Bingham Cup 2026: Day two results and highlights as knockouts take shape

Day two of the Bingham Cup wrapped up the pool stages in Brisbane, with teams across the tournament battling for their place in the weekend knockouts.

Saturday now brings the quarterfinals and placement matches across the Amanda Mark Cup and the three men’s tiers.

Here’s a recap of how Day 2 unfolded and what comes next as the knockouts begin.

Amanda Mark Cup

The support around the Amanda Mark Cup continued to be one of the highlights of the tournament on Friday.

Every game has been supported in a massive way on and off the field, with players, teammates and supporters packing the sidelines throughout the day. The spirit around the competition has been brilliant to watch and be part of.

On the field, Brisbane Hustlers Women picked up their first victory of the tournament with an impressive 15-10 win over Emerald Warriors.

Melbourne Chargers Women also broke through for their first win. After narrowly losing to 7-5 by the unbeaten Nashville Stone Lions earlier in the day, the Chargers returned to defeat the Philadelphia Gryphons 17-7.

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Day 2 results

Ottawa Wolves 34–5 Philadelphia Gryphons
Nashville Stone Lions 7–5 Melbourne Chargers Women
Brisbane Hustlers Women 15–10 Emerald Warriors
Melbourne Chargers Women 17–7 Philadelphia Gryphons
Village Lions/Mudturtles 26–0 Brisbane Hustlers Women

What comes next

The competition now moves into the knockout stage, with both Australian sides still in the hunt.

Melbourne Chargers Women face Ottawa Wolves, while Brisbane Hustlers Women take on Nashville Stone Lions. Emerald Warriors and Village Lions/Mudturtles meet in the other matchup.

10:40am Ottawa Wolves v Melbourne Chargers Women — Ballymore Stadium 2
11:30am Nashville Stone Lions v Brisbane Hustlers Women — Ballymore Stadium 1
11:30am Emerald Warriors v Village Lions/Mudturtles — Ballymore Stadium 2

Bingham Cup

One of the biggest stories of Day 2 came from the First Nations Lorikeets.

Playing at their first Bingham Cup, the team claimed its historic first victory with a 28-14 win over Baltimore Flamingos.

Jonah is a fullback with the Lorikeets, and they had their first win yesterday, with the team only truly coming together the day before.

“Having our first Bingham win was huge; it felt great. I think Saunders scoring the first try really set us off. We fired up after that, and it brought our full Lorikeets team into the game.”

The Lorikeets returned later in the afternoon to defeat Kings Cross Steelers 2nd XV 33-13, making it two wins from two on Friday and securing a place in the Bingham Cup quarterfinals.

After finally bringing the full squad together in Brisbane, Jonah said the significance of the occasion was beginning to sink in.

“It feels so real right now; we’re all riding this high and making the most of it.”

For the First Nations team, there is also something much bigger than the results,

“It’s just so special that we get to bring our full selves to the game and show what we are all about.”

The Brisbane Hustlers also had plenty to celebrate after a perfect Day 2.

The hosts ran out 60-0 winners over NZ Falcons before backing that up with a 40-0 victory against Los Angeles Rebellion.

For Steve from the Hustlers and Bingham Cup organising committee, seeing years of preparation finally become a reality has been emotional.

“I can’t believe it is finally here. I cried a lot at the opening ceremony and when we had the first kick-off, thinking it’s finally here,” he said.

“It’s been a great start. We played the Sydney Convicts on the first day, and it was a very close day; we won both our games today and are feeling good. Tired but good.”

Steve also praised Norths Rugby Club for the way it has embraced the tournament.

“We have to give a shout-out to Norths Rugby Club because they have really turned it on and stepped up and shown how they support our community and an event like this as well.”

Elsewhere, Sydney Convicts 1 were dominant, beating Los Angeles Rebellion 47-5 and NZ Falcons 60-0.

Kings Cross Steelers 1XV were similarly convincing, while Melbourne Chargers Gold edged Gotham Knights 8-7 in one of the closest games of the day.

