The 2008 NERFU College Men's Division III Rugby Tournament featured 8 teams from four conferences. The top 2 teams in each conference were seeded according to the success of their conference in the previous year.
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In an outstanding championship match at the Kirwin Memorial Pitch at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island, newcomer Salve Regina University defeated Southern Connecticut State University by a score of 21-20. The match was attended by over 500 fans.
2008 Regular Season
The 2008 regular season was played in September and October. Each team played 5 conference opponents, with the top 2 finishers qualifying for the NERFU championship.
At the end of the regular season, the four conference champs (Salve Regina, Saint Anselm, Southern Connecticut, and Keene State) met the four conference runners-up (UMASS Dartmouth, Tufts, Western Connecticut and defending national champion Plymouth State) in the NERFU quarterfinals.
2008 Regular Season Standings
Central Conference
Conference Champion: Salve Regina University
East Conference
Conference Champion: Saint Anselm College
South Conference
Conference Champion: Southern Connecticut State University
West Conference
Conference Champion: Keene State College