PRESS RELEASE – This spring marks a landmark year in American girls’ rugby. The 25th Annual Girls High School Rugby National Tournament will take place Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19, 2024.

RELATED: Team Registration Link

Madison United Rugby will host the event at the Cottage Grove, Wisconsin Rugby Complex. With two grass fields, clubhouse, locker rooms, stands for fans and newly installed lights, the facility has attracted multiple high-level events. In 2023, the facility hosted the USA Club Rugby 7s National Championship, Great Midwest men’s collegiate playoffs, Badgerland Wisconsin High School Boys’ State Tournament, and the Girls’ High School National 15s Tournament.

Organizers are planning for a Division I of 8 teams as well as a Division II or developmental bracket of 8 teams. Teams interested in JV matches should also register to express interest.

Brad Dufek, Director of Madison United Rugby noted that, “After a successful first run-out last spring, we’re pleased to once again provide a platform for young women from across the country to showcase their skills on a national stage. Madison United is well prepared to welcome the best teams in the U.S. to Cottage Grove.”

“Having teams represent different territories makes this tournament a national event,” noted National Girls Coaches Committee (NGCC) Chair John Klein.

The early list of probable teams include: Catholic Memorial HS (Wis.), City Honors HS (N.Y.), DSHA HS (Wis.), Eagle HS (Idaho), Grandville HS (Mich.), Hamilton HS (Wis.), St Joseph’s Academy (Ohio) and Warsaw HS (Ind.). The early “possibles” list includes notable additions such as Taft HS and Honohegah HS, both from Illinois. This would be the first national girls’ tournament appearance for any teams from Illinois.

Questions regarding registration and policies should be directed to National Girls Coaches Committee member John Waliszewski (wisconsingirlsrugby@gmail.com). Venue and city information should be directed to tournament host Brad Dufek (murugbydirector@gmail.com).

Event registration, mission statement, and past event results linked below:

• Interested teams register here

• Event Site with hotel info & schedules

• Entry fee and Team Agreements due 3/15/24

• The National Girls Coaches Committee Mission Statement & Nationals Historical Records

• 2023 Nationals Results and Schedule

Girls’ High School Rugby National Tournament 2024

NGCC Chair – John Klein
NGCC Registration – John Waliszewski
NGCC NCAA & South – Katie Wurst
NGCC East – Matt Frank
NGCC Media – Magdalena Law & Kelli Vannover
Pathway Advisor – Talia Carrasquillo (high school to college to selects to WPL)