USA RUGBY – The current nature of COVID-19 is an ever-changing situation here in the United States. Please refer to this page for the most up to date USA Rugby information and resources as the situation continues to unfold. Understand that USA Rugby is monitoring the growing threat on a daily basis, while the Medical Committee is also coordinating best practice with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and World Rugby.
The impact of the virus has expanded beyond imaginable expectation with canceled activities across a domestic, national and global scale. USA Rugby is currently absorbing what impact that means for the rugby community, both now and in the future. We ask all members and fans for their patience and support as rugby navigates this unprecedented period in history.
If you have specific questions the below information does not answer, please email inquiries to membership@usa.rugby
USA RUGBY COMPETITION MANDATE
All sanctioned competition and rugby activities are suspended for the foreseeable future, effective March 20, 2020. Members and clubs are asked to refrain from match play, training or team gatherings during this period. Accident and Liability claims will not be accepted during the above window of time. Information on when rugby activities will be able to resume will be communicated by USA Rugby.
USA RUGBY EVENT STATUS
- USA Rugby Regional Cup Tournaments | Canceled
- USA Rugby Spring College Championships | Canceled
- USA Rugby College 7s National Championships | Canceled
- Men’s D1A National Championship | Canceled
- Women’s D1 Elite National Championship | Canceled
- NSCRO Men’s and Women’s Spring Championships | Canceled
- USA Rugby Club Championships XVs (May) | Canceled
- Club 7s National Championships (Aug) |Under Review
- HSBC Hong Kong 7s (Apr 2020) | Postponed Oct 2020
- HSBC Singapore 7s (Apr 2020) | Postponed Oct 2020
- HSBC Canada 7s – Langford (May) | Postponed (TBD)
- USA Women’s National Team v Barbarians F.C. (May) | Postponed (TBD)
- HSBC London 7s (May) | Postponed (TBD)
- HSBC Paris 7s (May) | Postponed (TBD)
- Men’s U20s ARC (June) | Postponed (TBD)
- USA Rugby Summer Series (TBD) | Under Review
- Americas Rugby Championship (Aug) | Under Review
The Reorganization Task Force continues to operate on a remote basis through the COVID-19 pandemic. All members and operation of the Task Force have understandably been impacted by measures taken to combat the spread of the virus, therefore possible delays in the timeline are being accounted for. Updates and information will continue to be communicated by the Task Force and USA Rugby.
International and domestic competition continues to absorb the impact of cancelation and postponement, both through membership and other revenue streams. USA Rugby is conscious of these implications and implementing precautions to mitigate financial risk. At this stage, USA Rugby is reducing operating costs internally and those correlated with canceled or postponed programs.
The USA Eagles National Teams, both XVs & 7s, are similarly observing the hiatus of group activities in residency and their respective competitions. With Tokyo 2020 still on the horizon, the Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams are each preparing within the confines of social distancing. The Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista remains open to individual outdoor training; however all communal areas are closed for the foreseeable future. Coaches and staff across all programs are in close contact and providing curriculum for athletes to keep in regimen, tailored to the guidance of health officials.
Follow along with USA Rugby Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates and check-ins with the USA Eagles as their journey continues.
Operations at the USA Rugby National Office have followed state and federal guidance by moving workstations home. Administrative operations continue remotely during this period, members are still encouraged to engage and communicate with USA Rugby Headquarters for their needs and requests.
CONTACT THE NATIONAL OFFICE
All members are highly encouraged to follow instructions provided by the CDC on how to prevent the spread of any and all acute respiratory infections. That information can be found HERE.