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Arizona and GCU went after it. J. Dalton Photography.
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D1A Playoffs-The West

Higher-seeded teams won all eight games in the D1A playoffs Round of 16, and while some of those games were quite close, it was, in the end, a day for the game hosts.

#1 is #1

Cal fully did as expected. Despite running out a somewhat changed side from tjeir usual lineup, the Bears fielded a talented group that executed well.

Navy vs Mount St. Mary's from February 21, 2026. Photo David Hughes.
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Prognostications for D1A Round of 16

The D1A playoffs are finally here and with them the inevitable discussion about the competitive balance.
Are these absolute best men’s college teams in the country? Almost certainly. One or two or perhaps even three teams around. the nation could mount an argument that they belong in this top 16, but those teams would be hard-pressed to come away with a win on the weekend.

Arkansas State vs Mount St. Mary's 2025 CRAA Fall Classic. Photo Calder Cahill.

D1A Rankings for 2025-26 Week 27

So we have our playoff matchups and, for the most part, they jibe with the GRR rankings.

Not all, but most.

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CRAA Releases D1A Playoff Bracket

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has officially announced the 2025–2026 D1A National Championship Playoff brackets, setting the stage for an exciting postseason that will determine the next national champion.

Cal did enough ... just.
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D1A Final Weekend Results Wrap and Playoff Guesses

The regular season in D1A is now in the books, as six games wrapped up, giving everyone a final look before the upcoming announcement of the playoff seedings.

Cal vs Saint Mary’s

The Cal Bears exploded for four converted tries in the final 24 minutes to turn what was a pretty close 38-23 match into a runaway 66-35. 

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