College rugby in the USA has largely been a Club Sport (Club Sports are social sports), but recent statistics show that some university Rugby programmes are becoming sanctioned Varsity Sports. While the majority of other varsity teams are members of the NCAA or NAIA, Rugby is still controlled by USA Rugby.
College Rugby teams compete in 4 main divisions. Division 1-A, Division 1-AA, Division 2 and the National Small College Rugby Organisation. Most college teams play both 15’s and 7’s rugby. The 15’s rugby season is played from September until April, while the 7’s season is played over the Summer Break, from May until August. Scholarships: Rugby scholarships are awarded students in the USA; however, the majority of funding coming through grants based on students academic performance and with only a portion coming through their rugby scholarships. |
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The importance of your high school academic performance cannot be emphasised enough, as many rugby colleges provide academic scholarships only. Prospective rugby players should look to achieve the best high school marks possible, as the higher your marks, the better your Grade Point Average (GPA) will be, and the better your chances of winning an academic scholarship.
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All rugby players looking to study in the USA should film every game from their grade 10 year onward. When compiling the video, it is important only to show your best moments, remember, most coaches know these are only your best clips and they will likely want to see 2 or 3 full games. You should always keep your best games on hand to send coaches.
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All rugby players looking to study in the USA should film every game from their grade 10 year onward. When compiling the video, it is important only to show your best moments, remember, most coaches know these are only your best clips and they will likely want to see 2 or 3 full games. You should always keep your best games on hand to send coaches.