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Action from a very rainy 2023 URC in LA. Photo David Barpal

Urban Rugby Championship Announces Teams to Compete in March

Dallas, Texas — The Urban Rugby Championship (URC) has announced the seven premier programs selected to compete in its 5th Annual tournament this March in Dallas. 

Supported by the US Rugby Foundation (USRF), this milestone event brings together the nation’s most impactful urban rugby organizations to showcase high-performance talent from under-resourced communities.

Mira Costa girls 2026.
HS Girls

Mira Costa Girls Roll to SCIRF Title

The Mira Costa Girls rugby team ran their win streak to 23 consecutive games and capped off their 7s season with a SCIRF championship.

The Lady Mustangs were in dominant form in the final tournament, outscoring their opposition 117-12 in four games, with three shutouts.

Players learn from Leinster's expert coaching.
HS Boys, HS Girls

Syracuse University-Leinster School of Excellence Camps Keep Growing For 2026

The Syracuse University–Leinster Rugby partnership will continue to grow in 2026, with School of Excellence camps driving player development and recruitment and building on what they accomplished in 2025.

Next Phase user Hank McGowan off to University of Chicago. Photo Alex Goff.
HS Boys, HS Girls

College Commits List #2 Powered by Next Phase Rugby

We're back with a second list of commits for the fall of 2026.

Many of these student-athletes used Next Phase Rugby in their college search.

West Virginia Warhounds girls in action in Pennsylvania.
HS Girls, Youth

How a Small Community in West Virginia Built a Rugby Program

Rugby hotbeds all have a different story as to how they got started, although usually there is a passionate rugby Kool-Aid drinker involved … except when there’s not.

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