INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The 2026 CRAA Women’s Rugby 7s National Championships delivered two days of high‑tempo rugby at Kuntz Stadium, where UC Santa Barbara captured the Championship Division title with a 22–12 win over Stanford, and Life University secured the Premier Division crown after edging Lindenwood 17–12. The event showcased the depth and competitive range of women’s collegiate sevens, with top programs from across the country producing standout performances across all brackets.
Championship Bracket Highlights
- UC Santa Barbara advanced through the knockout rounds with wins over San Jose State (31–10) and Cal Berkeley (12–10) before securing the title in the final.
- Stanford reached the championship match with a 22–17 semifinal win over Claremont Colleges, continuing a strong run after sweeping Pool A.
- Life University earned the Premier Division crown with a 17–12 win over Lindenwood in their championship final.
- Harvard claimed third place with a 17–10 result over Army.
<< Relive the Day 2 championship‑round matchups >>
Pool Play Storylines
Day One featured decisive statements from several contenders:
- Stanford, Cal, Claremont Colleges, and UC Santa Barbara each went undefeated in pool play.
- Harvard, Lindenwood, Life, and Army emerged from tightly contested Premier pools to set up a competitive quarterfinal slate.
- Upset wins by Cal Poly, Fresno State, and Nevada added volatility to the middle of the table and reshaped the seeding rounds.
<< Catch up on Day 1 results and highlights >>
A Strong Weekend for Women’s Collegiate Rugby
The 2026 championship marked CRAA’s continued investment in elevating women’s rugby through expanded competition structures, national broadcast visibility, and centralized championship venues. Kuntz Stadium’s professional environment and Indianapolis’ sports‑centric community provided an ideal backdrop for the event.
CRAA congratulates all participating teams, coaches, and supporters for contributing to a memorable championship weekend.
