National Collegiate Rugby Release National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) announced the final 28 teams that will compete for the Men’s Small College title at the Collegiate Rugby Championship in New Orleans. The 2022 CRC includes the largest field of Small College schools in the tournament’s history. ‍ Small College National Finalists ‍ NCR has expanded the Small College championship field based on the depth and quality of small college teams across the country. The participating schools include the winners of eleven automatic qualifying tournaments, as well as at-large bids. Eleven schools competed in previous CRC Small College Championships, led by Susquehanna…

National Collegiate Rugby Release National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) announced the final teams that will compete for the Men’s Division II title at the Collegiate Rugby Championship in New Orleans. ‍ Division II National Finalists ‍ With a field of 16 teams, the 2022 CRC becomes the largest Division II 7s national championship in history. Five of the teams received automatic bids by winning Automatic Qualification tournaments. These qualifiers include Norwich, Lander, Georgetown, Northern Iowa, and Principia. Georgetown and Norwich have gone undefeated against Division II opposition this Spring at 23-0 and 13-0, respectively, while The Citadel enters the tournament with…

National Collegiate Rugby Release National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) will announce the men’s and women’s rugby 7s national championship brackets on April 30 during an inaugural Selection Saturday show. Broadcasting on The Rugby Network, Selection Saturday runs from 7:00-7:45 EST immediately before the Dallas Jackals vs. San Diego Legion Major League Rugby match. The show will announce the remaining at-large bids, regional seeding and matchups for the 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championship’s premier brackets for men and women. In the men’s premier bracket, five teams have already secured their place in New Orleans. Lindenwood returns as defending champion, while Florida, Cal Maritime…

National Collegiate Rugby Release 17 March —National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) opened ticket sales for the 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) at the Shrine on Airline in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hosted by Major League Rugby’s NOLA Gold, the three-day tournament will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30. As the largest college rugby tournament in North America, the CRC will include over 100 collegiate teams and 24 High School teams playing across five tournament fields. The Shrine on Airline complex will feature the Premier men’s and women’s divisions, as well as semi-final and championship matches from other divisions. Nearby LaSalle…

NCR Release National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has named the Division I and Small College All Tournament teams following the Women’s All Star 7s National Cup.The tournament was held on January 22-23 at the Houston Sabercats’ facility. Over 200 players, representing over 65 schools across the country, were selected based on tryouts and coach nominations.The All Tournament teams recognize the standout players from both the Division I and Small College tournaments. The teams include 15 student athletes from 13 schools. Each Division also recognized a tournament MVP.In a close Division I championship match, the Texas Armadillos edged the Midwest Big Green…

National Collegiate Rugby Release National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) announced that the 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) will return to Gold Mine on Airline, in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of Major League Rugby’s NOLA Gold. The three-day tournament will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30. Also known as May Madness 7s, the CRC is sanctioned by USA Rugby and open to teams across the country. NCR has reached a two-year agreement with CBS Sports for the 2022 and 2023 CRCs. As the largest college rugby tournament in North America, the CRC will include over 100 teams, crowning collegiate national…

National Collegiate Rugby Release Eight regional All-Star teams from across the nation will compete in National Collegiate Rugby’s All-Star Shield Challenge. The competition will be held January 15-16 at the Houston Sabercats’ AVEVA Stadium. This unique All-Star event includes the best players from across all men’s divisions, including Division I, Division II, and Small College. Over 300 players, representing 100 schools, were selected based on regional tryouts and coach nominations. Great Lakes Thunderbirds Head Coach: John Harley, Marian Assistant: Emil Walton, Louisville Assistant: Mike Geibel, Wheeling Assistant: Sanders Slevatz, Western Michigan New England Independents (Red) Head Coach: Ed Tubridy, Northeastern…