Men’s NCR Division I (D1) is a top-tier collegiate rugby division organized by National Collegiate Rugby (NCR), featuring the most competitive and well-developed university programs across the country. Membership is based on rugby performance and program strength rather than school size, allowing both large public universities and smaller private institutions to compete at this level. Teams in D1 play regionally during the regular season and advance to national playoffs to determine the champion. The division represents the highest standard of competition within NCR’s collegiate structure, showcasing elite play and program excellence.
Wheeling, Belmont Abbey Keep ARC Train Rolling
With one more NCR D1 play-in game to play on Sunday, the ARC are now 3-for-3 in the first round of the postseason this fall.
Walsh Holds Off Furious Comeback to Beat Indiana
Walsh University advanced to the NCR D1 quarterfinals Friday night after weathering a stirring comeback from Indiana.
Walsh led, at one point, 26-0, but IU got within a try late.
Men NCR D1 Rankings Week 11 2025
The top teams do seem to be the top teams in NCR D1, but we do have some shifting going on.
We really do think Notre Dame is very good, and we saw them play against Walsh early in the season. They lost that game but the Irish showed they had potential to do something special this year.
Snowy Big 10 Finals Crown Champions
South Ben, Ind.– The 2025 Big Ten Universities Rugby Championship wrapped up Sunday in a snowstorm.
After the first two of the four matches on the day were done we had seen two entertaining matches in chilly but clear weather.
Massive Decider Weekend in D1-Level College Rugby
It is a big weekend of rugby in D1A but especially NCR D1 and D1AA.
Teams secure championships, and get into major playoffs this week.
Here's how it goes:
In the Big 10 we get the final between Indiana and Notre Dame, plus all the placement games. Both teams will get into the NCR playoffs, it's just the runner-up will have to play a play-in game.
