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 Men DI College This Week
Here's a look at some of the Men's DI College players who stood out this past weekend ... this week's Gamebreakers:
Brandon Healey
The Binghamton University flyhalf had a brilliant day goalkicking in the Empire Conference final, pinning Syracuse deep in their end, and then ultimately kicking the game-winning penalty goal in a 21-20 nailbiter.
DIAA Playoff Brackets Set
USA Rugby has released the Men's College DIAA fall playoff bracket, after some time negotiating and working with various issues within the conferences.
Eight teams will participate, and seeds are as follows:
Notre Dame College Over Lindenwood-Belleville
Notre Dame College defeated Lindenwood-Belleville 34-17 Saturday morning in Lamont, Ill. in a clash of two very good independent DIAA teams.
Binghamton Wins Empire Conference
SUNY Binghamton is the Empire Conference champion after scoring late to overcome Syracuse 21-20 in a game that encapsulated the conference’s tight, competitive nature.
James Madison Clinches Chesapeake
James Madison has clinched the top spot in the Chesapeake Conference after beating Virginia Tech 33-14.
