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
Ellensburg Youth Rugby continues to thrive as the largest rugby program in Washington State, with 166 registered players. While maintaining strong overall numbers, they have seen particularly encouraging growth in their high school boys' and girls' divisions.
USRF awarded $25,000 to Urban Rugby America for the Urban Rugby Championship. This event is exclusively dedicated to minority students from under-resourced communities across the country. It provides an opportunity for these students to connect, compete, and grow as they work towards the bright future we are collectively building.
The mission of Play Rugby USA is to use the unique power of rugby to empower and inspire youth, primarily from underserved communities, to go forward and realize their true potential. The US Rugby Foundation has provided $12,000 to help with this mission and further support all the great work from Play Rugby USA.
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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