D1A Rugby: Spring Women’s D2 College Conferences vote to partner with CRAA and Women’s Collegiate D1

Spring Women’s D2 College Conferences vote to partner with CRAA and Women’s Collegiate D1

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After discussion and collaboration between the D2 conferences who participate in spring playoffs, the following D2 Conferences have voted to move forward as a single unit to partner with the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and Women’s Collegiate D1 Division. Spring D2 Conferences Capital Conference (12): American University, George Washington University, George Mason University, Georgetown University, […]

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: 2020 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft Summary

2020 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft Summary

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This Major League Rugby (MLR) Collegiate Draft document outlines a structure for managing the transfer of men’s rugby players from college to Major League Rugby in the USA. It was drafted with the following goals in mind: To support the college rugby landscape;To provide a pathway for US collegiate players to Major League Rugby;Provide transparency […]

D1A Rugby: Major League Rugby to Hold First Ever Collegiate Draft

Major League Rugby to Hold First Ever Collegiate Draft

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DALLAS — Major League Rugby announced its first ever Collegiate Draft to be held on June 13 and 14, 2020. The move represents another positive step for the growing League as it builds towards the fourth season in 2021. The Draft will consist of at least four rounds and more if deemed necessary. The order […]

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: 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: University of Notre Dame Men’s Rugby disciplined for ineligible players

University of Notre Dame Men’s Rugby disciplined for ineligible players

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February 27, 2020 The University Notre Dame Men’s club rugby team has been found in violation league eligibility rules. The disciplinary panel finds that University Notre Dame Men’s team intentionally and willfully played multiple ineligible players in multiple league matches this past fall. Additionally, the panel finds that Notre Dame University delayed the submission of league documents to help hide this indiscretion. […]

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 18 Recap: Top 5 reshuffle as Life defeats Lindenwood; while Saint Mary’s and Arkansas State remain undefeated

Round 18 Recap: Top 5 reshuffle as Life defeats Lindenwood; while Saint Mary’s and Arkansas State remain undefeated

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#5 Life avenges their previous weekend’s defeat against #2 Lindenwood knocking them from the second-best ranked spot#3 Arkansas State takes care of business versus #24 Clemson, handily beating the South Carolina squad#13 Arizona knocks off #17 UCLA in a “down to the wire” match, beating the Bruins 27-26#4 Saint Mary’s remains dominant within the California […]

D1A Rugby: Round 18 Preview: High-flying rankings shake-up have clubs vying for top spots

Round 18 Preview: High-flying rankings shake-up have clubs vying for top spots

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Mid-South gauntlet continues for all teams included; with #2 Lindenwood facing off versus #5 LifePAC battle of ranked Pacific South clubs going down in Los AngelesCalifornia Conference in full swing with 6 teams clashing for standings positionsUtah’s first D1A XVs game in Ellensburg, WA taking on #15 Central WashingtonAll Red River clubs (except Baylor) in […]

D1A Rugby: D1A Strikes Apparel Deal with Webb Ellis as Official Apparel Sponsor

D1A Strikes Apparel Deal with Webb Ellis as Official Apparel Sponsor

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The name Webb Ellis is the oldest recognized name in the world of rugby, and Webb Ellis Ltd is based 50 yards from where the game originated in the market town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. This world-renowned manufacturer of rugby teamwear, rugby match balls and training balls has been a supplier to major tournaments and […]

D1A Rugby: Round 16 Recap: Ranked matchups go the way of the higher seeded

Round 16 Recap: Ranked matchups go the way of the higher seeded

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Mid-South battle of Top-7 clubs ends in a great game, with Lindenwood overriding Arkansas State for the victoryCal handily defeats UCLA in Berkeley in the ‘Battle of the Bears’Arizona back on the winning track after beating a tough and formerly undefeated Grand Canyon sideBlowouts in the Red River lead to a top heavy conferenceCalifornia Conference […]

D1A Rugby: Round 15 Recap: Top 4 clubs continue dominance, as Central Washington comes away with big win

Round 15 Recap: Top 4 clubs continue dominance, as Central Washington comes away with big win

