Men’s NCR Division I (D1) is a top-tier collegiate rugby division organized by National Collegiate Rugby (NCR), featuring the most competitive and well-developed university programs across the country. Membership is based on rugby performance and program strength rather than school size, allowing both large public universities and smaller private institutions to compete at this level. Teams in D1 play regionally during the regular season and advance to national playoffs to determine the champion. The division represents the highest standard of competition within NCR’s collegiate structure, showcasing elite play and program excellence.
50 Years on and Maybe St. Bonaventure Has it Figured Out
St. Bonaventure’s run to the NCR D1 title was weeks, months, and years in the making, but the trophy is less important, really, than the lessons the program can provide for others.
Success for St. Bonaventure is more about what the players get out of it. It’s more than just about accumulating players; it’s more than just about one coach; it’s about a sustainable plan.
College Champions in 2025
Some time ago we at GRR World Headquarters posted a video mentioning that there were 31 national-level championships.
Well, that number has dropped a little of late, but we still have 28 competitions that, at the very least, the organization running it views it as a major championship.
Some are more all-encompassing than others. Some are more championship than others.
Big 10 Names All-Conference Selections
The Big Ten Universities Rugby Conference has announced its 2025 All‑Conference Teams, honoring the standout student‑athletes who delivered exceptional performances throughout a competitive and fast‑rising season for collegiate rugby in the Midwest.
Final Rankings NCR D1 and Fall D1AA
OK, no clickbait here.
We have make simple changes in the NCR D1 and the overall D1AA rankings to wrap up the fall.
We have no other reasons to make other changes. So what we had was #2 beat #1 in NCR D1, and we had #1 beating #2 in NCR's D1AA final.
St. Bonaventure Picture Perfect To Take NCR D1 Final
Going into Saturday’s NCR D1 final, St. Bonaventure and Queens had already faced off twice before; each had won a game, and the points scored were Bonnies 55, Royals 54.
