Austin's late score downs Rugby ATL

Apr. 19—Mack Mason's drop goal from 34 meters in the 81st minute proved to be the difference as the Austin Gilgronis beat Rugby ATL 17-15 in Week 5 of the Major League Rugby season.

With the game tied 7-all into the second half, Rowan Gouws found Mark O'Keeffe for a try to give Atlanta a 12-7 lead.

Austin regained the lead when Connor Mooneyham, a former Life University standout, chased down his own clearing kick and took it the distance to give the Gilgronis a 14-12 lead.

Atlanta retook the lead after an Austin penalty. The miscue set up Robert Petzer's penalty kick from 43 meters out for a 15-all score in the 79th minute.

Rugby ATL (2-3) will host New Orleans Gold on Saturday. Tickets for the game at Life University, can be purchased online at rugbyatl.rugby/tickets.