High Performance Athlete Program
about
NCR’s high-performance program identifies and nurtures elite-level collegiate rugby athletes by providing advanced training, education and competition to support their growth both on and off the field. The program fosters excellence in rugby performance while promoting academic success, personal development, and long-term career readiness.

By creating a professional environment that accelerates the high-performance pathway, NCR drives the growth and development of collegiate rugby teams, student-athletes, and coaches. This is achieved by enhancing players’ rugby intelligence and providing quality coaching resources to support their journey to success.
All Star Tournaments
The All Star Tournaments showcase the top athletes across divisions and conferences. Each year, over 300 men and 250 women are selected to attend the national All Star Tournaments. These events attract professional scouts from Major League Rugby, Women’s Elite Rugby and Premier Rugby 7s.

Men's All Star Tournament 2025

Women's All Star Tournament 2025
2025 tours
Algarve sevens
June 4-9, 2025 NCR Select teams will take on the Algarve 7s in Portugal.

This tour will host 7s squads for men and women. Players are being actively recruited and interested players are encouraged to apply.  
Women's World Cup
August 17-31, 2025, a Women's XV's select team is traveling to Northern England for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Players will attend the opening game between USA and England in Sunderland as well as USA vs Australia in York.

Players are being actively recruited and interested players are encouraged to apply.  
Men's Domestic Tour 2025
A men's XVs domestic tour will take place in June of 2025 and host international competition.
PRIOR TOURS
In July of 2024 the NCR All-Americans took a three week undefeated tour of France. On tour were 32 players representing 20 schools from eight conferences and 15 states, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the United States defeating France to win gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics, the last time XV-a-side rugby was featured in the Olympic Games.

The team was hosted by the French Rugby Federation to visit its elite training center outside Paris, inspiring many players and coaches to work for higher honors.
Prospective Athletes
NCR High Performance programs are actively recruiting for 2025. Coaches and players are encouraged to submit applications through the application form.
application form