Claire Bullock establishes a ruck while Wendy Sheppard gets ready to receive the ball. Courtesy Photo

Gala Nelson, center, goes in for the tackle forcing a knock on by her opponent. Courtesy Photo

LA Rugby News:

The Los Alamos Bombshells and the Los Alamos Nukes rugby teams competed Saturday in Albuquerque against teams from around the state.

The teams will be hosting a Rugby Round Robin Saturday, April 22 at Sullivan Field.

The matches will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and attendance is free.

Emmeline Weaver, far left, and Heidi Sheppard, center, run to support Wendy Sheppard during a tackle. Courtesy Photo

Heidi Sheppard, center, kicks the ball out of her opponent’s reach. Courtesy Photo

Mary Lou Sheppard, center with ball, breaks free in the wing for the LA Bombshells. Courtesy Photo

Kyler Young avoids a tackle. Courtesy Photo

LA Nukes team in a scrum. Courtesy Photo

Jackson Blair runs with the ball as teammate Seth Cohen, right, runs in support. Courtesy Photo

Jayden Dudley, middle, rucks while Frank Sheppard, far right, passes the ball out. Courtesy Photo