Potomac Rugby Foundation

04/14/2026

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Exciting news for the next generation of women’s rugby 🏉

The US Rugby Foundation, in partnership with the Graham Downes Fund, is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Graham Downes Girls International Rugby Scholarship at Hartpury College in England.

This is a unique opportunity for high school girls to develop their game, gain international experience, and be part of a world-class rugby environment.

📅 Completed applications and recommendations are due by Friday, May 30, 2026.
👉 Apply now: https://bit.ly/4ejy4nx
More information 👉 https://bit.ly/4cofEQ8

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging players, coaches, and families who should know about this opportunity.

12/31/2025

Folks, please consider making a year-end pledge to the United States Rugby Foundation.

Thank you!

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We asked—and you delivered. 🙌

Thanks to your incredible community support, we’ve reached $85,000 toward our $100,000 end-of-year goal.

Your generosity means:
🏉 More rugby balls in the hands of youth
⛺ More tents and resources for teams
🎓 More scholarship support for student-athletes
🇺🇸 More initiatives nationwide

We’re just $15,000 away from the finish line. Donations, big or small, help us make a lasting impact. Let’s finish strong together.

Close the gap 👉 https://bit.ly/3YbAr2G

08/26/2025

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🎓 Last Chance! Apply Now for 2025–2026 College Scholarships

Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SahCKb

08/08/2025

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There is still plenty of time to apply for the US Rugby Foundation college scholarships. Go to: https://www.usrugbyfoundation.org/college-scholarships for more information or to apply. The Foundation offers seven scholarship for student-athletes attending any college, and four more for student-athle...

12/24/2024

12/13/2024

THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED.
WE WILL BE LOOKING TO CREATE SOME ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES.

11/15/2024

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Rugby Union is one of the oldest codified sports. The game of rugby goes back to the early 1800s, but who is the oldest rugby club in the world? Find out here!

10/19/2024

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On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the McGill Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America. The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary....

08/09/2024

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Who is older? Growing up Alev and Derya Kelter asked their mom that question a thousand times, wanting to be the older twin sister to have a leg up on the other. To her dismay, Alev arrived second. Yet amid the competitive nature of sibling rivalry, Alev and Derya always wanted to see each other suc...