Despite Late Comeback, U.S. Lose Nail-Biter to Ontario
USA Canoe/Kayak (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
Despite a valiant comeback at the hands of U.S. captain Kevin Swiryn, the American Select XV side… Read
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Ontario 27 USA 'A' 24 (halftime: Ontario 18-10)
Gainline.us (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
... a press release. Saturday in Toronto, 2008 All American-turned-2009 7s standout and Eagle debutant Kevin Swiryn scored a hat trick as Paul Keeler's XV twice made up double-digit deficits. But Ontario flyhalf Steve Piatek's fifth penalty goal won the match for the Blues. Argentina's Jaguars defeated British Columbia for the championship by 35-11. Ontario Blues 27 USA 'A' 24 (halftime:...
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Argentina Jaguars claim inaugural ARC title
International Rugby Board (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
... to open the scoring, but by the time Robinson returned the match was all square after captain Kevin Swiryn found a bit of space to touch down the American outfit's first try. The Blues went in leading 18-10 at half time after two penalties from Steve Piatek and number 8 Mark MacSween's try, Nese Malifa kicking a late penalty to keep the USA Selects in touching distance. Fightback...
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USA Names New Team for Bronze Medal Match in Ontario
USA Canoe/Kayak (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
The USA Select XV backline is led by scrumhalf Benny Mateialona, while Valenese Malifa returns from rehabbing an injury to start at flyhalf. Newcomers Leonard Peters and Dallas Robinson will definitely add some speed at the wings, while Milemoti Pulu and Kevin Swiryn will bring a bit of experience to the line in center positions and Nicholas Edwards will see his first start at fullback....