Premier Rugby Sevens Academy and Youth Camps in Portland, Ore. in 2025
Following the record-breaking PR7s All-Star Tournament at Providence Park last fall, Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) is strengthening its presence in the Pacific Northwest with the launch of the PR7s Portland Rugby Academy and Camp Series. The new programs will provide young athletes with elite coaching, competitive play, and a direct pathway to collegiate and professional rugby.
Premier Sevens Launches Coaching Series
NEW YORK—Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) announced today the launch of the PR7s Coaching Development Series, an exclusive eight-week online program designed to empower rugby coaches across the U.S. The series will be led by Top-tier coaches, including PR7s General Manager and former USA 15s National Coach Mike Tolkin and two-time Olympic Coach Richie Walker.
The Long, Ultimately Rewarding, Journey of Amanda Berta As the USA vs Canada women’s test match looms for this coming Sunday, there’s a lesson in perseverance to take from one of the players. Amanda Berta, a standout at Penn State and a player who has continued to show well for some years, got her first cap against South Africa this month, and she may well earn her second this Sunday.
Premier Rugby Sevens Talent ID Trials Come to KC Area
Kansas City, Mo.—The pathway to becoming a professional rugby player and future Olympic star could start in Kansas City this January. Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s), the highest professional level of rugby sevens in the United States, will host Talent ID Trials in Overland Park for men and women athletes on Sunday, Jan. 28.
How PR7s Is Making it Happen Off the Field
One of the common comments about Rugby 7s in America is that it is the way forward to bring fans into the game—simpler to understand than 15s and more fast-paced. Sevens is fan-friendly and Premier Rugby Sevens CEO Owen Scannell knows that.
