiskis Wisents dangling on their belt, they added the one from Zeimgava Warriors to it. This great strike might be attributed to those necessary bits of luck, but mainly to the team sculpted around Lagerholm. His teammates acted exactly according to the lines he had set out and this way, they could hang on to the advantage obtained during the away game.

The Karzsmisko Tigers were the only remaining Third Divisionist and this fact placed them heavily in the underdog position against the side that made third in the Premier League, Fram Kallsmudden. However, this became less of a walkover than the team from the capital of Ravnar would have hoped. The home team, with a key position for eightman Burczek, were determined to make the most of this game, without any doubt a height in their club history. With an try by Zilinskas early in the game, they kept the pressure on their opponent and it wasn’t until the last quarter, with a few well-placed kicks by Bakke, that Fram could take the lead. In the Fjellsidenarena, however, the gap in quality became quite clear. The quarterfinals are the terminus for Karzsmisko, but they can look back at this with pride.

Our fourth and last semifinalist was to be determined in the biggest derby from our archipelago. Ever since Pajukas Heart, with the young Harry Baranauskas already on the main squad, decided to part ways with the main team from UTR, the relation between both teams has been less than cordial. However, the games itself never got as tight as the fans –or at least those rooting for the red and white- would have hoped. With Gylys and Kacinskas in a particular good shape, Unity Through Rugby Pajukas took the lead early on, both home and away, and never got into any real trouble. As they have missed the title, the Cup is the only consolation left to make this a great season after all.

Semifinals

Home game
         Tikhovesi RK  14–12  Vadshult Union
     Fram Kallsmudden  21–41  UTR Pajukas

Away game
       Vadshult Union   7–10  Tikhovesi RK
          UTR Pajukas  14–3   Fram Kallsmudden

To follow

Final

Held in the Dolinarena in Wladica, Serkau

Tikhovesi RK  20–29  UTR Pajukas

To follow

Seasogs Qualifiers
Bengtsmark Braves
UTR Pajukas
Fram Kallsmudden
Tikhovesi RK

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CUTOFF

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A few notes on procedure:
With 46 teams submitted from eleven leagues (nine of which had previously submitted leagues), a slightly modified solution to the last one was required.

With all entrants accepted, the top two qualifiers from the remaining nine leagues all got a bye. The rest of the qualifiers, including all from the new leagues, entered in the qualifying stage, with the winners of the randomly drawn ties making the group stage.

For the Group Stage, teams were seeded by rank, and then randomly drawn, with no two teams from the same league permitted in the same group.

The draw for the Round of Sixteen is drawn randomly so every runner-up played away to a group winner, with no two teams from the same league permitted to play each other. Remaining rounds were drawn randomly.



QUALIFICATION

Qualifying Round

Nespa Islanders (SGT) 20–35 Burgunden Brawlers (NEG)
JK Memorial Squad (APX) 10–10 Dudlek Cotdelapomais (SAU) (18–10 AET)
UTR Pajukas (BYN) 20–17 Fleur Vidadnati (SGT)
Freeport Ancalites (TYL) 9–13 Tikhovesi RK (BYN)
Aquila (KOR) 23–8 Leicester Square Falcons (DAR)
Jalakra Jaguars (CDW) 14–14 Bengtsmark Braves (BYN) (24–19 AET)
Gwinevra Saints (APX) 3–0 Fram Kallsmudden (BYN)
FJC Rushmori RFC (PIS) 8–7 Northern Urbanista (APX)
Lisch Icefields RFC (PIS) 14–0 Carrubonieta Il Gueti (SGT)
Bugny Barbarians (SAU) 5–0 Drayfill Bulls (TYL)
Mogd-Syrdusha Ravens (TGC) 22–17 Vesselle RFC (HTJ)
Cassiopeia (KOR) 17–0 Ryne RFC (SGT)
R.K. Mhurhax (Garda de Nuul) (TGC) 0–15 Darmen City Wasps (DAR)
Ciavno Alpenhawks (NEG) 13–13 Mandon Faithful (APX) (20–18 AET)

Group Stage Draw
Group A
Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC)
Darmen City Wasps (DAR)
Colesham City Blues (LCN)
Some Village Wanderers (SMV)

Group B
Vulpecula (KOR)
Mogd-Syrdusha Ravens (TGC)
Jalakra Jaguars (CDW)
Kiel Harriers RFC (PIS)

Group C
Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU)
Dwile Jerseys (APX)
Nourselle Gazelles (HTJ)
Porthmageed Yambria (TYL)

Group D
Lyra (KOR)
RFC Moulton (TYL)
Gwinevra Saints (APX)
Tikhovesi RK (BYN)

Group E
JK Memorial Squad (APX)
Muskula'dheen Mosquitos (TGC)
Aquila (KOR)
Ciavno Alpenhawks (NEG)

Group F
Northbrook Harlequins (PIS)
Burgunden Brawlers (NEG)
Bugny Barbarians (SAU)
Thomastowne Tigers (CDW)

