One more weekend until Selection Saturday

The collegiate Spring 7s season is hurtling towards its climax with the "AQ-palooza" weekend, the final opportunity for teams across all divisions to secure automatic bids to the Championship bracket before the highly anticipated Selection Saturday. This crucial stretch includes two Men's Premier Cup qualifiers: the Stags 7s, featuring teams like Brown, who notched quality wins over St. Bonaventure and AIC but fell to Kutztown by just two points, and Dartmouth, led by All-Star Ethan Knight; and the Fools Gold 7s, where Utah State, champions at a recent UVU tournament, look strong alongside Oregon State and Colorado Mesa. The Gate City 7s serves as a double qualifier, with St. Bonaventure, featuring the speedy Elizabeth Lyons, aiming to dominate the Women's Premier Cup after beating Walsh twice at Frostbite 7s, while the DI-AA field sees already-qualified James Madison University contending with perennial powerhouses like Virginia, boasting All-Americans Milena Keene, Kate Delaney, and Taylor Wreath, and a strong Florida State squad. Northeastern has already punched their ticket in the Men's DI-AA bracket, but hosts UMass, a 2025 final four finisher, desperately need a big performance at their Minuteman 7s tournament after tough losses, including a 34-5 defeat to Babson, showcasing the high stakes for All-Stars Liam Pearl, John McGoey, and Colin Moriarty. With every team pushing for a final statement on their resume, this weekend is set to deliver thrilling rugby action as programs fight for their spot in Maryland, making every tackle and try critical for their national championship aspirations.