Play Rugby USA

It feels so good to be competing again! Everyone ages 10+ now has at least one game under their belt. Amazing to see the #GoForward mindset from all of our Academy players these past few weeks. HUGE shoutout to our amazing Youth Development Mentors for helping us all improve day after day.

IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING! We're cleared for contact in NYC and are so excited to announce schedules for HS Boys and Girls. First time competing in over a year! Stay tuned for more info re: U10-U14 competition. Hope to you out there. #goforward #playrugby #youthrugby #wrugby

Huge thanks to Renaissance Youth Center for supporting our virtual event! Join us on May 21st to see an exclusive performance from this amazing group of young people. Tickets still available here: https://bit.ly/3eaTJNV #rugby #youthrugby #bronx #bronxrenaissance #bronxyouth

We can't wait to introduce you to the incredible members of our community who will receive the Power of Rugby Award on May 21st! Less than a month to go - we hope you'll join us! Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/3eaTJNV

We're excited to announce that British & Irish Lions LEGEND Alex Corbisiero will be hosting our virtual fundraiser on May 21st! Tickets are still available (including VIP tasting tickets with The Bronx Brewery). Join us in celebrating the Power of Rugby and purchase your tickets here https://bit.ly/3eaTJNV #powerofrugby #playrugby

Spring Academy practices are in full swing! U12-U18 Boys and Girls are practicing on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays AND Sundays. U10 on Sundays only. We are ALWAYS welcoming new players! Register here: http://bit.ly/2GGv99I

Our spring Academy season kicks off next week Registration is open for boys and girls ages 7-18yrs. Visit our website to sign up http://bit.ly/2GGv99I We're excited to continue developing our skills and prepare for a return to competition! Questions? Let us know! [email protected]... #rugby #wrugby #goforward

Congrats to our Youth Development Director Dom Wareing! #GoForward

Thursdays are for #TryMakers (and Try Scorers!) #rugby #youthrugby #youthdevelopment

Who runs the world? The Play Rugby Academy is growing every day! Below is our current practice schedule. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/33zR5w9 U14-U18 Co-ed... Tuesday - 4:45-6:30pm @ Jacob H. Schiff Park Wednesday - 4:00-5:30pm @ Chelsea Waterside Park Thursday - 4:45-6:30pm @ Jacob H. Schiff Park Sunday - 1:45-3:00pm @ Pier 25 U10-U12 Co-ed Wednesday - 4:00-5:30pm @ Chelsea Waterside Park Sunday - 12:00-1:15pm @ Pier 25 #rugby #youthrugby #girlsrugby #wrugby #flagrugby #youthdevelopment

Today is Sport for Good Day! Join us and Laureus Sport for Good USA and get moving for 60 minutes of safe, socially distant play. Share a photo/video using #S4GDay and #SportforGoodNYC for a chance to win prizes!!

Every Play Rugby session begins and ends with a community circle, where we get to reflect, restore and support each other to #GoForward both on and off the pitch!

The Play Rugby Academy was back on the field this past week for the first time since March! We know how important movement and sports are for the wellbeing of ALL kids, so we're joining Laureus Sport for Good USA on Saturday, October 3rd for #S4GDay! You can join us too by committing to 60 minutes of safe, socially distant play on 10/3. Post a photo or video on social media and tag us with the hashtag #S4GDay and #SportforGoodNYC.

First Academy session of the fall season is in the books! Looking forward to Sunday at Pier 25. U10-U12 co-ed 12:00-1:15 U14-U18 co-ed 1:45-3:00 ALL players MUST pre-register here: https://bit.ly/33zR5w9... Questions? Let us know! [email protected] World Rugby Shop

WE'RE BACK! Thrilled to announce that Fall Academy registration is open for all, ages 8-19yrs. Registration is available here https://bit.ly/33zR5w9 Right now locations are limited to Chelsea Waterside and Pier 25, but we hope to be able to announce more sessions as NYC Parks reopen. Please register early and make note of our COVID return to play guidelines. We can't wait to see you! Questions? Let us know here or by emailing us [email protected]

Where in the world are Play Rugby alumni? If you've ever been a participant in a Play Rugby program, we want to hear from you! Please fill out this google form so we can keep in touch: https://bit.ly/3izVLIv Huge shoutout to alumnus Nate Salter for helping us organize this important project! #GoForward

We're already missing Monday mornings with Coach Rick! We had a great summer partnering with #HoshiToshi, introducing more young people to the sport while focusing on the growth and development of each individual participant. It was so apparent how important it is to connect with and support young people during this incredibly challenging time. We hope to be back on the pitch soon!

Play Rugby is honored to be the recipient of a $50,000 grant from RBC! RBC Foundation USA prioritizes grants that support youth in order to help them achieve their fullest potential. We're so grateful for the Foundation's commitment to Play Rugby and the transformative programs we provide to young people throughout New York City.

Thank you to everyone who made our very first Play Rugby Golf Day a success!! It was an amazing day spent with incredible people in support of our mission (and as it turns out, they're pretty good at golf!). Special thanks to our sponsors: Jefferies, Pig 'n' Whistle on 36th and Old Blue Rugby We can't wait for next year!

We're so grateful to The Atlas Foundation for supporting our programs through these difficult times! Grant funding allowed us to purchase care packages and face coverings for our Academy students to help keep them safe while staying active. #maskup #rugbyfamily #goforward

An absolute must watch on this #GoForwardFriday!

Check out this youth-led community dialogue hosted by Youth Mentoring Action Network and MENTOR - it's a great way to gain some perspective on how young people around the world are feeling about recent events and the state of race relations: https://bit.ly/3apxGkl Huge shoutout to both of these organizations for giving young people a space and platform to use their voice! #BlackYouthVoice #GoForwardFriday