… those positions by their communities—club, college, and youth & high school. The question of insurance is a big one, … dues structure, and a more a la carte insurance plan. Youth & HS has formed its own organization that will operate as part of USA Rugby but under some parameters the Youth & HS advocates are going to hold fast to. The club …
… And there is work afoot to oversee the high school and youth game with a non-profit American Youth Rugby Organization. One thing we’re hearing is the idea … National Office? Club players pay $50 a year, college $35, Youth $25, and Rookie Rugby $5. Those numbers may very well …
… be so different as it was before. While a task force of youth and high school rugby people are working on a plan to form a new USA Rugby division of Youth & HS, it's reasonable that players and coaches will … to injury. They are different policies. How would a new Youth & HS association operate? The model is likely that of …
… to adult men and women. They have over 300 players in the youth and high school programs, and are growing all the … your education,” said Ramsey Tuaua, who oversees the youth programs. “We use rugby to develop young people and get … kids. Years ago the club decided to embrace a focus on youth, really started work on it about four years ago. The …
… to keep funds coming, while the various stakeholders (Youth & HS, Club, College, and possibly National Teams) have … only minimal USA Rugby involvement. It seems clear that Youth & HS have been working on this anyway, ditto College. …
… of the Tigers is more than that. Born out of the Charlotte Youth Rugby Association, the Tigers have their roots in rugby … that. With the Tigers, Saxon also pushes the benefits of youth. He won’t make the team about the regular starters, the …
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.