Men's College 7s News
Lindenwood University finished an impressive 3rd in the Red Bull World Uni 7s finals Saturday in Bath, England.
The hosts, Bath University, won for the second year in a row. Lindenwood opened up against Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour from France, and won that game 29-12. They then took on Bath, and played the defending champs tough, but lost 27-19.
The Ramblin' Jesters touring team is now sponsoring a Young 7s Player of the Month for Goff Rugby Report, and the first award-winner is a player many will recognize.
The Denver 7s team won the Serevi RugbyTown 7s this past weekend, just getting by the Ramblin' Jesters in the semis and Glendale in the final.
Lindenwood University went 5-0 Friday to win the Red Bull Uni 7s and book a trip to Bath, England for the world finals.
The Lions defeated Utah Valley University 29-7, Clemson 40-0, and finished off pool play with a win over Wyoming. That set up a clash with Utah, which Lindenwood came back to win, and then in the final they held off a determined Arizona State 26-10.
Glendale, Colo. - August 25 sees eight college rugby teams clash at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo. for the USA qualifying round for the Red Bull Uni 7s tournament.
The international tournament will see 11 of the best universities from across the world compete in the global finals, which will take place in the city of Bath, England on September 17, 2016.