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Lake Effect Rugby Conference

The Lake Effect Rugby Conference is a U.S. college rugby conference within National Collegiate Rugby (NCR). This RFC conference hub tracks current teams, conference standings, schedules and results for the 2026–27 season.

NCR2026–27MenDivision III
Season data updated September 12, 2026

Lake Effect Rugby Conference Facts

ConferenceLake Effect Rugby Conference
SportCollege Rugby
Governing OrganizationNational Collegiate Rugby (NCR)
Current Season2026–27
Teams8
Last UpdatedSeptember 12, 2026

About the Lake Effect Rugby Conference

The Lake Effect Rugby Conference brings together eight men's college rugby programs competing within National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) for the 2026–27 season: Alfred University, Colgate University, Ithaca College, Le Moyne College, SUNY – Brockport, SUNY – Buffalo State College, SUNY – Geneseo, University of Rochester.

RFC’s Lake Effect Rugby Conference hub provides a permanent home for conference information while current membership, standings, schedules and verified conference results update throughout the season. Conference membership and competition formats can change from year to year, so RFC identifies season-specific information separately from the conference’s evergreen profile.

2026–27 Lake Effect Rugby Conference Structure

Lake Effect Rugby Conference competes at the men's Division III level within National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) for the 2026–27 season. RFC currently lists eight member programs. Conference matches determine the standings shown on this page; games against teams outside Lake Effect Rugby Conference are treated as non-conference fixtures and do not count toward RFC’s conference standings.

Lake Effect Rugby Conference Teams

2026–27 Lake Effect Rugby Conference Standings

TeamPWLDPFPADiff
Alfred University1100411031
Colgate University0000000
Le Moyne College0000000
SUNY – Brockport0000000
SUNY – Buffalo State College0000000
SUNY – Geneseo0000000
University of Rochester0000000
Ithaca College10101041-31

RFC standings are calculated only from completed matches explicitly classified by RFC’s verified college data as conference matches between current conference members. Official competition points and tiebreakers may differ.

Latest Lake Effect Rugby Conference Results

Alfred University 41 — 10 Ithaca College

Upcoming Lake Effect Rugby Conference Matches

SUNY – Brockport at Alfred University
Alfred University at University of Rochester
Alfred University at Le Moyne College

Lake Effect Rugby Conference FAQ

What is the Lake Effect Rugby Conference?

The Lake Effect Rugby Conference is a U.S. college rugby conference governed by National Collegiate Rugby (NCR).

What teams play in the Lake Effect Rugby Conference?

For the 2026–27 season, RFC currently lists 8 conference members: Alfred University, Colgate University, Ithaca College, Le Moyne College, SUNY – Brockport, SUNY – Buffalo State College, SUNY – Geneseo, University of Rochester.

What division does the Lake Effect Rugby Conference play in?

RFC currently classifies the conference as Division III for the 2026–27 season.

How are the standings on this page calculated?

RFC includes only completed matches explicitly classified as conference matches between current conference members. Official competition points, bonus points and tiebreakers may differ from RFC’s summary table.

Where can I find the Lake Effect Rugby Conference schedule and results?

This evergreen hub keeps verified conference results, upcoming conference fixtures and current standings together on one permanent RFC page.