USA TALENT ID CAMP
📣 Elite Opportunity
2-Day Rugby Camp SPONSORED BY Nichols COLLEGE (USA) & ERA
📍 City of Oxford College | 19th- 20th July 2025
This July, the Elite Rugby Academy (ERA) is partnering with Nichols College (USA) and the prestigious City of Oxford College – an ACE Rugby College – to host an exclusive 2-day elite training camp.
Led by coaches from ERA, Nichols College, and City of Oxford College, this camp is designed to:
✅ Identify top talent eligible for financial scholarships to study and play rugby in the United States
✅ Educate and inspire players about the incredible academic and athletic opportunities available at Nichols University
✅ Provide high-quality training and exposure at one of the UK’s leading rugby education environments
This is a unique chance for players to train, showcase their potential, and explore life-changing pathways to combine elite rugby with higher education in the USA.
📅 Dates: Sat 19th - Sun 20th July 2025
🎓 Location: City of Oxford College – ACE Accredited
🌍 Open to: Aspiring male and female rugby players, aged 15 -17 (SCHOOL YEARS 11&12)
Spaces are limited – register your interest now to secure your spot and unlock your future. Overnight accommodation available!
At ERA, we recognize the transformative opportunities the USA Collegiate system offers young rugby players. Our programme nurtures a pool of exceptional talent with the potential to compete at the highest levels, both on and off the field.
Through our partnership with the prestigious Nichols College in New England, we are identifying athletes who not only meet the athletic and academic criteria for college scholarships but also have the drive and character to thrive within the American rugby system. Nichols is in the top 6% of Universities world wide according to the AACSB.
Through this Pathway, players will be eligible for significant college scholarships.
the dream collaboration
This partnership provides a unique pathway for our young athletes to realize their dreams in the USA, contributing to the development of rugby at the collegiate and national levels.
With the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups on the horizon, this opportunity has the potential to shape a future generation of athletes who could play rugby in the professional MLR or proudly represent the USA on the world stage.
By working together with Nichols, we can open doors to life-changing opportunities while building a stronger, more competitive future for rugby in America.
