California Collegiate Conference

The California Collegiate Conference is a regional collegiate rugby conference affiliated with the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) that operates two levels, D1A and D1AA.

The league realignment in 2022-23 marked its expansion and formal establishment of the two divisions, with plans for promotion and relegation between the levels going forward.

For the 2025-26 season California Conference has added University of San Diego and UCLA to their D1A level.

Division: Men's D1A
Division: Men's D1AA

Conference Website

Men's D1A

Updated: January 25, 2026

01.25.2026College Men

Statements Made in California Conference

While it's clear that Saint Mary's is the big dog in the California Conference, there's a chase to see who can challenge the Gaels, and, furthermore, a chase to see who can emerge from the pack.

This weekend, with Saint Mary's on tour in New Zealand, there were plenty of opportunities for statements.

Saint Mary's vs Grand Canyon Jan 10 2026. Photo J. Dalton Photography.

01.11.2026College Men

Long Day Of Rugby But Gaels Leave Arizona Winners

It was a long, long Saturday for the Saint Mary’s Gaels, but a fairly gratifying one.

01.10.2026College Men

D1A Roundup as Bears, Gaels, Beavers, and Gauchos Win

This weekend in collegiate rugby saw four games in California, with most seeing pretty clear winners.

01.09.2026College Men

Four Intriguing Matchups in Opening D1A Weekend of 2026

Four games kick off 2026 for D1A collegiate rugby this weekend and they all carry some significant weight.

ARC at UC Santa Cruz

American River College will return to the California D1AA conference and this is a warmup match for the Beavers. They have chosen to compete against D1A team UC Santa Cruz.