FirstPoint USA, the world’s leading sports scholarship and university admissions agency, is proud to announce an expansive new strategic partnership with National Collegiate Rugby (NCR). This collaboration establishes FirstPoint USA as the Official College Pathway Partner of NCR, further strengthening its position as the premier bridge between elite youth talent and the thriving American collegiate rugby landscape.
The partnership comes at a period of significant momentum for FirstPoint USA’s rugby division. Following the recent announcement of a landmark three-year partnership with the Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s, and the appointment of former Scotland rugby international Sean Lamont as the new Director of Rugby, FirstPoint continues to champion the sport's growth in the States.
The collaboration focuses on the transition from high school to collegiate rugby, providing players and their families across the globe with FirstPoint’s tailored recruitment support. By combining NCR’s unparalleled collegiate footprint with FirstPoint’s 25 years of recruitment expertise, the two organizations will provide student-athletes with a professionalized roadmap to the next level.
"Our partnership with NCR is a major milestone in our mission to support the next generation of rugby talent," said Andrew Kean, Founder and CEO of FirstPoint USA. "Rugby is the fastest-growing collegiate sport in the US, providing life-changing opportunities to those who have ambitions to play and study at some of the country’s leading universities. We are excited to leverage our global coaching network and digital platforms to build a stronger, more transparent pathway into the nation’s best rugby programs."
“Coming on the back of a successful first year of partnership with the Rosslyn Park National School 7s, which strengthened our commitment to support prospective international rugby players, the partnership with National Collegiate Rugby helps us engage with more players, families, coaches and schools in the US.”
Jeremy Treece, CEO of National Collegiate Rugby, added: “Partnering with FirstPoint USA aligns directly with our commitment to expanding access and opportunity across all levels of collegiate rugby. By simplifying the recruiting journey and connecting high school athletes with college programs more effectively, we are strengthening the future of the sport.”
Founded in 2001 by former All-American Andrew Kean, FirstPoint USA is the world’s leading sports scholarship agency. Supported by the Prince’s Trust, FirstPoint has spent a quarter-century navigating the complexities of the US college system for athletes across 18 different sports. As the Official College Pathway Partner of NCR, FirstPoint remains the trusted choice for rugby players seeking to balance elite athletic competition with a world-class education.
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) is the primary governing body for collegiate rugby in the United States, representing 20,000 members across 665 men’s and women’s teams. NCR hosts five premier national championships annually, including the XVs and National 7s, fostering growth and competition at every level of the college game.
For more information, visit ncr.rugby
