December 2 - St. Bonaventure knocked off defending national champion Brown, 15-13, in Saturday’s semifinal at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA. The win sends the Bonnies back to Houston, where they claimed the 2021 national title. 

Brown All-American Ollie Corbett was sent off with a yellow card, but the Bears managed to score a try while down a man and hold the lead going into the 80th minute, when St. Bonaventure slotted a walk-off penalty to advance to the national final. 

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On the other side of the bracket, Notre Dame College secured their ticket to Houston with a convincing 26-13 win over Indiana. Despite a strong performance from Indiana's pack and scrumhalf, the Hoosiers couldn't match the Falcons. 

All eyes are set on Houston, where Rugby East rivals St. Bonaventure and Notre Dame College face off for the national title.

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Championship Schedule

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