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Men’s Division 1AA (D1AA) represents a highly competitive tier of collegiate rugby in the United States, featuring programs governed by both National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) and the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA). It serves as a bridge between elite Division I play and developing Division II or Small College levels, offering strong regional competition and a pathway to national championships under each organization’s structure. While NCR and CRAA operate independently, both use the D1AA designation for schools with established programs that may not have the depth or resources of top-tier D1A teams.

Harvey Harris is the hero for Bowling Green with his OT try. Roger Mazzarella photo.
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NCR D1AA Semis: Bowling Green Needs OT, Tennessee Rolls

Well they do say that this third time is the charm.

Bowling Green and Louisville met twice this season, and the Cardinals had won both times.

But here in the NCR D1AA semifinals, BGSU got the best of UofL.

Bowling Green's success came from the scrum, as the Falcons were able to controll scrum time and that led to them leading in time of possession.

Texas A&M made it pst Kentucky in the 2025 D1AA quarterfinals. Will Fagan photo.
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Something New and Something Classic in NCR D1AA Semis

It seems like we have something new and something classic in the NCR D1AA semifinals.

Something classic would be Louisville vs Bowling Green, which features two teams that play each other twice a year just about every year (once in regular MAC conference play and, usually, once in the MAC playoffs, generally the final).

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Trine University Seeking Head Rugby Coach

Trine University is seeking a new Men's Head Rugby Coach now that Danny Breda has moved on to another coaching job.

Based in Angola, Ind., Trine Rugby competes as an independent team within CRAA's D1AA division. The Thunder rugby program is school-supported and reports to the Athletic Department.

2024 CRAA Fall Classic action. Photo Calder Cahill.

CRAA Classic Offers Impressive Showdowns in South Carolina

It's a big week in collegiate rugby and the CRAA Fall Classic is part of that.

The games return to the Louis P. Howell Athletic Complex at University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC. 

All games are live on YouTube here>>

Tennessee had a battle with Sam Houston State. Will Fagan photo.
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D1AA Quarterfinals: Changing of the Guard

The final four in NCR’s D1AA is set and we will have a new champion; only one of lst year's semifinalists returns.

Aggies vs Wildcats

Texas A&M edged two-time champs Kentucky in a dramatic match 38-36.

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