… his rugby career eight years ago with the Belmont Shore Youth Rugby Club. Since then, the U.S. citizen was selected … December to February, then he captained the Belmont Shore Youth Rugby Club from February through August in both 15s and … for nine years, the U.S. citizen played for Arroyo Grande Youth Rugby Club. Tomasin also won the championship of the …
… All the talk about what the future of Youth and High School rugby will look like, one glimpse at … In contrast, to be part of the Southern California Youth Rugby Association it costs $120. “Our total team bill …
… The tipping point for USA Youth AND High School's members to all get on board with USA … initial dues outline was $25 per contact player for Youth & HS. Of that, $18 would go to USA Rugby operations … from some saying "never in a million years" to US Youth & HS President David Pool's more muted "we're looking …
… will be paying less than they did in the old system. Youth players and Rookie Rugby players will pay the same. … for club it's $26.50. There is no training membership for Youth or HS. When the teams are ready to play games, then …
… these relationships.” David Pool, President of the Youth and High School Council commented, “We had 100% support … State Governing Bodies (SGBs) that represent 95% of the Youth and High School players in the country. This is … support of USA Rugby, we have established a platform for Youth organizations nationwide to drive their own growth and …
… Rugby Washington, the State Governing Body for youth and HS rugby in the Evergreen State, is in trouble. A … teams were not reimbursed, and then-USA Rugby head of Youth & HS, Kurt Weaver, prevented the eastern teams from …
… again through a small neighborhood group called Atlanta Youth Rugby (AYR). Anton signed up his two boys, joined as a … Rec Board member for InterAtlanta FC. He has also coached youth baseball, flag football and tennis. In his professional … leadership in college rugby, help NCR build bridges to youth clubs, and build the membership value proposition for …
… It's not necessarily all clear sailing in the new Good Ship Youth & High School, as there remain some issues to deal … interest that could be good news for everyone. The new US Youth & HS organization is governing the game as USA Rugby … issues, developments, and questions-to-be-answered in the youth & HS game going forward. Should USA Rugby Be The Only …
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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.