This weekend has kicked off a serious run of college sevens tournaments that will earn qualification for one of the six brackets at the USA Rugby Collegiate 7s Championships.

Men D2

April 7 will bring the Tri-State Conference Men's D2 qualifier, the first of a series of qualifiers for the Women’s D2 bracket, which will be hosted by Vassar College.

Group A: William Paterson, Seton Hall, SUNY-Oneonta, Marist B

Group B: RPI, Hofstra, Montclair State, SUNY-New Paltz B

Group C: Marist, Monroe, Drew, William Paterson B

Group D: SUNY-New Paltz, Molloy, Vassar, Bard

Men D1A

On April 6, the first Men’s D1A qualifier was held. This will be the first year that a D1A-only tournament will be held, and for the most part the teams will be selected on an at-large basis. 

But, there are going to be some conference tournaments, and Arkansas won its third straight after escaping some tight games with Oklahoma (in pool play), and Baylor in the semis. Texas A&M also had some close games and edged Oklahoma 17-15 in the semis.

In the final, Arkansas showcased some solid team play in wet conditions and pulled away 31-12.

Meanwhile, Notre Dame College defeated Kutztown in the final of the University of Michigan 7s. This wasn't a qualifier, but it was a chance for NDC to put others on notice.

Men D1AA

Western Washington still has some 15s playoff play to consider, but emerged comfortable winners at the Viking 7s the team hosts in Bellingham, WA.

Your WWU Vikings won the Viking’s 7’s tournament today, beating OSU, UW, and WSU. This is the second consecutive year that they have come out on top! A special shoutout to all our seniors who played their last rugby match on Harrington Field today. They will be missed next year! pic.twitter.com/8SJdTUHyD8

— WWU Men's Rugby (@WWURugby) April 6, 2019

Western finished the day 4-0 and beat Washington State 31-5 in the final. Overall the Vikings outscored opponents 126-22.

Women D1

West Point won the Brown 7s in women’s NIRA play. After an up-and-down Crimson 7s the week before, the Black Knights defeated Norwich, West Chester, Brown, and Quinnipiac to take the tournament in fairly convincing fashion.

Brown 7s CHAMPS! ?

We finish the day undefeated after taking down Quinnipiac in the final!#GoArmy ? pic.twitter.com/d4kSN79eeK

— Army W. Rugby (@ArmyWP_WRugby) April 6, 2019

Sam Sullivan led Army with eight tries. She scored three in the final. 

And Navy won also, winning the UPenn 7s, which is another buildup to the Ivy League 7s later this spring.

NSCRO

Susquehanna won its National Small College qualifier—that bracket is separate from the USA Rugby event. 

Susquehanna Rugby Wins the @NSCRORugby 7s National Championship Qualiifer at F and M over #2 ranked Endicott College and is head back to the 7s National Championship. @GOSusqU @SusquehannaU pic.twitter.com/SAT6d1lLMF

— Susquehanna Rugby (@SusquRugby) April 6, 2019