UM-Duluth - Been There BeforeCould it be that the University of Minnesota-Duluth appears in three DII college finals in the space of 19 months? Maybe. Last year there were two finals, as the DII championship season was shifted from spring to fall.
James Madison Keeps RollingIt’s been non-stop rugby for James Madison this fall.
Notre Dame Embraces ChallengeVarsity rugby program Notre Dame College wanted to make the DII top four last year, and just fell short.
Whitewater Looks to Defense for TitleThis week the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks rugby team got to practice on the school’s football stadium field. That was nice for a number of reasons, not least of which was that the turf field was cleared of snow, making things a little easier in chilly Wisconsin. It was also a nice indication of the respect the program has earned.
Holiday, Finals Tough on Playoff Prep
Thanksgiving and academics have thrown preparation for the Men’s DII finals weekend off a little bit.
All four teams left in the competition - Wisconsin-Whitewater, Minnesota-Duluth, James Madison, and Notre Dame College - had most of last week off due to Thanksgiving.