International Rugby News
New Zealand's Crusaders rugby program has announced the rebranding of the Crusaders International Academy to the Crusaders Global Academy, marking a bold new chapter in the franchise’s commitment to growing the game of rugby worldwide.
Established in 2008 by Robbie Deans, the Academy has long been a hub for elite player and coach development.
The US Rugby Foundation is seeking a new CEO.
Currently Jon Hinkin has been serving as both CEO and Chief Operations Officer. It is in that second role, COO, that Hinkin carries the most expertise and it was always the intention to find a CEO to take on the role. The COO is in charge of implementing the USRF programs, while the CEO heads up fundraising.
The USA is hosting six rugby test matches over the next two weeks!
September 14, Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver
Japan vs Tonga
Canada vs Fiji
USA vs Samoa (Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier)
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The schedule for the next two weeks in the Pacific Nations Cup (and maybe more) is set.
This coming weekend at Dick's Sporting Goods Park the PNC semis and the 5th-6th game are set. Buy tickets here>>
(USA Rugby Press Release)—USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka announced today his plans to step away from his role with USA Rugby.
Fukofuka was appointed Head Coach in November of 2023, before leading the Women’s fifteens to Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification and broadly supporting a re-energized High Performance Pathway.