We are currently on break and will return to
practices in February.
And Thursdays are at the Arboretum off of Madison, also at 7:00pm.
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Rugby is a fast paced, exciting game--if you haven't seen a match
or played before, download our
Rookie Primer (300KB,
Adobe Acrobat Reader needed),
and visit our Links page to find other rugby resources on the Internet.
What should I expect?
Our weekday practices run 1-1/2
hours. Saturday practice is 2 hours
and 15 minutes. Our coordinating coach determines what each
particular session will entail so
it’s not often the same routine from
week to week. You should expect to
see plenty of ball-handling, kicking, running, drills aimed at
maneuverability and speed. And, of
course, scrums and lineouts, which are the set pieces that seem so
odd to the uninitiated and are unique to
rugby. You will not be tackled,
shoved, pushed, tripped, gouged with
cleats or otherwise molested. That comes later.
What should I wear?
Most of us wear shorts regardless
of the cold but sweatpants are an
acceptable option for first-timers.
Add running shoes (or your old
cleats if you have them) and a
t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on
the temperature, and you’re ready to
go. A tracksuit is also a good
addition for inactive periods.
Please don’t wear anything that you
wouldn’t want grass-stained or
splattered with mud. Once you become
a member you’ll need to purchase
rugby boots, black rugby shorts and
a mouth guard. The club supplies
players with jerseys and socks.
Social Aspects of Rugby
You may have noticed that we refer
to our team as a ‘club’. That’s
because, besides being a traditional
designation, it is a club complete
with all the social activity that
term implies. After every match the
opposing teams meet for a ‘drinkup’
with food, beer and song. We also
sponsor several non-match social
events during the year. These
include fundraisers or just informal
get-togethers. Our club includes
members who’ve never stepped onto a
pitch, people who volunteer their
services in any number of ways, and
people who just love the sport of
rugby football. No other team sport
has quite the same spirit of
camaraderie.
Anything else I should know?
In the United States the sport of
rugby union football is overseen
by USARugby, and to play competitively
in any local rugby union (league) you must be a member of USARugby.
The club takes care of the application process and the
fees--that's what your dues are for!
In addition, you will be required
to have proof of health insurance
coverage.
And if you still have questions,
read the FAQ!
