Don’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…
Read MoreStudent Feature: Paris the Rugby Superstar
Name: Paris School: P.S. 185 in Harlem, Manhattan Age: 8 Favorite color: Purple Favorite animal: Unicorn Favorite desert: Chocolate cake with a dollop of chocolate ice cream Favorite Subject: Math Paris is a rugby superstar! During her after-school Play Rugby program in Harlem, NY, she came up with a brand new game called Flag Tag…
Read MorePlay Rugby Academy U18 Boys Win New York Championship
On November 4th, the Play Rugby Academy U18 Boys brought back the Cup Championship for the New York Fall 7s league. This victory came from a perfect record of 24-0, following eight tournaments in their regular division and one guest appearance in the New Jersey division, where they also swept the competition. The current team…
Read MoreSaturday Night Lights in Harlem
In partnership with the Office of the District Attorney of New York, Play Rugby USA is now approaching its second year collaborative program Saturday Night Lights (SNL), a youth development initiative that seeks to activate community spaces with exceptional sports (like rugby!), connect youth to resources and build trust between law enforcement and the community.…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring an Americorps VISTA
Join the NYC Team as a Development and Communications Coordinator Position Overview Based in the heart of New York City’s bustling midtown, Play Rugby USA operates out of a modern SBYD Hub with other sector leaders on the cutting-edge of SBYD. We believe that youth thrive when offered access to high-impact sports programming and are…
Read MoreWil Snape Joins as Executive Director
In June, we announced that Play Rugby USA Founder and CEO, Mark Griffin, had accepted a position with USA Rugby as their new Commercial Director. Since that time, Mark has been working closely with Play Rugby’s Board and Senior Leadership Team on the execution of a succession plan, including the hiring of a new Executive…
Read MoreJoin the NYC Team
Now Hiring Youth Development Mentors in NYC At Play Rugby USA, we use the unique power of rugby to empower and inspire young people from underserved communities. We are currently hiring YDMs in New York City! Our Youth Development Mentors form the backbone of our program and deliver our curriculum on a weekly basis at…
Read MoreNow Hiring – Executive Director, Play Rugby USA
Play Rugby USA seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of development and stability, taking the reins from the organization’s founder. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned and driven professional who enjoys a dynamic non-profit environment, is motivated by ambitious fundraising goals, and is passionate and committed…
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