D1A Rugby: College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and USA Rugby Forge Forward Together Delivering a better student athlete experience through partnership

College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and USA Rugby Forge Forward Together Delivering a better student athlete experience through partnership

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Santa Barbara, CA – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has committed to partnering with USA Rugby to help rebuild the National Governing Body (NGB) as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In conjunction with the soon to be formed College Council, CRAA will remain members of USA Rugby with representation in new governance […]

D1A Rugby: College Rugby Association of America Statement on Reorganization of USA Rugby

College Rugby Association of America Statement on Reorganization of USA Rugby

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In light of the uncertainty in which we find ourselves, in the spirit of optimism and looking forward, we wanted to express our position and provide a brief update on USA Rugby and the USA Rugby Task Force. Over the last few years, our members and leadership have expressed concerns with the finances and operations […]

D1A Rugby: D1A suspends competition through April 5

D1A suspends competition through April 5

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The rapid spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing cancellations and postponements of sporting events around the globe. After consultation with our D1A Executive Committee and USA Rugby, we are suspending the Men’s Division IA regular season until April 5th due to concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus. This decision is based on […]

D1A Rugby: Round 20 Recap: Cal and Saint Mary’s undefeated

Round 20 Recap: Cal and Saint Mary’s undefeated

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Cal hosts Invitational with guests: Saint Mary’s, Navy, and Army battle in an exciting weekend in Berkeley.Texas A&M hit the road to face California’s Santa Clara, along with Davenport traveling to face Indiana.Lindenwood defeats Arkansas State in tough Mid-South matchupUCLA handily overcomes UTAh by not allowing a single pointCal Poly rides their win streak against […]

D1A Rugby: Round 19 Recap: Central Washington and Navy administer confident upsets

Round 19 Recap: Central Washington and Navy administer confident upsets

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#6 Navy defeats #3 Arkansas State in confident fashion#14 Arizona and #4 Life shut-out both of their opponents#2 Saint Mary’s remain undefeated on the year after #15 UCLA match#5 Lindenwood comes away with a win against Big Ten’s #22 Illinois#12 Central Washington upsets #7 BYU at homeFinal weekend of Red River action had #25 Oklahoma […]

D1A Rugby: Round 19 Preview: Jam-packed weekend with clashes of titanic proportions

Round 19 Preview: Jam-packed weekend with clashes of titanic proportions

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(5) Top-25 ranked matchup occur across the D1A landscapeNavy and Illinois reappear with their first regular season collegiate Spring matchesCrossover conference galore, which means some potential playoff matchupsThis weekend is the exact half-way point of the 2020 spring schedule The half-way mark of the D1A Rugby 2020 spring schedules is upon us this upcoming weekend. […]

D1A Rugby: Round 10 Recap: Indiana crowned Big Ten Champions

Round 10 Recap: Indiana crowned Big Ten Champions

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Indiana crowned Big Ten ChampionsLiberty Championship Game set: Boston College vs NortheasternTitans battle in Mid-SouthCrucial East Standings on the lineRocky Mountain end of season approachesRed River in full-swing BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS All Big Ten clubs traveled to Fortress Obetz in Ohio this past weekend, for the conference playoffs and Championship. #15 Indiana took on #17 […]

D1A Rugby: Round 10 Preview: Big Ten & Liberty Playoffs; while #1 Life returns to action

Round 10 Preview: Big Ten & Liberty Playoffs; while #1 Life returns to action

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Big Ten Playoffs, including Championship, will commence in OhioLiberty Conference Semifinals take place on the East coast4 Ranked Matchups on the table for this weekend#1 Life awakens from their pre-season slumber against #5 Navy A very big upcoming weekend is in store for all collegiate rugby players, fans and supporters alike. On the docket; two […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Round 10

Top 20 Rankings – Round 10

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Following an exciting weekend of men’s top college rugby, there were a total of 15 spots either swapped, dropped or nudged, including On The Bubble teams. Every team from #13 – 25 had movement due to inactive regular season play, or in wake of the Rocky Mountain upset. With the Red River conference in full […]