USA Rugby Release GLENDALE, CO – In a month of significant change, Youth and High School rugby representatives have completed a governance reform to officially establish the organization, USA Youth and High School Rugby. The reorganization comes following the application and approval of IRS 501(c)3 status, adopted Terms of Reference that govern the relationship with USA Rugby and the election of an individual seven-seat Board of Directors; that will also serve as the Youth and High School Council. Under the Terms of Reference, seven cross-country regions were established where each elects a representative using proportional voting based on membership size.…

USA Rugby Release By Chris Turner LAFAYETTE, CO – USA Rugby’s Regional Cup Tournaments (RCTs) have been announced for 2020. The RCTs are the premier opportunity for student-athletes to meet collegiate rugby programs and participate in college recruitment and exposure. These tournaments feature college teams from the area and all over the country, looking to recruit their next class of rugby athletes. Each RCT has two Divisions for both boys and girls, offering the opportunity for older, performing athletes to showcase their skills; as well as younger learning athletes to see what the next level of rugby looks like. All…

Delmarva Rugby / Smyrna Red Storm brings High School 15s Rugby to Sussex County Delmarva Rugby Release: Tom Colucci The Delmarva/ Red Storm United team defeats Archmere B side 30-0 Lewes DE, 4/30/17 – Delmarva Rugby hosted several high school teams at their pitch on Sunday for a combined scrimmage and U19 full squad rugby match. Previous games during the spring used the “sevens” format where only seven players are on the pitch at a time. That format has allowed start up programs to begin playing competitive rugby with shortened rosters. Over the last few weeks, Delmarva Rugby and the…

Delmarva Rugby U19 Wins First Matches Ever Played Delmarva Rugby Release: Tom Colucci, March 26, 2017 Delmarva’s brand new U19 team traveled to Alopacas Park and won it’s first two games ever played High School rugby kicks off in Sussex County Delmarva Rugby’s U19 team played its first games ever on March 25th in Alopacas Park in Wilmington. Surprising many of the people at the event, the U19’s won its first game against Archmere Academy’s B side. The first half was a learning experience for many of the players as they fell behind by 15 points. Adjustments during halftime allowed…