The Collegiate Rugby Championship includes over 70 men’s teams across four divisions. From Division I varsity programs to student-run Small College clubs, the tournament will include the best teams from all competitive levels.
Men’s Divisions
- 32 Premier Cup teams
- 12 Division I club men’s teams
- 12 Division II men’s teams
- 16 Small College men’s teams
Depending on your division, there are several ways to join May Madness.
Premier Cup Qualification
Qualification Pathways
Open Regional Automatic Qualifiers
Four Automatic Qualifier tournaments have been scheduled around the country.
Deadlines
Register soon – spots are filling up!
Conference Automatic Qualifiers
NCR conferences are automatic qualifiers provided that the tournament includes 75% member participation and at least five teams.
Non-NCR conferences can apply for Automatic Qualifier status.
Deadlines
Non-NCR conferences must apply by March 1.
At-Large Bids
Several spots will be offered to qualified At-Large bids. To be considered for an at-large bid, a team must be an NCR member and submit a tournament application.
Deadlines
Applications due April 24.
Division I Club, Division II
Qualification Pathways
Conference Automatic Qualifiers
NCR conferences are automatic qualifiers provided that the tournament includes 75% member participation and at least five teams.
Non-NCR conferences can apply for Automatic Qualifier status.
Deadlines
Non-NCR conferences must apply by March 1.
At-Large Bids
Several spots will be offered to qualified At-Large bids. To be considered for an at-large bid, a team must be an NCR member and submit a tournament application.
Deadlines
Applications due April 24.
Small College
Qualification Pathways
Conference Automatic Qualifiers
All conferences interested in hosting an Automatic Qualifier tournament should contact Steve Hiatt.
Deadlines
Apply by February 1.
At-Large Bids
Several spots will be offered to qualified At-Large bids. To be considered for an at-large bid, a team must submit a tournament application.
Deadlines
Applications due April 24.
NCR schools can accept a bid without any additional registration steps. Other schools must register with NCR before they can accept a bid.
