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.
Top-Shelf List of Teams at CRAA Women Premier 7s
The College Rugby Association of America Women's Premier 7s tournament field is set and it promises to be a barnburner.
CRAA Finals Weekend Features 15s and 7s
The CRAA Championship weekend schedule is set as five 15s games and two 7s tournaments descend on SaberCats Stadium in Houston.
The Rugby Network will be carrying these games live.
Here’s what’s at stake:
Penn State Puts Down Marker in 7s
As CRAA's 15s playoffs loom there's some 7s to be played, as well.
The CRAA 7s Championships will be held concurrently with the 15s finals on May 6-7 in Houston, with both a Men's and a Women's tournament. Who will suit up hasn't been confirmed but it looks like Penn State's men's team will be there after winnign the Big 10 7s this past weekend.
On D1A Brackets, Parity, and the Algorithm
There are complaints about the D1A brackets this year, but CRAA’s Paul Santinelli says that’s normal.
Santinelli, who oversees the rankings process, among other things, points to the NCAA basketball tournament or the FBS football rankings as other sources of conversation … and consternation.
CRAA Adding 7s Tournaments to Spring Finals Weekend in May
The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) will host its Spring 2023 Championship Weekend on May 5-7 at Aveva Stadium in Houston, Texas.
