Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference (MARC)

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.

Division: Men's D1AA
Division: Men's D2
Division: Men's D3 (Small College)
Division: Women's D2
Division: Women's D3

Conference Website

08.28.2023College Men

St. Joe's Youngsters Show Well in Opener

A very young St. Joseph's University squad defeated Villanova in a warmup game over the weekend.

The game was a series of three 30-minute periods and SJU ended up ahead 40-12 after all was said and done.

02.28.2023College Men

Virginia Tech, Penn to Join MARC

The Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference has announced that it is bringing two new members into the conference at the D1AA competition level.

The University of Pennsylvania will be joining effective for spring 2023 7s competition; Virginia Tech Rugby Football Club will be joining effective for fall 2023 15s competition.

10.30.2022College Men

Around Top-of-Conference D2 College Games

Here's a quick look at where we are in Men's D2 College rugby.

Northern Iowa and Marquette will meet up in the Great Midwest Conference final after both won semifinals in convincing fashion Saturday.

11.15.2021College Women

ACRA Quarters Set for Poughkeepsie This Weekend

The American Collegiate Rugby Association Fall Championship is set for the quarterfinals and semifinals this coming weekend at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

11.14.2021College Men

MARC Finishes Season, Hawks Win and NCR Playoff Matchups Set

St. Jose[h's has won the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference after a 36-0 shutout of Rutgers.

The Hawks exploded for five tries in the first half and looked set to gallop away, but cruised through the second half as they look ahead now to the NCR playoffs.