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The Liberty Rugby Conference (LRC) is a collegiate men’s rugby union league that brings together universities primarily from the northeastern United States, including schools in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

Operating under the umbrella of National Collegiate Rugby (NCR), the conference fields teams across multiple divisions — chiefly D1, D1AA, and D2, with each conference sending teams to NCR's national playoff.

Men's D1AA

Updated: October 5, 2026

Men's NCR D1

Updated: October 4, 2026
Walsh takes it to the Rio defense. Alex Goff photo.
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Who Can Make a Move in NCR D1?

Nine games feature in NCR DI, and we might find out a bit more about who could challenge for a title.

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Walsh is GRR's #1-ranked team at the moment, and kept that ranking thanks to a 20-14 win over St. Bonaventure in which they got a little bit of luck. But then again, we have talked about how great it is that the games are close in the ARC.

Scranton action 2026.
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Are We Seeing Contenders in D2 Already?

Who can contend for a NCR D2 title?

The playoffs normally bring in almost two-dozen teams into the playoffs but we're looking at who might go deep.

As always we're looking at the Great Midwest, but the NACR, Southern, and MARC also are worthy of examination, and the shifts in the Allegheny and Lonestar mean strong teams are coming from every where.

Northeastern Fall 2026.
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Intriguing Race to the Top in Liberty D1AA

In a conference of 13 teams, after just a few weeks, only three teams are undefeated.

The Liberty D1AA is full of major questions, what with some teams moving in from NCR D1, and some coach changes, and your regular yearly changes. So, really, who knows who will be strong?

Victories by Northeaster, Boston College, and ... Buffalo leave those teams unbeaten.

Dartmouth reaches 1st as October 2026 begins.
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Dartmouth, Brown Vault to Top of Liberty D1

Dartmouth has taken over 1st in the Liberty NCR D1 after an impressive 62-22 defeat of Fordham this weekend.

With the win the Big Green is 3-0 with four-try bonus points in each game. In fact, throughout the season so far Dartmouth's attack has been explosive and relentless.

Northeastern's defense is firing. Photo Seth Bradley @sjb.digital.
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Who Leads in Wild Liberty D1AA?

What's going on in the Liberty D1AA league?

Teams that challenged for a title last year have been upended. Teams that were under suspension are pushing for wins. No one is a sure thing.

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