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Crossover conference matchups end with Cal and Lindenwood with dominant victoriesCalifornia conference sees victories from St. Mary’s, Grand Canyon, and Santa ClaraIndependent team Central Washington beats powerhouse Arizona in a hotly contested matchupIn the Red River, Texas A&M and North Texas come out on top over conferences rivals over a busy weekend Crossover #2 Cal […]

D1A Rugby: Round 15 Preview: Wildcats and Lions awaken from Winter slumber, while West Coast competition warms up

Round 15 Preview: Wildcats and Lions awaken from Winter slumber, while West Coast competition warms up

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Independent Conference’s #19 Central Washington awakens from their long XV’s slumber to face top ranked #13 ArizonaPowerhouse #3 Lindenwood takes on cross conference foe in Oklahoma in their first match of 2020Ever-dangerous #2 Cal travels south tot take on the Aztecs of SDSUThree California Conferences matchups to decide the final January standings and pointsTwo Red […]

D1A Rugby: D1A & D1 Elite Collegiate Rugby Partner for 2020 Championships

D1A & D1 Elite Collegiate Rugby Partner for 2020 Championships

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Men’s D1A and Women’s D1 Elite partner in operations for 2020 National ChampionshipsWomen’s Semis & Men’s First Round: April 11th at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CAWomen’s Final & Men’s Semis: April 25th at The Fortress Sports Complex in Obetz, OH LAFAYETTE, CO – An exciting day for Collegiate Rugby as Men’s D1A and Women’s […]

D1A Rugby: Round 14 Recap: BYU Texas Tour, PAC/CA crossovers, and Red River action

Round 14 Recap: BYU Texas Tour, PAC/CA crossovers, and Red River action

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#8 BYU leaves a trail of scorched earth in the Lonestar State as they heavily defeat both #24 Texas A&M and Texas of Austin Universities, totaling 168 points in the two matches.PAC conference Sweep on the weekend as #2 California, #14 Arizona and #19 UCLA all finish with smiles as they handily defeat their California […]

D1A Rugby: Round 14 Preview: Conference crossovers in the West Coast and Texas

Round 14 Preview: Conference crossovers in the West Coast and Texas

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All West coast clubs will be facing off in crossover PAC & California conference matchupsBYU traveling to the state of Texas for back-to-back Red River showdownsThe lone inter-conference matchup this weekend, going down in the Lonestar state with Baylor hosting Oklahoma PAC / California Crossover Kicking off the exciting weekend of top collegiate rugby is […]

D1A Rugby: Round 13 Preview: UCLA hosts Dennis Storer Classic, California Conference matches, & MLR crossover exhibition

Round 13 Preview: UCLA hosts Dennis Storer Classic, California Conference matches, & MLR crossover exhibition

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Dennis Storer Classic, A.K.A. the All Cal Tournament, comprising of University of California schools, taking place at UCLA campus in Los AngelesCalifornia Conference matchups: #4 St. Mary’s traveling south to Santa Barbara, along with Cal Poly traveling to Phoenix, AZ to play #21 Grand Canyon#5 Navy to face off against MLR’s Old Glory RFC in […]

D1A Rugby: Spring 2020 Preview: New season, year, & decade

Spring 2020 Preview: New season, year, & decade

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Welcome back to D1A rugby action with 4 conferences kicking off into the new seasonBreakdown of individual conferences with upcoming matchupsFall campaign clubs continuing their season into the Spring with cross-conference matchups Welcome back everyone, to the D1A rugby season, where plenty of fresh teams and familiar faces which have been preparing to make their […]

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: University of Colorado’s Men’s Rugby disciplined for unregistered players

University of Colorado’s Men’s Rugby disciplined for unregistered players

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On September 21, two unregistered players competed as substitutes for the University of Colorado against the University of New Mexico. While a paper roster was submitted at match time due to technical issues with the Competition Management System (CMS), the players’ eligibility was later flagged as unregistered through the digital platform. D1A recognized the infraction […]

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: Sunrise to Moonlight: A day in the life with Service Academy Rugby

