Queens Faces Bonnies For DI Championship

Queens fought their way into the Division I National Championship, securing a thrilling 19-15 victory over Belmont Abbey in a high-stakes semi-final clash. The dramatic contest saw Belmont Abbey take an early 10-0 lead through a Harrison Tu’isila penalty and a Joaquin Oddone try, before Queens responded with a try from John Steel and a Hinton Olivier conversion, narrowing the gap to 10-7 by halftime. Despite Oliver Fussell extending Belmont Abbey's lead to 15-7 in the second half, Queens mounted a stunning comeback, with late tries from second row Simon Hanks and hooker Joshua Schwartz, combined with another crucial conversion from Olivier, sealing their 19-15 win. This hard-earned triumph sets up an anticipated championship showdown against St. Bonaventure in Houston on Saturday, December 13, at 6 p.m. EST, with all the action streaming live on tv.ncr.rugby. Rugby fans across the US won't want to miss this collegiate final, showcasing top-tier talent and the growing competitive spirit within the NCR Division I landscape, as Queens aims to cap off a remarkable season with national glory.