… several events this weekend in the DC area. There will be Youth Clinics at West Potomac HS on Sunday, Feb 23 at 9am … Einstein School (at 3PM) (hosted by Bethesda). These youth events will be free to all participants. While The Old … grow the game in their area. They are working not only in youth rugby but in the college level, as well. Old Glory is …
… With two teams in the Florida U12s league and a robust youth program all the way through, Okapi is nicely set to … becoming a team,” said McLeavy. “And what they learn as youth players is really important. They learn the basics …
… with Irish Rugby tours since the creation of the Mystic Youth program,” said Thomas “TC” Clark, the Head Coach of the … before my time David Rudzinsky who founded the Mystic youth program started our relationship with them.” Since … the families and parents involved with our senior club, youth program, and the U19s,” said Clark. So now they’re in …
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.