# Next Phase Rugby > Connects student athletes with college rugby programs for recruitment. (iPhone/iPad app by Gregory Stelluti.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-phase-rugby/id1523677448 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gregory Stelluti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523677450) - Category: Sports, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: +4 - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-05-04 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-phase-rugby/id1523677448/reviews.md ## What is Next Phase Rugby? Next Phase Rugby connects student athletes with college programs allowing for unprecedented opportunities for players and teams. Through our platform, we help rugby players find suitable schools to reach their potential in the classroom and on the rugby pitch. We enable coaches to promote their programs and identify players who positively contribute to their institutions and rugby teams. ATHLETES Build your athlete profile and get discovered by hundreds of college coaches. Add personal background, academic information, rugby accomplishments, and highlights videos. COLLEGE RECRUITERS Create your school profile to promote your program to thousands of high school rugby players. Add information about your team, describe your school’s academic standards, and promote recruiting events and roster openings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Build athlete profiles - Showcase academic and rugby accomplishments - Upload highlight videos - Create college program profiles - Promote recruiting events - Identify player roster openings ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Athlete Annual Plan | $99.00 | per year | | Athlete Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-phase-rugby/id1523677448/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Rugby *2026-03-23* App works great amazing way to get in touch with college coaches from many different schools. ### 5/5 — rugby *2026-03-23* great app for collegiate rugby recruitment ### 2/5 — No Parent/Agent Linking *2025-12-31* One of the personas left out of this app is the parent and/or agent who is responsible for fielding inquiries on behalf of the student athlete. What would be useful is the ability for a parent/agent to create an account and link it to their athlete as their representative. **Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful feedback—we really appreciate you taking the time to share this perspective. We do currently support parent involvement on athlete accounts. When an account is created, both the athlete and a parent can have their own separate login credentials, allowing parents to help manage communication and recruiting activity alongside their student-athlete. At this time, we do not provide access for agents or third-party representatives. Based on consistent feedback from college programs, the overwhelming majority of coaches prefer to communicate directly with the student-athlete as part of the recruiting process. That said, we’re always looking to improve the platform and value input like yours as we continue to evolve. ### 3/5 — Payment *2025-03-30* I think this app is like really cool but I have to pay $200 just to be able to put in video clips of me, I feel like that was the whole point of getting the app for me because I heard from a coach about this app but I feel like if I can't put in a video how am I supposed to get recruiters attention.... ### 5/5 — Email change? *2024-09-18* App is great, won’t let me change my email, any reason why? **Developer response:** When you register and provide your email address, it acts as your user name for the account. It can be changed through an email to support - info@nextphaserugby.com or directly to greg@nextphaserugby.com. Once changed, the new email address will be your user name. ### 5/5 — A class by itself *2024-03-02* We (Babson College Men’s Rugby) were introduced to Next Phase after 2022 CRC & I regret not paying it much attention then!!! We landed 3 very good players for the Fall of 2023 without much “recruiting” and I realized we needed to step it up or we would have a couple great years and fall into the typical cycle. I started putting in effort to recruit in Jan 23 by attending a few ID camps, but the real progress came from Next Phase!! Babson/Olin are very niche colleges and have very tough admission standards - which is why I didn’t put much energy into recruiting as I felt the ROI was very low. However, with Next Phase’s ability to set parameters for GPA/ACT/SAT and Major (along with several key data sets) allowed me to target prospects with a realistic ability to be admitted AND who would be likely to have an interest in Business or Engineering. This provided the ability for me to search and contact players while in “idle” time during the week (in line at grocery store, grabbing a bagel, riding as a passenger or just taking a break from regular work…3-5 minutes a day. Every Sunday I sent template emails to those players who accepted my request to contact; that allowed me to start a more personal conversation with those players. Through out the 2023 year, we had interactions with over 150 potential prospects. Most of whom I would never have known about!!! We managed to go from 3 prospects applying in for fall 2023 to 22 prospects applying for Fall 2024!!! We had 13 prospects do overnight visits and all but 1 (Philippines) do campus tours. The biggest testimony to Next Phase is that the majority of our current prospects wouldn’t have dreamed about Babson/Olin due to not knowing how unique and amazing each of their academic programs are for their ultimate goals. Both colleges admissions teams have been blown away by how many students we’ve introduced to the college through Next Phase!! DM me at Babsonrugby for more specific testimony! Next Phase we be a critical component in our goal to continue to build upon our recent success! ### 5/5 — Mount St. Mary’s Men’s Rugby *2024-02-08* Next Phase