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.
Small-College Men's Wrapup; Contenders and Nailbiters
The Men's Small College scene is undergoing some adjustment even despite the fact that through all the changes in college rugby, the small-college world hasn't changed that much.
NCR Women's College Playoff Brackets Set
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has announced the final teams for both its Women's Division I and Small College playoffs.
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The playoffs feature 16 Division I teams including ten conference champions and six at-large bids.
(NCR's Women's DI is made up of conferences and teams that until this season were playing as DII.)
NCR DI Postseason Can Confuse Even the Best
NCR's DI men's postseason is a little bit confusing, but them what isn't in men's DI college rugby these days?
With two conferences fielding a combination of teams that are tracking to a CRAA- or USA Rugby-supported postseason and teams going to the NCR postseason, sometimes you're looking at splitting a conference.
Latest on Men's D2 Bracket. After Sunday's Results.
After Sunday's results in D2, here's what the national bracket looks like.
Georgetown won the MARC over Bucknell. Marist took the Tri-State over RPI. IUP shut out Kent State and Virginia shut out (by a lot) VCU.
Marist Beats RPI for Tri-State Conference Title
Marist won the men's D2 Tri-State Conference championship, beating RPI 47-10 Sunday to book at spot in the NCR national playoffs.
Federico Gubana was a scoring machine for Marist, logging an astounding 32 points from two tries, five conversions, and four penalty goals. Wing Shemar Phillip added two tries and outside center Albert Severini added a try as well.
