California 2025, USA
THE Championship
The Championship is back and bigger than ever for its 5th edition in 2025, hosted for the first time in the vibrant city of Irvine, California.
This world-class event brings together top men’s and women’s rugby teams from around the globe, competing in a dynamic showcase of skill, speed, and sportsmanship. Now celebrating five years of competition, The Championship continues to promote equality in rugby, with equal opportunities, recognition, and visibility for all athletes.
Whether you’re a passionate rugby supporter or discovering the sport for the first time, The Championship offers an unforgettable experience filled with high-intensity action, community spirit, and international flair.
The Championship
Player Pool
Application
Application for a spot in the global franchises. Status: CLOSED
California 2025, USA
ABOUT
- Global Stage: Four franchises from across the globe bring their top talent, making this one of the most competitive and diverse rugby events of the year.
- Four Divisions, One Goal: Each franchise fields four powerhouse teams — Men, Women, U18 Boys, and U18 Girls — all competing for division titles and franchise supremacy.
- Championship Glory: Witness thrilling matches as teams strive to claim the ultimate honor of becoming the Franchise Champion.
LOCATION
Great Park Stadium, Irvine, CALIFORNIA, USA
DATE
November 22, 26 and 29, 2025
18+ YRS OLD
Men
18+ YRS OLD
Women
U18
Boys
U18
Girls
FRANCHISE CHAMPIONS
Championship - South Africa 2023
| Pos | Franchise | Total | Pnt Diff | M | W | B | G | MP M/W | MP B/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Balkans Honey Badgers | 87.5 | 171 | 5.5 | 7 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 |  | Cape Town Wild Dogs | 86.5 | 173 | 7.75 | 4.75 | 5 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 3 |  | San Clemente Rhinos | 81.5 | 295 | 5.25 | 4.75 | 4.25 | 8.25 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 4 |  | Serengeti Elephants | 77.5 | 155 | 3.5 | 8 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 |  | Blue Bulls x Boland Rugby | 51.25 | -139 | 2.5 | 2 | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 1.5 |
| 6 |  | DHL WP Inv. x R10C Selects | 1.5 | -753 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
Youth Series - North America 2023
| Pos | Franchise | Total | July 9 | July 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Cape Town Wild Dogs | 25.5 | 18 | 7.5 | ||||
| 2 | | San Clemente Rhinos | 20.5 | 10 | 7.5 | ||||
| 3 | | Serengeti Elephants | 18.5 | 10 | 8.5 | ||||
| 4 | | Balkans Honey Badgers | 15.5 | 14 | 1.5 | ||||
| 5 |  | Blue Bulls | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Championship - South Africa 2022
| Pos | Franchise | Total | Pretoria Cup | Stellenbosch Cup | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Balkans Honey Badgers | 28 | 6 | 22 | ||||
| 2 | | San Clemente Rhinos | 27.5 | 9.5 | 18 | ||||
| 3 | | Serengeti Elephants | 19 | 7 | 12 | ||||
| 4 | | Blue Bulls | 18.5 | 7.5 | 11 | ||||
| 5 | | Cape Town Wild Dogs | 15 | 6 | 9 |
