Popolo Project is dedicated to fostering opportunities for Black and Polynesian Rugby Referees within the USA Rugby Pathways framework. Our initiative is designed to establish a comprehensive 12-month program that offers guidance, mentorship, and robust support while advocating for these referees within their local referee organizations. Our primary goal is to significantly enhance the representation of this demographic within the National Referee Development Group and High-Performance Group.
Senior Team Members
Operations
Performance
Publicity
Culture
Communications
Talent Identification
Advisory Board
| Domestic Andre Bosier (San Diego), Brandon Sparks (Utah), Kevin Battle (Los Angeles), Pate Tuilevuka (Seattle), Richie Walker (PR7s), Dan Hatrup (Glendale) International Johnson Lee (Fiji), Rasta Rasivhenge (South Africa) |
Strategic Partnerships
Urban Rugby Championship
Early talent identification
Rugby Now
Online marketplace
Rhino HP
In-person training facilities
The Rugby Foundation