<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ixBlq_0vlQDaIG00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ixBlq_0vlQDaIG00" width="800" height="450" >Franciscan Rugby remains seventh nationally in the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Top 20 Coaches' Poll for Men’s Division III. They possess a 2-1 record after non-conference matches, including wins against #11 Christendom and Division II Kent State, with their only defeat against #1 IUP. Slippery Rock surpassed them in the rankings but both teams will face off on October 5th. Upcoming matches include a contest against #12 John Carroll and their first Allegheny Rugby Union conference game against Robert Morris on September 28th.<ul><li>Franciscan Rugby is currently ranked 7th in the NCR Coaches' Poll.</li><li>The Barons have a 2-1 record in their non-conference games.</li><li>The Barons have won 9 consecutive times against Robert Morris.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile Franciscan Rugby holds a solid ranking, Slippery Rock's jump complicates their position and indicates fierce competition ahead in the conference.State of Play<ul><li>The Barons are aiming to prove their ranking against Slippery Rock on October 5th.</li><li>Three Allegheny Rugby Union teams are currently ranked in the top 20.</li></ul>After facing Robert Morris on Homecoming Saturday, Franciscan will look to build momentum as they prepare for critical conference matches against rivals later in the season.Bottom LineFranciscan Rugby's consistent performance keeps them competitive nationally, but upcoming matchups will be crucial to solidifying their ranking and conference standing.</div></body>

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Franciscan Barons Rugby Holds Steady at Seventh in Nation

Franciscan Rugby remains seventh nationally in the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Top 20 Coaches' Poll for Men’s Division III. They possess a 2-1 record after non-conference matches, including wins against #11 Christendom and Division II Kent State, with their only defeat against #1 IUP. Slippery Rock surpassed them in the rankings but both teams will face off on October 5th. Upcoming matches include a contest against #12 John Carroll and their first Allegheny Rugby Union conference game against Robert Morris on September 28th.