Posts Tagged ‘youth rugby’
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 MoreSports 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,…
Read MoreDICK’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…
Read More2025 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…
Read More2024 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…
Read MoreNow 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 MoreCelebrating 50 Years of Title IX
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!
Read MoreAcademy 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…
Read MoreNew SBYD Research
Sports-Based Youth Development Programs Foster More Social and Emotional Learning Than Non-Sports Programs The study was released by Laureus USA and confirmed that sports-based youth development (SBYD) programs play a significant role in fostering critical social and emotional learning (SEL) skills necessary for young people to succeed both on and off the field. The study, funded by The Allstate Foundation, surveyed nearly…
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