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Rugby East is a very tough conference and it seems like every week there's going to be a big game in that conference.
Probably the most interesting matchup this week is Kutztown at St. Bonaventure. While Kutztown has already played a game this season, Bonnies goes right into conference play with only an alumni scrimmage under its belt.
Who is the top team in NIRA D1?
Certainly Sacred Heart is the breakout team of the moment, but they have some challenges ahead.
How Sacred Heart Built Their Strong Start
D2 Games really get going now and in fact we have a few that carry some weight.
Below we list the games for the weekend, including some crossovers where the D2 team plays a D1, D1AA, or Small College team. We've also got some all-Small matchups there because they are being played as part of a D2/Small College hybrid league.
But, notable for our rankings:
Over 30 games involve Men's D2 college with six conferences kicking off.
Northern Iowa is in a four-team warmup tournament with DI teams Oklahoma, Colorado State, and Kansas. So that will be challenging.
The vagaries of NCAA-level rugby mean that you can get one big result, but what about backing that up week-to-week? Conversely, you can take it on the chin one week, but how do you rebound?