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Sharks Rugby Improves To 2-0 With Win Over Montclair

authorCailin Riley on Sep 18, 2012

In a battle of defending champions, the Montauk Sharks rugby team beat Montclair (New Jersey) 17-14 at Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday. The Sharks, who won the Division II title last season, were given a tough battle by Montclair, 
which claimed the Division III title last year and has now moved up to Division II.

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