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Now Hiring – Senior Program Director
We are seeking a Senior Program Director to serve as the team leader for all of Play Rugby’s programs! They will be responsible for implementing program strategy, ensuring that existing programs and growth align with overall organizational strategy, while providing hands-on support to the entire team. The Senior Program Director is also responsible for quality…
Read MoreNew Partnership Between Play Rugby and Rugby New York
Rugby New York and Play Rugby USA are delighted to announce a multi-year partnership in which professional New York players will be trained as Youth Development Mentors and assist the Play Rugby Academy in its drive to create a better world through rugby. “Both organizations believe passionately that rugby can be a force for good for…
Read MoreYouth Rugby is for CHAMPS
A chilly Saturday morning in February saw 11 dedicated coaches, over 200 passionate players, and 3 hours of engaging rugby action. It was Leap Day of 2020 and it marked our second CHAMPS tournament of the decade. The name CHAMPS stands for Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated and Positive Students, and these tournaments are the products of our three-way partnerships with the New York City Department of Education (DOE) local schools. CHAMPS…
Read MoreNYC Marathon Runner Feature: Saul Bernabe
We are one week closer to the 2019 NYC Marathon which takes plays on Sunday, November 3, 2019! As an official non-profit partner, Play Rugby has been given the opportunity to sponsor five runners. Not only is each runner taking on the challenge of completing the marathon but pledging to raise at least $2,500 in…
Read More2019 Rugby Cup is a Success!
12th Annual NYC Rugby Cup On Saturday, June 8th 2019, Play Rugby USA hosted the 2019 NYC Rugby Cup, on Randall’s Island. Started back in 2008, the Rugby Cup is our biggest annual rugby tournament. This year, we brought together over 600 students from 52 schools from all five borough of New York City together…
Read MorePlay Rugby Academy Teams Head to NY State Championship
The most anticipated HS rugby event of the season, Rugby NY State Championships, are taking place on the first weekend of June, in Binghamton, NY. After a very successful regular season, both the U18 Academy Boys and Girls teams will be battling it out, in hopes of bringing home the title. The Academy Boys have…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the 2019 Gala on May 1st!
For the 2019 Play Rugby Gala, we are celebrating the Power of Rugby and honoring our 2019 Athlete Giving Back Award Winner, Bryan Habana. Set on May 1st at Midtown Lofts & Terrace in NYC, this is a must-attend event for rugby fans (especially Springbok fans!) as well as those looking to mingle with the…
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