Inaugural Rugby 7's Collegiate Championship Debuts June 5-6 on NBC Sports

Author: Mrs. Katie Marquis Publication Date: Thursday May 06, 2010

Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida, Cal, Harvard & Yale to participate in 16-team tournament

NEW YORK - Mar. 4, 2010 - The inaugural Rugby 7's Collegiate Championship, a USA Sevens' event, will be broadcast on NBC Sports on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6 from 4:30-6 p.m. ET. Universal Sports will provide extended coverage on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6 from 2-4:30 p.m. ET.

"Rugby Sevens is an exciting, fast-paced sport that is growing in global popularity, participation and interest," said NBC Sports executive vice president Jon Miller. "USA Sevens is the ideal partner for this event, which features the best collegiate rugby teams in the country."

“The colleges are the future of rugby in the United States," said USA Sevens' CEO Jon Prusmack. "Teaming with NBC Sports takes Rugby Sevens to the next level."

The Collegiate Championship, a round-robin tournament, begins on Friday, June 4 and concludes with the championship game on Sunday, June 6 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It features 16 collegiate teams with historic rugby programs.

• Arizona State
• Arizona
• Army
• Cal
• Dartmouth
• Florida
• Harvard
• Michigan
• Navy
• Notre Dame
• Ohio State
• Penn State
• San Diego State
• Stanford
• Tennessee
• Utah