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| Abbreviation | NSCRO |
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| Formation | 2007 |
| Legal status | Association |
Region served | United States |
Official language | English |
President | Stephen Cohen |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | www |
The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) was created in 2007 by Chip Auscavitch and Steve Cohen to support and encourage the development and organization of small college rugby in the United States.
The NSCRO runs the following national championship events for both men's and women's college rugby clubs in both 15s and 7s rugby:
Prior to 2007, the men's 15s national championship (Men's Champions Cup) was known as the East Coast Division III Collegiate Rugby Championships, and Men’s Division III National Championship until 2012.
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Men's Challenge Cup was introduced in 2014 for colleges with developing clubs.
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