| 1980 National Collegiate Rugby Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Tournament format(s) | Knockout |
| Date | May 17 – 18, 1980 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 4 |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Final | |
| Venue | Credit Island, Davenport, IA |
| Champions | California (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Air Force |
The 1980 National Collegiate Rugby Championship was the first edition of an official national championship for intercollegiate rugby organized by the U.S. Rugby Football Union. The tournament was sponsored by Michelob and hosted by Palmer College of Chiropractic at Credit Island in Davenport, Iowa.[1] The Cal Bears were victorious in large part to Mick Luckhurst who was tournament MVP.