College Men
The Northern Lights Men’s DII season kicks off in about a month with a slight change in how the league is organized.
The defending national DII champs, Minnesota-Duluth, is of course back, with tough opposition Mankato, Bemidji State, and North Dakota State hoping to bring UMD back down to earth.
The Men's Collegiate All Americans finished their Australian tour 1-2 after yet another close loss, dropping a 43-40 decision to the Queensland Country Barbarians Saturday.
Once again the All Americans fell behind early. Once again they fought their way back.
The Wisconsin Iowa Illinois rugby conference opens its doors once more in a month with September 10 seeing the first of the conference’s games.
The USA Touch Rugby Nationals are set for mid-October and organizers are looking for college teams.
Last year, Lindenwood University and Spring Hill College participated in the event, and both will return this year.
This fall the US Naval Academy rugby programs will unveil some very nice new digs as the Prusmack Rugby Complex will be completed and open for business.