Sunrise to Moonlight: A day in the life with Service Academy Rugby

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Its 0630. On the banks of the Hudson, West Point Cadet Bailey Abercrombie’s alarm goes off and it’s time to start another day. The number eight for the Army rugby team is off to a team lift before the beginning of his regimented schedule.   A couple hundred miles south, Navy rugby captain Gordon Livermore is […]

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 […]

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 […]

D1A Rugby: Round 9 Preview: Top 5 clash in Mid-South, while Red River floodgates open for season

Round 9 Preview: Top 5 clash in Mid-South, while Red River floodgates open for season

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Red River Conference play beginsTop Ranked Mid-South Matchup: Navy vs LindenwoodMilitary Rivalry: Army vs Air ForceLiberty Conference position standings on the line MID-SOUTH In the Match of the Week, undefeated #4 Navy (7-0) will be traveling to St. Charles, MO for their third Mid-South conference game to face-off against #5 Lindenwood.  The nation’s top active […]

D1A Rugby: Round 8 Preview: Conference playoff picture will begin to unfold

Round 8 Preview: Conference playoff picture will begin to unfold

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#7 Kutztown looks to keep their East dominance#10 Penn State aiming to rebound from their losses vs #5 NavyClimbing #8 Davenport travels to face the #12 NDC FalconsLiberty power clash: #14 Iona vs undefeated AIC This upcoming weekend there will be three ranked matchups, two of which will be played between cross-conference clubs. The only […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Round 8

Top 20 Rankings – Round 8

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Following last week’s outcomes, this week marks the most movements within the rankings yet. A total of 16 teams have been shaken-up, including those On The Bubble. There are no new Top-20 teams, but we have yet another Red River club finding its way onto the cusp of cracking it. TOP 20 MOVEMENT Welcome to […]

D1A Rugby: 2019: Round 7 Recap

2019: Round 7 Recap

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Davenport upsets Penn StateArmy over St. BonaventureNotre Dame College loses to KutztownIona takes down climbing Notre DameSyracuse still undefeatedNotable games throughout conferences East #12 Army beat #16 St. Bonaventure 43-19, rebounding from last week’s loss to Lindenwood. The Bonnies were shutout in the first half and allowed Army to score three tries. While they would […]

D1A Rugby: 2019: Round 7 Preview

2019: Round 7 Preview

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Five Top-25 ranked matchups this weekendMid-South conference in full swing Cross-Conference battlesNotable home conference gamesAll matchups listed across the weekend East There are two big home matchups in the Eastern Conference this upcoming weekend. The first will be the rebounding #16 St. Bonaventure (1-3) side taking on #12 Army (1-3). Both of these clubs are […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Round 7

Top 20 Rankings – Round 7

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An incredibly satisfying D1A weekend had graced us with many top performing clubs shaken-up within the rankings. Some very surprising underdog wins, while others were won handily to secure their spot, for now. TOP 20 MOVEMENT The biggest shakeup in the league was the previously unranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish beating the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. […]

D1A Rugby: 2019: Round 6 Recap

2019: Round 6 Recap

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Big Notre Dame win over #13 St. Bonaventure#7 Kutztown over #8 Penn State#12 Army falls to #4 LindenwoodNotable games throughout conferences Independent Notre Dame hosted #13 St. Bonaventure this past weekend at Stinson Field. Notre Dame has had mixed results at the D1A level in the past year but notched arguably their biggest win yet, […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Round 6

Top 20 Rankings – Round 6

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Bouncing back from the superb weekend for D1A Rugby, there’s plenty of aching muscles and joints from the powerful matchups that transpired over Round 6. A new Top-10 club, many shakeups, and plenty of debatable concourse will be highlighted in this week’s table of talking-points across the league and supporters. To address the elephant in […]

D1A Rugby: 2019 Week 5 Recap

2019 Week 5 Recap

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Big NDC win over ArmyBYU top of Rocky Mountain after CSU victorySyracuse remain unbeaten East #14 Notre Dame College hosted #9 Army in a tough physical matchup this past weekend. Notre Dame College struck first with a run from fullback Fadzai Mushongo resulting in an early try for NDC in the 8th minute. The try […]

