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 12 Preview: The ‘Holy War’ of College Rugby

Round 12 Preview: The ‘Holy War’ of College Rugby

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#8 BYU vs #23 Colorado State: Rocky Mountain Final – CANCELLEDThe Holy War: Boston College vs Notre DameTexas Tech at North Texas#24 Texas A&M at LSU The Holy War Notre Dame (3-4) will host challengers, and Liberty’s 2nd Place finishers, in Boston College (6-2) as the stand alone Saturday match this weekend. Deemed the ‘Holy […]

D1A Rugby: Round 11 Recap: Northeastern earns the right to be called Liberty’s best

Round 11 Recap: Northeastern earns the right to be called Liberty’s best

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Northeastern wins the Liberty ChampionshipLiberty Challenge wraps up with final standingsSt. Bonaventure upsets IonaNavy beats Notre Dame College by 2 pointsLindenwood handily defeats DavenportRocky Mountain wraps up for conference playoff LIBERTY Teams in the Liberty Conference converged in Fairfield, CT to compete in their final games of the fall season. Northeastern took on Boston College […]

D1A Rugby: Round 11 Preview: Liberty Championship Showdown

Round 11 Preview: Liberty Championship Showdown

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Liberty Championship Match: Boston College vs NortheasternLiberty Challenge Tournament plays out for conference seeding7 ranked clubs active this weekend, while 6 battle head-to-headRocky Mountain regular season wrap-up With a few conferences having recently wrapped up, or currently nearing, their end of Fall season, the Liberty Championship Challenge will have center stage this upcoming weekend. With […]

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: Round 9 Recap: Buffaloes, Lions, and Hoosiers oh my

Round 9 Recap: Buffaloes, Lions, and Hoosiers oh my

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New Top-Dog in Mid-SouthHuge upset in the Rocky MountainsRed River conference back in sessionCrossover match dominanceBig Ten & Liberty seasons finish MID-SOUTH #5 Lindenwood kicked off their first game in the Mid-South Conference this season at home, against the undefeated powerhouse #4 Navy. This was a defensive battle from the start, as each side were […]