Following the recent announcement of National Collegiate Rugby’s strategic partnership with FirstPoint USA, the College Rugby Showcase is coming soon, on May 2. Hosted by St. John’s Prep in Danvers, MA, this event is designed to connect high school rugby players with college opportunities. 

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The showcase has been successfully hosted at St. John’s Prep for the past 3 years. By combining NCR’s collegiate rugby expertise with FirstPoint USA’s leadership in the recruiting process, the showcase enhances access, insight, and opportunity for student-athletes and their families.

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The event will feature top boys and girls from regional high school programs and provide college coaches with the opportunity to observe and evaluate talent, while also engaging directly with prospective student-athletes and their families.

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The showcase will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and includes:

• Coaches’ Welcome
• High School Player Showcase (field session and observation)
• Coaches’ Panel Discussion (players and parents engage select panel members)
• College Program Presentations and Engagement (players and parents visit program tables)

College coaches, alumni, and player leadership are encouraged to attend and participate in this unique recruiting environment.

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Registration is now open:

• High School Players ($50 - includes t-shirt): Player Registration
• College Programs ($100 - includes table, scouting and speaking opportunities, and access to high school player registration database): College Registration

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Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, recruit, and grow the game. Join us on May 2.

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Universities that have attended in prior years include:

• Babson University
• Boston College University
• Brown University
• Catholic University
• Dartmouth
• Endicott University
• Fairfield University
• Fordham
• Harvard University
• Iona University
• Nazareth
• Nichols College
• Norwich University
• Notre Dame University
• Northeastern University
• Siena College
• Tufts University
• University of Connecticut
• University of Maine
• University of Massachusetts Amherst
• University of Rhode Island
• Wheeling University

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