Group G
Tim City AC (DAR)
Cassiopeia (KOR)
Les Alliés Legion (SAU)
FJC Rushmori RFC (PIS)

Group H
Scott City AC (DAR)
Ludenthal Wolves (NEG)
Lisch Icefields RFC (PIS)
UTR Pajukas (BYN)

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GROUP STAGE

  Group A                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks         6   5  0  1   81  45 +36   20  —   13–21  15–6  17–7
2 Colesham City Blues                   6   3  1  2   84  84   0   14 3–17   —   3–18  8–8
3 Darmen City Wasps                     6   2  0  4   86  75 +11    8 8–12  7–25   —   13–14
4 Some Village Wanderers                6   1  1  4   56 103 −47    6 0–7  21–24  6–34   — 


  Group B                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Mogd-Syrdusha Ravens                  6   5  1  0   80  37 +43   22   —   8–5  10–8  7–3
2 Vulpecula                             6   2  1  3   73  70  +3   10 8–26   —   20–20  13–0
3 Jalakra Jaguars                       6   1  2  3   65  86 −21    8 13–13  3–24   —   7–9
4 Kiel Harriers RFC                     6   2  0  4   35  60 −25    8 0–16  13–3  10–14   — 


  Group C                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Montbenoit Old Boys                   6   5  0  1   85  49 +36   20  —   19–10  0–7  13–5
2 Nourselle Gazelles                    6   4  0  2   89  82  +7   16 13–35   —   19–10  17–8
3 Dwile Jerseys                         6   3  0  3   68  59  +9   12 7–10  10–20   —   18–3
4 Porthmageed Yambria                   6   0  0  6   30  82 −52    0 7–8  0–10  7–16   — 


  Group D                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Lyra                                  6   5  0  1  100  47 +53   20  —   15–12  13–10  22–8
2 RFC Moulton                           6   4  0  2   61  31 +30   16 6–7   —   12–0  18–3
3 Gwinevra Saints                       6   3  0  3   43  52  −9   12   8–6  3–8   —   8–3
4 Tikhovesi RK                          6   0  0  6   30 104 −74    0 3–37  3–5  10–14   — 


  Group E                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Muskula'dheen Mosquitos               6   5  0  1  111  53 +58   20  —   19–11  9–6  17–6
2 JK Memorial Squad                     6   3  1  2   84  87  −3   14 6–31   —   20–7  3–3
3 Ciavno Alpenhawks                     6   2  0  4   60  92 −32    8 16–13  12–28   —   6–14
4 Aquila                                6   1  1  4   54  77 −23    6 8–22  15–16  8–13   — 


  Group F                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Burgunden Brawlers                    6   5  0  1  101  71 +30   20  —   13–0  16–14  31–10
2 Northbrook Harlequins                 6   4  0  2   99  80 +19   16 31–7   —   7–27  18–13
3 Bugny Barbarians                      6   2  0  4  105  82 +23    8 10–17  13–17   —   6–11
4 Thomastowne Tigers                    6   1  0  5   61 133 −72    4 6–17  7–26  14–35   — 


  Group G                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Cassiopeia                            6   3  2  1   91  85  +6   16  —   14–12  16–16  7–0
2 Les Alliés Legion                     6   3  1  2   82  84  −2   14 20–20   —   3–24  20–8
3 Tim City AC                           6   2  1  3   94  69 +25   10 14–17  8–13   —   6–17
4 FJC Rushmori RFC                      6   2  0  4   61  90 −29    8 23–17  10–14  3–26   — 


  Group H                             Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Scott City AC                         6   5  0  1  105  78 +27   20  —   17–9  22–19  13–3
2 Ludenthal Wolves                      6   4  0  2   81  53 +28   16 0–11   —   20–19  18–0
3 Lisch Icefields RFC                   6   2  0  4  102 108  −6    8 30–22  3–14   —   21–0
4 UTR Pajukas                           6   1  0  5   53 102 −49    4 17–20  3–20  30–10   —

Round of Sixteen Draw
Burgunden Brawlers (NEG) vs Colesham City Blues (LCN)
Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU) vs JK Memorial Squad (APX)
Scott City AC (DAR) vs Vulpecula (KOR)
Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC) vs RFC Moulton (TYL)
Lyra (KOR) vs Les Alliés Legion (SAU)
Mogd-Syrdusha Ravens (TGC) vs Ludenthal Wolves (NEG)
Cassiopeia (KOR) vs Nourselle Gazelles (HTJ)
Muskula'dheen Mosquitos (TGC) vs Northbrook Harlequins (PIS)

[Polar Islandstates]

KNOCKOUTS

Round of Sixteen

Burgunden Brawlers (NEG) 19–3 Colesham City Blues (LCN)
Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU) 6–7 JK Memorial Squad (APX)
Scott City AC (DAR) 17–13 Vulpecula (KOR)
Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC) 20–18 RFC Moulton (TYL)
Lyra (KOR) 8–3 Les Alliés Legion (SAU)
Mogd-Syrdusha Ravens (TGC) 3–6 Ludenthal Wolves (NEG)
Cassiopeia (KOR) 10–18 Nourselle Gazelles (HTJ)
Muskula'dheen Mosquitos (TGC) 0–12 Northbrook Harlequins (PIS)