Rugby is the primary online tool we use to connect with student/athletes for our rugby program. It allows us to reach players nationally and overseas. It also allows players to reach out to us. A fantastic tool for our recruiting efforts. ### 5/5 — Great App *2024-02-01* Next Phase Rugby has been a useful tool in discovering and connecting with high school rugby players from around the country that I would otherwise not have knowledge of or access to. It allows our coaching staff to actively search outside of our geographical region and identify candidates who have the qualities and ambition that we look for (Experience Level/GPA/Interested Major), while also giving players a platform to view their variety of options. ### 2/5 — Disappointing, but solid potential *2024-01-25* Cons : - not many major rugby colleges actually on the app - impossible to search by division Pros : - good college-general and rugby-specific info - app works smoothly, and fairly fully featured My conclusion : - useful if you are interested in playing rugby for fun at college - useful if you don’t have a structured rugby cv set up already - not useful if you are serious about rugby (best to contact the main college coaches directly) **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to review Next Phase Rugby. We appreciate your positive comments about the general and rugby-specific information, as well as the app's performance. However, we would like to clarify a few points regarding your concerns: ---- Search Functionality: Our app indeed allows users to search by division, including D1, D2, and small college categories. More so, users can refine their search based on program type, such as NCAA, Varsity, Athletic Department supported, and Club programs. This feature aims to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for all rugby levels. ---- Coverage of Major Programs: On the men's side, we're proud to feature all of the NCR champions, just under 70% of the CRAA top 25, all of the Rugby East teams, and many more. For women's rugby, our app includes 83% of NCAA teams and a wide array of D1 Elite, D1, D2, and Small College programs across the country. We continuously work to expand our coverage to include as many programs as possible. ---- Direct Contact Information: To assist users in their rugby journey, our app provides direct contact information for college coaches. This feature is designed to streamline the communication process and eliminate the need for extensive searches elsewhere. ---- We understand that our app may not meet every individual's specific needs, but we strive to cater to a wide range of interests within the rugby community. We are continually working to improve and update our app based on user feedback. If you have any further suggestions or need assistance with any features, please feel free to contact us directly. ---- Thank you for your support, and we hope you continue to find our app useful for your rugby endeavors. ### 1/5 — Account Creation Problem *2022-04-28* The app when opened takes me right to the login page with no option to create an account? ## Frequently asked questions about Next Phase Rugby ### What is Next Phase Rugby? Next Phase Rugby is a free platform designed to connect student rugby athletes with college programs. It allows athletes to create profiles and be discovered by coaches, while coaches can promote their programs and find potential recruits. ### Is Next Phase Rugby free to use? Yes, Next Phase Rugby is completely free to download and use for both athletes and college recruiters. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the platform. ### What information can athletes include in their profile on Next Phase Rugby? Athletes can build comprehensive profiles including personal background, academic information, rugby accomplishments, and highlight videos. This allows them to present a full picture to college coaches. ### How does Next Phase Rugby help college recruiters? College recruiters can create school profiles to promote their programs to thousands of high school rugby players. They can add details about their team, academic standards, and announce recruiting events or roster openings. ### What devices is Next Phase Rugby available on? Next Phase Rugby is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on the iOS platform. ### How often is Next Phase Rugby updated? The app was last updated on December 12, 2023, indicating ongoing development and support. The latest version is 1.6. ### What is the age rating for Next Phase Rugby? Next Phase Rugby has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests general appropriateness for most audiences. ### Does Next Phase Rugby have ads? No, Next Phase Rugby does not contain advertisements. The platform is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.1 — 2026-05-09 - Apple subscription integration ### 1.6 — 2023-12-12 Events related bug fixes and enhancements ### 1.5 — 2022-11-14 Bug fixes and enhancements ### 1.4 — 2022-07-30 Search enhancements ### 1.3 — 2022-01-07 Player Contact info list for schools ## Apps similar to Next Phase Rugby | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GOLS App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gols-app/id6504233853) | 2.3 (13) | Free | Sports | | [West Coast Sevens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-coast-sevens/id6752625113) | — | Free | Sports | | [The Rugby Network](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rugby-network/id1556381832) | 3.0 (201) | Free | Sports | | [World Rugby Laws of Rugby](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-rugby-laws-of-rugby/id403213587) | 4.5 (17) | Free | Sports | | [RugbyTown USA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugbytown-usa/id1419706918) | 5.0 (13) | Free | Sports | | [Major League Rugby](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-league-rugby/id1553708491) | 3.7 (91) | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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