The USA age=grade teams are going to be active this year despite World Rugby's drawback from U20 action.
World Rugby is reportedly coming back with a new-look U20 world competition for 2026. As it is, this year, there's nothing, so USA rugby is focusing in part on a U19 team that can be developed for U20 competition a year later.
This year, the U18, U19, and U23 squads will each embark on international tours.
USA Men’s U18s – Argentina Tour
The USA Men’s U18s will travel to Argentina for a three-match tour, kicking off on June 30 and concluding on July 13. The team will face elite academy competition from two of Argentina’s top regional schools; Buenos Aires Academy (two matches) and Rosario Academy.
This tour offers a crucial test for the rising talent pool and a unique chance to compete against one of the world’s strongest rugby nations at the age-grade level.
USA Men’s U19s – RAN Championship in Mexico City
In the absence of the U20 Trophy, the decision has been made to take a U19 team to Mexico City. This will allow for the continued development of players who will be next year’s U20s. Following a week-long domestic training camp in early July, the USA Men’s U19s will head to Mexico City for the Rugby Americas North (RAN) U19 Championship, held from July 9-12. The tournament serves as the premier competition for U19 rugby across the North American and Caribbean region and a key pathway event in the player development pipeline.
