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.
Player Spotlight: Richard Wofford, Dartmouth
It's been a good start for Dartmouth and a nice follow-on from their run to the CRC final.
And one of the players who has been part of that wave is Richard Wofford. A smart rugby player with good experience, a talented ballcarrier, and tough defender, Wofford added another word to his resume at the CRC: clutch.
A New Beginning at Adrian
Sam Chaney has quite a job to do and he has grabbed that job with both hands.
Named as Adrian College's Men's Head Coach last spring, Chaney is tasked with helping the school's rugby team recover.
Scares and Breakouts in NCR D1 Matches
At the top of NCR's DI the competition will be fierce this year.
As readers might have noticed, GRR opted last week to put Walsh in as the #1-ranked team in this division, and with that team being idle, some other programs had a chance to make themselves known.
Liberty NCR D1 Ramps Up Now
The Liberty Conference in NCR D1 kicked off last week with just the one game but now with three matches on the slate.
Coming into this weekend Fordham is 1-0 after a nicely-taken win over AIC.
"We knew it will be a very physical game," said Fordham Head Coach Federico Rienhardt. "We worked hard and stayed connected in all game."
NCR D1 Rankings Fall 2026 Week 2
A very busy weekend for the NCR D1 teams prompted some rankings shifts.
With Brown quiet and St. Bonaventure playing a scrimmage weekend, we looked closely at teams that could perhaps move up past those leaders this early.
