Men's College 7s News
Perhaps the most compelling college 7s tournament of the fall is happening this coming weekend at Cal’s Witter Rugby Field.
While Cal will be favored once again, the Bears will face stiff competition from a skilled and determined Arizona State team, a UCLA squad that has the ability to shake things up, and a Utah squad with a strong tradition in 7s.
Can won the Autumn 7s Saturday on Witter Rugby Field, beating Cal Poly, 36-7, to finish the day 4-0.
Cal also ran out a squad of freshmen and sophomores, and that group impressed, sweeping its pool and taking the Plate with a 43-0 defeat of San Francisco State.
It was no surprise that Central Washington won the NCRC 7s, because they always win it, but it was a surprise that Gonzaga University finish second.
Zags, as they are known among Washington state fans of all sports, has played some good rugby over the years, but is now newly promoted to the DIAA NCRC championship in 15s, and had something to prove in the 7s tournament.
Central Washington went 6-0 over the weekend to win the program's sixth-straight Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference 7s championship.
Washington State University Tri Cities won the Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference Cup 7s tournament in Bend, Ore., and has qualified for the NCRC 7s Championships this coming weekend at Central Washington University.