The Fall 2017 Conference Playoffs concluded on Sunday November 12, 2017 when the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Men defeated Sacred Heart University Men to take the Tri-State Rugby Conference title.

The Engineers won narrowly in the end as Sacred Heart staged a massive comeback having been down 22-5 at the half. The final was 35-32 and it is the RPI Men that advance to the USA Rugby National Championship Round of 16 and a game in Annapolis, MD at the U.S Naval Academy against the Cardinal Conference winner Virginia Military Institute (V.M.I.) on Saturday November 18, 2017. The following day RPI will face either UNC-Charlotte or Bloomsburg University in the quarterfinal or consolation game.

We wish the Tri-State Conference Champion all the best at Nationals.

Ws DII 2017-18 Brackets

TS Men Fall 2017 Playoffs 10-29-17

TS Women Playoffs as of 10-29-17

Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Joe Cutrone
School: Sacred Heart
Position: Prop
Class: Senior

Cutrone has been a stalwart for Sacred Heart all season. The prop was exceptional in set piece and set the tone for Sacred Heart in a close win over Siena.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Maria Hyland
School: Siena College
Position: Wing
Class: Senior

A co-captain of the team, Maria made multiple line breaks and tackles in tough game against RPI scoring a try, two conversions and making two successful two penalty kicks, one of which was from 40 meters, breaking the tie.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week.

Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Hayden Frey
School: USMMA
Position: Number 8
Class: Freshman

Frey scored six tries against TCJN from his number eight position. He acted as the verbal commander on the field.  He was the defensive communicator and directed traffic all over the field. Although the score looks very lopsided,  he ran very hard lines and his tenacious energy led to line breaks  that  broke open the 7-7 stalemate 20 minutes into the match.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Angela Faison
School: Monroe College
Position: Fullback
Class: Freshman

In her first ever season playing rugby, Faison has had an impact for the undefeated Monroe College. The fullback tallied three tries against Manhattanville in a resounding win for the Mustangs. Her ability to find space along with her strength and pace has shown her to be a serious attacking threat in her first year of rugby.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week.

TS Men Playoffs 10-19-17

TS Women Playoffs 10-29-17