RCK men's and women's team travel to Kanton Bern for league games

This Saturday saw both the women’s and men’s teams from Rugby Club Konstanz head out for away games, with intense matches in Kanton Bern.

The women’s team had a thrilling game day in the LNFB league, playing two matches in Bern. In their first game, they faced Basel RFC and delivered a great performance. With sharp teamwork and strong individual displays, they secured a convincing 26-5 victory.

In their second game of the day, they came up against Jura Féminine. It was a close and hard-fought battle right until the end, with both teams giving everything they had. Despite their great effort, the women narrowly lost 19-17 in what was a fiercely competitive match. Overall, it was a great showing from the team, and they can be proud of their performance across both games.

The men’s team, competing in the LNC league alongside their teammates from St. Gallen, traveled to Thun's Rugby Club. Despite being short-handed, the team started strong, scoring the first try of the match. The first half was an intense back-and-forth contest, with both sides exchanging points. At halftime, Thun held a narrow lead at 21-15.

The second half continued with both teams pushing hard. Thun extended their lead with two tries, but St. Gallen/Konstanz fought back, bringing the score to 31-27 with around 10 minutes remaining. Despite several close attempts inside Thun’s 5-meter zone, the lack of substitutes began to show, and the men couldn’t capitalize on their chances. Thun managed to score two more tries in the final minutes, ending the game with 45-27.

In terms of tries, the men’s team lost only 7-5, showing the intensity and balance of the match.

Both our teams displayed great spirit on this weekend, and the Rugby Club Konstanz is looking forward to their next matches. A big thank you to all supporters who continue to cheer on the teams!