2025 US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Major League Rugby
Celebrate the history, honor the heroes, inspire the youth and preserve the legacy of rugby in the United States.
Individual Tickets: $225
Table of 10: $2,000
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What is the Hall of Fame?
The mission of the US Rugby Hall of Fame and Museum is to celebrate the history, honor the heroes, inspire the youth, and preserve the legacy of rugby in the United States.
Each year the Foundation inducts a worthy group of players, coaches, referees, administrators, journalists, medical professionals, and supporters who have had a major impact on the sport in America. It is a private, nonprofit institution created and operated by the United States Rugby Foundation.
The Location
The Hall of Fame Ceremony will be hosted in conjunction with a USA Eagles match in 2025 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
The US Rugby Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the growth of rugby in the United States. The award is based on the quality of his or her lifetime of work and the impact their efforts have had on American Rugby.
Chairman’s Award
The US Rugby Foundation’s Chairman’s Award is given to an individual or team nominated by the Chairman of the Foundation. This individual or team deserves to be recognized for what they have done on behalf of rugby in the United States, particularly efforts that have resulted in enhancing the growth and stature of the sport of rugby.
The Prusmack Award
This award is to honor A. Jon Prusmack, who did more than anyone to make rugby sevens in the U.S. the success that it has become. The Foundation has established a Heisman-like trophy to be awarded annually to the best male and female collegiate sevens players.
The Sweeney Award
The Craig Sweeney Award is presented to a past capped Men’s Eagles XV player who was respected by his peers and the rugby community, and has given back to the sport after his playing days were over.
2025 In Memoriam
Honor someone who played rugby in the US and has passed away sometime during the past 12 months, please submit the following information:
- Name of person to honor (please make sure spelling is correct)
- List rugby clubs or organizations honoree was associated with (up to four)
- Attach a high-quality photo of the honored
All submissions can be emailed to US Rugby Foundation President, Jon Hinkin, at jhinkin@usrugbyfoundation.com.
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Take a Look Back
Find any US Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and special award recipient with the search bar below.
Sponsor the 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony
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Program Ad
Congratulate one or all of the Class of 2025 by purchasing an ad in the US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Program. Now’s your chance to say congratulations and well done to a past teammate, coach, administrator, referee, or even a worthy adversary.
Available ads:
- Full Page (8" x 10.5") - $500
- 1/2 Page (8" x 5.125") - $300
- 1/4 Page (3.875" x 5.12") - $175
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