2024 TCS New York City Marathon

Play Rugby is proud to be an official charity partner for the TCS New York City Marathon again this year! Through this partnership, we are able to provide the opportunity for runners to support the mission of Play Rugby, raising awareness and funds for the young people we serve throughout NYC! As a Play Rugby…

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Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

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Play Rugby USA was recently featured by ABC News on “Our America: Fifty50,” an ABC Owned Television Stations special commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, hosted by Sofia Carson. Click the link below to view the full video!

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2023 Golf Day

Join Play Rugby for our Annual Golf Day on Tuesday, September 19, 2023! This annual event brings together our amazing rugby community and network of supporters, donors, and Board members for a great day of golf all in support of the young people we serve. All proceeds will benefit Play Rugby’s programs in NYC, specifically in the Bronx and Harlem, helping to…

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Now Hiring – Senior Program Director

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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…

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New 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…

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Now Hiring – HS Girls Rugby Coach

We are currently seeking a full-time HS Girls Academy Head Coach to join our team and play a vital role in delivering positive youth development on and off the rugby pitch. The Head Coach is responsible for the on-the-ground execution of their team, including recruitment and retention of players. The Head Coach acts as the…

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Now Hiring – Fund Development Associate

We are currently seeking a Fund Development Associate to support the Executive Director and Development team in donor cultivation and execution of our revenue growth strategy. They will be responsible for managing our donor CRM, stewardship journey and coordinating with COO for financial reporting. They will also be responsible for facilitating the collection of content…

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2022 Spring Gala Announcement

2022 Gala Invite

Celebrate the Power of Rugby with us on May 5th! Join us on Thursday, May 5th for the Play Rugby Spring Gala! Our first fully in-person Gala since 2019. We’re so excited to bring together our community of supporters to celebrate the power of rugby and raise crucial funds for Play Rugby USA! The evening will showcase the work of Play Rugby in NYC and honor some amazing community …

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Welcome Thierry Telfort, Program Director

We’re thrilled to welcome Thierry Telfort as Program Director at Play Rugby! He officially joined the team on Tuesday, February 1st! Thierry has significant youth development experience, having worked as a Program Director at Sports & Arts is Schools Foundation (today known as NY Edge) and most recently serving as the Director of Community Development…

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Now Hiring – Program Director

About Play Rugby USA:Play Rugby provides rugby training and competition, youth development and educational resources to help put young people on a path to success. Our programs are designed specifically to address the unique needs of youth growing up in at-risk communities in New York City. Through our unique values-based curriculum, students build and develop…

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