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.
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.
Men DI College Games This Weekend
It's playoff time in Men's DI College rugby, so we're drifting down to fewer and fewer games, but more and more important games.
Utah State, UW Tough to Call
Of all the teams in the DIAA playoffs, perhaps the most enigmatic is Utah State.
The Aggies have beaten all DIAA-level opponents this winter/spring, playing teams such as Montana State, Bouse State, and Weber State. They don't have a league to play in, but Coach Oisin Tong said they have been challenging games nonetheless.
DIAA Round of 16
Five more games remain in the DIAA Round of 16 and we've got plenty of games that are tough to call.
