Player Spotlight: Max Doerfler's Inspiring Journey
West Point's explosive victory over Queens University Charlotte this past weekend showcased a somewhat newer offensive approach from the Black Knights, and it was also a big day for one particular player.
Max Doerfler, a second-year loose forward starting at No. 8, scored two tries and was an influence throughout the game. But that's only part of the story.
D1A Rankings for 2026-27 Week 2
It's early days of course in D1A, but we're back with a new week of rankings.
We only make a couple of small changes, but this is a good time to remind you that playoff and bowl games have more of an influence than conference games, and those games have more of an influence over preseason games.
Cross-Divisional Lessons in Opening Weekend
August went out with some fireworks in men's collegiate rugby as we saw some high-finishers clash over the weekend.
Army, Navy, Put Royals, Bonnies to the Sword
The two highest-profile matches of this early weekend in men's college rugby had to be two service academies taking on the two NCR D1 finalists from a year ago.
Army, who were downed by Navy in the D1A quarterfinals this past spring, faced fall 2025 NCT D1 runners up Queens at West Point.
Seven Teams Tough it Out in Intense Rugby East
The Rugby East is not getting any easier.
This D1A conference sports hugely capable rugby teams from top to bottom. Navy has been in the D1A final in three of the last four seasons, including a championship in 2023. Army became the first cold-weather team ever to win a D1A title, taking home the trophy in 2022.
