CRAA's Midwest Conference Expands, Expects More to Come
The Midwest Rugby Conference (CRAA) is adding three more programs ahead of the 2026–27 season, with additional regional programs expected to join in the near future.
Iowa State University, the University of Minnesota, and Wayne State College will transition from the Heart of America Conference, seeking a competitive schedule that better aligns with their regional ties and long-term program ambitions.
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CRAA's Midwest Conference Expands, Expects More to Come
The Midwest Rugby Conference (CRAA) is adding three more programs ahead of the 2026–27 season, with additional regional programs expected to join in the near future.
AIC Hires Edward, Ritter-Truxal as Associate Head Coaches
American International College Director of Rugby Jameson Bonti has announced that Levi Edwards will be the Associate Head Men’s Rugby Coach, and in addition, one of the most decorated student-athletes in the history of AIC, Annekkia Ritter-Truxal, will remain at her alma mater as Associate Head Women’s Rugby Coach.
Edwards will assist in all aspects of the Men's program.
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New Coach Signed With Cal Poly Women
Club Bracket at HS Nationals Shows How Small the Margins Are
Winning a game at the Boys HS Rugby National Championships is difficult.
Every team in the HS Club bracket is a state champion, or close to it.
TOA Unity Brings Home Tropical 7s Title
TOA won the Boys Elite U18s at Tropical 7s, beating Rebel Rugby Academy 26-10 in the final.
The key, said Coach Greg Turpen, was cohesion.
"The family and administrative unity spread into our team and extended well beyond the field," said Tupren. "Behind the scenes, our support team, families, and coach handled things seamlessly. It was pretty cool."
