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.
Something New and Something Classic in NCR D1AA Semis
It seems like we have something new and something classic in the NCR D1AA semifinals.
Something classic would be Louisville vs Bowling Green, which features two teams that play each other twice a year just about every year (once in regular MAC conference play and, usually, once in the MAC playoffs, generally the final).
Trine University Seeking Head Rugby Coach
Trine University is seeking a new Men's Head Rugby Coach now that Danny Breda has moved on to another coaching job.
Based in Angola, Ind., Trine Rugby competes as an independent team within CRAA's D1AA division. The Thunder rugby program is school-supported and reports to the Athletic Department.
CRAA Classic Offers Impressive Showdowns in South Carolina
It's a big week in collegiate rugby and the CRAA Fall Classic is part of that.
The games return to the Louis P. Howell Athletic Complex at University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC.
D1AA Quarterfinals: Changing of the Guard
The final four in NCR’s D1AA is set and we will have a new champion; only one of lst year's semifinalists returns.
Aggies vs Wildcats
Texas A&M edged two-time champs Kentucky in a dramatic match 38-36.
Questions Remain in Wide Open D1AA Quarterfinals
Atlanta and Butler, Pa. play host to the D1AA quarterfinals and we still don't know who will move on.
Questions abound.
