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Security report for usa.rugby

USA Rugby · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

USA Rugby is the official national governing body for rugby union in the United States, providing governance, membership services, event management, and community engagement for rugby players and fans. The organization operates as a non-profit entity focused on growing and supporting rugby at all levels across the country. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear navigation and relevant content targeted at rugby stakeholders in the USA. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Next.js, React, and Video.js, with integration of Google services such as Maps API, Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA for enhanced functionality and security. The site is hosted with a reputable registrar and uses CDN services for content delivery, ensuring moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and standard security headers present, though DNSSEC is not enabled and explicit security policies are not published. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism or GDPR indicators. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-maintained but could improve in privacy and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
66

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

USA Rugby holds a strong market position as the national governing body for rugby in the USA, serving a medium-sized community of players, clubs, and fans. Its business model is non-profit, focusing on sports governance, membership services, and event organization. The organization benefits from partnerships with rugby leagues, foundations, and merchandise providers, enhancing its ecosystem. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, event ticketing, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. The website supports these operations with member login portals and event calendars. Growth indicators include active news updates, community engagement, and hosting of major rugby events. Strategic partnerships with Major League Rugby and other rugby organizations strengthen its competitive advantage and market reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to mitigate automated abuse, and implementation of security headers such as Content Security Policy and X-Frame-Options. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could enhance DNS security. Privacy compliance gaps exist due to lack of cookie consent and GDPR indicators. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by formalizing policies and improving privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user experience for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
USA Rugby
Description
USA Rugby is the national governing body for rugby union in the United States, providing governance, membership services, event organization, and community engagement for rugby players and fans.
Key services
Membership registration and management, Event organization and sanctioning, Player welfare and safety programs, News and media content, Training and education, Community engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Video.js, Google Maps API, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3
  • Content Security Policy present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is relevant and targeted to rugby community in the USA.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy banner detected, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CDN for performance.
  6. Social media and partner links are consistent with rugby sports domain.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, providing server-side rendering and improved SEO capabilities. Video.js is used for media playback, and Google Maps API is integrated for location-based features. Google Tag Manager and reCAPTCHA v3 are implemented for analytics and security. The site uses a CDN (Cloudfront) for efficient content delivery. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization. The site lacks a common CMS, indicating a custom or proprietary content management approach. SEO is basic with meta tags and Open Graph data present but could be enhanced. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with opportunities for modernization in privacy and accessibility.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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