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: PAYTON TELEA ILALIO OF SAINT MARY’S AWARDED TOP COLLEGE HONOR IN 2020

PAYTON TELEA ILALIO OF SAINT MARY’S AWARDED TOP COLLEGE HONOR IN 2020

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Payton Telea Ilaliom, standout prop out of Saint Mary’s College was awarded the Rudy Scholz Award, recognizing the top Men’s Collegiate player in rugby. (via Goff Rugby Report) Telea Ilalio is the first prop, and in fact the first tight five forward of any kind, to win the award. Fan and team voting around the country […]

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 20 Preview: Cal hosts invitational, Texas A&M and Army road-tripping, with big Mid-South showdown

Round 20 Preview: Cal hosts invitational, Texas A&M and Army road-tripping, with big Mid-South showdown

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Cal hosts top-ranked Saint Mary’s, Army, and Navy for the ‘Cal Invitational’ in BerkeleyTexas A&M hits the road for a two-game California-based back to back matchupsArkansas State travels to Missouri in face-off against conference rivals, LindenwoodArmy and Central Washington meet at neutral field location for a crossover/independent showdown in CaliforniaUCLA travels to Utah for a […]

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. […]