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.
Scholz Award Finalists Named
The finalists for the first annual Rudy Scholz Award - co-sponsored by the Washington Athletic Club and Goff Rugby Report, and sanction by USA Rugby - have been selected.
Utah State Comes from Obscurity to Win
Out of almost nowhere Utah State has joined the DIAA final eight.
Utah State defeated Washington 31-24 in Seattle over the weekend, and it was a win that might not have looked so likely a week before.
AIC Scoring Spree Downs Delaware
American International College is through to the DIAA Quarterfinals with a wild 55-35 defeat of Delaware Saturday.
JMU Over Harvard in DIAA Playoffs
James Madison University took care of business in the DIAA Round of 16 Saturday, beating Harvard 49-16 to move on to the quarterfinal/semifinal weekend at Bowling Green next week.
