CRAA Men's Nationals Indianapolis Weekend

The pinnacle of men's collegiate rugby descends upon Indianapolis this weekend, as the CRAA National Championships ignite from May 1-3 to crown three national champions. Headlining the action is the highly anticipated D1A National Championship on Saturday, May 2, at 7 PM ET, featuring a clash of titans between the undefeated University of California, Berkeley, and the US Naval Academy. Cal, the reigning 2025 champions, will look to avenge their 2023 defeat to Navy, who come into the final with just one loss this season,a close 52-45 result against the Golden Bears in March. Beyond the marquee D1A final, the weekend also showcases intense competition for the D1A Challenger Cup, with teams like St. Thomas, Santa Clara, Davenport, and Utah vying for honors, alongside the D1AA championship contenders. Undefeated Western Washington, a 7-2 Arizona State, Florida conference champions Millennia Atlantic, and Iowa State - hungry for a title after finishing runner-up in 2023 and 2024 - are set for compelling D1AA semifinals. This event is a crucial showcase for the future of US rugby, bringing together the nation's top collegiate talent and representing the best of the sport's growth at the university level, with fans able to catch all the high-stakes rugby live on the CRAA Rugby YouTube channel.