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NMT Rugby Teams Gear Up for Spring Tournaments
Men's and women's squads compete in 7s events across the Southwest
Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:55pm
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The NMT rugby teams will showcase their skills at several 7s tournaments this spring, testing their abilities against top collegiate programs from across the country.Norman TodayThe New Mexico Tech men's and women's rugby teams are gearing up for a busy spring season, with several 7s tournaments scheduled over the next few months. The men's team will compete in the High Peaks 7's at their home field on April 4, followed by the Tornado Alley 7's in Norman, Oklahoma on April 11. Both teams will then head to Maryland for the National Collegiate Rugby Championships on April 24.
Why it matters
Rugby 7s is a fast-paced, high-scoring version of the sport that has grown in popularity at the collegiate level. These tournaments provide valuable experience and exposure for the NMT rugby programs, which compete in a region with some of the top teams in the country.
The details
The NMT men's and women's rugby teams have been training hard in preparation for their spring 7s tournaments. The men's team is looking to build on a strong performance at last year's High Peaks 7's, where they reached the semifinals. The women's team is aiming to qualify for the national championships after falling just short in 2025.
- The High Peaks 7's will take place on April 4 at the NMT Athletic Field, with games starting at 9 a.m.
- The Tornado Alley 7's will be held on April 11 at the OU Rugby Pitch in Norman, Oklahoma.
- The National Collegiate Rugby Championships are scheduled for April 24 in Maryland.
The players
New Mexico Tech Men's Rugby Team
The NMT men's rugby team competes in the Southwest Rugby Conference and has qualified for the national championships in recent years.
New Mexico Tech Women's Rugby Team
The NMT women's rugby team is a growing program that has made steady progress in recent seasons, narrowly missing a spot in the national championships last year.
What’s next
The NMT rugby teams will look to use these spring tournaments as a springboard to qualify for the national championships in the fall season.
The takeaway
The NMT rugby programs are continuing to build momentum, with the men's and women's teams competing against some of the top collegiate 7s squads in the country over the next few months.
