… will captain the USA team in the women’s bracket of the Youth Olympic Games later in August, and it’s a fitting nod … be successful, too.” All of this has led Feury to the USA Youth Olympics team. Like many athletes, she applied to be on … playing 7s.” The USA team will be in Nanjing for the Youth Olympics for the entirety of the two-week event - …
… between the ages of five and 14 participated in Utah Youth Rugby’s summer of youth 7s this year. The season numbers four tournaments, and … growth at all age groups. The biggest growth, said Utah Youth Rugby ED Michael Cressler, was in the 11-12-year-old …
… When the call went out for players to apply for the Youth Olympics team going to Nanjing, China, Becca Rosko was … Mexico, and just got back from California where the USA 7s Youth Olympics team held their first camp. “I know it will … for the last team camp before going to China for the Youth Olympic Games August 17-20. …
As a 17-year-old Spencer Huntley required a waiver to play for the USA U20s, an indication of how he was rated in the USA age-grade pathway. He got that waiver and impressed for the USA U20s, and then moved up to the USA U23s. He led the San Diego Mustangs to a national HS Club championship in 2024.
He also played in the SoCal single-school league for Cathedral Catholic.
Hope Rogers began playing rugby at age 16 in high school and continued to compete during her time at Penn State University. There, she won four National Championships, was crowned MVP on two occasions, was named to the USA Under-20s and earned Collegiate All-American honors for four years. Rogers was also an impressive discus player during her senior year in high school where she broke a school record and won Gold at Districts for the sport.
Nathan Caruso is a steady, smart fly half who drives Villanova’s attack with calm decision-making and a reliable skill set. He’s been central to Villanova’s success in the MARC, controlling tempo and keeping the team organized under pressure.
Tonga Kofe is one of the most promising young front-rowers to come out of the American rugby pathway. A powerful and hard-working prop, he rose through the Utah Warriors development system.
Ray Santiago has emerged as one of RPI’s most influential forwards, a player whose size, athleticism, and rapid development make him stand out in the Division II landscape.
Christy Ringgenberg is one of the most accomplished and versatile players to wear the USA jersey, earning recognition on the Goff Rugby Report All-Time American list for her impact on both 15s and 7s.