Quarter Finals

Lyra (KOR) 13–10 Nourselle Gazelles (HTJ)
Northbrook Harlequins (PIS) 14–7 Ludenthal Wolves (NEG)
Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC) 22–10 JK Memorial Squad (APX)
Burgunden Brawlers (NEG) 16–13 Scott City AC (DAR)

Semi Finals

Northbrook Harlequins (PIS) 16–31 Lyra (KOR)
Burgunden Brawlers (NEG) 10–11 Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC)

Final

Lyra (KOR) 14–10 Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC)

Congratulations to Lyra (KOR), who win the trophy at the first time a Ko-oren side has made the final with a victory in that final against the team that beat them in the semi-finals last year around. Yes, in the absence of Citizens RFC from this year's competition entirely, it seems to have been left up to Sparrowhawks to take up the consecutive final defeats mantle. The Glorious Commune appears to be on the up, however, and there really are a great deal of talented teams out there at the moment - the old boys aren't going to have it all their own way. Saugeais, Polar Islandstates, Darmen, and Tyneala; all had just a single team in the final sixteen this year - almost unthinkable just a few ago.

I: Thessia Jets (MYT) 18-10 Citizens RFC (PIS)
II: Citizens RFC (PIS) 11–28 Kulvertin Nederlandes Verenigen Bus (KUL)
III: Reps-Baker (CVC) 19–12 New Sydney Waratahs (TKC)
IV: Janwick Bloodhounds (CVC) 20–17 Citizens RFC (PIS)
V: New Sydney Waratahs (TKC) 30-19 New Amzsterdam Warriors (CYH)
VI: Darmen City Wasps (DAR) 19–6 Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU)
VII: Northbrook Harlequins (PIS) 10–17 Citizens RFC (PIS)
VIII: New Sydney Waratahs (TKC) 9–13 Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU)
IX: RFC Moulton (TYL) 19–10 Tim City AC (DAR)
X: Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU) 10-7 Northbrook Harlequins (PIS)
XI: Darmen City Wasps (DAR) 18–14 Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU)
XII: Tim City AC (DAR) 31–6 Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU)
XIII: Northbrook Harlequins (PIS) 16–7 Riverside County (FSC)
XIV: JK Memorial Squad (APX) 12–17 Ballyfeeaknock (TYL)
XV: Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC) 9–20 Montbenoit Old Boys (SAU)
XVI: Lyra (KOR) 14–10 Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks (TGC)

Entrance is now open for the seventeenth edition of the RUCT Seasogs Championship. Look for an update/confirmation later on, but the deadline is provisionally set to MIDDAY (BST) on WEDNESDAY 28th AUGUST 2013.

Updated ranks available here.

