IOWA CITY, IA – The 2026 CRAA Men’s Rugby 7s National Championships brought a full weekend of high‑level collegiate sevens to Iowa City, featuring both the D1AA National Championship and the D1A Invitational. Programs from across the country converged on Iowa to compete for national honors and to showcase the continued strength of collegiate sevens within CRAA.
The D1AA National Championship delivered a tightly contested field, with teams navigating physical pool play and high‑pressure knockout rounds. The University of Oregon emerged as the D1AA National Champion, capping an impressive tournament run that highlighted their depth, speed, and composure under pressure. Several emerging programs also made significant statements throughout the weekend, underscoring the rising competitive balance within the division.
Running alongside the championship, the D1A Invitational provided a platform for top‑flight D1A programs to test their sevens systems, develop depth, and measure themselves against elite opposition. Life University claimed top honors in the D1A Invitational, demonstrating the program’s trademark intensity and sevens pedigree through fast‑paced, physical play. The invitational format produced open matches and standout individual performances throughout the weekend.
Iowa City proved an excellent host, offering a centralized venue, strong community support, and smooth event operations throughout the two‑day competition. CRAA leadership praised both the quality of play and the commitment of participating teams, pointing to the event as a strong reflection of collegiate sevens growth nationwide.
Full match results, divisional outcomes, and statistical leaders are available on CRAA’s official championship page.
