… Not every state has sidelined sports, and in fact in Idaho youth rugby got a surprise call to get on the field this summer. Audrey Billingsley of American Youth Rugby was given two weeks to put together a youth touch program for the City of Star, Idaho earlier this …
… The upshot is this: 1. Finally we can all acknowledge that Youth & HS players were paying more than they had to for … However, since USA Rugby charged adult players more than Youth players and HS players, the cost-shift was offset. 2. … $10-$70 based on age. (U21 is $50) Curling $24 for youth, $30 for adult Tennis $45 Rowing $45 for 26 or under. …
… good job identifying high school teams that have extensive youth programs,” said Mariano Gallo, who works closely with … Key Biscayne and Wellington because they have extensive youth programs, like ours. That’s how you grow the game. … Pathway 404 will work with players and coaches during the youth and high school seasons, and then will also start …
… GLENDALE, Colo. ( USA Rugby Release ) – The USA Youth and High School rugby representatives in American rugby … reported on GRR earlier ... Steps Taken, Or Waiting Game? Youth & HS Rugby and College Rugby Navigate Changes ... the new Youth & HS Board of Directors has been elected from the seven …
… Return to play in the time of COVID-19 for youth and high school rugby promises to be very complicated. … to ponder when you think about rugby coming back in the youth and HS level: 1. Yes, it's true that COVID-19 doesn't …
… with developing and maintaining high levels of quality for youth, collegiate, amateur, professional and Olympic rugby … of USA Rugby's Community Rugby Council across Youth & High School, College and Senior Club rugby. It will …
… the 2010 Rugby World Cup, Burke is now the Director of Youth Rugby for the City of Glendale and Assistant Coach with … a non-profit organization devoted to cultivating youth leadership and development through rugby and yoga. PeaK … Board of Play Rugby USA; an organization built to inspire youth through rugby, primarily from underserved communities. …
… graduated and moved on. “We belong to a really good local youth association and our coaches are certified with the … 2011 after the kids who aged out of the Fort Hunt youth program started by John Dacey said they wanted to stay …
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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.