Tournaments

U.S. Eagle Mike Petri on Randall’s Island tournament

Mike Petri, a member of the U.S. Eagles national rugby team, wrote about the fall flag tournament at Randall’s Island for RugbyRugby.com. He said, “I didn’t realize it was a flag rugby tournament since these were the same kids that were practicing tackling technique but apparently they participate in both flag and tackle games. Of…

Pelham dominates new Olympic sport of rugby during 4th NYC Rugby Cup

Starting in 2016, rugby will be an olympic sport. We just may see some of the athletes that will be competing that year getting their start here in Pelham. Pelham Rugby Club finished another successful season by having both the elementary and middle school teams win their respective divisions at the 4th annual NYC Rugby Cup,…

Pelham Rugby hosts summer event in 2010

Pelham Flag Rugby, based in Westchester, hosted a hugely successful kids rugby event May 7, 2010. With invited guests Henry Street Settlement, a demonstration tackle match, 200 kids playing and 300 parents and other spectators, and excellent weather, everything went as planned. This was the sort of evening which builds our sport (and young men and…

Pelham Rugby Club debuts, captures three divisions in first tournament

The newly formed Pelham Rugby Club had a highly successful debut. Having just started this fall, the club now has 35 children participating in twice weekly practice/game sessions at Spring Street field. The club fields three teams: 6-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds, and over 12. On Oct. 19, 2008, the club traveled down to…