Sports 4 Life Grant Announcement!

Play Rugby has been named a 2025 Sports 4 Life grant recipient! The Women’s Sports Foundation Sports 4 Life program – co-founded with ESPN – utilizes the power of sport to build a solid foundation for girls in underserved communities to thrive on and off the field. According to the “Play to Lead” research report,…

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DICK’S Sports Matter Partnership Announcement

We’re thrilled to announce that Play Rugby has been selected as a 2025 Sports Matter 3-Year Partner by The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation! Over the next 3 years, we’ll work together to break down barriers and expand access for young people in NYC. Thank you to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation for believing in our…

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2025 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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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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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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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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Academy Staff Updates

After a tremendously challenging yet momentum-building year, we have made some changes to the staffing structure of the Play Rugby Academy team, to maximize our ability to Go Forward into the fall season! We are so proud of this amazing group of people that are committed to changing lives both on and off the rugby pitch! We…

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