TOURNAMENT RECRUITERS
RUGBY PROGRAMS RECRUITING AT THE 2025 TROPICAL 7s
RECRUITER: USA RUGBY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: National Union
RECRUITING FOR: Mens, Womens and age grade rugby programs
DETAILS: USA Rugby is the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States. Its role is to achieve and maintain high levels of quality in all aspects of rugby. USA Rugby is responsible for the promotion and development of the sport in the U.S., and promotion of U.S. international participation.
CONTACT: Ben Pinkleman (Mens Pathway)/Kelly Griffin (Womens Pathway)
TEL: +1 720-263-2433
EMAIL: bpinkelman@usa.rugby or kgriffin@usa.rugby
WEBSITE: https://usa.rugby/pathways
RECRUITER: UNILINK SPORTS (OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL RECRUITER)
COUNTRY: UK & Europe
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Both Mens and Womens rugby programs
DETAILS: Unilink Sports is a university placement service for rugby players that allows athletes to continue their playing career while earning a Bachelors or Masters degree in the United Kingdom or Europe. Unilink offers a free placement service that connects the rugby athlete with universities based on academic preferences. Unilink guides athletes through the application process and helps them match up with the most suitable programs for them.
CONTACT: Peter Atoniades
TEL:+1 212 810 0316
EMAIL: student_athlete@unilinksports.com
WEBSITE: www.unilinksports.com
RECRUITER: CARDIFF MET UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: Wales
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Both Mens and Womens rugby programs
DETAILS: Cardiff Met offers a wide range of courses and has a rich history of providing some of the best rugby players in the world.
CONTACT: Jenna Arnold
TEL: +44 7523075720
EMAIL: jarnold@cardiffmet.ac.uk
WEBSITE: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Both Mens and Womens rugby programs
DETAILS: Niagara University, located in Lewiston, New York, offers robust club rugby programs for both men and women, providing students with opportunities for competitive play and personal development.
CONTACT: David Chapman
TEL: +1 315-750-8219
EMAIL: dchapman@niagara.edu
WEBSITE: https://www.niagara.edu/
RECRUITER: THOMAS COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby program
DETAILS: We are new NIRA D3 women's program with expert coaching from a former USA Eagle & coach, top D3 athletic facilities, full student-athlete support, guaranteed playing time, & a chance to build a legacy
CONTACT: Farrah Douglas
TEL: +1 202-262-1661
EMAIL: farrah.douglas@thomas.edu
WEBSITE: https://athletics.thomas.edu/
RECRUITER: WALSH UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby program
DETAILS: Walsh University women’s rugby is an NCAA emerging sport. We are currently apart of National Collegiate Rugby Division 1.
CONTACT: Kelly Wallenhorst
TEL: +1 216-630-0271
EMAIL: kwallenhorst@walsh.edu
RECRUITER: SIENA COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Divison 1 Men’s and Women's college rugby
CONTACT: Greg Matthew
TEL: +1 518-527-7103
EMAIL: gmatthew@siena.edu
WEBSITE: https://sienasaints.com/sports/rug
RECRUITER: GUILFORD COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Guilford College is an NCAA Women's Program in the Southeast, USA
CONTACT: Christine Newcomb
TEL: +1 603-918-9478
EMAIL: cnewcomb@guilford.edu
RECRUITER: INDIANA TECH
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's rugby programs
DETAILS: Indiana Tech Men's Rugby is a new varsity rugby program from Fort Wayne, IN. We offer academic and athletic scholarships for our student athletes who will compete in 15s and 7s.
CONTACT: Sam DiFilippo
TEL: +1 260-450-1902
EMAIL: sjdifilippo@indianatech.edu
WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/intechmrugby
RECRUITER: RUGBY EXPO ELITE ACADEMY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: Academy
RECRUITING FOR: Men's rugby programs
DETAILS: We provide both development & opportunity for players to improve their game and use our connections to showcase their talents in competitive tournaments
CONTACT: Alec Burcham
TEL: +1 317-366-3342
EMAIL: alec@rugbyexpoeliteacademy.com
WEBSITE: https://www.skool.com/rugbyexpo
RECRUITER: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's & Women's rugby programs
DETAILS:The USF Women's Rugby Club was formed in 1992. We are looking to build a strong, competitive rugby program.
CONTACT: Will Keels
TEL: +1 352-225-2739
EMAIL: dkeels@outlook.com
RECRUITER: ADRIAN COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: We are a D1 program under NCR in the Big 10 conference.
CONTACT: Gracie Martinez
TEL: +1 347-283-2507
EMAIL: gmartinez@adrian.edu
RECRUITER: DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Mens rugby program
DETAILS: D1A Team that plays in the Midwest Conference.
CONTACT: Dom Bailey
TEL: +1 512-696-5335
EMAIL: dbailey35@davenport.edu
RECRUITER: US NAVAL ACADEMY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Womens rugby program
DETAILS: Varsity program offering full scholarships to include room and board along with follow on employment.
CONTACT: Murph McCarthy
TEL: +1 443-822-1197
EMAIL: jmccart@usna.edu
WEBSITE: https://www.usna.edu/