EMMITSBURG, Md. (April 2, 2024) - For the first time in Mount St. Mary's men's rugby history, the team embarks on the National D1 Playoffs, hosted by USA Rugby. The #6 seed out of the East bracket, they travel to St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, April 6 to battle #3 seed Lindenwood. 

Game time is set for 6 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Central from Lindenwood's Track & Field stadium. 

Demonstrating remarkable success this season, the men's rugby team compiled a record of 11-3. This catapulted the team to earn #11 in the D1A power rankings, giving them this opportunity to compete at the highest level and to showcase skills against top-notch opponents. 

The 16-team tournament features eight teams on the East and West brackets. Games run through May 4 with the national championship at Sabercats Stadium in Houston, Texas and streamed on The Rugby Network. 

Should the Mount advance on Saturday, they battle the winner of #2 Life/#7 Army on April 13.