DIA Rugby News
The University of Notre Dame men's rugby team has been sanctioned by DIA for eligibility violations.
According to the DIA ruling, Notre Dame fielded players Max Coduti, Thomas Cunningham, and Chas Sasiaduk during eight games in the fall. Notre Dame plays an independent DIA schedule. The team has been suspended through June 1, 2020.
The US Naval Academy came out of its winter break to beat Arkansas State 36-5 in a Mid-South Conference match on Saturday.
Here's what happened this week in D1A rugby.
Cal lost on the road to UBC.
Navy beat Arkansas State in convincing fashion.
Life and Lindenwood won big, but Lindenwood's opposition, Illinois, hung in there well enough to prove they deserve to be somewhere in the top 25.
Saint Mary's beat UCLA by 35, and Central Washington beat BYU by 44 (!).
Several big crossover games highlight this weekend in D1A rugby.
Check back for scores.
One of the most intriguing rankings games this weekend in D1A Rugby will be BYU at Central Washington.