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USA Club Rugby Request For Proposal National Championship Hosting

Posted August 15, 2025

USA Club Rugby Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3),  through its governing body The Senior Club Council (SCC) of USA Rugby, is accepting proposals to host the SCC’s 15’s and 7’s National Championships. The purpose of this RFP is to provide a fair evaluation for all  candidates and to provide the candidates with the evaluation criteria against which they will be  judged.  

The SCC is looking to select a single venue for the next two or three years.   The SCC would look to have a mutual option to renew each year depending on the agreed upon cycle. The event requires a minimum of Two (2) rugby fields but prefer a minimum of Three (3) rugby fields; dates of the next three upcoming National Championships are as follows:

Fifteens: 2026: May 15-17 2027: May 21-23 2028: May 19-21

Sevens: 2026: August 8-9 2027: August 7-8 2028: August 12-13

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USA Club Rugby XVs National Championship Series (NCS) Overview

The USA Club Rugby XVs National Championship Series (NCS) is the premier competition for club rugby in the United States, culminating in the determination of national champions across multiple divisions for both men and women. Teams from across the country participate in their respective divisions (Men’s and Women’s Division I, II, and III) in regional playoffs known as Super Regionals, with winners advancing to the National Championships.

For the upcoming season, the national championship event will take place in May, with the specific location yet to be determined. The competing teams will emerge from four Super Regions: Pacific Super Regional (PSR), Gulf Coast Super Regional (GCSR), Northern Super Regional (NSR), and Atlantic Super Regional (ASR). This event brings together top rugby talent from across the country to compete for national honors in several divisions.

For more information see the National Championship Structure & Scheduling Proposal (2026–2028)

Super Regional Breakdown

Pacific Super Regional (PSR)

The Pacific Super Regional includes clubs from the western U.S., covering teams from the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, Southern California, and the Southwest. This region consistently fields highly competitive clubs across men’s and women’s divisions, vying for the chance to compete at Nationals.

Geographical Unions (GUs):

• Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union (PNRFU)
• Northern California Rugby Football Union (NorCal)
• Southern California Rugby Football Union (SoCal)
• Southwest Rugby Union (SWRU)

Live Updates of 2025  Pacific Super Regionals

Atlantic Super Regional (ASR)

The Atlantic Super Regional comprises teams from the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This region’s competition includes some of the most competitive clubs in the country, with both men’s and women’s teams participating across all divisions.

Geographical Unions (GUs):

• New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU)
• Capital Rugby Union (CRU)
• Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU)
• Empire Geographic Union (EGU)

Live Updates of 2025 Atlantic Super Regionals

Gulf Coast Super Regional (GCSR)

The Gulf Coast Super Regional is a vital competition for clubs in Texas and the Southeastern U.S., serving as the path to the national stage. In 2024, this event was held in Austin, Texas. The GCSR features fierce competition across Men’s and Women’s Divisions I, II, and III, with the winner advancing to the National Championships.

Geographical Unions (GUs):

• Texas Rugby Union (TRU)
• Florida Rugby Union (FRU)
• True South Rugby Football Union (TSRFU)
• Georgia Rugby Union (GRU)
• Carolinas Geographic Rugby Union (CGRU)

Live Updates of 2025  Gulf Coast Super Regionals

Northern Super Regional (NSR)

The Northern Super Regional covers teams from the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, drawing together champions from these areas. The NSR consistently produces highly competitive teams in all divisions.

Geographical Unions (GUs):

• Mid-America Rugby Union (MARU)
• Rocky Mountain Rugby Union (RMRU)

Territorial Unions (TUs):

• Midwest Rugby Union (MRU)

Local Area Unions (LAUs) are key for managing local rugby activities and competitions, promoting grassroots growth. They provide structured support for clubs and facilitate community engagement initiatives.

Local Area Unions (LAUs) of the Midwest Rugby Union:

• Allegheny Rugby Union
• Chicago Area Rugby Union (CARFU)
• Indiana Rugby Union
• Iowa Rugby Union
• Michigan Rugby Union
• Minnesota Rugby Union
• Ohio Rugby Union
• Wisconsin Rugby Union

Live Updates of 2025  Northern Super Regionals

National Championship Event

The 2025 USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships will be held in May 2025, with the specific location yet to be determined. This event will host the final rounds of the XVs National Championship Series, bringing together winners from each Super Regional to compete for national titles across divisions.

The championship weekend promises a festival of competitive rugby, with Men’s and Women’s teams battling in Division I, II, and III for the honor of being crowned national champions. Family-friendly activities, such as youth rugby exhibitions and live entertainment, will be part of the festivities .

By participating in the National Championship Series, teams not only have the chance to earn national recognition but also contribute to the overall growth and development of rugby in the U.S., showcasing the sport’s increasing popularity and competitive depth.