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Rugby New York Release Rugby New York and Play Rugby USA(PRUSA) are delighted to announce a multi-year partnership in which professional New York players will be trained as Youth Development Mentors and assist the PRUSA Academy in its drive to create a better world through rugby. “Both organizations believe passionately that rugby can be a force for good for young people, and we are particularly keen for our players to be involved in developing young boys and girls on and off the pitch,” said Steve Lewis of Rugby New York. As Wil Snape-Rogers of Play Rugby USA also mentions, “We’re delighted…

Mid-Atlantic Women’s Rugby Showcase Release It all starts with an idea “The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” – Wilma Rudolph Creating and executing any sporting event is a feat. Doing it as a group of coaching Dads with a big idea and passion to make it happen is an incredible accomplishment. That is what the Morris Rugby (NJ) U18 Girls High School coaches, led by Head Coach Bill Dobbs, achieved when they launched the Rugby Showcase in May of 2021 (www.rugbyshowcase.com) in collaboration with non-profit BaseCamp31 (www.basecamp31.org). The vision was clear: to build a platform for high…

By Adam Hughes The first time I stepped onto a rugby pitch I was thirty-three years old, chronically skinny, had never played a contact sport in my life and was deeply depressed. Six years later and I’m less depressed, still skinny, the Blackwater Rugby Club president and head coach. It may not have been love at first sight—there were still practices where I would drive to the field and keep driving because I was too anxious to get out of the car—but it was close to it. ​What kept me playing rugby well past the reasonable limits of my body?…

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…

Chicago LionsRelease The Chicago Lions Rugby organization, established in 1964, have joined forces to expand the Chicago Lions Youth Rugby Program to include middle school and rookie rugby. The merger is mutually beneficial, and a pooling of resources will allow a complete pathway for its players focused on development and growth. For the Lions, this will kick start their competitive youth program that started with a High School Boys team in the Spring. This will also allow their Lions Community Rugby players an opportunity to continue their rugby journeys and play contact rugby. Director of Youth Rugby- Andy Rose says…

The Gonzaga College High School Rugby team will host the Stars Rugby U19s on Sunday, January 27th at 4:30 pm at the school. The location is 19 Eye Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Gonzaga College High School has been among the top high school programs in the country, year in and year out. Stars Rugby plays select side rugby and tours are arranged by its director Liz Entwhistle. Gonzaga College High School Squad: Peter Baggetta clarified for Gonzaga that the match is part of the club’s tryouts to see who will be selected for the top squad. Gonzaga has between 180…

Seattle Saracens & Washington Loggers Seattle Saracens Rugby and Washington Loggers Formalize Partnership to Advance Development, Establish Pathway for Washington Boys and Girls Youth Rugby Players Seattle Saracens and Washington Loggers Release SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 30, 2018 / — Seattle Saracens Rugby Club and Washington Loggers Rugby announced today a unique development partnership to grow and develop the game in Washington state and provide a clear pathway for youth and high school players to continue to compete for top collegiate programs and play for the Saracens – with the potential to play professional rugby in America’s rapidly growing domestic competition.…

Play Rugby USA – Wil Snape, Executive Director Play Rugby USA Release In June, we announced that Play Rugby USA Founder and CEO, Mark Griffin, had accepted a position with USA Rugby as their new Commercial Director. Since that time, Mark has been working closely with Play Rugby’s Board and Senior Leadership Team on the execution of a succession plan, including the hiring of a new Executive Director.  Following a robust and energizing search, we are extremely excited to announce that Wil Snape, former VP of Business Operations at Atavus, has accepted that role! Wil brings extensive leadership experience and…

USA Rugby South U19 Panthers This is a USA Rugby South Panthers U19 team release by Dana Sommer Catron. The USA Rugby South U19 Panthers begin their high school All-Star player camps and try-outs next weekend in Brentwood, TN for boys and Lexington, TN for girls. The goal of these camps is to select and pool players for participation in the invitational USA Sevens Rugby tournament in Las Vegas, NV next March, the prestigious North American High School 7’s championship series, which includes events in Philadelphia, PA in June and Salt Lake City, UT in August, and the Rugby Americas…

Ted Hardy – Highlanders Rugby of Chapel Hill Youth Development Officer Highlanders Rugby Club of Chapel Hill Release: May 17, 2017 CHAPEL HILL, NC – Since being founded in 2003, the Highlanders Rugby Club has built a history of success on and off the pitch. In an effort to continue to grow the sport of rugby in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham while also continuing to build upon their rich history, Highlanders Rugby has hired Ted Hardy in a part-time role as Youth Development Officer. Ted is tasked with working with the current Highlanders leadership, local schools and community organizations…

May 9, 2017 Utah Youth Rugby & Rugby Utah Partner to Host High School Finals & MRC Match Photo: Rugby Utah Rugby Utah Release: Kimball Kjar, May 9, 2017 Salt Lake City, UT–Rugby Utah (RU), the USA Rugby recognized state organizing body for men’s rugby, and Utah Youth Rugby (UYR), the USA Rugby recognized youth and high school governing body, announced today that they are partnering to host the Youth and High School State Championship Finals and the Rugby Utah Select XV Major Rugby Championship (MRC) match against the Austin Huns at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City,…

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…

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