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Pillars of Support
Grant Programs
Awarding grants to support the growth of grassroots rugby.
Coaches
Growing grassroots rugby starts with proper techniques provided by coaches.
Pathways to Excellence
Sending players to develop their skills through rugby academies.
General Grant Application
Nominate your program to receive a general grant.
Referees
Providing opportunities for referees to improve their skills on the pitch.
Health & Safety
Minimizing the risk of youth and high school rugby injuries.
Youth & Development
From ball grants to match day tents, we are helping to grow the game.
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Events & News
Events
Take a look at the upcoming events happening throughout the US.
News
Take a look at the latest initiatives, projects, and stories.
With You! Rugby Podcast
Designed to give you an in-depth look at the US Rugby Foundation.
Hall of FameAbout Us
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About
The US Rugby Foundation has been on a mission for six decades to grow grassroots rugby.
Hall of Fame
Celebrate the history, honor the heroes, inspire the youth and preserve the legacy of rugby.
Get Involved
Get Involved
You can start right now to help grow grassroots rugby!
Make a Donation
A donation of any amount is the easiest way to get involved.
The Clubhouse Membership
Join our community of annual donors bringing opportunities to young athletes.
Become a Governor
Nurture and develop sources of contributions for the Foundation.
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Support us while you shop.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us!
Join The Clubhouse
Pillars of Support
Grant Programs
Awarding grants to support the growth of grassroots rugby.
Coaches
Growing grassroots rugby starts with proper techniques provided by coaches.
Pathways to Excellence
Sending players to develop their skills through rugby academies.
General Grant Application
Nominate your program to receive a general grant.
Referees
Providing opportunities for referees to improve their skills on the pitch.
Health & Safety
Minimizing the risk of youth and high school rugby injuries.
Youth & Development
From ball grants to match day tents, we are helping to grow the game.
A Ball 4 AllMatch Day TentsCollege ScholarshipsMake A Pitch
Events & News
Events
Take a look at the upcoming events happening throughout the US.
News
Take a look at the latest initiatives, projects, and stories.
With You! Rugby Podcast
Designed to give you an in-depth look at the US Rugby Foundation.
Hall of FameAbout Us
About Us
About
The US Rugby Foundation has been on a mission for six decades to grow grassroots rugby.
Hall of Fame
Celebrate the history, honor the heroes, inspire the youth and preserve the legacy of rugby.
Get Involved
Get Involved
You can start right now to help grow grassroots rugby!
Make a Donation
A donation of any amount is the easiest way to get involved.
The Clubhouse Membership
Join our community of annual donors bringing opportunities to young athletes.
Become a Governor
Nurture and develop sources of contributions for the Foundation.
GoodShop
Support us while you shop.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us!
Join The Clubhouse
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Growing Grassroots Rugby

Help provide resources to grow grassroots rugby throughout the United States.

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Six Decades of Lasting Change

60th Anniversary
60th Anniversary

The US Rugby Foundation is proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of supporting the growth and development of youth rugby in the United States. Since its inception in 1963, the US Rugby Foundation has been a leader in promoting the sport of rugby, from youth and high school programs, to coaches and referees.

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Our Impact

2022: A Year in Review

Throughout 2022, the Foundation had countless accomplishments. View our 2022 Year in Review where you can catch up on the details and gain some inspiration on how you can impact the Foundation in 2023. With your continued support, the Foundation will reach new heights!

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Pillars of Support

What We Support

Youth & Development
Pathways to Excellence
Coaches
Referees
Health & Safety

Youth & Development

From Ball Grants and Match Day Tents that provide basic equipment teams need to be successful, to supporting youth & high school organizations launching new programs, we are helping to grow the game, from the ground up.

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Pathways to Excellence

We provide opportunities for promising players to improve their skills through scholarships, awards, and Pathways Grants for domestic and international player development.

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Coaches

We encourage youth, high school and college coaches to expand their skill sets by completing a coaching course through our grant program.

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Referees

We provide grants to USA referees for domestic and international training courses and competition opportunities, focusing on those applicants with a passion for improving their skills and refereeing at the highest possible levels.

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Health & Safety

We have long placed a great emphasis on injury prevention and support a number of studies and programs to minimize the risk of rugby injuries, especially when it concerns those in youth and high school competitions and programs.

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Our Impact

It’s more than just rugby. We help people.

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2.5 Million
Raised by Donations
15,000+
Rugby Balls Provided
150+
College Scholarships Given
20+
High Performance Grants Awarded
150+
Coaching Grants Provided
40+
Match Day Tents Given
Stories

Stories That Inspire

Damian Morley

"Your contributions have made a huge difference in making this trip a reality and a success."

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Ellensburg Youth Rugby

“Our family was thrilled to hear about the new pitch and the other equipment that the Foundation has been able to offer.”

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Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it. See what people are saying.

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"The Poly United Rugby Club is grateful to be apart of this wonderful grant. It is with great gratitude that we have had the opportunity to utilize these balls for the youth in our club. The balls are a huge benefit to the club."
Poly United Rugby Club
A Ball 4 All Grant Recipient
"We’ve definitely needed the balls you all donated and put them to use! Thank you for your contribution!"
Southern Pines Youth Rugby
A Ball 4 All Grant Recipient
"Thank you for supporting us all these years now. I love every time a kid asks if they can have a ball, and if they ask for it, they get it. So many USRF balls in homes in South LA, which is one place you definitely want them."
ICEF Rugby
A Ball 4 All Grant Recipient
“We wanted to thank you for your generous donation. Now we take our tent everywhere and everyone will know the name of our club as well as the US Rugby Foundation.”
Okapi Wanderers Rugby Club
Match Day Tent Recipient
“Starting a program from scratch is a costly endeavor, but one that has been significantly reduced from the generous amount of support from USRF. We are looking forward to showing off our new match day tent at our matches.”
OKC Grays High School Rugby Club
Match Day Tent Recipient
“As a young player that aspires to represent this country in the future, the opportunity to fully immerse myself in the heartland of South African rugby is an invaluable experience.”
Miles McCormick
Pathways to Excellence Grant Recipient
“The US Rugby Foundation has played an essential role in furthering my rugby coaching education. My growth along with my club are growing exponentially as a result of attending this course.”
Scott Joyce
Coaches Grant Recipient
"Your generous award has not only touched the youth in our base area of the north shore of Oahu, but also to our players on the west side of our island as well- helping the over 111 youth in our club sharpen their skills in the game."
Pasefika Rugby Club
A Ball 4 All Grant Recipient