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.
Gamebreakers from Men's D1 College
We're back with our Gamebreakers and this week we've got the best performers from men's D1A, D1AA, and D1 college rugby.
This week we see some front row Gamebreakers, one or two youngsters breaking out, plus a few big points hauls. Here's who we liked from the week:
D1 College Rugby Games 9-11 Weekend
D1A, D1AA and NCR's D1 divisions are all in action this coming weekend.
St. Bonaventure Defeats Mount St. Mary's
St. Bonaventure won an all-Catholic clash this weekend with a 45-27 defeat of Mount St. Mary's.
It was a good early result for Bonnies as the Mount is strong this year.
Adrian College Wins Program's First Ever Game
In the program's first collegiate rugby game, Adrian College out of Michigan defeated the University of Michigan on a balmy Friday night.
NCR Releases Men's D1 Preseason Power Rankings
National Collegiate Rugby has put out its preseason Men's D1 College power rankings.
This, of course, is a guess given that many teams haven't played much rugby at all since the fall of 2019. However, the committee of voters (GRR is not involved in this) have done their best to list the top 10 D1 NCR teams.
Here goes:
