Founded in 2025, the Atlantic Rugby Conference is the pinnacle of collegiate men’s rugby in the United States. Home to powerhouse varsity programs backed by their institutions, ARC teams compete at the highest level in National Collegiate Rugby’s Division I. Since 2022, these 6 teams have dominated the national stage, capturing the National 7s Premier Cup Championship three times—solidifying the conference’s legacy of excellence.
Beyond the pitch, Atlantic Rugby schools offer world-class academics, pairing elite education with elite athletics. Student-athletes benefit from full varsity support and direct pathways to All-American honors and national recognition programs through National Collegiate Rugby.