RANK	Nation	Team
1	23.15	KOR	Lyra
2	22.1	TGC	Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks
3	19.9	PIS	Northbrook Harlequins
4	19.1	SAU	Montbenoit Old Boys
5	17.45	APX	JK Memorial Squad
6	17.05	DAR	Scott City AC
7	16.8	NEG	Burgunden Brawlers
8	16.1	DAR	Tim City AC
9	15.7	KOR	Vulpecula
10	14	TGC	Mogd-Syrdusha Ravens
11	13.7	DAR	Darmen City Wasps
12	13.7	TYL	RFC Moulton
13	12.5	KOR	Cassiopeia
14	12.3	HTJ	Nourselle Gazelles
15	12.2	TGC	Muskula'dheen Mosquitos
16	12	NEG	Ludenthal Wolves
17	10.95	PIS	Citizens RFC
18	10.4	APX	Dwile Jerseys
19	9.9	HTJ	Vesselle RFC
20	9.8	SAU	Les Alliés Legion
21	9.6	SAU	Bugny Barbarians
22	9.2	APX	Northern Urbanista
23	9	CDW	Jalakra Jaguars
24	8.85	APX	Mandon Faithful
25	8.5	KOR	Aquila
26	8.5	LCN	Colesham City Blues
27	8.4	PIS	Lisch Icefields RFC
28	8	APX	Gwinevra Saints
29	7.4	FSC	Riverside County
30	7.4	SMV	Some Village Wanderers
31	7.2	SAU	Dudlek Cotdelapomais
32	7	TYL	Drayfill Bulls
33	6.6	NEG	Panoli Dockers
34	6.2	TYL	Ballyfeeaknock
35	6.2	PIS	Grimsey RFC
36	6.2	PIS	Kiel Harriers RFC
37	6	PIS	FJC Rushmori RFC
38	5.8	TYL	Twigham Wasps
39	5.45	SAU	Ironshire Smithys
40	5	NEG	Ciavno Alpenhawks
41	5	TYL	Porthmageed Yambria
42	5	CDW	Thomastowne Tigers
43	5	BYN	Tikhovesi RK
44	5	BYN	UTR Pajukas
45	4.8	TYL	Slievester
46	4.6	DAR	CFR United Cotdelapomais
47	4.5	NEG	San Remo Ospreys
48	4	BYN	Bengtsmark Braves
49	4	SGT	Carrubonieta Il Gueti
50	4	SGT	Fleur Vidadnati
51	4	BYN	Fram Kallsmudden
52	4	TYL	Freeport Ancalites
53	4	DAR	Leicester Square Falcons
54	4	SGT	Nespa Islanders
55	4	KNG	Ourapeka Gators
56	4	TGC	R.K. Mhurhax (Garda de Nuul)
57	4	SGT	Ryne RFC
58	3.7	TYL	Machairster
59	3.6	TGC	Mogd-Syrdusha Fire Ants
60	3.3	SMG	Tisjadt County
61	3.2	CYH	Paritzburg Vipers
62	3.2	MAT	Pasgarmises
63	3.2	WTZ	Woomera
64	3	SMG	Peneci Vlohm-Kaa
65	3	TYL	RFC Amman Glen
66	3	SAU	Riverside Sharks
67	3	FSC	San Luis Obispo County
68	3	FSC	Santa Barbara County
69	3	SMG	Schoppen Juniors
70	2.75	FSC	Imperial County
71	2.75	CYH	Rotterdam Apples
72	2.6	CYH	Northern Cape
73	2.5	GJS	Bountiful
74	2.5	FSC	Los Angeles County
75	2.5	CYH	New Amzterdam Warriors
76	2.4	LCN	Islanders
77	2.4	HTJ	Jeanville RFC
78	2.4	SMG	Lalamngas
79	2.4	KOR	Phoenix
80	2.4	FSC	San Diego County
81	2.3	DAR	Brady City Sharks
82	2.3	FTM	Fort Mackinac
83	2.3	DSF	Tulis
84	2.2	APX	Hudd Trolls
85	2.2	PIS	Kerrisgorforth Harriers
86	2	CRW	Hesttens Serpents
87	2	SAU	Portmore Wanderers
88	2	HTJ	Torusogu Talismen
89	1.6	SBB	Hyde Park
90	1.6	CKM	Polgar City
91	1.6	TGC	R.K. Svhobodha
92	1.5	BMO	Daring Scork
93	1.5	TYL	Dyary
94	1.5	CDP	Étoile Rouge
95	1.2	WTZ	Alice Springs
96	1.2	CDP	Alouettes d'Outremont
97	1.2	TAN	AS Tanamera
98	1.2	KHY	Boa-Ky
99	1.2	KHY	Daeca
100	1.2	FPN	Darclon Storm
101	1.2	FPN	Ebbtoll Fury
102	1.2	PIS	Eysturoy Rovers
103	1.2	KHY	Fell Lands
104	1.2	BMO	Forwards Clam
105	1.2	BMO	Gurlough Danger
106	1.2	FPN	Hasley Raiders
107	1.2	DSF	MK State
108	1.2	KOR	Monoceros
109	1.2	KHY	Mygevia
110	1.2	TAN	Olympique de Tanamera
111	1.2	FSC	Orange County
112	1.2	FPN	Parkton Titans
113	1.2	NEG	Schwartzgarten Warriors
114	1.2	BMO	Séamhill Warriors
115	1.2	CDP	Stade Charlevoix
116	1.2	TAN	Tanamera Cricket Club
117	1.2	TAN	Tanamera Sporting Club
118	1.2	DSF	Tist State
119	1.2	DSF	Western State
120	1.2	CDP	Worcester Distillers
121	1	SKK	Gagarin-Armstrong
122	1	NEG	Telleursville Gargoyles
123	1	SAU	Westbay Waves
124	0.8	KOR	Andromeda
125	0.8	TGC	Mogd-Syrdusha Black Eagles
126	0.8	HTJ	Trakanu Trekkers
127	0.8	DSF	Vutala

[Commune-PDTv2]

Communadi Rugby Season VI

Seasogs XVII Qualifiers:
Muskula'dheen Mosquitos
Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks
R.K. Svhobodha
Mogd-Syrdusha Black Eagles

Due to getting out of sync with the Seasogs after adding extra cycles to finalise my new ranking formulae. I've decided to get back in sync again. So ...

Communadi Rugby Lhigha - Season VIII

Seasogs XVII Qualifiers:
Muskula'dheen Mosquitos
Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks
R.K. Mhozt'sevhyar i 'yhuug
R.K. Hsluuchya

[Buyan]

First part of the season, second part of the season & Buyan Cup.

Qualifiers for the Seasogs:
Bengtsmark Braves (Premier League winner)
Tikhovesi RK (Premier League second)
Fram Kallsmudden (First Division winner)
Stal Ciegnalki (Buyan Cup winner)

In case you're interested in rugby transfers, don't hesitate to TG.

