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.
Liberty NCR D1 Ramps Up Now
The Liberty Conference in NCR D1 kicked off last week with just the one game but now with three matches on the slate.
Coming into this weekend Fordham is 1-0 after a nicely-taken win over AIC.
"We knew it will be a very physical game," said Fordham Head Coach Federico Rienhardt. "We worked hard and stayed connected in all game."
NCR D1 Rankings Fall 2026 Week 2
A very busy weekend for the NCR D1 teams prompted some rankings shifts.
With Brown quiet and St. Bonaventure playing a scrimmage weekend, we looked closely at teams that could perhaps move up past those leaders this early.
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.
Preseason Moves Onward but Some Conferences Kick Off
It's still preseason time for D1A and NCR D1 teams but now we're thinking a little bit more about conference matches as well as what progress teams can make in non-conference games.
NCR D1 Rankings Fall 2026 Week 1
We didn't unleash a preseason ranking because reasons and so we're straight into this week after a few results around the division.
