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Wild times in United rugby match

It was the comeback of the year and, possibly, the decade. Down 31-0 at halftime, Coquitlam-based United stormed back with 36 unanswered points in the second half on way to a wild 36-31 triumph Saturday over visiting Abbotsford in a B.C.

It was the comeback of the year and, possibly, the decade.

Down 31-0 at halftime, Coquitlam-based United stormed back with 36 unanswered points in the second half on way to a wild 36-31 triumph Saturday over visiting Abbotsford in a B.C. Rugby Union men's Div. 3 showdown at Centennial oval.

Gordy Aliksaar rallied United with two tries to get United back in the game, while other five-pointers wen t to Tanner Elgear, Dave Aikens, Ken Prosser and Andrew Flood.

United forwards Nick Vukelic and Jun Ishi were also instrumental in the win.