https://abbeyathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mrugbyLatest news items for Belmont Abbey Collegeen-us60https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/mens-rugby-crusaders-open-arc-play-with-victory-over-wheeling.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/mens-rugby-crusaders-open-arc-play-with-victory-over-wheeling.aspxMen's Rugby

WHEELING, W. Va. -- The Belmont Abbey rugby team opened Atlantic Rugby Conference play with a 26-20 victory over Wheeling Saturday afternoon at Bishop Schmitt Field. The contest featured two of the top teams in the ARC with both teams in the final eight of the National Collegiate Rugby 15s Championship last fall.]]>Harrison Tu'isilaSat, 5 Sep 2026 15:18:00 EST1210837https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/8/29/mens-rugby-rugby-opens-15s-season-with-shutout-of-clemson.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/8/29/mens-rugby-rugby-opens-15s-season-with-shutout-of-clemson.aspxMen's Rugby

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Belmont Abbey Rugby opened its 15s season in impressive fashion Saturday, shutting out Clemson in non-conference action. The Crusaders broke open a 7-0 halftime lead with 29 second-half points in the 36-0 victory.]]>RugbySat, 29 Aug 2026 16:11:00 EST1210831https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/12/6/mens-rugby-rugby-sees-15s-season-end-in-national-semfinals.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/12/6/mens-rugby-rugby-sees-15s-season-end-in-national-semfinals.aspxMen's Rugby

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey led 15-7 early in the second half, but two late tries by Queens lifted the Royals to a 19-15 victory over the Crusaders in the National Collegiate Rugby Division I national semifinals.]]>Jean TesonSat, 6 Dec 2025 18:50:00 EST1210323https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/11/23/mens-rugby-crusaders-top-notre-dame-to-advance-to-national-semfinals.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/11/23/mens-rugby-crusaders-top-notre-dame-to-advance-to-national-semfinals.aspxMen's Rugby

RIO GRANDE, Ohio -- Belmont Abbey exploded to a 41-5 halftime lead, then held on for a 44-24 victory over Notre Dame in the National Collegiate Rugby Division I quarterfinal Sunday afternoon. The win propels the Crusaders to a semifinal matchup against Atlantic Rugby Conference and local rival Queens.]]>RugbySun, 23 Nov 2025 20:56:00 EST1210303https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/10/31/mens-rugby-young-scores-three-tries-in-45-3-win-over-wheeling.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/10/31/mens-rugby-young-scores-three-tries-in-45-3-win-over-wheeling.aspxMen's Rugby

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey scored 45 unanswered points after falling behind 3-0 in the early moments, cruising to a 45-3 victory over Wheeling in Atlantic Rugby Conference action Friday night at Alumni Field. The contest was the regular-season finale for both teams]]>Ka'Ron YoungFri, 31 Oct 2025 22:05:00 EST1210261https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/10/25/mens-rugby-crusaders-prevail-over-walsh-in-top-10-matchup.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/10/25/mens-rugby-crusaders-prevail-over-walsh-in-top-10-matchup.aspxMen's Rugby

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey scored 17 straight points around the halftime intermission, lifting it to a 27-19 victory over Walsh in an Atlantic Rugby Conference between two teams ranked in the top 10 nationally.]]>Jean TesonSat, 25 Oct 2025 14:14:00 EST1210245https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/10/10/mens-rugby-tu-isila-tallies-nine-points-in-friday-match-at-queens.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/10/10/mens-rugby-tu-isila-tallies-nine-points-in-friday-match-at-queens.aspxMen's Rugby

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey scored the first two tries and held a 19-14 lead late in the first half, but Queens scored 33 straight points in a 47-19 Atlantic Rugby Conference victory over the Crusaders Friday night.]]>Harrison Tu'isilaFri, 10 Oct 2025 20:48:00 EST1210210https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/9/26/mens-rugby-rugby-celebrates-seniors-with-win-over-rio-grande.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/9/26/mens-rugby-rugby-celebrates-seniors-with-win-over-rio-grande.aspxMen's Rugby

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey Rugby celebrated its senior class of 2025-26 with a]]>Rugby Seniors 2025Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:18:00 EST1210180https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/9/20/mens-rugby-crusaders-rally-past-kutztown-for-first-conference-win.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/9/20/mens-rugby-crusaders-rally-past-kutztown-for-first-conference-win.aspxMen's Rugby

ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Harry Tu'isilia scored 15 points, including a late tie-breaking penalty kick, leading Belmont Abbey to a thrilling 25-22 victory over Kutztown in Atlantic Rugby Conference action Saturday afternoon. The match, played at Manchester Meadows, was the Crusaders first at home in the newly-formed league.]]>Harrison Tu'isilaSat, 20 Sep 2025 15:24:00 EST1210165https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/9/6/mens-rugby-tesons-three-tries-lift-belmont-abbey-to-victory-over-clemson.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2025/9/6/mens-rugby-tesons-three-tries-lift-belmont-abbey-to-victory-over-clemson.aspxMen's Rugby

BELMONT, N.C. -- Jean Teson scored three tries and Belmont Abbey built a 24-0 lead midway through the first half, lifting the Crusaders to a 41-12 victory over Clemson in collegiate rugby action Saturday afternoon. The game served as the home opener at Alumni Field and lifted The Abbey to a 2-0 record in non-conference games this year.]]>Jean Teson trySat, 6 Sep 2025 14:43:00 EST1210133