Membership Benefits
NCR is solely focused on the collegiate game and 100% of dues are invested in membership services and growing collegiate rugby.
Marketing & Promotion
NCR aggressively promotes our competitions and member accomplishments to elevate the sport of rugby with administrators, fans and the general public. We have a comprehensive marketing program that integrates social media, web and email.
- We reach over 12 million social media accounts and engage with 2 million accounts annually.
- NCR matces were viewed 15 million times with over 100,000 hours watched.
- ncr.rugby and collegiaterugbychampionship.com generate one million views per year.
- Fan focused NCR App to track teams, regular season conference schedules and national championship events.
The Rugby Site Coaching Resources
National Collegiate Rugby has partnered with The Rugby Site to offer discounted best-in-class coaching resources. The Rugby Site is a leading provider of rugby coaching resources based in New Zealand—a country famous for its outstanding rugby. This collaboration will offer discounted access to top-tier training materials for coaches and players across the NCR network.
learn moreAdministration & Insurance
- Advanced registration, scheduling and competition management tools through Sport:80 and Exposure Events.
- Custom liability and accident insurance that covers members when competing against all college programs in the U.S and internationally.
- Comprehensive eligibility policy and governance to ensure fair play and parity for our member schools.
Championship Pathways
- Division I, Division I-AA (men only), Division II and Division III Championship Pathways
- National playoff opportunities for 80 men’s and women’s teams (plus play-ins)
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- Premier, Division I (Club), Division II and Division III Championship Pathways
- 144 men’s and women’s teams qualify for the largest collegiate rugby event in the world
High Performance Programs
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- 400 players from 150 schools participate in regional All Star and Rising Star teams
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- 230 women’s players from 100 schools participate in conference-based teams
- 69 Women’s All Americans across three divisions
- 92 Men’s All Americans across four divisions
Recognition Programs
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- Recognized 760high-performing student athletes across 148 schools
- Student Leader and Coach of the month programs represent members who exemplify the best of college rugby on and off the pitch.