In an exciting partnership of events, USA Rugby and College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) are proud to announce the 2026 CRAA Women’s XVs National Championships will open the Pacific Four Series international matches at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, April 10-11. Three of the nation’s top women’s collegiate championships will join the Pacific Four Series ticket, offering a full 5-match slate to fans when paired with the headlining international double header between Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA. The now two-day festival of rugby represents a valuable opportunity to bring the USA Rugby international and collegiate game together on the biggest stage.
The match schedule will begin Friday, April 10 at 7:00pm PT with the Women’s D2 National Championship, followed by a collegiate double header Saturday morning and international double header Saturday evening. All matches will be played at Heart Health Park, where Pacific Four Series tickets will permit access to all matches.
| Fri, April 10 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30pm PT | CRAA Women's D2 National Championship |
| Sat, April 11 | |
| 9:00am PT | CRAA Women's D1 Challenger Bowl |
| 12:00pm PT | CRAA Women's D1 National Championship |
| 4:00pm PT | USA vs New Zealand • Pacific Four Series |
| 7:00pm PT | Canada vs Australia • Pacific Four Series |
CRAA President, Paul Keeler said on the upcoming Championships, “Every year we look to elevate the student-athlete experience during our championship events, where a shared stage with the Pacific Four Series is a new endeavor we’re proud to present. This year’s fifteens National Championships are shaping up to be an amazing slate of match ups, with teams knocking on the door for a spot in Sacramento and finalists to be confirmed by March 28. The CRAA National Championship series is a premier pathway to USA National Team opportunities, so the synergy for both events is palpable and we’re excited to see everyone come together.”
USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren added, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to strengthen our partnership with CRAA and the college game next month in Sacramento. Beyond a great shared experience for our Women’s Eagles and student-athletes, the uniting of these events provides a multi-level rugby weekend for all fans alike.”
The CRAA Women’s National Championships will compete April 10-11 at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, CA, with live broadcast of all games to be confirmed. Tickets for the Pacific Four Series permit access to the college matches, and can be purchased at usa.rugby/tickets.
