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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.

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CRAA D1AA Championship Coming Down to a Handful of Teams

We have just a handful of teams left in the chae for a CRAA D1AA title.

As we've mentioned before, Sam Houston State and Iowa State are already in the semifinals held during the CRAA Finals Weekend May 2-4 in Indianapolis. 

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RMA: The NCR Lawsuit and that One Pesky Word

Alex Goff has a look at the NCR lawsuit against USA Rugby in this RuggaMatrix America podcast.

The podcast is video but works if you're just listening to it, as well.

There's one key word in there that might make a big difference.

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College Men

Top Teams Putting Hands Up in CRAA D1AA

We're seeing the top teams establish themselves in the CRAA D1AA competitions after this week's results.

Western Washington hasn't clinched the NCRC but they have gone a long way toward that goal.

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College Men

Five NCR Teams in Rugby East Leave to Form New Conference

Five teams from the Rugby East have announced that they are moving to NCR exclusively.

In the midst of a discussion about having all members be D1A, even if they also are NCR members, the teams that compete in NCR's postseason have decided to leave Rugby East and form a separate NCR-only Conference.

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