National Small College Rugby Organization LLC: Welcome
The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO, pronounced "N"-Scro) was co-founded by Steve Cohen and Chip Auscavitch in 2007 to organize the Division III and Division IV college rugby national playoff system. These championships are a vital part of developing rugby in the U.S. as over 200 men's and women's teams are classified in this category (more than 25% of all college rugby teams).
Prior to 2007 both the men’s and women’s championships were held and managed by Steve Cohen independent from an established organization. They were known as the "East Coast Championships". As additional teams and unions began to participate, the NSCRO was created and the name was changed to the "NSCRO National Championships".
In 2011, NSCRO had 151 men's Div III, 59 women's Div III and 22 women's Div IV teams in our playoff system. Clubs who want to participate in the NSCRO playoffs must be members in good standing of a local governing body in a league system and be recognized as a club sport in good standing by their college/university.
Throughout this site you will find lots of helpful information, including important administrative contacts, schedules, scores, standings, policies & procedures, etc. Please feel free to explore the site and definitely check out the "Documents" link on the left hand side.
NSCRO....bringing you the best in small college rugby!
Handout: History of Championships
Thursday, May 17
Division 3 Rugby Program : Good for Cal State Monterey Bay and Local Community
Monday, May 14
NSCRO On the Rise
Saturday, May 12
Best in the Land - Salve Regina rugby team secures schools first national title.
Friday, May 4
The Salve Regina University rugby team returns home with a national championship.
Thursday, May 3
Second Place Gratifying for Cal Maritime
Wednesday, May 2
NSCRO Men's Division 3 Championship Report
Wednesday, May 2
NSCRO National Championships Photos
Tuesday, May 1
2012 D3 Men's Championship DVD Order Form
Tuesday, May 1
2011-12 NSCRO Division 3 Men Final Top 25
Tuesday, May 1
2011-12 NSCRO D3M College Playoffs Bracket
Tuesday, April 24
A Rugby Story from Northeast Nebraska - That's What It's All About
Wednesday, April 18
Cal Maritime Sinks Wayne State in PacWest Region Championship
Wednesday, April 11
RugbyTown USA is Ready to Welcome Small College Rugby
Sunday, April 1
2011-12 NSCRO Playoff Picture - The Road to Infinity Park
Here is the up-to-date summary of the 2011-12 NSCRO Playoff Picture for Men's Colleges. There are 151 eligible ...
Wednesday, March 28
North Florida Edges William & Mary to Win SouthEast Penn Region
Tuesday, March 27
Small Colleges Square Off in Nebraska
Thursday, March 22
Franciscan Rugby Trains With Nuns
Monday, March 26
Cal Maritime Academy Rugby Wins the Cal Cup Championship
Friday, March 16
NSCRO President Honored by University of Michigan Rugby Club
Sunday, March 11
North Florida Wins USA Rugby South D3 Championship
Monday, February 27
SoCal Rugby - Cal Lutheran wins showdown against Occidental
Sunday, February 26
Texas Rugby - UT Dallas is Champ
Wednesday, February 1
University of Texas - Dallas : A "tip of the hat" from NSCRO.
Wednesday, January 25
BALLS OUT! Rugbys - NEW 2012 Sponsorship Packages are now available.
Tuesday, January 3
Handout: 2011-12 NSCRO Division 3 Men Eligible Clubs
Saturday, December 3
Johnson State Women's Rugby: From Zeroes To Heroes
Thursday, December 1
Franciscan Rugby is No. 1 in the Nation
Tuesday, November 22
Handout: 2011 NSCRO Division 3 Women Final Top 20
Tuesday, November 22
Handout: 2011 NSCRO Division 4 Women Final Top 5
Monday, November 21
NSCRO SMALL COLLEGE RUGBY NEWS: Carleton Women Capture D3 Title, Johnson State Wins D4
Tuesday, November 22
Handout: 2011 NSCRO D3W College Playoff Bracket
Tuesday, November 22
Handout: 2011 Final NSCRO D4W College Playoff Bracket
Monday, November 21
NSCRO SMALL COLLEGE RUGBY NEWS: Salve Regina University Wins NorthEast Region
Tuesday, November 15
NSCRO SMALL COLLEGE RUGBY NEWS: Franciscan University Wins Central Region
Wednesday, November 9
NSCRO PLAYOFF NEWS: Men's Playoffs Taking Shape
Monday, August 22
After a detailed review by NSCRO and all Unions and Conferences, the NSCRO Team Eligbility Policy for Division 3 Men has been significiantly revised. In addition, the Team Eligiblity Policy for Divisions 3 & 4 Women has been revised.
The purpose of these Policies is to establish a competition for teams participating in the Division 3 leagues to foster their growth and development. NSCRO maintains authority over team eligibility for all NSCRO-sponsored matches and events. An NSCRO-sponsored match or event is one that is not part of a Union or Conference league or playoff system and leads to a NSCRO Regional or National Championship.
NSCRO believes that all collegiate rugby clubs should play at the highest level (division) that is right for their program regardless of their enrollment size. This is how a club and its players will improve and thus sustain interest in their club. Clubs need to play in a competitive league and based on their success, move up to a higher division through a promotion/relegation process that is under the control of their Union or Conference.
The Policies are located in the Document section under "Policies & Procedures".