Round 2 results

San Francisco Fog 1 33–7 Kings Cross Steelers 2nd XV
First Nations Lorikeets 28–14 Baltimore Flamingos
Seattle Quake 1 45–0 Sydney Convicts 2
Kings Cross Steelers 1XV 60–0 Philadelphia Gryphons Men
Melbourne Chargers Gold 21–0 Perth Rams Black
Les Gaillards 20–12 Gotham Knights
Brisbane Hustlers 1 60–0 NZ Falcons
Sydney Convicts 1 47–5 Los Angeles Rebellion

Round 3 results

San Francisco Fog 1 52–0 Baltimore Flamingos
Seattle Quake 1 35–7 Philadelphia Gryphons Men
Kings Cross Steelers 1XV 62–0 Sydney Convicts 2
First Nations Lorikeets 33–13 Kings Cross Steelers 2nd XV
Les Gaillards 26–21 Perth Rams Black
Brisbane Hustlers 1 40–0 Los Angeles Rebellion
Melbourne Chargers Gold 8–7 Gotham Knights
Sydney Convicts 1 60–0 NZ Falcons

What comes next

Eight teams remain in contention for the Bingham Cup itself, with four quarterfinals on today:

11:30am Kings Cross Steelers 1XV v First Nations Lorikeets — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 2
11:30am Brisbane Hustlers 1 v Les Gaillards — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 3
12:20pm San Francisco Fog 1 v Melbourne Chargers Gold — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 3
1:10pm Sydney Convicts 1 v Seattle Quake 1 — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 1

The remaining Bingham teams move into the wider knockout and placement structure, where they are joined by two of the strongest Hoagland performers.

9:00am Gotham Knights v Sydney Convicts 3 — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 3
9:50am Los Angeles Rebellion v NZ Falcons — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 1
10:40am Kings Cross Steelers 2nd XV v Vancouver Rogues — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 1
10:40am Philadelphia Gryphons Men v Perth Rams Black — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club 2

Hoagland Cup

There was a changing of the guard in the Hoagland tier on Friday, with the end of pool play deciding not only the knockout draw but which teams would move between levels.

Sydney Convicts 3 completed an outstanding pool stage with a 45-7 victory over Washington Scandals RFC, while Vancouver Rogues beat San Diego Armada 40-7.

Their performances were enough for both Sydney Convicts 3 and Vancouver to move up into the next level of Saturday’s draw.

Coming the other way are Sydney Convicts 2 and Baltimore Flamingos, who drop from the Bingham tier into the Hoagland Cup and remain in contention for silverware.

Day 2 results

Columbus Coyotes RFC 63–0 Melbourne Chargers Red
San Francisco Fog 2 15–0 Appalachian Thundercatz
Sydney Convicts 3 45–7 Washington Scandals RFC
Vancouver Rogues 40–7 San Diego Armada
Chicago Dragons Red 10–7 Bristol Bisons
Boston Ironsides 14–0 Knights of Muddy Barons

What comes next

The main Hoagland Cup quarterfinals feature the remaining leading Hoagland teams together with Sydney Convicts 2 and Baltimore Flamingos coming down from the Bingham tier.

10:40am Chicago Dragons Red v Columbus Coyotes RFC — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club
11:30am Sydney Convicts 2 v Boston Ironsides — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club
12:20pm Bristol Bisons v Washington Scandals RFC — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club
12:20pm Baltimore Flamingos v San Diego Armada — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club

There is also movement from below.

Four Challenger teams — Brisbane Hustlers 2, Manchester Village Spartans, Seattle Quake 2 and Amsterdam Lowlanders — performed strongly enough in their pools to step up into the Hoagland draw.

