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MARC—The Mid Atlantic Rugby Conference operates as a regional competitive Collegiate Rugby organization in conjunction with National Collegiate Rugby (NCR), and USA Rugby. MARC administers over 80 Collegiate and University rugby programs, and over 3,000 student-athletes, in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC. A complete listing of member institutions can be found on the contacts page or within the men's and women's competition pages. The MARC administers D1AA, D2, and D3 Men’s, and D2 and D3 Women’s competitive collegiate rugby programs. Our men's and women's programs are currently members of National Collegiate Rugby (NCR). All member teams are guided by USA Rugby or NCR Certified Coaching Staff. Our competitive structure follows the NCAA varsity sports model,with defined regional playoff pathways to National Championship competitions.

West Chester vs SJU 2025. Photo Alex Goff.
College Men

Playoff Beckon for D1AA Teams

We're entering the playoff period for most fall-playing D1AA conferences and some crucial playoff-deciding regular season games, and fans have a much better idea of who could challenge for a major championship.

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College Men

Salisbury Impresses as Top Teams in MARC Raise Hands

Salisbury defeated Georgetown Saturday to set up a battle for the MARC D2 South with rivals Towson.

The Sharks started off strong against an always-tough Hoyas side and led 21-0 at halftime.

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College Men

Villanova Shows its Class in Win over UMBC

Villanova looked impressive in a 58-7 win over UMBC on Saturday in Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference action.

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College Men

Thriller in the City of Brotherly Love

In a thrilling, back-and-forth match in the Mid-Atlantic's D1AA conference, West Chester came back to beat hosts St. Joseph's 39-33 to take a game that was on an edge throughout 80 minutes.

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College Men

D2 Roundup. Who Has Started Strong?

It's early days in D2 but we're getting a sense of who might be some of the stronger teams.

D2 Preview: Big Games Headed by IUP v GVSU

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