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Men’s Division 1AA (D1AA) represents a highly competitive tier of collegiate rugby in the United States, featuring programs governed by both National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) and the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA). It serves as a bridge between elite Division I play and developing Division II or Small College levels, offering strong regional competition and a pathway to national championships under each organization’s structure. While NCR and CRAA operate independently, both use the D1AA designation for schools with established programs that may not have the depth or resources of top-tier D1A teams.

Kutztown vs Brown.
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Several Dramatic Finished in Premier and D1AA Brackets at CRC

The weather wasn't especially cooperative, but the CRC 7s kicked off with plenty of action.

D3 action from the 2025 CRC 7s. Photo NCR.
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Decisions to Make as CRC 7s Build Wraps

The NCR CRC 7s will fill up this weekend as the organization has their big Selection Saturday.

That's on their college rugby show, which should be broadcast here>>

Arizona State vs GC U January 2026. Photo J. Dalton Photography.

D1AA Spring Rankings Week 10

It's been a few weeks since our last D1AA Rankings, but that's because the number of games has been sparse.

They have, however, been important games.

This past weekend featured the most important, and we saw that our pick for #1, Western Washington, was backed up with an impressive road win at ARC.

Western Washington wins under the storm clouds.
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Western Washington Grit Gets Them to Indy

We've got our final four in the CRAA Men's D1AA playoffs after three teams won over the weekend.

Vikings, Finally

In what was probably the closest thing to an upset, Western Washington defeated American River 27-17 in the rain in Northern California.

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Six Vie for Three Remaining SF Spots in CRAA D1AA

We find out who makes the CRAA D1AA semifinals with three huge games this weekend.

Florida sees Millennia Atlantic face off with Florida State for the conference title. The champs will be in Indianapolis for the finals weekend.

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