Multiple sources seem to confirm that the Atlantic Coast Rugby League (ACRL) will not continue as a Men's DI College 15s competition in 2016.

The league, which included teams from NCAA's ACC, has struggled to maintain competitiveness as the top teams, noitably Clemson, have outstripped the others. Occasional forfeits also hampered what was already a relatively short season.

Meanwhile, some of the other teams have grown frustrated with the fact that they drive past potential opponents to face teams further away. The ACRL, it turns out, isn't logical for some.

As many as five of the seven ACRL teams are expected to join some strong DII teams in the Mid-Atlantic area to form a new DIAA conference. That conference is expected to announce its formation soon. The ACRL may still continue to exist, but likely as a 7s tournament.