FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA CLARA, CA – May 19, 2025 –The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is proud to unveil the 2024–2025 D1A All-American selections, recognizing the top collegiate rugby players from across the nation. This year’s prestigious list features standout athletes from 25 universities, with Life University leading the way with an impressive 15 All-American honorees.
The All-American designation celebrates excellence in athletic performance, leadership, and sportsmanship throughout the D1A collegiate rugby season. These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment, earning their place among the nation’s elite.
In addition to the All-American announcement, CRAA is excited to introduce the inaugural East vs. West All-American Showcase, set to take place in May 24, 2025. This marquee event will feature the top players from each region competing for selection to the Anthem Academy squad powered by USA Rugby, which is scheduled to tour South Africa in the summer of 2025.
CRAA Announces All-American East vs. West Traveling Squads
The full list of All-Americans and participating schools is listed below:
CRAA D1A All Americans
| NAME | SCHOOL | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Juma | University of Mary Washington | Flanker |
| Aaron Van Dyk | Arkansas State Univesity | Flanker |
| Adam Chadwick | Life University | Hooker |
| Andrew Bardak | U.S. Military Academy | Hooker |
| Asher Webb | Lindenwood University | Loosehead Prop |
| Avion Ganse | U.S. Naval Academy | Fullback |
| Bastian Brunello | Mount St. Mary's University | Fullback |
| Bautista Araujo | Life University | Scrumhalf |
| Ben Peters | University of Mary Washington | Wing |
| Benji Kemp | U.S. Military Academy | Center |
| Bradley Crane | Life University | Flyhalf |
| Brett Dogiewicz | California Polytechnic State University | Flanker |
| Brian Bogne | University of California, Berkeley | Flanker |
| Brook Vaitohi | Brigham Young University | Flanker |
| Byron Finley | University of California, Berkeley | Lock |
| Cade Crist | University of California, Berkeley | Hooker |
| Cameron Blair | University of Arizona | Hooker |
| Campbell Robb | Central Washington University | Hooker |
| Cathal Coakley | St. Mary's College of California | Lock |
| Chad Tinney | Lindenwood University | Loosehead Prop |
| Charles Jansen van vuuren | Davenport | Hooker |
| Charlie Walsh | University of California, Berkeley | Tighthead Prop |
| Coby Baker | California Polytechnic State University | Center |
| Cole Williams | Wyoming | Wing |
| Connor Devos | Lindenwood University | Tighthead Prop |
| Dalton Slaughter | University of Arizona | Tighthead Prop |
| Daniel Moscrop | University of Mary Washington | Lock |
| David Scanlon | Lindenwood University | Lock |
| Dayen Joyce | University of California, Los Angeles | Center |
| Dominc Besag | St. Mary's College of California | Center |
| Drew Baublitz | U.S. Naval Academy | Wing |
| Duncan Krige | Lindenwood University | Flanker |
| Ed Soeder | U.S. Naval Academy | Lock |
| Eduan Van Heerden | Lindenwood University | Number 8 |
| Elias Garza | Life University | Loosehead Prop |
| Evan Corbett | Mount St. Mary's University | Center |
| Freddie Jobber | University of California, Los Angeles | Flanker |
| Gabe Savage | U.S. Military Academy | Tighthead Prop |
| George Engles | U.S. Military Academy | Lock |
| Hayden McKay | Mount St. Mary's University | Hooker |
| Henry Duke | University of Virginia | Lock |
| Hunter Modlin | St. Mary's College of California | Scrumhalf |
| Ian Bullock | U.S. Naval Academy | Flanker |
| Ian Roudybush | Penn State University | Number 8 |
| Iosefa (JT) Toia'ivao | St. Mary's College of California | Wing |
| Iremia Iremia | University of California, Berkeley | Number 8 |
| Jack Breslan | University of Arizona | Flanker |
| Jacob Hall | University of Arizona | Scrumhalf |
| Jacob Razo | University of Illinois | Flyhalf |
| Jake Cornelius | U.S. Naval Academy | Center |
| James Rose | Life University | Wing |
