GRR: D1A
Cal rugby shut out UCLA 21-0 on Day Two of the Dennis Storer Classic to top the tournament for the 18th consecutive year.
The Golden Bears victory followed on Day One victories over UC San Diego (94-0) and Cal Poly (33-7).
Saint Mary’s put Grand Canyon to the sword Saturday in Phoenix, defeating the ‘Lopes 79-8 on the first day of collegiate competition in the New Year.
GCU started on the front foot and got an early penalty goal to lead 3-0. But Saint Mary’s played their habitual fast ball-movement game, bolstered by a powerful scrum, and answered in short order.
Here’s a look at standout players in major D1-level games the last two weeks.
We’re tracking NCR D1 and CRAA D1A games and who made impacts in those games.
Aaron Juma, WheelingWe’ve talked about Juma before but he was enormous for Wheeling in the Big Rivers semis and final, scoring tries, playing terrific defense at flanker, and overall being a game-changer.
Wasn't there an official DIA ranking already released; well yes, but there was a bit of an issue and it's so totally a 2021-22 issue.
The University of California - Santa Barbara men’s rugby program has brought in a new Head Coach, with Neil Foote taking over the reins of the program.