[Cyborg Holland]

Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Amzterdam Bears              26   21   0   5   603  325 +278    63 PLY
 2 Eindhoven Raptors            26   16   3   7   412  289 +123    51 PLY
 3 President's XIII             26   15   4   7   295  234  +61    49 PLY
 4 Drattenburg Wasps            26   15   2   9   452  367  +85    47 PLY
 5 Frior Islanders              26   13   3  10   387  312  +75    42
 6 Western Amstaad Kings        26   12   5   9   438  280 +158    41
 7 Brullik XIII                 26   11   2  13   321  356  −35    35
 8 New Amzterdam RFC            26   10   3  13   286  337  −51    33
 9 Bielein Hawks                26   10   3  13   301  361  −60    33
10 Brullik Stars FC             26   11   0  15   365  452  −87    33
11 Alkmaar Dragons              26   10   1  15   344  402  −58    31
12 Drattenburg Sea Dragons      26    7   4  15   299  358  −59    25
13 Eindhoven Wolves             26    8   1  17   283  496 −213    25 R
14 Kanveer Lions                26    7   1  18   277  494 −217    22 R

Playoffs

Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Drattenburg Wasps      3   3  0  0   56  24 +32    9 IRLCC
2 Amzterdam Bears        3   2  0  1   58  42 +16    6 IRLCC
3 President's XIII       3   1  0  2   26  36 −10    3
4 Eindhoven Raptors      3   0  0  3   32  70 −38    0

IRLCC entrants
Drattenburg Wasps
Amzterdam Bears

[Paradystopia]

CUT-OFF FOR ENTRY TO THE IRLCC WILL BE:
MONDAY 12th AUGUST - c.MIDDAY (GMT)

Pomona (Free South Califas)
Mission Viejo (Free South Califas)
Johnho (Darmen)
Vogler City Rhinos (Darmen)
Bugny Axemen (Saugeais)
Maystead Pride (Saugeais)
Woomera (Waltzing Matilda)
Pasgarmises (84733842 aka Matimar)
Norscelt (Polar Islandstates)
Landt Sibir (Polar Islandstates)
Ciavno Brewers (Neu Engollon)
Panoli Gamblers (Neu Engollon)
Ballyfeeaknock Northern (Tyneala)
Rushmore Port (Tyneala)
Drattenburg Wasps (Cyborg Holland)
Amzterdam Bears (Cyborg Holland)

Gilley Giants (SAU) - 9.1
Caernankry Miners Welfare (TYL) - 8.95
Johnho (DAR) - 8.95
Drattenburg Wasps (CYB) - 8.35
Romanopolis Warriors (DAR) - 7.6
Maystead Pride (SAU) - 4.75
Pomona (FSC) - 4.75
Dzias Damned (PDT) - 4
Farosea and Bleak Rock (PIS) - 4
Gagarin-Armstrong (SKK) - 4
Southern Force (TKC) - 3.75
Landt Sibir (PIS) - 3.525
Madaa Wild (PDT) - 3.25
West Amstaad Kings (CYB) - 3.25
Mort Park Meerkats (WZC) - 2.85
Helsingborg Angels (SVN) - 2.625
Ballyfeeaknock Northern (TYL) - 2.5
Amzterdam Bears (CYB) - 2.4
Heppenstall Rovers (WZC) - 1.95
Rimsyleanus Brewery (TYL) - 1.95
Lemon Grove (FSC) - 1.75
New Zion (NDE) - 1.75
Norscelt (PIS) - 1.75
Bugny Axemen (SAU) - 1.5
Helsirn Robins (SVN) - 1.5
Northbrook (PIS) - 1.05
Cronulla Storm (TKC) - 0.6

[Paradystopia]

Unified Paradystopi Super League - Season 1

IRLCC Qualifiers:
Zj Lucky 13s (PDT)
Kwjg Behemoths (PDT)

[Apox]

Super Sixteen Review

Before we look at the league results, we have a new competition to inform you of between the nations of Apox and The Licentian Isles. The Lockwood Cup has been initiated for the highest placing club from each of the top associations from the previous season to play a game to kick off the new season and decide which nation is the best (sort of). Named after George Lockwood, the most famous Apoxian rugby player, his fame nearing that of some footballers in Apox, who will be retiring at the end of the 4th season of the Super Sixteen. It will alternate between the two countries each season, with the cup being held in The Royal Stadium, Apox this year.

I: Colesham City Blues 7–0 Dwile Jerseys

Lockwood Cup I - held in the Royal Stadium, Apox
Colesham City Blues 7–0 Dwile Jerseys

Now moving to the third season of the Super Sixteen which has just finished, with yet more surprises for all involved, and new forces in rugby between the two nations rising to the fore. It was The Licentian Isles Islanders who won the title, meaning two Licentian teams have won the tournament in a row, following a late surge to win with a mammoth 90 points. This of course prompted much grumbling from the conservative elders of the Apoxian rugby world regarding Licentians not knowing there place etc etc etc, when in truth it is just that the Apoxian teams weren't good enough.

