Go See the Rugby at CRAA Finals Weekend
Rugby fans in the Midwest will hav quite a treat this weekend with nine championship-level college games to be held at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis.
We at GRR don’t often just flat-out tell you to go to an event, but you should go to this one. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday there will be hugely entertaining and high-stakes games all at one venue.
Navy Comes Back, Cal Flies in D1A Semis
The top teams in D1A looked very much the picture this weekend as Navy and Cal won their semifinals.
Cal and Navy will meet for the championship in a rematch of the 2023 final, which Navy won. This will be Navy's third appearance in the D1A final in the last four seasons, and Cal's third also.
Finalists for 2026 Scholz Award Named
The finalists for the Rudy Scholz Award, given each year to the top collegiate rugby player in America, have been named.
With votes from a panel of coaches and media, along with votes from the American college rugby public, the 16 nominees have been whittled down to four finalists.
Those finalists are:
Semifinal Time. Is Everyone Just Chasing Cal?
And just like that we’re at the D1A semifinals.
In a way it seemed like it was going to be this way. the only strong doubt was whether it would be Life or Lindenwood. Those two of course had the tightest game of the quarterfinals.
One Road Winner as D1A Playoffs Follow Script, Mostly
Of the previous 13 D1A championships, 11 have been won by the four teams remaining in the 2026 playoffs—Navy, Life, Cal, and Saint Mary’s.
All four won their D1A quarterfinal matches Saturday.
Navy over Army
The Navy Midshipmen defeated the West Point Black Knights 38-10, showcasing a stifling defense and getting 16 points from flyhalf Roanin Krieger.
