THE LARGEST COLLEGIATE RUGBY
TOURNAMENT In the World
144
TEAMS
300
MATCHES
8
DIVISIONS
The Biggest Tournament
in College Rugby is Back
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
80 Teams | 4 Divisions
April 25-26
woMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
64 Teams | 4 Divisions
April 26-27
THE ROAD TO THE CRC
The 15th Collegiate Rugby Championship features 144 teams vying for National Championships across 8 divisions. 74 will qualify through conference championships and 17 via open national qualifiers, with 53 receiving at-large bids from the CRC Selection Committee.
2025 Qualifications
EXPERIENCE The largest collegiate
rugby event in the world
PREMIER RUGBY
Embrace premier collegiate rugby at the CRC. Witness top teams compete in the nation's best arena, where future pros kick-start their careers amidst fierce competition.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Treat your taste buds at the CRC! Delight in diverse culinary offerings from
6+ food trucks and enjoy fully-stocked
beer selections, ensuring a flavorful
experience daily.
Fan FEST
Unite with rugby enthusiasts at the Fan Fest! Engage in spirited games, explore activations, shop official merchandise, and foster unforgettable connections off the field.
Washington D.C. METRO AREA
Washington D.C. METRO AREA
Welcome to the heart of rugby in the Washington D.C. area! Our venue boasts five fields perfect for Rugby 7s action, creating an electric atmosphere for the Collegiate Rugby Championships.



Beyond the game, explore the vibrant culture and attractions of Washington D.C. and Maryland. From youth to senior teams, this region is a hotbed of rugby passion, bringing communities together in the spirit of sportsmanship.


Join us for an unforgettable experience and discover the excitement waiting just 26 miles away from the action. Visit Maryland and DC sites to plan your adventure today!
Event Information
MARYLAND SOCCERPLEX
18031 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841
GOOGLE MAPS LINK
Travel

Parking:

The Maryland SoccerPlex offers multiple parking lots in close vicinity to the match fields. During peak times, the closest fields may be full. Please allow extra time to find parking and complete a short walk to the CRC.

Hotels:

NCR Members get exclusive pricing.

Players should consult the Team Checklist for hotel link.

Fan hotel link to come.

Nearest Airports:

  1. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 30 miles west
  2. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 25 miles southeast
  3. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) - 35 miles northeast
Streaming
The Rugby Network:
All stadium and Field 12 matches are available for a one time $12.99 TRN+ Ticket.
YouTube:
Catch the live stream for Fields 9, 10 and 13.

Historical Collegiate Rugby Championship Timeline

2010

Jon Prusmack founds the CRC, the first college 7s national championship. Utah wins the inaugural title in Columbus, Ohio, led by Eagle and future MLR pro Thretton Palamo.

2011 - 2012

Dartmouth men win the next two CRCs, launching the careers of Team USA Olympic captain Madison Hughes and Eagle and Freejacks GM Alex Magleby. Army win the inaugural women’s title in 2011.

2013 - 2017

Cal men win 5-straight titles with stars like 2x Olympian Danny Barrett. Penn State women win 3 in a row, followed by back-to-back titles for Life. CRC signs largest sponsorship deal in American rugby history with Penn Mutual.

2018 - 2019

Lindenwood takes over, the men unseating Cal and the women beating Life to win back-to-back double championships. Founder John Prusmack loses his battle with cancer in December 2018. 2019 marks 10-straight years of CRC on National TV.

2020 - 2021

Spring ’20, COVID pauses college rugby. NCR partners with Prusmack’s wife, Patti, to take majority ownership of the event. CRC moves to New Orleans and is only national college competition of 2021, safely returning 56 teams to meaningful play.

2022

Kutztown tops the podium as the Men's Premier National Champions, while Lindenwood women secure an impressive fourth-consecutive championship title. With 110 teams, this was the largest collegiate rugby tournament in the country.

2023

The CRC moves to the Maryland SoccerPlex located outside of Washington, DC. 122 teams competed in a rain-soaked tournament with Mount St. Marys winning the men’s premier cup and Brown University capturing the women’s premier cup.

2024

144 teams competed for a National 7s title with Wheeling winning the men's premier cup and Brown University women repeating their premier cup victory.
past champions

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