Norwich Wins Chris Munn 7s
Norwich University won the Chris Munn 7s this past weekend, edging the always-tough Middlebury 19-17 in the final.
This was a heavily-Vermont-area tournament, with Norwich fielding four teams, Vermont and Middlebury two, and Dartmouth also participating.
In the B-side bracket, Middlebury B defeated Norwich B 29-15 to win the cup.
Principia, Stevens Point Win at Fools Fest
Fools Fest at Winona State in Minnesota kicked off the upper Midwest 7s spring this past Saturday, and with both DII and NSCRO men's college brackets in the tournament, there were some interesting matchups.
7s-Specific Training Key For UNCW
As teams start transitioning from 15s rugby to 7s, so too does their focus in practice and on the pitch.
Gone are the days of practicing scrumming drills with the forwards or splitting up into forwards and backs to work on their respected skill sets. Instead, teams are coming together to work as one congruent group to capitalize on the vast amount of open space 7s provides.
Rhode Island Wins Rhody, Hoder Cups
The University of Rhode Islands defeated Providence College this past weekend to regain the Rhody Cup.
Queens University of Charlotte Adds Rugby
Charlotte, NC – Queens University of Charlotte Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout has announced the addition of men’s and women’s rugby to the departments sport lineup. Both teams will begin competition in the spring of 2018.
