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.
D1AA Ranked Games More Fun Than a Submarine Filled with Snacks
For those of us at Goff Rugby Report World Headquarters, few things are more exciting than when the snack submarine shows up with delicacies from around the world, and one of those things is the D1AA rankings.
Why? Well, the main reason is that we don't mix the divisions elsewhere and we do here. So CRAA D1A teams and NCR D1AA teams get ranked together.
Loyola New Orleans Opens Account With Impressive Victory
A big win for Loyola of New Orleans over the weekend marks a new era in the program.
LSU is no pushover, but with Loyola being a new school-support program, they are able to get up to speed early in this, the Wolfpack's first ever season.
Men D1AA Rankings 2026-27 Week 4
If you're not playing (and we don't have a solid idea that you're very strong), then you're going to move down in this ranking.
At the same time, we also had some serious questions regarding a few teams in D1AA, notably South Carolina, Principia, Sam Houston State, and Loyola of New Orleans.
Liberty Opens D1AA Season as Contenders Put Hands Up
Five games kicked off the Liberty D1AA season with some clear favorites putting their hands up.
In perhaps what was expected to be the most competitive matchup, Babson defeated UMass 34-29. This was a good showing for a Babson side that saw their Head Coach, Carrick Pell, move on to take the position at Norwich. In his place is former AIC Head Coach T. Fletcher.
UNC and Duke Clash in Rivals for Hope Game
For the 2026 Trehy Cup match, North Carolina and Duke are teaming up with the Hope Center at Pullen to support its mission.
The Hope Center at Pullen empowers emerging adults who are transitioning out of foster care in Wake County with the support and connections needed for a safe and stable adulthood.
