Eleven Board Train to CRC National 7s

The path to the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s heats up as eleven more teams have punched their tickets across various divisions, showcasing fierce competition and rising collegiate talent nationwide. Southern Virginia emerged victorious in the Men’s Premier Cup qualifier at Old Blue 7s, defeating St. Bonaventure 17-7 in the final, while Walsh earned their bid as runners-up at Fighting Irish 7s after Wheeling, having already qualified, bested them 33-12. In Men’s DI-AA, Louisville triumphed 19-17 over Northeastern, with the Huskies securing their spot due to the Cardinals' prior qualification. On the women's side, Colorado State went 4-0 to win the DI-AA High Peaks 7s, Fairfield completed a 5-0 championship run at Bonnies 7s, and Baldwin Wallace's Molly Cancian scored 15 tries en route to winning Powerful Women on the Pitch 7s, one of several qualifiers across DII and DIII. Additional berths were claimed by teams like Colorado Mesa and Memphis in Women's DII, Albany in Men's DII, and Springfield (defeating Slippery Rock 26-22) and New Mexico Tech (beating Montana 24-10) in Men's DIII. These recent qualifiers highlight the depth and excitement building towards the CRC Nationals, offering a crucial glimpse into the future stars of US rugby 7s.