See below for the press release from the USA Rugby Club Competitions Committee about XVs Nationals this weekend.
The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2023 USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships, taking place in St. Charles, Missouri from June 2-4. This premier event will bring together twenty senior men’s and women’s club rugby teams from across the country to compete for national titles in their respective divisions.
Hosted by The City of St. Charles, Missouri and St. Louis Royal Ramblers Rugby Club, the National Championships will feature thrilling ‘final four’ semifinal matches on June 2 and June 3. The winners of these matches will advance to the highly anticipated national championship finals on June 4.
Fans can catch all the action live on the USA Club Rugby YouTube page. The event will be streamed online, allowing supporters to follow along and cheer for their favorite teams. The complete match schedule and results will be available on Senior Club Rugby Xplorer, providing up-to-date information on the tournament.
The 2023 National Championships will be held at the St. Charles Soccer Complex, with free parking and admission for all spectators.
The championships will feature both new and returning club names, with teams showcasing their talent in the competition. NOVA (Northern Virginia) Women’s D1, aiming for a three-peat after securing the Atlantic Regional title, will be a force to be reckoned with. Knoxville Women’s Rugby Club, the Gulf Coast Regional champions, will strive for victory in the D2 bracket.
Denver Barbarians, the returning national runners-up, will represent the Northern Regional in the Men’s D2 division, adding a new level of competition to the tournament. Chicago Griffins, back in action in the Men’s D1 bracket, aim to showcase their skills
and challenge for the national title.
The 2023 USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships promises three days of exhilarating rugby action. Don’t miss a moment of the tournament, as matches will be streamed live on the USA Club Rugby YouTube page.
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Match Schedule & Results
Check out the schedule below and stay tuned to Rugby Xplorer for live updates!
Game | Time (CST) | Division | Team | Score | Team | Score |
Friday | ||||||
1 | 1:00 PM | Women’s D1 | Metropolis Valkyries | 15 | NOVA | 37 |
2 | 1:00 PM | Men’s D1 | Chicago Griffins | 0 Forfeit | Old Blue | 28 |
3 | 3:00 PM | Men’s D1 | Seattle | 50 | Austin Blacks | 55 |
4 | 3:00 PM | Women’s D1 | San Diego Surfers | 74 | sHARCs | 10 |
Saturday | ||||||
5 | 11:00 AM | Men’s D3 | Colorado Springs | 35 | North Bay | 35 |
6 | 11:00 AM | Men’s D2 | Denver Barbarians | 15 | Boston Irish | 12 |
7 | 1:00 PM | Women’s D2 | Atomic Sisters | 14 | Knoxville Minx | 64 |
8 | 1:00 PM | Men’s D3 | Tucson Magpies | 33 | Austin Blacks | 35 |
9 | 3:00 PM | Men’s D2 | Boise United | 36 | Miami Tridents | 21 |
10 | 3:00 PM | Women’s D2 | Milwaukee Scylla | 24 | Severn River | 39 |
Sunday | ||||||
11 | 11:00 AM | Men’s D3 | Colorado Springs | 14 | Austin Blacks | 19 |
12 | 11:00 AM | Women’s D2 | Severn River | 25 | Knoxville Minx | 33 |
13 | 1:00 PM | Women’s D1 | NOVA | 22 | San Diego Surfers | 45 |
14 | 1:00 PM | Men’s D2 | Denver Barbarians | 49 | Boise United | 34 |
15 | 3:00 PM | Men’s D1 | Austin Blacks | 38 | Old Blue | 14 |
Streaming
Watch the 2023 USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships streaming LIVE on USA Club Rugby YouTube.
If you want to know how teams qualifyed for Nationals: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2023/02/03/2022-23-usa-club-womens-rugby-standings/.