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: March 13, 2026

Men's D1AA

Updated: March 5, 2026

Cal Poly is thinking about a conference title.

02.15.2026College Men

Out-of-Division Action for D1A Teams

Cal Poly defeated Trinity Western 44-36 in the first game of the Spartans' trip to Southern California.

For Trinity Western this was another good test and they will play UCSC in a couple of days. For Cal Poly, this was another improved performance.

Head Coach Chris O'Brien said his team has been working on its defensive structure, and that is beginning to show.

Haydn Williams scored four tries for ARC v SFSU.

02.15.2026College Men

Beavers, Spartans On Top in California D1AA

ARC and San Jose State stay on top of the Northern California D1AA Conference after both teams logged big wins over the weekend.

For American River, it was a record-breaking day with a 134-14 win over San Francisco State. ARC was led by Haydn Williams, who scored four tries and was a defensive leader. In all, 15 different ARC players crossed the tryline.

Warrick Day assesses his options for Arkansas State vs Mount St. Mary's in the CRAA Fall Classic. Photo Calder Cahill.

02.12.2026College Men

Midwest and East Coast Get Going in D1A

You kind of feel like there’s something heating up as more teams outside of California get active.

The notable game outside of the West is most certainly Lindenwood traveling to Jonesboro, Ark. to face Arkansas State.

They don’t ease into it, do they?

02.09.2026College Men

D1AA In NorCal: Spartans and Beavers Lead

San Jose State logged a well-taken road win 38-12 over Nevada Reno in the California Conference Northern division.

This was a very physical game and Reno did well to ask some questions of the Spartans.

Carson Cabrera sends the ball out for Loyola Marymount.

02.02.2026College Men

Statement Opening Win for Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount’s win over Claremont Colleges is a good reminder that LMU is on a bit of a comeback trail.

The Los Angeles-based college looked solid in a 40-19 defeat of CC. Fullback Cole Conforti scored two tries in the game, as did wing Danny Childs. Centers Brad Aryeh and Philip Mitselmakher scored one each, and Brennan Curulla did well with a 5-for-6 day on kicking from the tee.