The Korean Expatriate Rugby Association League visited Pyeongtaek, Gyeongi Province, for the second time in 2019. This time the event, KERA 19-5, took place at the Osan Middle High School on the Osan Air Base.

The Stars & Stripes team used their home ground advantage to great effect by claiming wins against both Ulsan Goblins and Seoul Survivors. It is the second time this year that the up-and-coming military team has claimed a Survivor scalp. They made it 2 wins from 2 matches played.

The Seoul Survivors registered a win against the Ulsan Goblins and yet another loss to the athletic Stars & Stripes team. Although comfortably leading the KERA Log, they seem to have found a new nemesis.

The Ulsan lads once again put in some spirited performances with new players added to their ranks. They welcomed Spencer Ferguson who played his first KERA tournament in Ulsan colours. Unfortunately they could not manage to register a win on the day.

The Busan Bandits rugby team was an unfortunate late withdrawel from the KERA 19 – 5 tournament. This was due to a spate of injuries and pre-arranged Rugby World Cup 2019 travel plans.

After all the matches were concluded, the teams moved on to the Tailgate Tavern for the prize-giving ceremony, Rugby World Cup 2019 matches and usual social shenanigans.

Click on the image for directions to Tailgate Tavern.

A big “thank you” to the Stars & Stripes team for hosting a successful KERA 19-5 tournament and congratulations on the two good wins.