Los Angeles, CA – April 15, 2026 - National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) is proud to announce a landmark media rights partnership with All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) to broadcast the Women’s Championship matches from the 2026 Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) National 7s.
This partnership marks a significant milestone for American collegiate rugby’s visibility on a global scale. Co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg and Jungo TV, AWSN is the fastest growing television platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports, with a reach of over 1 billion people across 60 plus countries.
The 2026 National 7s Women's Championship block will air live on AWSN at 1:00pm ET on Sunday, April 26 from Boyds, MD.
Through AWSN’s extensive carriage network the championships will be accessible to a global audience, providing unprecedented visibility for student-athletes and member institutions.
“Our mission is to provide our athletes with the biggest stage possible, and AWSN offers an unparalleled global platform,” said Alycia Washington, NCR Women’s Director. “The National 7s features top-tier talent and serves as a vital pipeline for the U.S. Women as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics. This partnership allows us to showcase the growth of the American women's game to millions worldwide.”
The 2026 Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s is the largest collegiate rugby event in the world, featuring the top 60 women’s teams across multiple divisions. The NCR women’s competition includes 8,000 athletes and 320 clubs, making it one of the largest and deepest women's collegiate sports competitions in the world.
“We are proud to welcome National Collegiate Rugby to the AWSN network,” said George Chung, CEO of AWSN. “Women’s collegiate rugby in the United States is not just growing, it’s rapidly emerging as a powerful force in the global sports landscape. The National 7s showcase an extraordinary level of athleticism, competition, and passion that reflects the future of the game.
By bringing this competition to a global audience, we have a unique opportunity to elevate these athletes, expand the reach of women’s rugby, and inspire the next generation of players and fans around the world. This partnership represents more than just coverage. It’s an investment in the continued rise and visibility of women’s sports at every level.”
In addition to the live championship broadcasts on AWSN, fans can continue to follow early-round competition and outer-field matches through NCR’s existing digital platform, NCR TV.
National Collegiate Rugby
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) is the amateur athletic association for collegiate rugby in the United States, representing 20,000 members across 665 men’s and women’s college teams. NCR proudly operates five premier national championship events annually, including the Men’s and Women’s XVs, National 7s, and the Men’s and Women’s National All-Star Tournaments. Learn more at ncr.rugby.
AWSN – All Women’s Sport Network
The All Women’s Sport Network (AWSN) is the world’s fastest growing and largest global television network dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. The AWSN platform is available on over 1 billion devices across 60 plus countries and is redefining how audiences experience women’s athletics. Co-founded by entertainment icon Whoopi Goldberg and Jungo TV, AWSN’s mission is to champion and elevate female athletes at every level, from grassroots competitions to elite international leagues. AWSN stands at the forefront of a cultural movement, celebrating the power, talent, and stories of women in sports on a truly global stage.
