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.
Penn State and St. Bonaventure to NCR D1 Final
Two Rugby East teams will face off in the NCR D1 final December 11 in Houston after Penn State and St. Bonaventure both won semifinals on Saturday.
Packed Playoff Weekend in College Rugby
While we have some stuff going on on the West Coast, most eyes are further east with the CRAA Fall Classic and some NCR playoff games as well.
A Rematch With a New Story: Kutztown vs St. Bonaventure
Don't get complacent just because you beat Kutztown once.
Southern Nazarene Adds Rugby, Hires Gilliland as Coach
Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla. has announced that it is adding men's and women's rugby to its athletic department, and has hired former Yukon HS Head Coach Aric Gilliland as its Head Coach.
SNU is moving quickly with its rugby program, and will take the field this coming spring in 7s. Gilliland will run both teams.
An Introduction of Strangers: Penn State vs Queens in NCR D1 Semis
One of the great links about playoffs and tours and non-conference games is that you get matchups you'd never plan for.
NCR's D1 semifinal between Penn State and Queens University Charlotte is one of those games.
"Penn State is a storied program with 60 years of history, whereas Queens has not hit the five-year mark," said Queens Head Coach Frank McKinney.
