Rugby Northeast is a collegiate rugby conference operating in the northeastern United States, particularly covering New England and surrounding states. It currently supports 21 women’s Division III teams and a number of men’s and women’s club teams. The mission of the conference includes organizing regular season schedules, registering teams, and providing a governance structure for its member institutions.
The Rugby Northeast Men's DII college conference has named it's all-conference teams.
Leading the list is Bentley College No. 8 Connor Roberts, who was named league MVP.
Maybe a lithe bit of a surprise team, UMass-Lowell enters the Men’s DII College Round of 16 on a tear.
UMass-Lowell started their Rugby Northeast season up and down, beating St. Michael’s, losing to Roger Williams, beating Bentley (barely), and losing to Providence - but then things changes.
As Saint Michael’s and Stonehill entered the final week of the Rugby Northeast season, both teams had already secured places in the DII fall Round of 32. But there was no semblance of comfort on the pitch when the undefeated rivals contested the conference title Saturday. Stonehill wanted its third-straight trophy, but Saint Michael’s controlled the game for a 41-12 win.
There is one more stage before the Northeast names its representative to the DI fall Round of 8. Standings leaders UConn and Boston College will meet on Nov. 7 for the conference final and determine which team will head directly to the national playoffs. The runner-up will move into the play-in round on Nov.
