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.
Paquette Takes on Gamecocks Coaching Job
Coming out of a difficult time over the summer the University of South Carolina men's rugby team has signed on Jason Paquette as their new Head Coach.
Paquette arrives in place of John Roberts, whose contract was terminated this summer.
GRR Hot 100 D1AA Players of the Spring: The Forwards
As the fall season looms we're back with our Hot 100 players.
This time we're looking at the players from the spring. The vast, vast majority of this list (which is just about 100 players) are those who played 15s this spring, which would make them CRAA players.
CRAA Confirms Postseason Schedule and Formats for Coming Season
The Collegiate Rugby Association of America (CRAA), in partnership with USA Rugby, has announced its 2026–27 playoff and championship series schedule, highlighted by expanded national competition opportunities.
South Carolina Student Players Fire Coach; What That Means For the College Game as a Whole
Things are changing at University of South Carolina rugby in what has been a fairly eventful summer.
Ultimately the major changes are that John Roberts, Head Coach since 2021, is out, and student leadership is exerting a bigger influence on the program, an influence they felt they should have exerted earlier.
Divisional and Geographical Factors Help Prompt Principia Move to Midwest Conference
Principia College has announced a bit of a revamp of its rugby program and will join CRAA's Midwest Conference in its D1AA tier.
