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.
Programs For Everyone
Youth Rugby Initiative
YRI helps physical education teachers incorporate flag rugby into their school programs to promote aerobic fitness and to teach teamwork and ball handling skills to students.
College Scholarships
We provide financial assistance to deserving student-athletes who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement and rugby excellence.
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Match Day Tents
The Match Day Tent Grant Program supplies co-branded 10’ x 10’ pop-up tents to youth and high school clubs nationwide. By offering essential equipment, we contribute to the growth of the game from grassroots levels.
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A Ball 4 All
A Ball 4 All Program supplies rugby balls to organizations, ensuring proper equipment for America’s youth. By supporting youth and high school rugby teams, physical education curriculums, and community programs, we foster an early love for the sport.
Awarded Grants
The US Rugby Foundation granted Memphis Inner City Rugby $5,000 to help defray costs and to keep these valuable programs running and to provide these young men and women the opportunity to play the game and learn the valuable lessons that come from playing rugby, and being on a rugby team
Through the Make a Pitch program, Ellensburg Youth Rugby received rugby height goal posts, corner padding, field flags, goal post pads, two Match Day Tents, 20 rugby balls (10 size 5 balls, 10 size 4 balls), and a permanent pitch sign.
We Need Your Support
With your support, the Foundation could fund additional grants to make a difference in the lives of young rugby athletes.
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