Eligibility

1. The club registration fee must be paid in Rugby Xplorer for the current membership year. This fee includes both the USA Rugby club fee and/or other club fees payable to parent Unions of the club.
2. There must be at least 8+ players registered to the club in Rugby Xplorer for the current membership year, regardless of whether the club/team is playing 15s or 7s.
3. There must be at least one appropriately compliant coach registered to the club in Rugby Xplorer for the current membership year. (Please note: only one compliant coach is required for the purposes of a club being considered 'compliant'. This does not imply other coaches at that club do not also need accreditation. For example, any coach coaching tackle rugby must be World Rugby Level 1 compliant.
4. All clubs and individuals must follow all USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations, as listed in the tabs above per level of play, as well as all Local Governing Union regulations and procedures. A club's compliance status is public, and can be found here: https://usa.rugby/play-rugby-today

☆ 2024-25 USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations (XVs and Sevens)

Please click the link above to read the eligibility regulations.

USA Rugby sets minimum eligibility standards that your team must adhere to during all competitive matches. It is your responsibility to review these regulations periodically and ensure that your team is in compliance at all times.

☆ Senior Club Waiver Request Form

☆ Senior Club U18/U19 Waiver

☆ Senior Club Transfer FAQ

• Step 1 – Fill out the waiver above, and send it to eligibility@usaclub.rugby
• Step 2 – Your club will be set up with an additional registration role called "SafeSport For Players".
• Step 3 – All of the existing adult team players will need to register to Club in this additional role. This will trigger the availability of SafeSport training on RX for each player.
• Step 4 – All players and admins will need to complete SafeSport training before your application can be approved.
• Step 5 – Once your Union admin approves the waiver, a dispensation will be set up for the U18/U19 player. This will allow them to be added to rosters and participate in matches.

☆ 2024-25 Senior Club Eligibility Regulations Key Changes

☆ 2024-25 Senior Club Eligibility Regulations Redlined

☆ 2024-25 Senior Club Eligibility Sevens Regulations Key Changes

☆ 2024-25 Senior Club Eligibility Sevens Regulations Redlined

You may contact Senior Club eligibility at USA Rugby by e-mailing eligibility@usaclub.rugby