Rugby fells Texas schools, Tech and A&M

The St. Edward’s Rugby team (10-0-1) continues to play strong after defeating two powerhouse schools in two weeks. The Rams faced Texas Tech in Lubbock on Nov. 12 and Texas A&M Nov. 18 at Burr Field in Austin.

The Texas Tech game was a nail biter. The St. Edward’s Rams won the game in the final minute of play off a conversion by sophomore Andor Beni.

Throughout the game, St. Edward’s faced a worthy opponent in Tech, but also in the harsh weather conditions of west Texas. High winds and dust devils swarmed the players throughout the game.

“It was literally like a dust storm. There wasn’t a whole lot of grass on the field,” senior Brady Faglie said.  “The first half, we were going into the wind and you couldn’t