USA Club Rugby 7s Committee

Road to Madison

7s National Championship Structure & Scheduling Proposal (2026–2028)

USA Club Rugby’s Competitive Pathway To Nationals Follows:

1. Eight* Competitive Regional Winners

2. Eight* at-large bids based on:

• • Competitive Schedule
  • Competitive Score Lines
  • Historical Performance
  • Intent to Compete

* Number of teams to be included depends on the number of teams interested in participating, quality of competition, and can be reviewed year-to-year.

The USA Club Rugby National Championship includes recognized competitions in the following regions:

• • Pacific Northwest
  • Pacific South
  • Rocky Mountain/Frontier
  • Texas/Red River
  • Midwest
  • MidAtlantic
  • NorthEast
  • South

For Full Description of the 2025-2026 Club Eligibility Regulations with 7s, 2025-2026 7s Eligibility Changes, and 2025-2026 Club Eligibility Regulations Redlined please click buttons below.

For additional resources, regulations and waivers view our resources page here

Looking to launch a tournament and don’t know where to begin? or do you want to revamp your current tournament? USA Club Rugby has created a helpful list of suggested general rules & guidelines

While not required these are the same standards and practices we use at the USA National Rugby 7s Championship level.

The 2026 USA Club Rugby 7s National Championship, was held on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 at the Madison United & Wisconsin Rugby Complex.

The competition was absolutely incredible throughout the weekend. The Women’s Championship game featured the Scion Sirens defeating the Chicago Lions 31-19. The men’s championship game featured Old Blue defeating NOVA 17-12.

Scion  – Women’s National Champions

Old Blue – Men’s National Champions

USA Club 7s Women’s Teams Finishes 2021 – 2026

Historical Data of the Women’s Club 7s Nationals – 2021 to Present

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USA Club 7s Men’s Teams Finishes 2021 – 2026

Historical Data of the Men’s Club 7s Nationals – 2021 to Present

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About USA Club Rugby:

USA Club Rugby is the 501(c)(3) entity that serves as the national governing entity for all non-collegiate, adult rugby in the United States. Composed of Geographic Unions and their constituent senior Clubs, USA Club Rugby hosts two major championships — one for XVs and one for 7s — each year. USA Club Rugby operates under a sanctioning agreement with USA Rugby, the national governing body for rugby union in the United States, and a full USOPC and World Rugby member.