Rugby Tens Championship Leads to High Performance Success in 15s

11.17.2025Women Senior Rugby

Rugby Tens Championship is Novmber 22, 26, and 29 in Irvine, Calif.

Author: GRR Staff

The Rugby Tens Championship, set to take place at the Great Park Stadium in Orange County, Irvine, California, on 22, 26, and 29 November 2025.

Ahead of the 2025 event, it's worth noting how many international stars are competing.

In fact, 24 women who represented their countries in the recent Women's Rugby World Cup were part of the Rugby Tens efforts either as players or coaches or in the High Performance track.

R10 is, rightfully, proud of that.

“Our mission at R10 is to provide sustainable pathways to rugby players, coaches, referees and sports administrators through an innovative sports ecosystem, while promoting equality, equity and inclusivity in sport,” said Andreea Trufasu, R10 CEO. “Seeing so many R10 players represented at the Rugby World Cup makes us immensely proud of the work we’ve done over the past nine years to give rugby players and coaches the opportunity to develop their skills, get valuable playing time and exposure on the global stage.”

“It's inspiring to see World Cup athletes compete on the biggest stage,” added Todd Clever, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Rugby Tens. “It's truly rewarding to recognize so many familiar faces who have been part of our high-performance programs and events. We’re thrilled to cheer them on and celebrate their incredible journeys!"

These talented players hail from seven nations: USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Brazil, Fiji, Canada and Australia.

Australia
Georgina Friedrichs
Ashley Marsters
Caitlyn Urwin

Brazil
Eshyllen Coimbra
Isadora Lopes
Iris Coluna

Canada
Gabrielle Senft

Fiji
Kolora Lomani
Verenaisi Ditavutu
Rusila Nagasau
Loraini Senivutu
Asinate Serevi

New Zealand
Laura Bayfield

South Africa
Nomsa Mokwai
Luchell Hanekom

USA
Emerson Allen
Hope Cooper
Rachel Ehrecke
Erica Jarrell-Searcy
Kirstin Bitter
Hope Rogers
Keia Mae Sagapolu
Freda Tafuna
Emily Henrich

Their journey through R10 to the World Cup is a testament to how Rugby Tens can develop players into 15s success.

Part of all of this is the Rugby Tens Championship this month.,

Over 400 players and coaches from more than 30 rugby-playing nations — including the USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, France, Kenya and England — will be in action. Fans can expect world-class rugby across all four divisions: men, women, boys and girls, culminating in the thrilling Franchise Champion Mixed-Play Final.

R10 is an innovative sports ecosystem that provides sustainable pathways for senior and youth rugby players, coaches, referees and sports administrators to reach their highest potential. Through the 10s rugby format, R10 promotes equality and inclusivity in the sport.

With operations based at the R10 Rugby Villages in San Clemente (USA) and Gordon’s Bay (South Africa), the R10 platform includes:

High Performance Training: Elite and development programs for 7s, 10s and 15s, including rugby skills, conditioning, nutrition, mentorship and leadership.
Competitions: A global calendar of events and franchise structures providing international opportunities across all formats.
Career-Building Pathways: Courses and certifications for coaches, referees, broadcasters, and event managers.
The Rugby Villages: World-class training environments with accommodation, fields, gyms and classrooms in beautiful beach towns.

For more information, visit RugbyTens.com