Panther Academy

About Us

USA Rugby South Panther Academy is a non-profit, high  performance, elite rugby training program. Through a robust calendar of training camps, competitive events and international tours, our coaches and educators identify, develop and mentor athletes in line with the USA Rugby National Development Program. We believe this combination of development and competition enables our players to realize their full athletic potential, become ambassadors for the game of Rugby, and gain the skills needed to succeed in life.

Youth Boys

Youth Girls

Men’s Rugby

Hone Your Skills

Camps + Events

We run NDP test and ID camps with both skill sessions and typically scrimmage-based assessments.  From these camps, we offer the opportunity to compete at regional, national and international tournaments. Our annual Panther 15s Camp and International Rugby Tours are dedicated to advancing the Rugby experience for all our Panthers.

Panther Rugby Academy Announces Partnership with South African Rugby Academy

Scholarship Opportunity for male Panther Rugby Academy Players

USA RUGBY SOUTH PANTHER ACADEMY is excited to announce their partnership with The Sharks Academy in South Africa (https://sharksacademy.co.za/)

As part of this partnership, Panther Rugby Academy will award two 4-week scholarships this year to attend the Academy in the early summer of 2025.  The scholarships will cover the fee for the Academy.  The fee includes meals, accommodations, transport to the airport, and South African experiences like safari and surfing.  The players selected for this scholarship will have to be able to get to Durban, S.A., and back, as well as bring some spending money.  Additionally, the award winners will have to have the prerequisite Passport for travel and plan to be there for 4 weeks.

This incredible opportunity to experience international Rugby at the highest level (training and playing Rugby in South Africa) comes from a generous donation by one of our Panther Families.   This opportunity is currently being offered to High School Boys born in 2006-7.

Application coming soon …

Event Spotlight

Canada Tour – Summer 2025

July 2025 (Dates TBA)

Panther Rugby Academy is currently planning a tour for Eastern Canada in the summer of 2025.  Along with Cam Wilton (Hawkeyes & Celtics), the BOD of Panther Rugby Academy are working to put together an awesome Rugby and Travel experience to play Rugby in Canada in mid-to-late July of 2025.  Keep your eye out for new information on this awesome Rugby Tour soon …

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Panther Wins

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2024 National 7s Tournament Champions

National 7s Youth Rugby Championships

U16 Boys
Canton, OH
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2024 CHAMPIONS

Tropical 7s - U16 GIRLS Champions

U16 Elite Girls
Tampa, FL
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2024 CHAMPIONS

Tropical 7s - U14 GIRLS Champions

U14 Girls
Tampa, FL
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2024 CHAMPIONS

Tropical 7s - U23 OPEN Champions

U23 Men
Tampa, FL
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Champions

Rugby Americas North 2023

U19 Men
Kingston, Jamaica
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Plate Winners

North America Invitational 7s

U16 Elite Boys
Salt Lake City, UT
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2023 National 7s Champions

National 7s Youth Rugby Championships

U16 Boys
Cleveland, OH
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Take your Rugby experience to the next level! Registration is required for all players prior to participation in any Panther Rugby Academy camp or event.

What’s Happening

Latest News

U19 RAN Coaches Announced

May 3, 2024

Panther Rugby Academy Extends Warm Welcome to New Administrator

Mar 3, 2024

Boys Teams show promise in Tampa

Feb 3, 2024

Panther Men win at Tropical 7s

Jan 3, 2024

Panther Cubs Debut at Tropical 7s

Jan 3, 2024

Lady Panthers Continue Winning Ways at Tropical 7s

Dec 3, 2023