Governance and Leadership
USA Rugby is governed by its Board of Directors and its Congress. The Board is composed of 9 members - 6 independent directors, 2 international athletes, and a representative from USA Rugby's Congress. The Board is led by Chairman Kevin Roberts and Vice Chair Bob Latham. The Congress is composed of 27 members - 3 members from each of the 7 Territorial Unions, and 6 international athletes.
Nigel Melville, former England captain, has been CEO and President of Operations of USA Rugby since October 11, 2006. One of Melville's goals at the time of his hiring was to help rugby along the path to professionalism in the US, including creating a Super 12 competition with 4 teams each from the US, Canada, and Argentina.
Mike Tolkin is the current Men's Head Coach. Alexander Magleby is the head coach of the men's national sevens team.
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