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[edit] Recent Changes

I recently overhauled this article a bit, attempting to explain the division system a bit more and reel in a clear bias towards Cal (has dominated?) The 'grassroots' section I am luke warm on. On the one hand, it is worth mentioning that this is the 1st level of Rugby in the US. Whereas on the other hand, it seems way to a subjective comentary. Please help and contribute. 219.86.167.87 05:00, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for your recent contributions! I agree that the "grassroots" section might be worth tweaking (perhaps we could merge it into a "history of college rugby" section). hoopydink^{Conas tá tú?} 17:13, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

I actually just noticed that the information in the "Grassroots" section was incorrect. There are hundreds of youth and high school rugby teams in the US. We could mention that most rugby players pick the game up at university (the IRB has stats on how many youth and collegiate players are in the US) hoopydink^{Conas tá tú?} 17:21, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for recent contributions. Yes I agree, there are many youth programs popping up. However, it is fair to say that something like 98% of US rugby players start in college rugby. I think keeping the tone of this league being 'the first level of rugby' is appropriate. 219.86.167.87 08:28, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

I'm not sure that the 98% figure is correct. The IRB tallies 16,000+ male teen rugby players in the US out of ~46,000 total male players. Check this website out. hoopydink^{Conas tá tú?} 08:38, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

I am not sure the explanation of Divisions is very accurate. Schools choose which division they play in. A lot of times it boils down to money and the ability to travel. It also has to do with the amount of people participating, etc. The top 5-8 Division 2 Schools would do very well in Division 1.

Divisions are very fluid, and their relative strength obviously depends a lot upon the region. Furthermore, I was not aware there was even a Divison III-- I was under the impression there were only National Championships for Divisions I & II, is this not the case?? Citation, please.Lmeister 23:23, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Rename?

If this article is intended to deal only with college rugby in the United States, perhaps it should be renamed to US college rugby, College rugby in the US, College rugby (US) or similar? WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 00:58, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

• I agree. I do not believe this deals with Rugby at any international Universities. Not sure how to rename and redirect an article though, can anyone else take care of that?--Fresh 19:23, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Good Idea

I like the idea of this article but it is written pretty poorly, and I don't believe it follows the wikipedia methodology. It would be interesting if someone who actually knew the ins and outs of college rugby in the USA wrote it. Cheers198.173.149.130 00:57, 7 February 2007 (UTC)MileHiRugger

Why are the national championships broken up to before and after 1997? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.101.53.138 (talk) 07:50, 7 February 2008 (UTC)