Rugby Indiana

WHY NEXT PHASE RUGBY?

Because we believe there is a place for every high school rugby player who wants to continue playing in college.

College rugby in the USA offers more opportunities than ever before — and Next Phase Rugby helps athletes discover them.

🔹 Men’s & Women’s Rugby
🔹 NIRA (NCAA)
🔹 CRAA — D1A, D1AA & D2
🔹 NCR — DI, DII & DIII
🔹 Varsity & Club Programs
🔹 450+ collegiate rugby programs across the country

You don't have to be a national-team player or a five-star recruit to play college rugby. The key is finding the school and rugby program that's the right fit for YOU — academically, athletically, financially and personally.

🇺🇸 Next Phase Rugby is a USA-based company with a simple mission: help high school rugby players find opportunities to continue their education and play rugby at colleges and universities across the United States.

Your college rugby opportunity is out there.

Find it. Get connected. Get recruited.

📲 Download Next Phase Rugby today.

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Falll 7s has arrived! Registration is required to participate. Don’t wait until the last minute. You can register on the Rugby Xplorer app!🏉

Card #55 | Celebrate Small Victories

A goal isn’t one moment. It’s a hundred small ones stacked.

Hit a step? Acknowledge it—out loud, on paper, in the moment.

Cleaner pass. Better ruck. Stronger finish.

One win. One rep. Then the next.

Because momentum isn’t given, it’s built.

And motivation dies fastest on long journeys with nothing to mark the miles.

Champions don’t wait for the finish line to celebrate—they fuel up along the way.

Name it. Own it. Build on it.

Your player DESERVES a game day experience where they can focus on learning and having FUN-not worrying about what you’re saying from the sidelines.

Here’s the truth: When parents understand the difference between supportive and distracting behavior, player development SKYROCKETS.
Before your season starts, take 2 minutes to:

-Watch the educational video
-Read The Sideline Project Pledge
-Add vour name to the movement

This simple action shows your commitment to giving your player their best season possible. Because youth sports belongs to the PLAYERS—not us.
Thanks to Rugby Indiana’s partnership with The Sideline Project, this resource is 100% FREE for our community!

Take the Pledge TODAY (it’s FREE): https://rugbyindiana.com/the-sideline-project/

Rugby is growing in Bloomington, and this is your chance to get in early.

Hoosiers United Rugby Club is hosting a FREE Get Into Rugby Day at Olcott Park for boys and girls in grades 2–12. It is a fun, non‑contact introduction to rugby for brand‑new players and multi‑sport athletes alike.

📍 Where
Olcott Park
2300 E. Canada Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401

📅 When
🗓️ September 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

👦👧 Who can participate
Boys and girls in grades 2–12
No experience needed – if they can run, pass, and have fun, they can try rugby.

✅ What to expect

Non‑contact, age‑appropriate games and skills

Learn rugby basics in a safe, structured environment

Meet coaches from Hoosiers United Rugby Club

Info on how to keep playing after the event

🔥 Why you should not miss this
Rugby offers teamwork, respect, and fitness, and it is expanding across Indiana. Kids who get involved now will be ahead of the curve as more school and community programs start up. If your child’s friends show up and you wait, they may be a step ahead when new teams form.

👉 Step 1 – Register your player
This event is free, but registration helps us plan for age groups and equipment.

👉 Step 2 – Share and invite your network
We are asking every family to share this event and invite:

School classmates and teammates

Friends from other sports and activities

Neighbors and extended family

Church and community group contacts

💬 Simple invite text you can use:

“We’re going to this free Hoosiers United rugby day on Sept 5 at Olcott Park – come check it out with us!”

Fort Wayne high school athletes, this is your chance to try something new, meet great people, and experience rugby for yourself.

The Chargers are hosting a FREE Get Into Rugby Day for boys and girls entering high school through graduating seniors. No rugby experience is needed. Just come ready to learn, move, compete, and have fun.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Charger Pitch @ Pathway
1010 Carroll Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

👦👧 Who: Boys and girls, incoming freshmen through seniors
💲 Cost: FREE
✅ Registration is required

What to expect
🏉 Learn rugby basics and skills

💨 Fast-paced drills, movement, and games

🤝 Meet Chargers coaches, players, and families

💪 A welcoming introduction for athletes from any sport

🚫 No prior rugby experience required

🔥 Why come now?
The players who come out on August 29 will be the first to meet the Chargers community, learn the game, and see what opportunities rugby can offer. Do not wait until you hear everyone else talking about rugby later this fall. Come find out what it is all about while you can experience it for free.

👉 REGISTER HERE: https://rugbyindiana.com/?p=10339

📣 Help us grow the game in Fort Wayne: tag a friend, share this post, and send it to classmates, teammates, neighbors, church friends, and any family with a high school boy or girl looking for a new challenge.

Bring a friend. Try rugby. Find your team. ⚡🏉

Rugby Indiana has been approved by USA Rugby to host both a Level 1 Coaching clinic right here in the Indy area. Whether you’re stepping onto the sideline for the first time or picking up the whistle, this is your entry point. No playing experience required for either one.

Register this week and don’t miss out!

How to register:
Use a computer, not your phone. Log in to your RX profile, click the Learning Center link on the left, then open the course catalogue.

Tag a teammate, parent, or club member who’s been meaning to get certified.

Card #45 | Take Responsibility

Blame divides. Ownership builds.

When something goes wrong, own it immediately—not the refs, not the conditions, not your teammates.

"That's on me. Here's what I'll do differently."

Because the moment you name your part, you take back control of it.

And a team full of players pointing fingers has no one left holding the standard.

Champions don't look for who caused it—they look for what they can fix.

Own it. Name it. Fix it.

7s season is almost here. Who’s ready? 🏉

New Eligibility System for High School Players

High School Grade Confirmation is live in RX. It works alongside the existing age verification process: once your player registers, you'll get a unique link to upload age (if not already on file) and grade documents. Once cleared, your player is automatically checked off on their RX profile.

More details on accepted documents and deadlines are coming soon. Read the full breakdown on our website at https://rugbyindiana.com/?p=10368.