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Only three games remain on the road to the RSL playoffs, which get underway May 17, and four of the six contenders still have everything to play for.

With the exception of Charlotte, which looks to upgrade its already clinched playoff standing with a bonus point victory, the outcome of this Saturday’s make-up matches means the difference between potential postseason glory or a trip home to regroup and try again next year.

St Louis Bombers @ Boston Irish Wolfhounds
Irish Cultural Center - Canton, Mass. - 12:30 p.m. (EDT)

At 1-5, the St. Louis Bombers are out of the playoff hunt, but with a win the Boston Irish Wolfhounds are still in the postseason picture. BIW picked up a win last weekend after Washington forfeited, but have certainly proven themselves tough competitors this season – with a win over OMBAC in week 4 and a close 18-17 loss to last season’s runners up the Chicago Lions in week 6. Boston needs a victory to stay alive, but a win with a bonus point would be enough to push them ahead of the Dallas Harlequins and take over the No. 2 White Conference playoff spot.

Charlotte  @ Chicago Griffins
Schiller Woods Chicago - 1 p.m. (CDT)

Charlotte has a chance to complete the ultimate season-to-season turnaround and steal the Blue Conference title from Boston Rugby Club, which gave up a tie against PAC last weekend to remain within striking distance. Already locked into at least the No. 2 position in the standings, Charlotte has nothing to lose and everything to gain – a win with a bonus point this weekend would be enough to overtake Boston. Meanwhile, the Chicago Griffins still hang on to a glimmer of playoff hope if they can knock off the 5-1 Charlotte squad with at least four tries.

Chicago Lions @ Washington
Rosecroft Raceway Fort Washington, Md. - 1 p.m. (EDT)

After a disheartening 8-5 loss against White Conference leader New York Athletic Club last weekend, the Chicago Lions wrap up their season on the road against Washington this Saturday. Last year’s RSL runners up and perennial playoff contenders, the Lions need a bonus point win to remain in the playoff race.

RSL Results - May 3 (Week 8)

OMBAC  17  @  28  Belmont Shore 
SF Golden Gate  70  @  10  Santa Monica 
OPSB  21  @  96  Denver Barbarians 
NYAC  8  @  5  Chicago Lions 
Dallas Harlequins  31  @  5  Philly- Whitemarsh 
Washington  0  @  28  BIW 
PAC  20  @  20  Boston Rugby
Charlotte  38  @  18  St. Louis 
Chicago Griffins  15  @  22  Old Blue