Category: Collegiate Sports
![TV Coverage of This Weekend's Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia by ESPN is Led by Rugby Greats Brian Hightower, Gareth Rees, Colin Hawley and Phaidra Knight](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/0a/4b/bcde0596ddf1d038d7184b42d117.jpg)
Carried Live on ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ESPN+
![California, Colorado, South Carolina and St. Bonaventure Complete the 24-Team Men's Rugby 7s Field for the 2019 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, May 31 to June 2 in Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/22/96/36686cd01bb6f3ea94e62b40f762.jpg)
The Nation's Top 24 Men's College Rugby 7s Teams, Including Defending Champion Lindenwood University, at Talen Energy Stadium
![The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Selects Regis University as Host of the 2019 Cowboy Cup, March 23rd & 24th in Denver](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/52/fa/f5c3528368cd8eea5bba8008427b.jpg)
![Tickets Are Now on Sale for the 2019 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia May 31 to June 2 at Talen Energy Stadium](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/93/2a/1495b788c121beea032d0ce623a9.jpg)
First 15 Schools into the 2019 Field include: Defending Champion Lindenwood, National Powerhouses St. Mary's, Army, Navy, Arizona, Penn State, Notre Dame, Kutztown, UCLA and More
![The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Selects Siena College as the 2019 National Championship Host for the NSCRO Men's 15s Champions and Challenge Cups](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/61/cf/cd5c264d79c3e8a01d5259d94395.jpg)
![The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Continues to Raise the Profile of Small College Rugby Across the United States](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/19/47/9dae7f12ec008fc11ca68d7d07f2.jpg)
![College Rugby 15s Championships This Weekend to Decide Women's NSCRO National Champion Featuring 4 Top Women's Teams](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/26/7a/1220a5e749ed345916bcbe9ec727.jpg)
Weekend events also include Men's Mid-Atlantic South Regional Championship; All Games to be Carried Live, Streaming on Saturday & Sunday
![Men's Saturday Match Schedule Released for the 24-Team Men's Rugby 7s Field in the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, June 1st to 3rd at Talen Energy Stadium in Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/2d/5f/982bb4965a0c70b25a362afc7690.jpg)
The Nation's Top College Rugby 7s Squads Compete for the Pete Dawkins Trophy
![Men's Rugby 7s Squads From Navy, Saint Joseph's & Villanova and Women's Squads From Temple & Drexel Set for 'Rugby 101' Demonstration at Battleship New Jersey, Tuesday, May 22, in Advance of 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/d6/b8/39be76209b08d6ad2e23816ada0c.jpg)
Video, Photography and Interview Opportunities Available to
Qualified Media Outlets
![United World Sports Announces Expanded Agreement With ESPN](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/29/ae/23183b5edcd3211784674f90a999.jpg)
Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship to Be Carried Live on ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ESPN+
![The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Announces Finalists for Its 4th Annual Life of Significance Award, to Be Presented at the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/27/1a/c093c3526ce66fdb86d4115445d4.jpg)
Nation's Top College Rugby Sevens Squads Compete June 1-3 at Talen Energy Stadium in Philadelphia
![Women's Pool Assignments Released for the 16-Team Women's Rugby Sevens Field for the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, June 1st to 3rd in Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/27/1a/c093c3526ce66fdb86d4115445d4.jpg)
![Eight-Team Field Announced for the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Powered by Penn Mutual Rugby 7s National Championship, Competing During the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship June 1-3 in Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
![Men's Pool Assignments Released for the 24-Team Men's Rugby Sevens Field for the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, June 1 to 3 in Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/27/1a/c093c3526ce66fdb86d4115445d4.jpg)
!['Rugger Fest Powered by Dunkin' Donuts' Makes Debut at the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship June 1-3 at Talen Energy Stadium in Suburban Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
![Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship Men's Most Valuable Player Award to Be Named in Honor of Late Saint Joseph's Rugby Player Mark Dombroski](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/a9/1e/1e1db678547fb5ae4bc9f84b23bf.jpg)
Rising Star for the Hawks Died Tragically this March in Bermuda
![Air Force, Central Washington and South Carolina Complete the 24-Team Men's Rugby Sevens Field for the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, June 1st to 3rd in Philadelphia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/27/1a/c093c3526ce66fdb86d4115445d4.jpg)
![2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship Boys and Girls High School Championship Opening Round Matches to Be Hosted in Chester County, Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
![The Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation Presents First "Game Changer Award" to Dr. Henry Fung and Fox Chase-Temple University Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Program Saturday, March 3rd at 7th Annual Bash](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/cf/10/788dc3475effbf9f185aa6e4cc26.jpg)
![Two-Time Defending Women's Champion Life University, Drexel, Temple and Five More of the Nation's Top Women's Rugby 7s Teams Announced for 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
First Eight Schools in the 16-team Women's Championship Field, Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3 at Talen Energy Stadium in Suburban Philadelphia
!['Together We Are Saving Lives' - Celebrate the Great Work of the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation Saturday, March 3rd at the 7th Annual Bash at the Springfield Country Club](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/aa/43/63286a4f28b3c7def1e4ae8d771e.jpg)
NBC Sports Philadelphia Personality Michael Barkann, Villanova Football & Philadelphia Eagles Alumnus Kevin Reilly, And More Special Guests - Recognizing Fox Chase-Temple University Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Lycoming College Football and Marrow Donor Joe Pawlowski, and young Thor Forte Seeking a Donor
![California University of Pennsylvania Football Coach Gary Dunn Honored by The Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation as Donor Recruiter Rookie of the Year in 2017](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/b0/5a/25ae79dffc132d0511aca3ac7a92.jpg)
![Duquesne University Football Coach Jerry Schmitt Honored by the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation as Nation's Top Donor Recruiter in 2017](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/c4/f8/4eb58b46f5d979b8c66aa3b78fa6.jpg)
![Tickets Now on Sale for the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia, June 2nd and 3rd at Talen Energy Stadium](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
First 17 Schools Into the 2018 Field include California, Army, Navy, Penn State, Notre Dame, as well as local powers Kutztown, St. Joseph's, Delaware and Temple
![The Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation to Present at 2018 American Football Coaches Association Convention January 7-10 (Booth #1833) at Charlotte Convention Center](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/aa/43/63286a4f28b3c7def1e4ae8d771e.jpg)
Retired National Champion Villanova Football Coach Andy Talley to Speak at Convention on Monday, January 8th.
