… in with the older players. "We have a great blend of youth and experience; as a coaching group, we are looking to … Mira Costa takes on Loyola of LA, which made SoCal Youth Rugby's school final in 2025. That division has now …
… The United States Rugby Foundation, which has invested in youth and grassroots rugby in the US for over 60 years, named … Young arrived in Memphis with Teach for America. A youth rugby player himself, he co-founded the non-profit … success of MICR across the country, using grassroots and youth rugby to teach skills to inner-city and impoverished …
… Day One at the Global Youth 7s is in the bag and it’s been a pretty positive day … program out of Canterbury, NZ and is running a development youth team of South Islanders in the Global Youth 7s. Next up for them is Japan. USA U18s Boys Alex …
As a 17-year-old Spencer Huntley required a waiver to play for the USA U20s, an indication of how he was rated in the USA age-grade pathway. He got that waiver and impressed for the USA U20s, and then moved up to the USA U23s. He led the San Diego Mustangs to a national HS Club championship in 2024.
He also played in the SoCal single-school league for Cathedral Catholic.
Hope Rogers began playing rugby at age 16 in high school and continued to compete during her time at Penn State University. There, she won four National Championships, was crowned MVP on two occasions, was named to the USA Under-20s and earned Collegiate All-American honors for four years. Rogers was also an impressive discus player during her senior year in high school where she broke a school record and won Gold at Districts for the sport.
Nathan Caruso is a steady, smart fly half who drives Villanova’s attack with calm decision-making and a reliable skill set. He’s been central to Villanova’s success in the MARC, controlling tempo and keeping the team organized under pressure.
Tonga Kofe is one of the most promising young front-rowers to come out of the American rugby pathway. A powerful and hard-working prop, he rose through the Utah Warriors development system.
Ray Santiago has emerged as one of RPI’s most influential forwards, a player whose size, athleticism, and rapid development make him stand out in the Division II landscape.
Christy Ringgenberg is one of the most accomplished and versatile players to wear the USA jersey, earning recognition on the Goff Rugby Report All-Time American list for her impact on both 15s and 7s.