RC Bern Dominates the Derby with a 39-13 Victory

Another victory in the derby | October 29, 2023

The Rugby Club Bern impressively demonstrated on Saturday afternoon why they are the leaders of their group. In an intense confrontation, the people of Thun show a lot of effort, but are rarely able to put their stamp on the game. Bern wins 39:13. Platform J shows the impressions of a great day of rugby.

You couldn’t have wished for better conditions at the end of October than the ones presented to the numerous spectators on the Eigermatte. After a rainy week the sun appears. It’s a pleasant 15 degrees. Some in the audience soon realize that they are dressed too warmly. It’s not just the weather that causes the heat, but also the players on the pitch. A hard-fought game begins at 3 p.m.

The RC Bern impresses with a lot of physicality. Photos: Gabriel Jordi

The people of Thun are off to a good start. They take a 3-0 lead thanks to a converted penalty. But Bern doesn’t take long to ask and equalizes straight away. The starting phase is characterized by many changes of possession. As the first half progressed, the Bernese experience became more and more apparent. The capital city team manages to dominate the game through their physicality. Their speed is particularly striking. Time after time, the people of Thun fail to stop the guests’ sprints. As a result, the city of Berne scored two tries without a response from Rugby TV Thun. The first half clearly goes to the rugby club from Bern.

At the beginning of the second half, Thun got into the rhythm again. Through quick play and hard work, they soon manage to score their first try of the game. The best phase of Rugby TV Thun follows. It is increasingly possible to establish a foothold in the opponent’s half. You are on an equal footing with the people of Bern. Until we ran out of strength towards the middle of the second round. The RC Bern men took advantage of this mercilessly and scored two more tries. The game ends with 13:39 in favor of the visiting team. A big fight that, with the exception of a few moments, is determined by the away team. The Thun team will therefore miss revenge for the derby defeat from the first leg in September. The RC Bern class is too big.

The Bernese are often too fast.

The Red Wolves have a successful day

The Red Wolves open the rugby day at 1 p.m. The women’s collective, consisting of rugby-loving players from Bern, Thun and Solothurn, defeated a team made up of players from Geneva and Winterthur. This merger came about spontaneously because the RC Winterthur women were not able to compete in full. This didn’t dampen the mood. The game was played with passion despite the ragtag squad. In the spirit of rugby. The fact that the Geneva and Winterthur women’s association didn’t know each other was clearly an advantage for the Red Wolves. They dictate the action and leave the field as winners with 43:19.

The Red Wolves with a convincing performance.

Rugby is a sport for everyone

“Rugby brings a lot of self-confidence to all kinds of women. We have fine, but also very strong women here, and we need every single one of them on the field,” says Miriam Gahl, from the Red Wolves, to Platform J. An attitude that all the rugby enthusiasts we speak to share. «Rugby takes everyone. Whether tall, short, stocky or slim. “It is fundamentally a reflection of our society,” explains Gerhard Bachmann, board member and record player at the Rugby Club Bern. A wonderful credo and a reason why the sport is constantly growing in popularity. This is evident not least in the fact that the two teams fight for every inch of the game and enjoy a beer and dinner together afterwards. This is how this day comes to an end. Rugby TV Thun and RC Bern will watch the final of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand against South Africa, together in the evening. Completely in the spirit of sport.

Perfect weather for a day of rugby.

The Red Wolves open the game day.

They are often no longer catchable.

The shining winners.

Rugby TV Thun warming up.

The Bernese are also warming up.

Before the game, the men from the capital promise each other again.

Thun is ready for battle.

Then it starts. The competition for the ball requires a lot of strength.

If you want to play rugby, you shouldn’t shy away from physical contact.

In rugby, only the captains speak to the referee. Frank Zumthurm (left) and Leo Luginbühl (right) in conversation with referee Samuel Grando.

An image that reflects the game. The Bernese over the Thunners.

Despite defeat: The team is celebrated by the audience for a fighting performance.

RC Bern is happy about the victory.

The audience came in large numbers and created a great atmosphere.

2023-10-29 12:54:16
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