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.
NCR Announces Postseason Regionals Dates, Venues
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has released its 2021 regional championship locations and dates for its men’s and women’s divisions.
The road to the Women’s Collegiate Rugby Championship will travel through four cities over the weekend of November 13-14. With four teams per division, each region will name a Division I Champion and Small College Champion.
Iona Beats AIC in Midweek Clash
Iona College moved to 4-0 in the Liberty Conference MetNY Division after an impressive 48-17 defeat of AIC Thursday night.
NCR Announces Men's All-Star Regions
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has formed seven state-based regions that will compete in its January 15-17 All-Star tournament.
Referred to as the Shield Challenge, the national tournament features the best NCR rugby players from across the country. The three-day event will be held over Martin Luther King weekend at the Houston Sabercats’ AVEVA Stadium.
Men's DI College Games Fill the Weekend
The West Coast gets a bit of a wakeup with some warmup tournaments and a tour—here's what's going on in DIA, DIAA, and NCR DI men's rugby this week.
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DIA
It's a relatively light weekend in D1A, the most interesting games might well be Colorado at Grand Canyon and UCLA.
Next Phase Rugby and NCR Announce Partnership
Next Phase Rugby and National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) commenced a partnership to help NCR colleges expand their student athlete recruiting.
