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The Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference (NCRC) is a university rugby conference in the United States that includes schools from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. It organizes both men's and women's rugby teams at various divisions, including a D1-AA league, and is affiliated with national governing bodies like the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR). 

The NCRC holds tournaments for both 15s and 7s rugby formats.

Men's D1AA

Updated: March 5, 2026
Central Washington vs Oregon.
College Men

Central Washington Men's Rugby Seeks Head Coach

Title: Central Washington University Men’s Rugby Club is seeking a Head Coach.

Located in Ellensburg, Wash,, CWU Rugby competes in the D1AA Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference (NCRC).

The Collegiate Sport Club is looking for a volunteer coach who can continue building a competitive and sustainable rugby culture while helping players develop on and off the field.

The 2025-26 UW team
College Men

University of Washington Signs Ray Keane as New Head Coach

The Husky Rugby Alumni Association (HRAA) and the University of Washington Men’s Rugby Program has announced the appointment of Ray Keane as the program’s new Head Coach.

WWU vs Millennia Atlantic in the 2026 CRAA D1AA semifinals. Photo Matthew Stafford.
College Men

Western Washington Moves up to D1A

Bellingham, Wash. (Press Release)— CRAA D1AA champions Western Washington University has announced that it will move to the College Rugby Association of America D1A competition, beginning next season.

Oregon vs Iowa State at the 2026 CRAA D1AA 7s. Photo Matthew Dalton.
College Men

Trust and a Chip on Their Shoulders—Oregon Wins CRAA D1AA 7s

With all the D1AA teams coming out of the playoffs and into the CRAA 7s, it was easy to forget about the Oregon Ducks.

Western Washington vs Millennia Atlantic in the 2026 CRAA D1AA semifinal. Photo Calder Cahill.
College Men

Western Washington Wins Chippy D1AA Semi

Western Washington battled in a chippy CRAA D1AA semifinal to beat Millennia Atlantic

This game saw MAU play a very effective game at getting under Western Washington’s skin, while the Vikings probably had the better of the kicking game and field position, but struggled to be consistent.

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