JK Memorial Squad also had a late surge to finish 2nd, maintaining their claim as the best Apoxian team around, despite not having won a title for 4 years, before the Super Sixteen had even been formed. Hudd Trolls and Dwile Jersey came next, the Trolls regaining their place in contention after a poor league showing last season. However, there were yet more surprises as Colesham City Blues and Celtic Warriors were in 5th and 6th position, meaning the Licentian Isles for the first time send the maximum number of clubs to Seasogs, though the Blues will be disappointed not to have won the a second title after leading for much of the season. Celtic Warriors just edged out Gwinevra Saints who will be disappointed by the lack of international competition, as will Northern Urbanista in 8th and Mandon Faithful in 11th.

However, it can only be good that the Licentian clubs are challenging for position now, as it will give the stagnating Apoxian rugby community the kick up the backside it needs to really improve, both domestically and internationally.

-  Super Sixteen            Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Islanders                 30   22   2   6   683  414 +269    90 - CHAMPIONS, SEASOGS
 2 JK Memorial Squad         30   20   2   8   519  386 +133    82 - SEASOGS
 3 Hudd Trolls               30   18   0  12   541  445  +96    72 - SEASOGS
 4 Dwile Jerseys             30   17   3  10   500  340 +160    71 - SEASOGS
 5 Colesham City Blues       30   17   2  11   385  267 +118    70 - SEASOGS
 6 Celtic Warriors           30   16   1  13   489  470  +19    65 - SEASOGS
 7 Gwinevra Saints           30   16   0  14   468  359 +109    64
 8 Northern Urbanista        30   14   2  14   311  319   −8    58
 9 Mona Warriors             30   14   2  14   387  431  −44    58
10 Montfort Lions            30   13   1  16   431  485  −54    53
11 Mandon Faithful           30   13   0  17   469  493  −24    52
12 Southern Urbanista        30   11   1  18   393  506 −113    45
13 Barbury Exiles            30   11   0  19   371  495 −124    44
14 Farnworth Rugby Club      30   11   0  19   301  502 −201    44
15 Carrington Devils         30    9   2  19   204  359 −155    38
16 Oldem Academicals         30    8   2  20   311  492 −181    34

Apoxian qualifiers (APX): JK Memorial Squad, Hudd Trolls, Dwile Jerseys

The Licentian Isles qualifiers (TLI): Islanders, Colesham City Blues, Celtic Warriors

[Ko-oren]

Season results: Union and League

Now that the IRLCC has been established for Rugby League teams, the Rugby Union clubs have made a competition for their League counterparts. Every RL team is backed by a RU team, and in some cases, they even share players, training facilities and staff. With the IRLCC as new for our clubs, it will be interesting to see which nations will have an early edge in this competition now that it is still open... Or is it? The IRLCC turned out to be a tournament that took place some time in the past as well, with some of the more traditional rugby nations already having some experience with it. In other nations, setting up a new RL competition also took considerably less time and effort.

Otherwise, the RUCT Seasogs is going on as always. But not completely: Lyra has won the competition! In the 16th Seasogs final, Lyra beat Muskulchi'tirhia Sparrowhawks 14-10. This has definitely attracted some attention to Rugby in Ko-oren, and still Lyra did not manage to win the championship here. Does that mean that the level here is not that bad after all, or that Lyra had a magical season? Other teams that are ranked as high or higher than Lyra, such as Aquila and Cassiopeia, but most definitely Vulpecula, did pretty well too. The Seasogs might be the tournament that Ko-orenite teams do best in: the Market Cup? Two consecutive second places. World Cup? Two appearances, finally. WBC? Fourth place, not bad. Other club competitions, however? Never even reached the final. The BCCC and the CC have had Ko-orenite clubs in the final four, but Seasogs...

Aquila and Cassiopeia appeared in the playoffs, both winning theirs. With four teams in the group phase, the season already started off great. Cassiopeia even destroyed their playoff opponent 17-0, not giving up even one point. Aquila was then the only team that was eliminated in the group stage, with 1-1-4. Cassiopeia, despite being a playoff team, and Lyra won their groups with 3-2-1 (!) and 5-0-1 respectively. Lastly Vulpecula finished second with 2-1-3 (!). Not results that are too good, but the finishes are more than good enough. The three teams all benefited from one very good team in the group. Then in the round of 16 came the first big blow for our teams: Vulpecula and Cassiopeia were both eliminated. With four teams in the group stage and three teams surviving those, many expected more, maybe. Lyra was the sole survivor in a poor game against Les Alliés Legion from Saugeais: 8-3. Another small margin separated Lyra from their Quarterfinal opponent, the Nourselle Gazelles from Hutanjia (13-10). With these small gaps of 5 and 3 points, the fans were already not too confident about the semifinals. The Northbrook Harlequins were the opponent, the winners of the 13th Seasogs and a very experienced team overall. The game however ended in 31-16 for Lyra, definitely marking them as favorites for the final, as the Sparrowhawks won 11-10 over the Burgunden Brawlers. The rest is history: Lyra becomes the first Ko-orenite club team to win a competition!

