San Clemente Rhinos

Irvine was our original stomping grounds — and we’re charging back. 🦏🔥

OG Rhinos, we want you in the stands. Come cheer on the San Clemente Rhinos as we take over Great Park Stadium this November!
📅 22 | 26 | 29

🚀 Unlock Your Rugby Future with Rugby Tens! 🏉

Are you an aspiring rugby player looking to take your game to the next level—whether through elite training, competition, or career opportunities?

Meet the Rugby Tens Coaches at upcoming events in Western Cape, South Africa, where they will be sharing insights into the Rugby Tens (R10) Events & High-Performance Program in both the USA and South Africa—a proven pathway to elite rugby development and international competition.

🌟 Coaches in Attendance:
Dick Muir (Former Springbok Assistant Coach)
Branco du Preez (Former Blitzbok)
Lorinda Brown Du Plessis (Former Springbok)
Frankie Horne (Former Blitzbok, Head of Sevens, Serengeti Elephants GM)
Ryno Combrinck (Director of Coaches Advancement)
Justin Benn (Head of Rugby Fifteens, Cape Town Wild Dogs GM)
Marithy Pienaar (Former Springbok & Blitzbok)

📍 Where to Connect with Us:
🔹 NMI Toyota Noord-Suid Rugby Tournament | March 28 - April 1, 2025

This is an opportunity to engage with rugby legends, gain valuable career advice, and explore how Rugby Tens (R10) can support your development. Don't miss out—your journey to high-performance rugby starts here!

🔥 Scrimmage Showdown Recap 🔥

🌧️ Wet fields, high spirits, and non-stop action! The San Clemente Rhinos and USA 7s Eagles brought the intensity to Chula Vista, proving that rain can’t stop great rugby! 💪🏉

From big tackles to electrifying runs, this scrimmage had it all. Swipe through for some epic moments from the game! 📸⚡

Drop a 🦏 or 🇺🇸 in the comments to show them some love! 👇

What a week it’s been since the ID camp!

Our minds are still buzzing with all the strength, agility, and amazing rugby moments we shared.

Huge shoutout to all the incredible players who made it unforgettable!

Can’t wait for the next one and to see those familiar faces in red, blue, and white one day ! 🇺🇸🦅

As a National Development Program for USA Rugby, Rhinos is proud to host Regional Talent ID Camp for the USA Rugby Pathways, in collaboration with the USA Youth & High School Rugby.

🗓️: February 16

📍: Rhinos Home Venue - The Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano (30753 Ave. La Pata, San Juan Capistrano)

🙋‍♀️🙋 Boys and Girls U16-U18 (born 2007-2010)

🕑: 10:00am - 12:00pm Girls and 12:00pm - 2:00pm Boys

💲: Free Registration for Talent ID in Bio ☝️. Overnight accommodation, activations, and extra options at cost.

Rhinos Rugby Collaborates with USA Men’s 7s Team for Training in Chula Vista 

Chula Vista, California – On January 11, 2025, Rhinos Rugby team traveled to Chula Vista to assist in the preparation of the USA Men’s National Sevens Team with a situational training and hit out. 

The Rhinos Rugby squad featured high-performance players while collaborating to showcase some of the best Southern California college players:
UCLA  (Dayen Joyce .j10 & Josh Cox )
USD  (Caleb Tomasin & Josh Butler .purposedrivenlife )
Loyola Marymount University  (Brad Aryeh )

Rhinos continues its collaboration with Belmont Shore as well, featuring Tyler Sisley and Esteban Tupuola, while Benji Biutu .biutu returns from the Rugby Tens Championship event. 

Todd Clever, General Manager of San Clemente Rhinos and Rhinos Rugby, stated, “Our main goal in coming down was to help prepare the USA 7s national team for their upcoming tournament. We aimed to support set piece, show a different defensive structure, and attack strategies. I’m proud to have brought on some of the top collegiate rugby players in Southern California to join the Rhinos. My goal is to provide opportunities for athletes to be seen and to serve as a springboard for their next rugby journey. It was great to showcase American talent in front of new USA coach Simon Amor.”

