Fallbrook Girls Rugby sixth and fourth in Las Vegas sevens tournament

The Fallbrook Rugby Club's under-18 girls team took sixth place among the 28 teams in the under-18 Girls High School Open Sevens division at the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament March 1-3 while Fallbrook's under-16 girls placed fourth among the 10 under-16 teams.

"We learned a lot," said Fallbrook co-coach Craig Pinnell. "Overall we came out of it as a stronger group."

Fallbrook's coaches utilize early-season tournaments to provide experience for the girls and determine what preparations need to be made for the Southern California Youth Rugby League season and the National Invitational Tourna...