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The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is a governing body for elite collegiate rugby programs in the United States. The CRAA manages the top divisions for both men's and women's collegiate rugby and organizes events including the national championships.

Dom Peterson Tribute.
College Men

With Heavy Hearts, Saint Mary's Takes the Field for One of Their Own

The thing everyone seems to miss is the smile.

No matter what was going on, Dominic Peterson was all smiles. Saint Mary's Men's Rugby Head Coach Tim O'Brien indulged in a bit of self-teasing, saying "I'll get annoyed with things and all I could say to Dom was, 'stop smiling so much!'"

Hard days, easy days ... always rugby days, Dom was smiling.

CRAA U19s and Jamaica pack down. RAN u19s
College Men

Explosive Second Half Sends CRAA Team to RAN U19 Title

The CRAA U19s capped off an undefeated run in the RAN u19 Championships, beating Jamaica 52-5 in the final to secure another championship for a USA-representing side.

The CRAA had come into the game 4-0 but were a little frustrated with games in which they hand't maintained their quality of play throughout the match.

CRAA U19s work their lineout.
College Men

We Know Who Is In the RAN U19 Final

The RAN U19 finals day matchups are set it will be an interesting run of games.

The CRAA U19s at RAN U19s 2026.
College Men

CRAA U19s Clinch Spot in RAN U19s Final

The CRAA U19s have clinched their spot in the RAN U19 Championship final with a pool-play game to spare.

The Americans beat a hard-working but taxed Cayman Islands side 52-0 Thursday morning in Querétaro, Mexico.

Official headshots CRAA U19s Thorndyke and Gandy.
College Men

CRAA U19s Open RAN Tournament with Convincing Win

The CRAA U19s kicked off the RAN U19 Championships with an emphatic win over Bermuda Wednesday in Querétaro, Mexico.

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