Four Intriguing Matchups in Opening D1A Weekend of 2026
Four games kick off 2026 for D1A collegiate rugby this weekend and they all carry some significant weight.
ARC at UC Santa Cruz
American River College will return to the California D1AA conference and this is a warmup match for the Beavers. They have chosen to compete against D1A team UC Santa Cruz.
Early College Test as Saint Mary's Visits GCU
D1A’s winter/spring season starts off strong with some intriguing matchups, and that includes Saint Mary’s visiting Grand Canyon University on Saturday.
Both teams were pretty busy in the fall, with GCU playing a couple of warmup 15s games and participating in two of the West Coast 7s tournaments.
College Champions in 2025
Some time ago we at GRR World Headquarters posted a video mentioning that there were 31 national-level championships.
Well, that number has dropped a little of late, but we still have 28 competitions that, at the very least, the organization running it views it as a major championship.
Some are more all-encompassing than others. Some are more championship than others.
Big 10 Names All-Conference Selections
The Big Ten Universities Rugby Conference has announced its 2025 All‑Conference Teams, honoring the standout student‑athletes who delivered exceptional performances throughout a competitive and fast‑rising season for collegiate rugby in the Midwest.
Rugby East Names All-Conference Selections
The Rugby East Conference has announced its 2025 All-Conference Team, recognizing the top student‑athletes who demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and sportsmanship throughout the season.
These honorees represent the very best of collegiate rugby and have set a high standard for performance on and off the pitch.
Rugby East All-Conference Selections
