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.
Men D1AA Rankings 2026-27 Week 4
If you're not playing (and we don't have a solid idea that you're very strong), then you're going to move down in this ranking.
At the same time, we also had some serious questions regarding a few teams in D1AA, notably South Carolina, Principia, Sam Houston State, and Loyola of New Orleans.
Liberty Opens D1AA Season as Contenders Put Hands Up
Five games kicked off the Liberty D1AA season with some clear favorites putting their hands up.
In perhaps what was expected to be the most competitive matchup, Babson defeated UMass 34-29. This was a good showing for a Babson side that saw their Head Coach, Carrick Pell, move on to take the position at Norwich. In his place is former AIC Head Coach T. Fletcher.
UNC and Duke Clash in Rivals for Hope Game
For the 2026 Trehy Cup match, North Carolina and Duke are teaming up with the Hope Center at Pullen to support its mission.
The Hope Center at Pullen empowers emerging adults who are transitioning out of foster care in Wake County with the support and connections needed for a safe and stable adulthood.
Men D1AA Rankings 2026-27 Week 3
We kind of have to change the #1 this week in our D1AA rankings, given that the #1 team lost.
OK, they only lost by two, and it's just preseason, but in preseason we can move things around a LOT because things have a lot of time to change.
So, anyway, Louisville takes #1 for now.
What Happened When NCR D1 Teams Played D1AA Opponents?
Six games this past weekend saw NCR D1 teams take on D1AA opponents and, really, it went as you'd expect.
