NEWS
Boys HS Club Rankings 2026 Week 19
Key Biscayne's Florida final victory over Okapi significantly shook up the Boys HS Club Rankings 2026 Week 19, catapulting them nine spots. San Mateo, Lamorinda, and Granite Bay remain tight at the top. Eastside, Carmichael, and Hopkins also climbed, while Minnetonka and Green Bay entered the Top 50.
Boys School-Team Rankings Week 19
National Championship and state playoff games are set to significantly reshuffle the Boys School Rugby Rankings, despite most top teams holding steady in Week 19. Fordham Prep provided an early upset by beating Rye, while teams like Greenwich and La Salette are poised for movement.
Girls High School Nationals Squads, Schedules Confirmed
Squads and schedules are confirmed for the Girls High School Nationals in Salt Lake City this weekend. Twenty-one high school teams will compete across four conferences, joined by seven middle school teams, to crown the 2026 USA YHS Girls National Champions. Festivities start Thursday with an Opening Social and USA Rugby Combine.
Girls Rugby Nationals Salt Lake City
Girls Rugby Nationals are set for Salt Lake City on May 15-16, 2026, bringing over 30 teams nationwide together. This landmark tournament will feature High School, Club, and Middle School divisions, celebrating the sport's rapid growth and providing a key pathway for rising stars in American rugby.
Teams Confirmed 2026 Nationals Elkhart IN
Teams are confirmed for the 2026 Boys High School National Championships, set for May 21-23 at Moose Rugby Grounds in Elkhart, Indiana. Top single-school and club programs from across the nation, including defending champions San Diego Mustangs and New York's Xavier, will battle across two divisions.
High School Commentary Beats MLR
A Reddit post ignited discussion comparing high school rugby commentary favorably to an unnamed Major League Rugby team's broadcast. The conversation highlights fan concerns over professional commentary quality within the US rugby landscape, suggesting amateur broadcasts might offer superior analysis.
High Schoolers Best Rugby Commentary Team
Talented high schoolers are making waves in the US rugby scene, earning recognition for providing the sport's best commentary. Their exceptional game calls and insightful analysis are setting a high standard, captivating audiences and sparking discussions online.
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.