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.
Playoff and Championship Time for D1-Level College
We're getting into playoff time for conferences and NCR.
Why Gateway Champs Drury Won't Progress Further
Despite the laudable efforts by many in college rugby, especially NCR this past year or so, to define who belongs in what division, there are always gray areas.
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."
A Closer Look at Men D2 College Playoffs
We're very close in filling the NCR D2 playoff bracket.
As a reminder, here are the seed spots:
Eleven spots for teams going directly to the Round of 16.
Ten teams in a play-in weekend November 11.
Round of 16
Great Midwest Champion and Great Midwest Runner-Up
Wheeling and Principia to Big Rivers Final
Wheeling University raced past Marian 39-30 to win their Big Rivers Conference semifinal Saturday evening in West Virginia.
Wheeling led almost the entire game, but it wasn't until the late minutes of the game that they had a cushion they could be happy with—Marian kept plugging away and would not be dismissed.
