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.
Marian, Aquinas Roll to Big Rivers Final
The Big Rivers Conference has its finalists after Aquinas and Marian won their semifinal games over the weekend.
NCR D1 Big Games and Playoff Ramifications This Week
NCR D1 conferences figure some things out this weekend as the playoffs are now just a couple of weeks away.
Let's take a look at who could be considered for the NCR playoff bracket and what they have to do to get there.
NCR D1 Rankings Fall 2026 Week 9
It was a very busy NCR D1 weekend and we saw, for the most part, teams logging results that the rankings expected.
Our biggest conundrum is what to do about Notre Dame and Brown. With Brown winning that game 90-0 the Fighting Irish should probably be dropped out of the rankings. They were, however, competitive with UCLA and did beat Michigan and Michigan State.
NCR D1 Rankings Fall 2026 Week 8
OK, let's get into the main event straight off.
With #1 Walsh losing, who is in the top spot. To be honest, you could pick any of the top three. Walsh did lose to Kutztown, but they have beaten Marian, Rio Grande, Wheeling, and, most importantly for this conversation, St. Bonaventure.
More ARC Shakeups
Funally a not-super-close game for St. Bonaventure, as Bonnies defeated Wheeling 29-7 Friday night in Atlantic Rugby Conference action.
With the win, Bonnies improved to 3-1.
