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.
Gamebreakers - DI College Men
In this week's Game Breakers, we look at the DI Men's College players who made an impact for their teams over the past weekend.
Niall McNamara
Bowling Green flanker McNamara was big on defense and became a crucial weapon for the Falcons in winning his teams own restarts, helping them to a 44-22 win over Ohio State.
Colgate Surging in Empire
Colgate has surged to to a 2-0 record in the Empire Rugby Conference, and the Raiders look nicely set up for a clash with Stony Brook on October 3.
Head Coach David Chapman said his squad has started to buy into what he’s trying to do, but it took some adjustment time.
This Weekend in Men's DI College Rugby
It's the second week of conference competition for most teams in Men's DI; here's a rundown of what's on the docket:
Tournament Updates - Minnesota, Jackalope
The University of Minnesota-Duluth swept the field at the All-Minnesota tourney men’s college bracket, taking first place.
The Fighting Penguins had little trouble with most of their opponents, although Winona State provided a stern test in the final - a game Duluth won 26-12.
BC Win Puts ECRC on Notice
One of the most notable results in the non-conference games this weekend was Boston College handing Dartmouth a 43-17 loss.