IRLCC: Sympetrum, Anisoptera

Seasogs: Cassiopeia, Vulpecula, Lyra, Aquila

[Paradystopia]

IRLCC Cut-Off

[Polar Islandstates]

(hoping this will get accepted as it's not actually midday yet and I scorinated it last week)
IRLCC Qualifiers according to this post:
Svalbard
Farosea and Bleak Rock

[Polar Islandstates]

According to this post, qualifers for the next RUCT Seasogs Championship:
Kiel Harriers RFC
Citizens RFC
Northbrook Harlequins
Eysturoy Rovers

[Paradystopia]

Note: Polar Islandstates' updated entrants included. My mistake for forgetting I currently live in a country where the time is GMT+1

Preliminary Round

All currently ranked teams received a bye into the group stage. Of the twelve remaining first time entrants, Woomera (WZM), Sympetrum (KOR), Clavno Brewers (NEG) and Svalbard (PIS) were awarded a bye into the group stage for winning their respective leagues.

Panoli Gamblers (NEG) 6–8 Anisoptera (KOR)
Kwjg Behemoths (PDT) 12–14 Mission Viejo (FSC)
Rushmore Port (TYL) 14–14 Pasgarmises (MAT) (22–20 AET)
Vogler City Rhinos (DAR) 14–15 Zj Lucky 13s (PDT)

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Group Stage

For the Group Stage, the remaining teams were placed into 2 pots of 8. Each of the four groups contained 2 teams from each pot.

Group A                         Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Drattenburg Wasps               6   6  0  0  134  45 +89   12  —   15–14  24–6  21–0
2 Ballyfeeaknock Northern         6   4  0  2   81  57 +24    8 15–24   —   10–0  14–8
3 Zj Lucky 13s                    6   2  0  4   36 104 −68    4 0–28  4–20   —   14–12
4 Svalbard                        6   0  0  6   46  91 −45    0 10–22  6–8  10–12   — 

Group B                         Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Farosea and Bleak Rock          6   6  0  0   90  31 +59   12  —   18–10  14–0  22–16
2 Sympetrum                       6   3  0  3   56  73 −17    6 2–15   —   6–26  22–6
3 Bugny Axemen                    6   2  0  4   53  46  +7    4  1–4  8–14   —   4–6
4 Rushmore Port                   6   1  0  5   32  81 −49    2 2–17  0–2  2–14   — 

Group C                         Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Johnho                          6   6  0  0  118  23 +95   12  —   34–4  22–6  12–1
2 Ciavno Brewers                  6   3  1  2   59  75 −16    7 6–13   —   22–10  9–8
3 Pomona                          6   2  1  3   52  64 −12    5 6–12  0–0   —   16–8
4 Anisoptera                      6   0  0  6   27  94 −67    0 0–25  10–18  0–14   — 

Group D                         Pld   W  D  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts                      
1 Maystead Pride                  6   5  1  0   94  44 +50   11  —   14–6  20–20  18–4
2 Amzterdam Bears                 6   3  0  3   44  53  −9    6 6–22   —   8–0  10–6
3 Woomera                         6   1  2  3   48  64 −16    4 0–4  2–12   —   16–10
4 Mission Viejo                   6   1  1  4   47  72 −25    3 8–16  9–2  10–10   —

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Knockout Stage

Quarter-Finals
Drattenburg Wasps (CYB) 20–0 Sympetrum (KOR)
Farosea and Bleak Rock (PIS) 8–14 Ballyfeeaknock Northern (TYL)
Johnho (DAR) 18–0 Amzterdam Bears (CYB)
Maystead Pride (SAU) 24–4 Ciavno Brewers (NEG)

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Semi-Finals
Drattenburg Wasps (CYB) 6–0 Johnho (DAR)
Ballyfeeaknock Northern (TYL) 8–10 Maystead Pride (SAU)

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Final
Drattenburg Wasps (CYB) 7–20 Maystead Pride (SAU)

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Congratulations to Maystead Pride of Saugeais on winning the first of the new IRLCC competitions beating their worthy opponents the Drattenburg Wasps. I now hand the baton on to The Licentian Isles, who will run the next IRLCC competition and will announce the cut-off in due course. Again, my apologies for the early cut-off due to me forgetting my own time zone.

Johnho (DAR) 11.508
Drattenburg Wasps (CYB) 11.125
Maystead Pride (SAU) 9.550
Farosea and Bleak Rock (PIS) 8.650
Pomona (FSC) 6.850
Ballyfeeaknock Northern (TYL) 6.500
Amzterdam Bears (CYB) 5.200
Gilley Giants (SAU) 5.175
Caernankry Miners Welfare (TYL) 4.950
Ciavno Brewers (NEG) 4.375
Bugny Axemen (SAU) 4.321
Romanopolis Warriors (DAR) 4.275
Sympetrum (KOR) 4.000
Zj Lucky 13s (PDT) 3.571
Woomera (WZM) 3.571
Mission Viejo (FSC) 3.143
Rushmore Port (TYL) 2.714
Svalbard (PIS) 2.714
Dzias Damned (PDT) 2.400
Gagarin-Armstrong (SKK) 2.400
Madaa Wild (PDT) 1.950
West Amstaad Kings (CYB) 1.950
Southern Force (TKC) 1.875
Anisoptera (KOR) 1.857
Landt Sibir (PIS) 1.763
Mort Park Meerkats (WZC) 1.425
Helsingborg Angels (SVN) 1.313
New Zion (NDE) 1.050
Norscelt (PIS) 1.050
Panoli Gamblers (NEG) 1.000
Kwjg Behemoths (PDT) 1.000
Pasgarmises (MAT) 1.000
Vogler City Rhinos (DAR) 1.000
Heppenstall Rovers (WZC) 0.975
Rimsyleanus Brewery (TYL) 0.975
Helsirn Robins (SVN) 0.750
Northbrook (PIS) 0.525
Cronulla Storm (TKC) 0.300

