FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2026
The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has released its November Men’s D1A Power Rankings, marking the second ranking update of the 2026–27 season as the fall competition schedule approaches its conclusion.
With more programs taking the field and conference races beginning to take shape, the latest rankings reflect an increasingly competitive D1A landscape. Results, strength of schedule, and input from across the collegiate rugby community continue to influence the national standings as teams position themselves for the remainder of the season.
Navy retains the No. 1 ranking, while Army moves up one position to No. 2 and Lindenwood climbs to No. 3. Saint Mary’s makes a significant jump from No. 7 to No. 4, while California rounds out the top five.
The November rankings feature several notable changes throughout the Top 20. Mary Washington climbs three spots to No. 7, Indiana makes one of the largest moves from No. 20 to No. 14, and Air Force enters the rankings at No. 17.
Movement Across the Top 20
November’s rankings highlight the evolving competitive landscape as additional match results provide a clearer picture of where programs stand nationally.
While Navy maintains its position atop the rankings, movement throughout the Top 10 underscores the competitive nature of D1A rugby. Army, Lindenwood, Saint Mary’s, and California have all improved their positions since October, while Davenport experiences the largest decline, moving from No. 2 to No. 10.
Further down the rankings, Indiana’s six-position climb and Air Force’s entry into the Top 20 demonstrate how the national picture continues to develop as the season progresses.
With some programs nearing the conclusion of their fall schedules and others preparing for a more extensive spring competition calendar, the rankings remain a reflection of the season to date rather than a final assessment of each team’s postseason potential.
A Performance-Driven Ranking System
The D1A Power Rankings utilize a structured computational model designed to provide a consistent and comprehensive evaluation of participating programs.
The model incorporates six weighted factors:
- Conference win/loss results
- Out-of-conference win/loss results
- Strength of schedule
- Media poll
- Coaches poll
- Competitions Committee poll
On-field performance remains the foundation of the ranking system, with additional perspectives from coaches, media, and the Competitions Committee providing a broader assessment of each program.
As the season progresses, the model will continue to incorporate additional results while maintaining a consistent methodology across all participating teams.
Looking Ahead
With the fall competition calendar winding down, attention will soon shift toward the spring season and the road to the D1A National Championship.
The next D1A Power Rankings will be released on December 15, 2026, followed by additional updates on February 12 and March 12, 2027.
Results from all matches played before March 21, 2027, will be incorporated into the final ranking data set used to determine postseason seeding and bracket placement.
As programs continue to build their postseason résumés, every match presents an opportunity to strengthen their national standing. With significant movement already evident in November, the race toward the D1A postseason is only beginning to take shape.
About CRAA
The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is a USA Rugby-sanctioned collegiate competition organization dedicated to advancing the highest levels of men’s and women’s college rugby. CRAA oversees premier collegiate divisions, including Men’s D1A, Men’s D1AA, Women’s D1, and Women’s D2, while providing competitive opportunities and championship pathways for student-athletes nationwide.
