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Vivian Studdert gets set to pass the ball during the Crusaders Global player residency this past year.
01.01.2026College Women

Crusaders Player Residency Helps Studdert Take a Massive Leap Forward

When the Stanford University women's coaching staff approached Vivian Studdert with the idea that she go to New Zealand for the Crusaders Global Player Residency, her response was essentially, "who, me?"

Yes, you. A young scrumhalf with the two-time CRAA D1 champs, Studdert, who was born in Australia but moved to the USA when she was young, figured some more experienced players might be asked, but not her.

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Stanford Rugby Player at Crusaders Global Player Residency

Tennessee Wins 2025 NCR D1AA Championship

Personal Awards Nice, Teams Awards Better!

Joseph Moleski, Scrumhalf for Franciscan

St. Bonaventure players huddle up.
12.30.2025

50 Years on and Maybe St. Bonaventure Has it Figured Out

St. Bonaventure’s run to the NCR D1 title was weeks, months, and years in the making, but the trophy is less important, really, than the lessons the program can provide for others.

Success for St. Bonaventure is more about what the players get out of it. It’s more than just about accumulating players; it’s more than just about one coach; it’s about a sustainable plan.

Vivian Studdert gets set to pass the ball during the Crusaders Global player residency this past year.
01.01.2026

Crusaders Player Residency Helps Studdert Take a Massive Leap Forward

When the Stanford University women's coaching staff approached Vivian Studdert with the idea that she go to New Zealand for the Crusaders Global Player Residency, her response was essentially, "who, me?"

The Friendship Cup returns for March, 2026.
12.30.2025

Friendship Cup is Back for March, 2026

The Friendship Cup returns as a high-level high school invitational tournament for its second year.

The event, held in Tennessee, was a massive success last year as several highly-ranked teams played against each other, testing themselves at the highest levels.

Restart retention was key for the USA U18 Boys efforts.
12.22.2025

Restart Success Leads USA U18 Boys Performance

Every now and then a USA age-grade team puts in a performance and you get the feeling that, hey, maybe we’re not crazy.

Of late the USA U20 and U18 teams on the men/boys and women/girls sides have both had their moments, and certainly for the U18 boys, the Global Youth 7s was one of those moments.

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