Paul Leerkes

Franciscan Rugby Climbs to #9 in the Nation

10/2/2025 9:05:00 AM

Steubenville, Ohio - National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) released the Top 20 Coaches' Poll for Men's Division III on Wednesday evening. The Barons cracked the Top 10 at #9 in the Top 20 coaches' poll.
 ARU Top 20
The Barons jumped from #12 to #9 after a massive win over Division II WVU on Homecoming. Remaining on their schedule this regular season are #18 John Carroll and #2 Slippery Rock. The Rock was jumped by Duke, who takes the #1 spot in this week's poll. 

Mark your calendars for October 11th, that is when #2 Slippery Rock will come to Steubenville for a conference matchup

Up Next
The Barons take on #18 John Carroll on Saturday on the road in a ARU contest. The Barons are 5-2 all-time agains them in 7s and 15s matchups combined. Last fall, the beat them 38-22 in Steubenville.

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