D1A Rugby: Week 5 Preview: Four undefeated teams face-off

Week 5 Preview: Four undefeated teams face-off

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Liberty’s bell ready to ringLt. Col Shea Cup (Air Force v Navy)Rocky Mountain-Top-heavyAll matchups listed across the weekend Three ranked matchups will commence this upcoming weekend within the D1A sphere of play. #21 Colorado State will host the streaking #10 BYU Cougars in Fort Collins, CO, while two East conference matchups clash as; #9 Army […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Week 5

Top 20 Rankings – Week 5

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D1A Rugby’s rankings have been released with most of the movement within the bottom half of the Top-20 once again, along with plenty of arrivals and departures within The Bubble bracket. Welcome to Week 5 of D1A Rugby folks, where enough games have been played to give the public steady statistics to understand which teams […]

D1A Rugby: Week 4 Preview: Rocky Mountain peaking, while Davenport officially reports for duty

Week 4 Preview: Rocky Mountain peaking, while Davenport officially reports for duty

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D1A Conference match breakdownsWeekly preview with notable game mentionsBattle for the MittenAll matchups listed across the weekend Plenty of exciting matchups commence this Week 4 across the D1A landscape, but more importantly conference crowns are heating up for contesting, ranked and On The Bubble clubs. The Rocky Mountain conference is sure to include many of […]

D1A Rugby: D1A Exclusive: Battle for the Mitten

D1A Exclusive: Battle for the Mitten

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In a time where college rugby is seeing significant growth in the US, the Battle for the Mitten is an attempt by student leaders at Michigan State and the University of Michigan rugby clubs to showcase the potential and loyal fan base collegiate rugby has. This year however, will include newcomers Ohio State and Indiana […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Week 4

Top 20 Rankings – Week 4

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D1A Rugby’s rankings have been released with most of the movement within the bottom half of the Top-20, along with a new team In The Bubble. St. Bonaventure Bonnies had climbed the table to the #12 spot after a tough and tangible matchup against the, now ranked, #15 Notre Dame College side. The victory came […]

D1A Rugby: 2019 Week 3 Recap: Confident victories widen the conference gaps

2019 Week 3 Recap: Confident victories widen the conference gaps

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#5 Navy travelled to take on #7 Kutztown in a close crossover match. The first half proved to be a defensive battle, as each side had only scored once heading into half time level at seven a piece. Navy struck first after halftime though, putting inside center Joey Hobbs through a gap to score two […]

D1A Rugby: Week 3 Preview: Monster matchups battle for conference supremacy

Week 3 Preview: Monster matchups battle for conference supremacy

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D1A Conference match breakdownsWeekly preview with notable game mentionsAll matchups listed across the weekend As rugby followers, fans, and players, the majority clammer for big hits, highlighting tries, and classic matchups to see which toughest teams survive on the other side of the whistle. This weekend certainly does not shy away from those yearning feelings, […]

D1A Rugby: Top 20 Rankings – Week 3

Top 20 Rankings – Week 3

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This upcoming week’s rankings have been released with two noticeable matchups that had consequential ripple effects throughout the Top 20. The biggest game to note was the self-named “Battle of the Goldens”, with Kutztown’s enormous victory over Army, which had catapulted the Golden Bears from #10 to now, #7. Unfortunately for the Golden Knights their […]

D1A Rugby: 2019 Week 2 Recap: Dominance Reinstated. Period.

2019 Week 2 Recap: Dominance Reinstated. Period.

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#18 Notre Dame College hosted #8 Penn State in each side’s first East Conference game of the year. Notre Dame College took an early lead with a try, thanks to outside center Matthew Smith, in the second minute of the game. Penn State would immediately answer back, tying the game up at 7 a piece […]

D1A Rugby: Week 2 Preview: Ten ranked teams clash head-to-head

Week 2 Preview: Ten ranked teams clash head-to-head

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Top 20 shakeups & new On The Bubble teamsWeek 2 preview with notable game mentionsOklahoma gains new head coach in former international and Super Rugby coach, Blikkies GroenewaldAll matchups listed across the weekend After the Week 1 dust has settled, there has been some movement within the Top 20 and Bubble Teams. The most notable […]

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 […]