Fall Rugby Season in Full Bloom as SYRO Championships Sweep the Nation
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October was packed with nonstop rugby action as State Youth Rugby Organizations (SYROs) hosted their fall championships across the country. From coast to coast, youth and high school teams brought energy, skill, and passion to the pitch — showcasing the rapid growth and excitement surrounding the fall season. These tournaments not only crowned state champions but also showcased the strength of rugby communities and the dedication of players, coaches, and volunteers who drive the sport forward.
Here’s a look at the champions from across the nation:
Colorado
🏆 Girls U18 T1: Lumberjackies
🏆 Girls U18 T2: Regis High School
🏆 Girls U16 T1: Brighton/East
🏆 Boys U18 T1: East High School
🏆 Boys U18 T2: East High School
🏆 Boys U16 T1: Monarch
Indiana
🏆 Boys Fall 7s Final: Penn Rugby edged Noblesville 19–17 in a dramatic finish.
🏆 Girls Fall 7s Final: Carmel Rugby Club narrowly topped Zionsville 24–22 to claim the crown.
Iowa
Waverly-Shell Rock captured the Iowa state title with a dominant 33–0 win over Cedar Falls in the final.
🏅 MVP: Madison Englin — for the second year in a row!
SE Polk took third place over Norwalk, while Central Springs secured fifth.
New Jersey
🏆 CBA Varsity: State Champions (undefeated 20–0 season!)
🏆 CBA U16: State Champions
🏆 Morris: U18 Development Champions
North Carolina
🏆 U19 Elite Boys: Hough Huskies
🏆 U19 Open Boys: Greer 76ers (SC)
🏆 U19 Girls: Raleigh Cobras
🏆 U16 Boys: Southern Pines Youth Rugby
🏆 U16 Girls: Raleigh Cobras
Ohio
- Boys State Championship: St. Ignatius defeated St. Xavier in the finals; West Pitt placed third.
- Girls State Championship: West Pitt beat Brunswick in the finals; Highland finished third.
Pennsylvania
🏆 HS Boys: La Salle
🏆 HS Girls: Doylestown
🏆 U16 Boys: Doylestown
Utah
🏆 Tier 1 Girls Champion: Skyridge
🥈 Runner-Up: Majestics Barbarians
🏆 Tier 2 Girls Champion: Herriman
🥈 Runner-Up: Wasatch
🏆 Tier 1 Boys Champion: Herriman
🥈 Runner-Up: LCA A-side
🏆 Tier 2 Boys Champion: Highland
🥈 Runner-Up: LCA B-side
A massive congratulations to everyone involved with Fall rugby from across the nation. The Fall season has demonstrated another strong start to the 2025/26 rugby season. November will bring further SYRO championships, and then we head into the Winter and Spring seasons! We cannot wait!!
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