USA Rugby is the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States. USA Rugby states its role as "the national governing body charged with achieving and maintaining high levels of quality in all aspects of rugby." USA Rugby is responsible for the promotion and development of the sport in the US and promotion of US international participation. USA Rugby is a member of the International Rugby Board (IRB) and a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
USA Rugby has over 98,000 members, the largest segment being college rugby with over 32,000 members. USA Rugby administers all United States national teams: senior men's and women's teams, sevens teams for both men and women, and under-20 national teams for both sexes. The organization also sponsors college rugby for both sexes, although the NCAA has also planned to sponsor women's rugby starting in the 2010–11 academic year. Rugby Super League is organized and sanctioned by USA Rugby as the Premier Level of Men's Club competition in the USA.
Rugby union in the United States is divided into seven territorial Unions: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Coast, Southern California, South, and West. The headquarters for USA Rugby are now located in Boulder, Colorado.
Read more about USA Rugby: Recent Achievements, Governance and Leadership, Territorial Unions, International Representation, Financials, History, National Teams: The Eagles, Club Competitions, College Rugby
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