![Arizona, Central Washington, San Diego State, Cal Poly, UC Davis Round Out Field for the Penn Mutual Collegiate Fall Rugby Classic, Nov. 4 and 5 at San Jose's Avaya Stadium](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/29/ae/23183b5edcd3211784674f90a999.jpg)
Schools join USC, Stanford University and Santa Clara University as Part of Largest West Coast Sevens Rugby Event This Fall
![Penn Mutual Joins as Sponsor of Silicon Valley 7's and Title Sponsor of the Collegiate Fall Rugby Classic, Nov. 4 and 5 at San Jose's Avaya Stadium](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/90/f2/dcdb1d86b842995fa00178bdd41c.jpg)
One of Nation's Most Respected Life Insurance Providers Expands Its Rugby Activation Portfolio as Part of Largest West Coast Sevens Rugby Event This Fall
![The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia to Announce Formation of the Schuylkill Navy Series and Creation of Schuylkill Navy High Performance Collaborative Team — Philadelphia Region's Olympic Training Team](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/bf/bb/1cb0e1742bee451e231b5710b5d3.jpg)
Olympic Partner Toyota to Serve as Boathouse Row Sponsor through 2020 — Press Conference Set for Friday, June 16 at 3 p.m. at The Vesper Club on Philadelphia's Boathouse Row
![University of California Men's Rugby 7s Squad Wins 5th Consecutive Penn Mutual Collegiate Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/77/7e/d51afc25b19d58d265cea2a26d47.jpg)
![A Quick Conversation With Harley Davidson - Yes, Really](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/4a/f9/f7112f5d564caecc4eca01e93063.jpg)
by Jim DeLorenzo for the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship
![The World's Largest College Rugby Festival Returns to Philadelphia This Weekend With the 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship at Talen Energy Stadium](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
eatured event is the 24-team Men's Rugby 7s Field for the National College Championship and the Pete Dawkins Trophy
![Dunkin' Donuts 'Fuels Fan Fest' at 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
![Sport Testing Combine for Young Athletes, Giving Them Same Drills as the Pros, Highlights Full Slate of Music, Activities, Food, Beverages & Shopping in Fan Festival at 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
This Weekend at Philadelphia's Talen Energy Stadium
![Top High School Boys & Girls Rugby 7s Teams From Across the USA Will Compete in High School Championship at the 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
High School Competition begins Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th at Talen Energy Stadium in Philadelphia
![USA Rugby 7s Superstars Danny Barrett, Perry Baker, Madison Hughes & Coach Mike Friday to Appear at Q&A Session, Clinic & Meet & Greet at 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/89/53/7cea414786d74b9de95d2da216af.jpg)
![SISU Mouthguard Partners With Penn State Men's Rugby 7s Team for 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/94/ea/483b4bc9c2100de1f491a1bf49ad.jpg)
![Men's Rugby 7s Squads From Navy & Saint Joseph's and Women's Squads From Temple & Bloomsburg to Meet in Exhibition & Rugby 101 Demonstration at Battleship New Jersey, Thursday, May 18](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
In Advance of 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, Video, Photography and Interview Opportunities Available to Qualified Media Outlets
![Now Accepting Media Credential Requests for 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd and June 4th, at Talen Energy Stadium](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5c/7d/54f233e22c303a76b8139b4cc573.jpg)
![University of South Carolina Men's Rugby 7s Squad Wins Southeastern College Rugby Conference Title & Earns Final Spot in the 24-Team Championship Field in the 2017 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/cc/e7/ba782b206e5c88b3d3668fc95a4a.jpg)
Quest for Pete Dawkins Trophy at Talen Energy Stadium June 3rd & 4th