[AusCricketLand]

The great god of AusCricketLand and world cricket has also commandeth that the game of Rugby League is almost as important as cricket and is one of the great God's three sanctioned sports within the empire that are BEYOND reproach and anyone ever born anywhere that says a word against it will be sentenced to transportation for life to the dreaded ISLE Of DREAD !!!!!!!!. As our god has just instructed the high Priest (me) of Bradmanism (the state religion) that from this day day forth that two new DEMI-GODS are to ascend to the pantheon of THE GREAT and from this day forth THE Andrew Johns and Dave Brown sit with THE Steve WAUGH and THE Shane Warnie and the God of Delta Blues, Robert Johnson.
The god has decreed that although he may tolerate this Union variation and it is allowed OUTSIDE of this enpire but to make any derogatory remarks about the holy game of Rugby League will be holy blasphemy and punishable by transportation for life to the Dreaded ISLE Of DREAD !!!!!

Please, everybody stand and say prayers and give thanks to the Demi Gods, THE Andrew Johns and THE Dave Brown.

PS. The god has now promised that if the Syney Roosters do not win the 2013 NRL Premiership then he shall bring forth THE APOCALYPSE.

All bow down to the only known God in the universe. THE Sir DONALD BRADMAN.

[Saugeais]

-snippit banter-

They gotta go past the Pride in League or the three time Seasogs champion Old Boys in Union first if they want to truly be "gods."

[AusCricketLand]

THE AusCricketLand Telegraph

YES AMERICA, IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN


NEW YORK. The excitement is building all across our GrrrrrrrEAT Nation and there is only one question on the lips of the American masses of sport fans for THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT of the YEAR Billy Joe Phillips of Jacksonville Florida was all full of excitement as are all the inhabitants of that most famous of places in American sporting lore as once agin, their great awesome Rugby League team of superstars are again the big FAY-VOR-REET to win THE BIG ONE, The USARL Grand Final. WILL the JACKSONVILLE AXEMEN SHOCK the Peeple of Ayyyyyyyy-Mare-Ree-Cahh once agin and beat the LEGENDARY RHODE ISLAND REBELLION to basically become THE KINGS OF WORLD RUGBY LEAGUE (excepting THE MIGHTY SYDNEY ROOSTERS OF COURSE...... Duhhhhhh).

Apparently The Super Bowl is some kind of yummy salad served in a big bowl, anyhoo, this reporter is tired and must rest, the excitement about the possibility of the Jacksonville Axemen has worn me out.


P.S. Reporters prediction for 2015........ Former Rugby Union player Benji Marshall signs with Rugby League team in Prague, The MAD SQUIRRELLS (yes, there really is an actual rugby league club in the Czech republik called that, what a cute team they must be). Benji Marshall says that he just had to sign up to play rugby league as he was desperate to stop playing rugby union because it was the most boring experience of his entire life and as the MAD SQUIRRELLS were the first to approach him he eagerly signed up. <<<<<<<<<<< You watch, Ya'll are gonna be callin me Nostradamus when that prediction comes true.

[AusCricketLand]

Just wondering if there's any interest in a Rugby League global cup in a similar mould to the Rugby World Challenge Cup?

If there is, and if I can get my head around working out a coefficient system then I'd be prepared to scorinate one.

There sure is a great interest in the great game of Rugby League in AusCricketLand and not surprisingly we are bloody brilliant at it, as naturally the capital city of AusCricketland is Sydney Cricket Ground we have seen just about every great rugby league player in the sports history played many of their biggest matches ever, especially in grand finals and Test matches, hell Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, Dave Brown, Billy Boston, Clive Churchill, Reg Gasnier, Johnny raper, Alex Murphy, Puig Aubert, Arthur Beetson, Mal Meninga, Martin OffiahAndrew Johns and Billy Slater among many many other great Australian and English and Kiwis and French and Samoan and Tongans legends have played in our great capital city.

Our God, THE Sir DONALD BRADMAN has decreed that Rugby League is almost as important as his own game of cricket, and that makes the game a holy one. Considering all of this I would doubt any nation can beat mine and any nation daring to test their manhood on the mighty SCG against us they are doomed to fall in defeat as we are invincible.


So Yeah, I am interested in joining in.