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Firebirds Youth Rugby

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The 2024-2025 rugby season here!   This year the Firebirds will be only offering a U19 Boys team.  Practice starts Monday October 14.  We're back at Longview Elementary school athletic field again.

Practice will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00 pm to 8:00 pm for the season.   Bring water, dress in cleats and rugged clothing like rugby kit for tackling and contact work.

Location:  Longview Elementary School, parking entrance is on 12th St.

1209 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014

 

Youth Rugby note:   Unfortunately the Firebirds youth rugby division (U8 to U14) is currently dormant and we are looking for new leadership to take the program forward.  Anyone interested in leading the youth program (administration as well as coaching roles are vacant and need filling for the youth program to be successful), please email us as phoenixfirebirdsrugby@gmail.com to log your expression of interest.


This website will stay updated with news and updates so be sure to check here or the Firebirds Facebook page for the latest info.

Why should you consider rugby as a new sport to play?

Rugby values teamwork, builds fitness and endurance, develops the hand-eye coordination, motor skills, decision making skills and dexterity to be able to run and pass and THINK all at the same time.

Everyone is on the field all the time and is on offense and defense to run, catch and pass the ball, and score!

World Rugby's Core Values are Integrity, Passion, Solidarity, Discipline and Respect.  These Values guide the Phoenix Firebirds in our mission to promote a healthy active lifestyle, foster the virtues of teamwork and cooperation, and develop athletic skills for boys and girls through playing the sport of rugby.

For more info or to get your questions answered please email us at phoenixfirebirdsrugby@gmail.com.

2024-2025 Rugby Season Overview

Fall Pre-season


Pre-season practice begins Monday Oct 14.   Practices are Mon and Wed night each week.  Last practice before winter break will be Wed Dec 11.

  • RugbyAZ hosts 3 weekends of 7s matches
    • Nov 9, 16, 23.
    • Typically 6pm to 9pm. 
    • Locations tbd in the Phoenix metro area.

SPRING SEASON


Practice resumes after winter break on Monday Jan 6.  Match format is 15s for the competitive season.

  • Pre-season scrimmages:  Jan 11, Jan 18
  • League home and away games:  Jan 25 to April 5.
    • Games to be played in various locations in Phoenix metro area as well as Flagstaff and Tucson.
  • Semi Finals: Apr 12.
  • Finals: Apr 26.

League Byes:

  • 3/15 - Spring Break
  • 4/19 - Easter

 

Practice Location & Schedule

Practice is on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00 pm to 8:00 pm. 
Bring water, dress in cleats and rugged clothing like rugby kit for tackling and contact work.

Location:  Longview Elementary School.  Parking entrance is on 12th St.

1209 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Pre-season practice begins Monday Oct 14.   Last practice before winter break will be Wed Dec 11.

RECRUITING: HELP GROW OUR GREAT SPORT!

Come and join a practice and see what rugby is all about!  It is free to come to a practice and check it out.  No prior experience necessary.

We also welcome new prospects  to join at any time during the season.  Rugby can be a lifelong pursuit so it is never too late to get started with rugby!!

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Firebirds Match Videos

Our parents have filmed various games over the years and posted to Youtube:

Rob Speers channel
Taylor Miller channel  
Louis Quiroz channel

Firebirds Youth Sponsors

Click here to read more about each of our sponsors!

Discount rates:  All Phoenix Rugby Club (Firebirds, Men, Women)  players & family = $40

Hosting Firebirds events and sponsoring the club since 2016!

Carolyn Berryman

Owner

Phone: 602-295-7181

Run by John and Mary Lungo, parents of a former Firebirds player.

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Run by Dr Glenn Appell, father of 2 former Firebirds players.