The application process for the Boys HS Rugby National Championships will be open in January.
Keep an eye on Goff Rugby Report for information on when it is active.
Teams apply this early to allow the participating teams time to plan and prepare. Teams are selected based on their long-term success, however places are held for teams that have a special season, so we might see some teams play their way in.
This was the case for New Trier (2025 Tier 2 finalists), and Raptor Rugby out of Tennessee, to name just two.
Final standings for 2025:
Single-School
Champions: St. Ignatius (Ohio)
2. Herriman (Utah)
3. Xavier (NY)
4. Notre Dame de la Salette (Ill.)
5. Jesuit (Calif.)
6. Gonzaga (DC)
7. Greenwich (Conn.)
8. Strake Jesuit (Texas)
HS Club
Champions: San Diego Mustangs (Calif.)
2. Charlotte Cardinals (NC)
3. Caveman (Utah)
4. Belmont Shore (Calif.)
5. Charlotte Tigers (NC)
6. LCA (Utah)
7. San Mateo Wolverines (Calif.)
8. The Woodlands (Texas)
Tier 2
Champions: SOC Raptors (Calif.)
2. New Trier (Ill.)
3. Raptor Rugby (Tenn.)
4. KC Jr. Blues (Mo.)
5. St. Edward (Ohio)
6. Eastside Lions (WA)
7. Fort Hunt (VA)
8. St. Thomas Aquinas (Kans.)
