TOURNAMENT RECRUITERS
RUGBY PROGRAMS RECRUITING AT THE 2026 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: Men's and Women's 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: SIENA COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Nationally recognized Men's D1 program and women's D2 program. competing on a national stage annual both 15s and 7s
CONTACT: Greg Matthew
TEL: +1 518-786-5021
EMAIL: gmatthew@siena.edu
WEBSITE: https://sienasaints.com/sports/rugby
RECRUITER: UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: US Naval Academy is a military service academy offering men's and women's varsity rugby programs.
CONTACT: Devin Smith
TEL: +1 760-535-2561
EMAIL: dsmiley@usna.edu
RECRUITER: DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby program
DETAILS: Nationally competitive Ivy League program that combines high-performance rugby with one of the world’s top academic environments.
CONTACT: Lisa Johnson
TEL: +1 910-670-8539
EMAIL: lisa.m.jackson@dartmouth.edu
RECRUITER: BROWN UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby program
DETAILS: Brown Rugby is a Division 1 rugby program at prestigious Ivy League research university in known for its student-centered "Open Curriculum"
CONTACT: Rosalind Chou
TEL: +1 979-324-9371
EMAIL: rosalind_chou@brown.edu
RECRUITER: LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby program
DETAILS: LIU is a Varsity D1 Program in NIRA(NCAA). Located on the spacious Post campus, an easy train ride into NYC, with a dedicated Grass Pitch.
CONTACT: Alex Artus
TEL: +1 717-799-9426
EMAIL: ralex.artus@liu.edu
RECRUITER: ALFRED UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Alfred University is a small school located in Western New York with both men's and women's varsity rugby programs. We offer strong engineering, business and arts academic programs.
CONTACT: Dale Russell
TEL: +1 813-380-5237
EMAIL: russelld@alfred.edu
RECRUITER: HARTPURY UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: UK
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Specialist University of the Year 2026 in England, offering exceptional men’s and women’s rugby programmes and leading degrees including Sport, Business and Psychology for ambitious student-athletes.
CONTACT: Mike Hall
TEL: +44 1452941356
EMAIL: international@hartpury.ac.uk
WEBSITE:https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/playing-sport/academies
RECRUITER: GUILLFORD COLLEGE
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Guillford College is a private liberal arts college in Greensboro, North Carolina offering a NCAA women's rugby program.
CONTACT: Christine Newcomb
TEL: +1 7605352561
EMAIL: christine.e.newcomb@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://guilfordquakers.com/sports/womens-rugby
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RECRUITER: INDIANA UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's rugby program
DETAILS: 7X Big Ten Champs! D1A rugby won first match in 1963 as a club. This Spring we’re running 2 competitive sides (15 & 7’s) with our 50+ student athletes. We have a large Alumni group in support.
CONTACT: Daniel Thomas McDavid
TEL: +1 843-864-9764
EMAIL: tom_mcdavid@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: https://www.iurugby.com/
RECRUITER: Palmer College of Chiropractic
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: A graduate team that is driven by chiropractic and academics. As a player coached team self discipline and work ethic are crucial to our team's success. We care about you as a doctor and player.
CONTACT: Michele Geibel
TEL: +1 870-790-7813
EMAIL: cam.dowie1@gmail.com
RECRUITER: WHEELING UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Varsity program with partial and full scholarships. NCR Division 1.
CONTACT: Michele Geibel
TEL: +1 678-392-5440
EMAIL: mgeibel@wheeling.edu
WEBSITE: https://wucardinals.com/
RECRUITER: UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: University of New Haven is a Division 1 program actively looking for class of 2026 and 2027 players. We are located in New Haven CT (about 1.5 hours north of New York City)
CONTACT: Emily Record
TEL: +1 215-948-2062
EMAIL: erecord@newhaven.edu
RECRUITER: NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
COUNTRY: Canada
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's and Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Niagara University Men's and Women's Rugby provide high-performing environments through our 15s and 7s programs. With 80+ majors to chose from & financial aid support, NU could be the place for you!
CONTACT: David Chapman
TEL: +1 315-750-8219
EMAIL: dchapman@niagara.edu
WEBSITE: https://www.nurugby.com/
RECRUITER: Penn State
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: Penn State Women's Rugby is a Team Sport at the University. We competed in the NCR Division 1 competition and reached the semi-final last season and placed 4th last year at the CRC's.
CONTACT: Lauren Shissler
TEL: +1 814-441-7324
EMAIL: lms470@psu.edu
RECRUITER: St. Bonaventure University
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby programs
DETAILS: DI Varsity program competing in NCR
CONTACT: Meredith Pyke
TEL: +1 484-942-6386
EMAIL: mpyke@sbu.edu
WEBSITE: https://www.sbu.edu/athletics/club-sports/women%27s-rugby
RECRUITER: Coastal Carolina University
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Mens rugby programs
DETAILS: Coastal Carolina University Rugby is a competitive, fitness-driven program in the Southern Rugby Conference.
2009 NSCRO National Champions with a strong legacy of performance.
No-cut tryouts, open to all, but built on high standards and intensity.
CONTACT: Thomas Petit
TEL: +1 815-901-4267
EMAIL: tjp3bear@gmail.com
RECRUITER: Adrian College
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Women's rugby program
DETAILS: Varsity collegiate program located in Adrian, MI
CONTACT: Eric Enright
TEL: +1 281-536-6267
EMAIL: eenright@adrian.edu
RECRUITER: Davenport University
COUNTRY: USA
RECRUITER TYPE: University/College
RECRUITING FOR: Men's rugby program
DETAILS: Davenport University is a high performance collegiate program competing in CRAA Division 1A, the top level of college rugby in the United State, and consistently ranks among the nations top teams.
CONTACT: Dom Bailey
TEL: +1 512-696-5335
EMAIL: dbailey35@davenport.edu