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.
D1A Rankings for 2026-27 Week1
We're opening the season with the D1A rankings and, to be honest, we're not changing much.
We need to see something to knock Cal and Navy off the top two. With Cal seeing their halfback combination leaving they are vulnerable to being moved out of #1, but somebody has to do something special to get that accomplished.
Lindenwood Brings in Shaw as Associate Head Coach
Former Arkansas State Head Coach Dominic Shaw has made a move, as he has been hired as Associate Head Coach at Lindenwood.