Clever added, “ Overall, I think the hit out was fantastic. It’s great to continue our collaboration with USA 7s. With our High-Performance resources and global presence, we are proud to support all USA national teams for years to come.”

About Rhinos Rugby:
Rhinos Rugby is dedicated to identifying and developing rugby talent in USA and providing competition opportunities for athletes to perform at high levels. Through collaborations with national teams and collegiate programs, Rhinos Rugby elevates the sport and fosters the international development of next generation of rugby stars.  
Rhinos also competes in the Rugby Tens events (Championship, Series and Invitationals) as San Clemente Rhinos.

As the year comes to an end, let’s look back at all the achievements of our R10 Players 🙌

BIG DREAMS for EMERSON ALLEN! 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Emerson Allen on earning her FIRST USA rugby cap, representing the USA Women’s 15s team in Japan earlier this year! 🌍✨

Emerson joined the Rhinos High-Performance program this year, and her hard work is paying off. As player #327, she’s taking her rugby career to the next level! 💥

🏆 2024: Rhinos & Rugby Tens HP Training Program
🏆 2024: Rugby Tens Invitational (South Africa) – WINNERS with the San Clemente Rhinos!

Keep making waves, Emerson! We’re so proud of your journey so far, and we know this is just the beginning! 🌊



#327

💰 $1 MILLION UP FOR GRABS! 💰

A historic moment in U.S. rugby as the R10 Series and Championship award over $1 MILLION in prizes! 🏆💵 Who will claim the biggest prize? It’s all on the line, and the stakes have never been higher! 🏉🔥

📅 Event Line-Up:
⭐️ The Series Finals: Saturday, 26 October
🌟 The Championship: 23, 27, 30 November

📍 Venue: 30753 La Pata Rd., San Juan Capistrano (The Oaks International Grand Prix Arena at The Riding Park)
🎟 Entry: FREE (Parking $15)
📺 Watch Live: TV.RUGBYTENS.COM or on The Rugby Network

The countdown is on—don’t miss your chance to witness rugby history! 🏅🏆

🚨 Rugby Skills Clinic with PERRY BAKER! 🚨

Join rugby legend Perry Baker at the RugbyTensChampionship Finals for an epic day of skills, fun, and action! 🏉✨ Perfect for boys and girls ready to take their game to the next level!

📍 Location: The Riding Park
📅 Date: October 26 (Finals of Rugby Tens Series)

Session Times:
U10-U14: 11:00am
U16-U18: 2:00pm
💲 Cost: Only $5 per player.
Sign up here: Shop.RugbyTens.com

And don’t forget to stick around for the RugbyTensChampionship action! 🏆🔥

📅 Mark your calendars:
The Series: October 12, 18, 26
The Championship: November 23, 27, 30

📍 Venue: The Oaks International Grand Prix, San Juan Capistrano
🎟 Entry: FREE (Parking $15)
📺 Watch Live: TV.RUGBYTENS.COM or on The Rugby Network

This is your chance to learn from a legend and catch some of the best international rugby! 💪🏉 See you there! 🎉

San Clemente Rhinos Player
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RUGBY TENS 2024

📅 Mark your calendars:
The Series: October 4, 12, 18, 26
The Championship: November 23, 27, 30

📍 Venue: 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano. The Oaks International Grand Prix Venue (The Riding Park)
🎟 Entry: FREE (parking $15 charged by venue)
📺 Watch it live on TV.RUGBYTENS.COM or on The Rugby Network

Game day.
Let’s Go!!

RUGBY TENS 2024

📅 Mark your calendars:
The Series: October 4, 12, 18, 26
The Championship: November 23, 27, 30

📍 Venue: 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano. The Oaks International Grand Prix Venue (The Riding Park)
🎟 Entry: FREE (parking $15 charged by venue)
📺 Watch it live on TV.RUGBYTENS.COM or on The Rugby Network