Maybe you saw this one coming? Not only did the Gaels take #1 in our formula, they also logged tied Utah with 12 ranked opponents.

And with opponents like BYU (twice), Cal, Life, and Lindenwood, they spread the rugby around the country, too.

(Michael Geib photo)

Saint Mary's edges Utah because they played some tough overseas opponents, and the Gaels get by Cal by playing one more Top-10 team than the Bears, and one more Top-50 team. So it's really close.

The kicker? We don't even count in the formula major men's club teams, and Saint Mary's plays several of those, too.

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