9:00am San Francisco Fog 2 v Brisbane Hustlers 2 — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club
9:00am Melbourne Chargers Red v Manchester Village Spartans — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club
9:50am Appalachian Thundercatz v Seattle Quake 2 — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club
9:50am Knights of Muddy Barons v Amsterdam Lowlanders — Norths Brisbane Rugby Club

Challenger Tier

Brisbane Hustlers 2 made sure the host club would have representation moving up the tournament structure after another win on Friday.

They defeated Crescent City Rougaroux 14-5, completing a strong pool campaign and earning promotion into the Hoagland tier for Saturday.

Manchester Village Spartans were similarly impressive, beating Dallas Lost Souls 41-5, while Amsterdam Lowlanders defeated Atlanta Bucks RFC 26-14.

For the teams remaining in Challenger, the focus now turns to their own Cup knockout matches.

And while the competition has been fierce, the experience surrounding it has been just as significant for many of those taking part.

David from the Dallas Lost Souls only began playing with the team in October and is attending his first Bingham Cup.

“This has been amazing; this is the best thing I have ever done,” he said.

“Being a part of this and meeting people from all over the world and playing rugby with great friends and great people has been awesome.”

For David, the inclusive environment has made an immediate impression.

“This is a brand new experience for me, and it is just so welcoming and feels like home – this is amazing.”

Day 2 results

Sydney Convicts 4 41–0 San Francisco Fog 3
Adelaide-Tokyo Brats-Sharks 33–5 Perth Rams White
Amsterdam Lowlanders 26–14 Atlanta Bucks RFC
Brisbane Hustlers 2 14–5 Crescent City Rougaroux
Chicago Dragons Blue 10–0 Melbourne Chargers Purple
Manchester Village Spartans 41–5 Dallas Lost Souls
Seattle Quake 2 19–17 Sydney Convicts 4
Armada Wolves 17–0 Space Otters

What comes next

With the top four Challenger performers moving up into Hoagland, the remaining teams now battle for the Challenger Cup.

Sydney Convicts 4 face Space Otters, Dallas Lost Souls take on Adelaide-Tokyo Brats-Sharks, Atlanta Bucks RFC meet Chicago Dragons Blue and Crescent City Rougaroux face Armada Wolves.

9:00am Sydney Convicts 4 v Space Otters — Ballymore Stadium 2
9:50am Dallas Lost Souls v Adelaide-Tokyo Brats-Sharks — Ballymore Stadium 1
9:50am Atlanta Bucks RFC v Chicago Dragons Blue — Ballymore Stadium 2
10:40am Crescent City Rougaroux v Armada Wolves — Ballymore Stadium 1

There are also placement matches for the remaining sides.

9:00am Melbourne Chargers Purple v Perth Rams White — Ballymore Stadium 1
12:20pm Melbourne Chargers Purple v San Francisco Fog 3 — Ballymore Stadium 1

More than the rugby

Away from the results, volunteers have been helping keep a tournament involving clubs from around the world running across multiple venues.

Lachlan travelled up from Melbourne and chose to volunteer this year while wearing braces rather than risk an injury playing.

Having spent the opening two days working at different fields, he said it had given him a completely different view of the tournament.

“Volunteering has been really great. I’m normally on the pitch, so it’s really interesting being behind the scenes helping out and seeing how it works on the back end,” he said.

“The energy is amazing. And a tournament like this can’t happen without volunteers, so I’m really happy to step up and help in that way.

“It’s always an amazing atmosphere at a tournament like this with teams and volunteers from around the world. Everyone is coming together to put on a great tournament, and we are all having fun and playing and watching some amazing rugby.”

Bart from the Perth Rams summed up just how much the opening two days have meant to many of the players.

“What an emotional rollercoaster the first two days have been,” he said.

“I’ve been going from being completely ecstatic to tears of joy every day, and the connection and community have been unreal.

“The Hustlers have done an incredible job of pulling this together and showing the best of what Australia’s got.

“Seeing all this support from all the teams is just unreal, and we are having a lot of fun off the field too.”

The Bingham Cup continues across Brisbane on Saturday before the finals on Sunday.