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Iowa State, in white, won goes in for another try. Calder Cahill photo.
College Men

New Chapter at HOA Concludes Solid Fall of 2026

The Heart of America Conference (HOA), the D1AA division of CRAA’s Midwest Conference, enters a new chapter following a significant realignment that reshaped the landscape of Midwest collegiate rugby. 

Boston University vs Norwich 2026. Photo @cmchughesphotos.
College Men

BU Finishes Conference Season 6-0, Face UVM for Liberty D2 Title

Boston University wrapped up a regular-season undefeated run this past weekend with a 34-10 defeat of Norwich to put the Terriers at 6-0.

They needed to run the table because Vermont, 45-19 winners over Coast Guard, were right behind them at 5-1.

SNU team after beating UCLA.
College Men

SNU Win Over UCLA Potentially Clarifies NCR D1 Playoff Picture

Southern Navarene's close win over UCLA seems to, perhaps, clarify the NCR D1 playoff picture.

SNU has been trying to get into the middle of that picture, and this year the Crimson Storm has done quite well to set that up. As independents they can only play who is available and that means some D1AA teams, albeit some strong D1AA teams. 

Aquinas is having a big fall of 2026.
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Marian, Aquinas Roll to Big Rivers Final

The Big Rivers Conference has its finalists after Aquinas and Marian won their semifinal games over the weekend.

Arkansas State vs Mount St. Mary's 2025 CRAA Fall Classic. Photo Calder Cahill.
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CRAA Weekend Sees Midwest, Rock Mountain Heat Up

The Midwest Rugby Conference headlines the D1A schedule this week.

Lindenwood takes on Davenport on Friday while Ohio State is at Arkansas State.

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