Iowa Falls Rugby participated in a West Des Moines tournament April 23. The local club’s first match was against an Iowa State side. Iowa Falls was introducing 4 new players from Ellsworth Community College to the sport. The team played hard fought rugby with Iowa State scoring twice shortly before halftime 14-0. The close match continued in the second half with Iowa Falls’ Kevin Rewerts scoring late in the second half for the final 14-5.
Iowa Falls Rugby second match was against the West Des Moines Wombats. In another close match the Wombats scored twice in the first half 12-0. Craig Pruismann scored on a breakaway in the second half 12-7 to bring victory within reach. The Wombats however scored late in the second half 19-7 to end Iowa Falls efforts.
The local club next plays at Bremer County on April 30. The All Iowa Tournament in Iowa Falls is May 7 and 8.