Format
How It Runs
- Match format
- XVs, 45 minutes (two 22.5-minute halves)
- Guaranteed matches
- Four per team across the weekend
- Schedule
- Day 1 pool play, then Day 2 semifinals and final
- Field
- Up to 50 teams across six divisions
- Seeding
- GRR rankings first, then geography for unranked sides, so local teams don't meet in pools
- Eligibility
- USA Rugby Youth & High School eligible; proof of age at check-in
Divisions
Who Takes the Pitch
HS Boys Single School
HS Boys Club Elite
HS Boys Club Premier
HS Girls Club Elite
HS Girls Club Premier
U16 Boys Elite
All players must be USA Rugby Youth & High School eligible. Proof of age is required at check-in. Divisions are provisional and subject to entry numbers.
Entry
Squad and Cost
4matches
Guaranteed across both days of competition.
$995per team
Entry only. Travel, lodging and meals not included.
Last Year
Who Played in 2026
24 teams came to Bozeman in 2026.
Want your team on this list in 2027? Register your interest.
Expression of Interest
Resources
Plan Your Trip
Getting There
Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) is roughly 8 minutes from the pitches, with direct flights from cities across the country. Bert Mooney in Butte (BTM) is 1hr 19min, Helena Regional (HLN) is 1hr 35min, and Billings-Logan (BIL) is 2hr 16min.
Airport to venue →Venue
Bozeman Sports Park offers four full sized grass rugby pitches and a state of the art turf field purpose built for rugby. Central to hotels, dining, and the major roads out to the scenery around Bozeman.
View on Maps →Accommodation
Montana Institute of Sport has partnered with HBC Event Services. Competitive rates, 24/7 support, and priority bookings for the tournament. All travel party members are encouraged to book through HBC.
Find your hotel - coming soonQuestions: 505-346-0522 · support@hbceventservices.com
Contact
Get in touch with the tournament organizing team at the Montana Institute of Sport.
Contact Us →FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter?
Any high school or U16 program, boys or girls, school-based or club. Teams travel in from across the country. In 2026 sides came from Montana, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Texas and Hawaii.
What is the format?
XVs across two days at Bozeman Sports Park. Day 1 is two pool matches, Day 2 is semifinals and finals. Every team is guaranteed four matches.
How long are the matches?
45 minutes, played as 22.5 minute halves.
What are the divisions?
Six: HS Boys Single School, HS Boys Club Elite, HS Boys Club Premier, HS Girls Club Elite, HS Girls Club Premier, and U16 Boys Elite.
How is seeding decided?
Off GRR rankings where teams are ranked. Unranked teams are seeded by geography so local sides are not drawn against each other in pool play.
What does the $995 cover?
Entry for one team across both days, including four guaranteed matches. Travel, lodging and meals are not included.
How many teams are in the field?
Fifty across all five divisions.
Where is it played?
Bozeman Sports Park in Bozeman, Montana. Four full sized grass pitches plus a purpose built turf rugby field.
How do we get there?
Fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN), about 8 minutes from the venue. Butte, Helena and Billings are the next closest airports.
Where do we stay?
Through HBC Event Services, the tournament's lodging partner. Rates and availability are on the Find Your Hotel link. If booking is unavailable, contact HBC directly at 505-346-0522.
Can we referee?
Yes. The tournament covers referee kit, twin share lodging and meals. Apply through the referee page.
Is there merchandise?
Details published closer to the event.
