The high profile of the R7CC Sevens is a massive chance for some of the women's programs involved to get a PR boost, and one of those has to be Queens University.
The Charlotte college has a NCAA varsity women's program, and that's a draw for sure, but performing well at the tournament at Kennesaw State University should certainly turn heads. And with some good news from the school, too, Head Coach Katie Wurst is feeling pretty good about it all.
As of yesterday, Queens Athletics just formally announced the official decision to join the ASUN conference in Division 1 NCAA Athletics," said Wurst. "You couldn’t ask for better timing as we are set to travel to Kennesaw State University, who are current members of the ASUN. Running out onto the pitch of Fifth Third Bank Stadium is the storybook way to usher in this next chapter of NCAA rugby for Queens University of Charlotte. We are certainly thrilled to be a part of this exceptional collegiate rugby experience.”
What that means is Queens can now be a part of the NIRA DI.
