FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2026
SANTA CLARA, CA – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has released its February D1A Power Rankings, highlighting key movement across the national landscape as teams prepare for the intensity of the spring season. As competition begins to heat up, several programs have reinforced their positions among the nation’s elite, while others have surged into the national conversation.
Navy retains the top spot ahead of a challenging spring schedule. Life University and Lindenwood hold firm at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. California and Army round out the top five, each building momentum with clear postseason ambitions.
Saint Mary’s, Arkansas State, BYU, and Mount St. Mary’s continue to anchor the middle of the top ten, while Arizona remains steady at No. 10 after a series of strong fall performances.
The February rankings also highlight upward mobility throughout the middle tier. Programs such as Cal Poly, Colorado State, and Grand Canyon are trending in the right direction as their young rosters continue to mature and gain consistency.
The full February Top 20 rankings are as follows:
Looking Ahead
With conference play resuming throughout February and March, the national picture is expected to evolve rapidly. Key matchups with Midwest and the California Conference along with many challenging out-of-conference fixtures will provide clarity as teams push toward playoff qualification.
CRAA will release updated rankings monthly leading into the D1A postseason. For more information, visit CRAA.rugby.
About CRAA
The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is a USA Rugby-sanctioned competition that includes premier divisions within Men’s and Women’s Collegiate rugby. The competition consists of Men’s D1A, Men’s D1AA, Men’s D2 and Women’s D1 and Women’s D2. CRAA is committed to creating the best possible experience for student-athletes, keeping commercial resources in the collegiate game, and creating experiences for our members to engage their academic institutions and alumni.
For media inquiries, please contact: psantinelli@craa.rugby
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