| James Tenney | Brigham Young University | Tighthead Prop |
| JD Bengston | U.S. Naval Academy | Wing |
| Jeremy Zwick | Lindenwood University | Scrumhalf |
| Jeronimo Ballesty | Michigan State University | Flanker |
| Joey Reiss | Indiana University | Scrumhalf |
| John Henry Rouse | St. Mary's College of California | Loosehead Prop |
| John Wilson | St. Mary's College of California | Tighthead Prop |
| Jordan Vassel | Life University | Wing |
| Joshua Cox | University of California, Los Angeles | Fullback |
| Joshua Peacock | Davenport University | Center |
| Kade Cunningham | Life University | Center |
| King Matu | St. Mary's College of California | Number 8 |
| Kye Jones | Central Washington University | Scrumhalf |
| Lachlan Treister | Penn State University | Wing |
| Leon Best | Life University | Tighthead Prop |
| Logan Ballinger | Life University | Flanker |
| Logan Turner | University of California, Los Angeles | Number 8 |
| Lucas Greene | University of California, Santa Barbara | Wing |
| Mario Storti | St. Mary's College of California | Fullback |
| Masi Koi | University of California, Berkeley | Wing |
| Mateo Berenger | University of Arizona | Fullback |
| Mathew Abbes | St. Mary's College of California | Lock |
| Max Smith | U.S. Naval Academy | Flanker |
| Max Threlkeld | University of California, Berkeley | Center |
| Michael Kalalau | U.S. Naval Academy | Loosehead Prop |
| Michael Strehle | U.S. Naval Academy | Scrumhalf |
| Miles Bell | Michigan State University | Loosehead Prop |
| Nahuel Wingord | Life University | Fullback |
| Nate Deegan | St. Mary's College of California | Hooker |
| Nate Gould | U.S. Military Academy | Fullback |
| Nico Domine | California Polytechnic State University | Fullback |
| Oliver Kirk | University of California, Berkeley | Loosehead Prop |
| Ollie Cline | St. Mary's College of California | Flyhalf |
| Onika Sethosa | Arkansas State University | Wing |
| Oscar Treacy | Central Washington University | Wing |
| Padric Casey | California Polytechnic State University | Scrumhalf |
| Philani Simamane | Life University | Center |
| Rand Santos | University of California, Berkeley | Flyhalf |
| Roanin Kreiger | U.S. Naval Academy | Fullback |
| Ryan Wenstrom | University of California, Berkeley | Flanker |
| Sam Masterson | Colorado State University | Center |
| Sam McMillan | University of California, Los Angeles | Hooker |
| Samson Brown | Claremont Colleges | Fullback |
| Saul Pitout | Davenport University | Lock |
| Seamus Deely | University of California, Berkeley | Lock |
| Sebastian Shefferman | University of Mary Washington | Center |
| Seth Kramlich | Life University | Flanker |
| Shaun Mathyssen | Life University | Loosehead Prop |
| Siale Ofa | St. Mary's College of California | Wing |
| Solomon Williams | University of California, Berkeley | Scrumhalf |
| Sosia Pongi | St. Mary's College of California | Center |
| Takunda Makiwa | Davenport | Lock |
| Tanner Russel | U.S. Naval Academy | Flanker |
| Tevita Mapa | Life University | Number 8 |
| Tiai Vavao | Central Washington University | Flanker |
| Toby Barnfield Lee | University of Mary Washington | Flanker |
| Tristan Hubsch | Life University | Lock |
| Warrick Day | Arkansas State University | Flyhalf |
| Welton Charumbira | St. Thomas University | Flyhalf |
| Will Lindsay | University of Mary Washington | Fullback |
| Will Sherman | University of California, Los Angeles | Lock |
| William Webb | U.S. Naval Academy | Tighthead Prop |
| Wyatt Parry | Brigham Young University | Flyhalf |
About CRAA:
The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is the governing body for elite collegiate rugby programs in the United States. CRAA oversees competition, development, and pathways for athletes aspiring to achieve at the highest levels of the sport. CRAA is dedicated to promoting and growing collegiate rugby across the United States. CRAA supports student-athletes by providing a high level of competition, fostering leadership, and helping players reach their full potential both on and off the field.
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