Urban Rugby America Launches on Heels of Successful Urban Rugby Championships
Urban Rugby America (URA) has launched.
The organization has announced it will be working to unite, empower and advance youth rugby initiatives serving under-resourced communities across the US.
Rugby Ohio Opens Up Fall Sevens
Rugby Ohio kicked off its 7s fall with a two-tier tournament in the Cleveland area.
Several programs fielded more than one team, with some in the top division and some in a more development division. St. Ignatius of Cleveland fielded six teams based largely on age, with three in the top division and three in the second tier.
What to Know About the 2024 Boys HS National Championships
As talk goes on about the time and date of the Boys HS Nationals, here are a couple of things to remember.
1. It's in Indiana
The Moose Rugby Grounds in Elkhart, Ind. will host the tournament once more, with three full-size all-grass fields lined specifically for rugby, plus additional space for warming up. This playing venue is unmatched in the USA.
HS Boys Players Can Apply for a Scholarship to Nelson College in New Zealand
The United States Rugby Foundation has announced a reprise of its highly successful Nelson College Scholarship Program.
USRF will be selecting a highly-qualified American High School rugby player to attend Nelson College, a secondary/high school for boys located in Nelson, New Zealand, which conducts a unique, highly acclaimed rugby program.
More States Kick Off HS Sevens This Weekend
While Colorado has already started its girls HS 7s, we see more action this weekend with Utah, Indiana, Iowa, and Pennsylvania all getting tournaments in.
HS Girls, 7th/8th-grade Girls, and HS Boys are all in action in Utah.
It's a stacked boys bracket with Herriman, East, Mountain Ridge, Riverton, and Olympus playing.
Boys HS National Championships Returning to Elkhart for 2024
The Boys High School Rugby National Championships will return to the Moose Rugby Grounds in Elkhart, Ind. for 2024.
Fall HS Action Boosts Numbers Across The US
Fall is not free of high school rugby.
Girls rugby, especially, gets a boost in the fall, both in 7s and (in some small examples) 15s.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it does give you an idea of what's going on this fall.
Youth and HS Membership Numbers and Analysis
Youth and High School rugby membership topped 44,000 in 2022-23.
USA Youth & HS Publishes End-of-Season Report
USA Youth & High School has released its end-of-season report.
The 18-page report outlines where there has been growth in the youth and high school game.
US Youth & HS Rugby Announces Funding Plan for New Clubs
Washington DC—USA Youth and High School Rugby (YHS) has announced the introduction of a new funding platform for new youth and high school clubs: the Ignite Growth Fund, an initiative to grow grassroots rugby clubs.
A Loss for American Rugby: Rugby Texas President Maggie Rouse
Maggie Rouse, President of Rugby Texas, passed away this past Friday.
Rouse, who was a vocal supporter of youth rugby for many years as well as a huge advocate for getting young people trained and certified as referees, was in addition a member of the USA Youth & High School Board and had been since the organization's inception.
How Two American Kids Handled Rugby and Life at School in NZ
Three weeks remain in the term at Nelson College in New Zealand and in a weird way it also means the end of the summer break for Oliver Kirk and Max Doerfler.
PNW Teams Play in Western Canadian Championships
The Pacific Northwest Loggers have sent two U18 teams to compete in this weekend's Western Canadian Rugby Championships.
The Loggers faced off with provincial sides from throughout Canada.
Four Weeks Left to Apply for US Rugby Foundation Scholarships
This is just a reminder that the US Rugby Foundation scholarships, and there are nine of them, are still open for applicants.
EIRA Boys Wrap Up Tour of Ireland
The Eagles Impact Rugby Academy boys teams encountered a variety of results over the last couple of days.
The U16s lost a close one to Connacht 24-17 and followed that up with a 17-14 loss to Ulster.
Ya he EIRA Boys U16s ended the Ireland tour with one win and two losses with each game decided by a try or less. Their overall point differential was minus-7.
