Together, We Can Make an Impact

‍Join us on Tuesday, December 2, 2025!

This Giving Tuesday is different. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025 we’re joining a global movement of generosity and purpose — and this time, our focus is on the grassroots of rugby in America. With the US Rugby Foundation at the heart of this effort, together we can rally around the future of our sport, our coaches, referees and young players.

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Join the Global Movement. Learn More About Our Mission

 Every year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving becomes a moment when communities around the world pause and give. This year, the US Rugby Foundation invites you to harness that collective momentum. It’s more than a day for giving. It’s a chance to make rugby better, to grow opportunities and to fuel change.

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Since its founding in 1963, the US Rugby Foundation has dedicated itself to growing rugby in the United States, from youth and high school programs, to coaches, referees and player-pathways. With your support on Giving Tuesday, your gift becomes a building block: new rugby balls for teams that need them, coaching courses for those leading from the sidelines, and training experiences that send American athletes abroad.

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Why Your Support on December 2 Matters

The US Rugby Foundation’s three pillars of impact, Youth & Development; Pathways to Excellence; Coaches & Referees; and Health & Safety, form the structure behind everything we do. On Giving Tuesday, your role is pivotal.

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Our 2025 Goal: Raise $100,000 Through Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

We’re setting the bar high, but we know we can reach it by working together! Here’s how:

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• Make your own gift. Lead by example. A personal gift of $1,000–$2,500 shows your commitment: “I’m kicking off my Giving Tuesday challenge to #GrowTheGame by donating to the US Rugby Foundation!”
  
  
• Build your prospect list. Identify 10–15 people in your network, teammates, alumni, family, friends, sponsors, and invite them to join you.

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• ‍Show the impact.

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• $100 = Gift 10 rugby balls to one of your youth rugby players, clubs or high school teams
• $1,000 = Help provide medical bags, training, and clinics to ensure we #GrowtheGame the right way
• $5,000 = Allow us to provide access to rugby in our most at-risk communities by providing match balls, flags, tents and support for coaching and training

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• Make the ask starting Nov 25. Reach out via email, text or social media one week before Giving Tuesday and create momentum.
  
  

Your Role: Be the Messenger. Share Your Rugby Story

Whether you’re a player, coach, referee or fan, you are the link between this moment and the future of the sport. By making your first gift, you set the example, then invite others to follow your lead. Post your story, use the hashtag #GrowTheGame, and help the US Rugby Foundation make this our biggest win yet.

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Together, we can reach our goal of $2,500 per volunteer, and collectively meet the $100,000 target. More than that, we can send a message: rugby is growing in the U.S., and we’re investing in the next generation of athletes, coaches and officials.

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Mark your calendar. Give on Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Join us in this global wave of giving. Join us in investing in rugby. Together, we can make an impact.

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