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.
DIAA Playoff Picture Latest
We are now very close to knowing all 15 of the teams in the DIAA playoffs. Here's what we know at present:
Washington Snags NCRC Title
The University of Washington unseated Western Washington 18-13 Saturday in front of a large crowd in Bellingham to win the Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference championship and book a spot in the DIAA national playoffs.
NCRC Final Pits UW v WWU
The Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference championship will be decided Saturday as Western Washington hosts the University of Washington.
These two teams have already met, when on March 5 Western came away with a 26-17 victory. Aside from a loss to Gonzaga when they played two away games in two days, that was the closest result for WWU in conference play.
Men DI College Games This Weekend
Playoff positions and various championships are on the line in a key weekend in Men's DI-level College Rugby.
Missouri Tackles Arkansas for HOA Title
A DIAA playoff spot and the Heart of America Conference championship is on the line this weekend as Arkansas visits Missouri.
