GRR: Youth
USA Rugby is working on a review of Youth and High School Eligibility, including age breakdowns, youth variations, as well as weight restrictions and other restrictions.
The National Governing Body is also reviewing when contact should be introduced to players.
Writer Mike Kils has published a new book about Rob Holder’s work with East Palo Alto youth rugby and the men’s club that spawned.
The Carolina Ruggerfest kicks off for its 13th incarnation this weekend, with almost 70 teams entered.
In past years, a 40-team tournament would have been considered a success, but this year brackets from Elementary School up to High School have seen an explosion of participants.
Seattle Rugby Club youth player Tristan Stead was in the news this week, although not quite for rugby.
In the small Charlotte suburb of Matthews, NC, they take their rugby and their football very seriously.