Teams Confirmed 2026 Boys Nationals Elkhart

The highly anticipated field for the 2026 Boys High School National Championships has been officially confirmed, setting the stage for an electrifying three-day showcase of America's top youth rugby talent from May 21-23 at the iconic Moose Rugby Grounds in Elkhart, Indiana. This year's competition features strong contenders across both Single School and High School Club divisions, with recent play-in results seeing Thunder Rugby secure a spot after defeating Belmont Shore, joining defending national club champions San Diego Mustangs, while Carmichael and Missoula earned coveted wild card berths, the latter following a solid win over Kahuku and Carmichael's impressive 4-0 run in the NorCal D1 Gold league. The confirmed lineup boasts an impressive roster, including Single School powerhouses like Gonzaga College, Herriman, and St. Edward, alongside formidable Club teams such as Fort Hunt Rugby, Okapi Wanderers, and The Woodlands, all vying for national glory across three competitive brackets, as Tournament Director Bart Bottorff highlighted the continuously improving level of play. USA Youth & High School President David Pool emphasized that Boys Nationals represents the exciting future of the sport, offering a vital platform for outstanding young athletes to compete and build the game nationwide, with every match streamed live on the USA Youth & High School Rugby YouTube channel, giving fans across the country a front-row seat to discover the next generation of American rugby stars.