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.
How The NCR DIAA Playoff Picture Looks Now
NCR's DIAA playoff roster is clearing up.
Here's who made what seed:
The Liberty Conference champion is Boston College, with UMass runner-up. Both will be in the quarterfinals November 18 with BC hosting and, likely, UMass on the road.
Virginia Tech secured the MARC title over West Chester.
Three Conference Deciders in DIAA
This weekend we get to know who the Liberty Conference champion team is, who the MARC champion is, and the SCRC finalists.
Rice Announces Comeback with Win Over SHSU
This past week’s 29-26 victory for Rice over Sam Houston State is a big statement for an Owls team that has been a bit in the rugby wilderness for a few years.
Liberty Finalists Set as We Check on NCR D1AA Playoffs
UMass and Boston College will face off in the Liberty Conference DIAA final after both won semifinals over the weekend.
Once again UMass unleashed their stifling defense to get past Columbia.
"It was a grind," said UMass Head Coach Phil Ciccarelli. "But it was a great team effort."
DIAA Games This Weekend
The top two teams in the Southern Conference meet up this week.
The MAC has its #1 seed but #2 and #3 probably depend on the Louisville vs Western Michigan match. Still ... regardless of the outcome they probably play each other again in the semis.
Sam Houston State vs Rice is huge in the Lonestar.
