Arizona (RAZ) and New Mexico (NMYR) Youth & High School rugby in the southwest USA and its territories are administered and governed by Southwest Rugby Union, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and sanctioned affiliate of USA Rugby. RAZ & NMYR exists to provide a fun and safe environment for the development of rugby in the region and beyond; develop well rounded rugby community members both on and off the pitch; and be the conduit to connect the game at all levels to promote a lifelong love of the sport of rugby.
Dates are subject to changes w/o notice. See calendar for details.
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Athletes enrolled in high school, of any age, including 18 and 19 year olds.
Schedule See calendar for details
April 4 Tropical 7s (U18W) Tampa, Fl
May - See clinics page
June 19-20 Bloodfest 7s REGISTERED! Boy's & Girl's High School OPEN Austin, Tx
July 6-20 High Performance Camp (a USA Rugby pathway event) (High School & Youth) San Clemente, Ca.
July 30-Aug 2 North American Invitational 7s (U18 Boys and girls) Salt Lake City, UT (Selections made at HP camp)
October High Performance Camp (Youth, High school and M&W) Phoenix, Az
Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 30 October - 13 November
Bangkok–Chonburi bid for the 2030 Summer Youth Olympics
Dates/Locations/Times are subject to changes w/o notice. See calendar for details.
Lettered in track & field (4) at Marana High School in Marana, Ariz. … Played club rugby for 11 years for the Tucson Thunderbirds, Rhinos Rugby Academy and USA U18s … Attended Northern Arizona University during the 2024-25 school year. 2025-26 Navy Women's rugby.
International High Performance Youth Camp U12 – U19 Boys and Girls in San Clemente, CA
Opportunity for evaluation and selection to Rhinos Rugby tournaments, the Rugby Tens (R10) Championship for U19s and Men and Women (RugbyTens.com) and the Rhinos High-Performance Residence programs for 15s, Tens and Sevens.
Training for selected players for North American Invitational 7s.
Agenda includes:
Test S&C and Rugby Skills
Tackling & Defense
Game Exposure and Game Organization
Slowball management
Beach Life Saving Games
Position-Specific Skills
Forwards/Backs Split
Kick-Offs
Transition Games
Overnight Camp (all inclusize stay) approx.
Cost includes training at San Clemente fields and beach, accommodation at one of our residences in Dana Point or San Clemente, home-made meals, snacks and electrolytes, beach and local transport from residences and more.
Check-in at 8:00am at 1120 Via Callejon, San Clemente CA. Check-out (for day camping) at 6:00pm.
Additional air/car transportation to San Clemente CA
Fitness tests: (Bronco fit test, 1min. Squats, 1min. Push ups & Vertical Jump)