Awards

Rudy Scholz Award-Winner Solomon Williams passes it out for Cal under the watchful eye of newly-named All-American Byron Finley. Photo Matthew Stafford.
College Men

CRAA Releases D1A All-American List

Colusa, Calif. (Release) – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has announced its 2025–2026 D1A All‑Americans, recognizing the top men’s collegiate rugby student‑athletes from across the country. This year’s selections reflect the depth and parity of the D1A competition, with strong representation from Navy, Life, Lindenwood, Army, Saint Mary’s, and several rising programs.

Lyndon Bailey charges on during the CRAA D1AA final. Matthew Stafford photo.
College Men

CRAA Names D1AA All American List

Colusa, Calif. (Press Release) – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has announced its 2025–2026 D1AA All‑Americans, recognizing the top student‑athletes from a season that showcased strong competition across the division. 

Herriman fullback Troy Ellermeier. Photo Alex Goff.
HS Boys

HS Nationals All-Tournament Team for Single-School Bracket

Goff Rugby Report announces our All-Tournament team for the 2026 Single-School bracket from the Boys HS Rugby National Championships.

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

Midwest Conference Names All-Conference Selections and Award

The D1A Midwest Rugby Conference has announced its 2025–26 All-Conference selections and annual award winners, recognizing the top performers across the league for their excellence, consistency, and impact throughout the season. 

Awards were voted by coaches and stats tallied through each team's six conference games.

Tiahna Padilla for Harvard. Photo Harvard Athletics.
College Women

Tiahna Padilla Wins 2026 MA Sorensen Award

Harvard flyhalf/center and playmaker Tiahna Padilla has won the 2026 MA Sorensen Award as the nation's top woman collegiate rugby player.

Padilla already reached a milestone this season as she has been a finalist for the Sorensen Award an astonishing four straight times, a testament to her consistently high performance.

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USA U18s vs Brazil age-grade team. Photo Dan Caple.
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USA vs New Zealand in Sacramento. Photo David Barpal.
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Action from the 2026 Friendship Cup. Photo Alex Goff.
Cardinals Excel at Friendship Cup, But Others Show Well Also
Lineout defense by Gonzaga. Photo William Seetch.
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Charlotte Catholic vs Cathedral Catholic January 2026. Photo Dan Caple.
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Saint Mary's vs Grand Canyon Jan 10 2026. Photo J. Dalton Photography.
Long Day Of Rugby But Gaels Leave Arizona Winners
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Hope Rogers is mobbed by her teammates after scoring the game-winner vs Australia in 2024. Photo World Rugby.
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Aaron Cummings. David Barpal photo.
USA Men's 7s Play Pool Set for 2026
2025 Rugby World Cup Anthem Time. Photo George Wood World Rugby via Getty Images.
Q&A With Hope Rogers: The Past, the Future, and the Eagles
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CRAA and USA Rugby Confirm Women's 7s Championship for April in Indianapolis
Zach Szepiela for Bowling Green with his OT try. Roger Mazzarella photo.
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Tennessee vs Sam Houston State. Photos Will Fagan.
Something New and Something Classic in NCR D1AA Semis
Mount St. Mary's maul. Photo Calder Cahill.
CRAA Classic Offers Impressive Showdowns in South Carolina
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RMA Podcast: Why Rugby Has Value for Veterans
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D1AA Quarterfinals: Changing of the Guard
Villanova Flyhalf Nathan Caruso vs. UMBC
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Mary Washington vs Ohio State Nov 15, 2025. Photo David Hughes.
Mary Washington Edges Ohio State in Solid Outing for Two Changed Teams
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USA Military vs British Army, Nov 11, 2025. Photo Alex Goff.
A Heroic Battle in the Mud as USA Military Takes on British Army
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Tennessee vs LSU November 1, 2025. Photo Will Fagan.
Thriller Semi Helps Decide Who Makes the SCRC Final
25-21 win over Dartmouth
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Tonga Kofe for the Utah Warriors. Photo Utah Warriors.
Warriors, Eagles, and Now Tigers, Too. The Tonga Kofe Journey
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US Military Team Roster Announced for UK Tour
Rugby Ohio Boys 7s 2025. Photo Alex Goff.
Ignatius Saves Best for Last in Ohio 7s
2025 Rugby Ohio Girls Finals. Photo Alex Goff.
West Pitt Takes Rugby Ohio Girls 7s
Army vs Mount St. Mary's October 25, 2025. Photo David Hughes.
Gamboa Sparks Key Army Win in Rugby East
U. Chicago vs Northwestern from October 18, 2025.
U. Chicago Squeezes Success into Tight Window
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Lindenwood vs Dartmouth. NIRA 2025.
Close Win for Lindenwood at NIRA Enters Crucial Weeks
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Iona vs Siena 2025. Alex Goff photo.
Iona Shocks Siena in Liberty Nailbiter
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