National Youth 7s Kicks Off on Brilliant Friday
Quick notes from National Youth 7s and a lot of interviews.
Overall we have to say the standard of play was excellent—kids knew what they needed to do; they could pass and catch and tackle; they were smart and exciting to watch. In some respects, such as the girls goalkicking, and teamwork in all brackets, the standard was better than college 7s we have seen.
Competition Ramps Up as Nation Youth 7s Kicks Off
The National Youth 7s Championships are set to kick off Friday with the first set of pool games.
There are 10 teams in the Boys U16 bracket in two pools of five.
Next Phase Rugby Set to Launch Academy, Camps, and 7s Tournament
Next Phase Rugby has big plans for the rest of 2023 and beyond. The rugby recruiting platform, known for connecting high school players with United States collegiate programs in the United States, will be introducing its Academy team this summer. It will also launch summer/winter camps, clinics, and a 7s tournament in 2024.
NYC Champion 7s Choose Live Broadcast Provider
The NYC Champion Sevens, the recently-announced international stakes tournament to be held in July, will be shown live on ESPN+ and overseas ESPN networks.
Tropical 7s Boys, Men Wrap
It was a pretty eventful Tropical 7s boys and men's competition this past weekend, with champions coming from all over.
Here's a look at what happened with some comments from the players.


















































