“Our mission at R10 is to provide sustainable pathways to rugby players, coaches, referees and sports administrators through an innovative sports ecosystem, while promoting equality, equity and inclusivity in sport,” says Andreea Trufasu, R10 CEO. “Seeing so many R10 players represented at the Rugby World Cup makes us immensely proud of the work we’ve done over the past nine years to give rugby players and coaches the opportunity to develop their skills, get valuable playing time and exposure on the global stage.”
“It’s inspiring to see World Cup athletes compete on the biggest stage,” says Todd Clever, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Rugby Tens. “It’s truly rewarding to recognize so many familiar faces who have been part of our high-performance programs and events. We’re thrilled to cheer them on and celebrate their incredible journeys!”
These aspiring rugby players hail from seven different nations: USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Brazil, Fiji, Canada and Australia.
Australia
Georgina Friedrichs
Ashley Marsters
Caitlyn Urwin
Brazil
Eshyllen Coimbra
Isadora Lopes
Iris Coluna
Canada
Gabrielle Senft
Fiji
Kolora Lomani
Verenaisi Ditavutu
Rusila Nagasau
Loraini Senivutu
Asinate Serevi
New Zealand
Laura Bayfield
South Africa
Nomsa Mokwai
Luchell Hanekom
USA
Emerson Allen
Hope Cooper
Rachel Ehrecke
Erica Jarrell-Searcy
Kirstin Bitter
Hope Rogers
Keia Mae Sagapolu
Freda Tafuna
Emily Henrich
Their journey through R10 to the World Cup is a testament to the power of development and opportunity offered by R10’s unique global ecosystem.
Forming part of this ecosystem is the Rugby Tens Championship, set to take place at the Great Park Stadium in Orange Country, Irvine, California, USA on 22, 26 and 29 November 2025.
Over 400 players and coaches from over 30 rugby-playing countries including USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, France, Kenya and England will be in action.
Rugby fans can expect world-class rugby across all four divisions of the Championship, including men, women, boys and girls as well as the thrilling and one-of-a-kind Franchise Champion Mixed-Play final.