Posts by Owen Kennedy
2026 NYC Flag Rugby Festival
Another year, another great NYC Flag Rugby Festival! We had an amazing day of rugby action, celebrating the accomplishments of all the young athletes who competed. Across 12 teams, 134 athletes from our after-school enrichment programs congregated on Randall’s Island, showcasing their skills in front of friends and family. One player from each team was…
Read More2026 Spring Gala
The theme of this year’s Gala was “Get There”, which is about showing up, supporting your community, and always giving your full effort. The Play Rugby community really took the theme to heart, raising over $580,000 in support of our mission! The energy was incredible, the joy was palpable, and we all felt a part…
Read More2026 Casino Night
What a night! 🎉 Our Play Rugby Casino Night was more than blackjack, roulette, and a few good poker faces — it was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with purpose. Because of our incredible supporters, sponsors, board, staff, and friends, we raised $125,000 to fuel equity, opportunity, and life-changing…
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