Thank you for visiting the Howard County Hurricanes Rugby website.
We have been around since 1998 and offer rugby opportunities for players from ages 5 to 18. The younger players play a co-ed, two-hand touch version of the game that allows them to develop rugby skills and an understanding of the game without the concern of contact. The older players engage in full contact tackle rugby.
We offer a truly unique sports experience that will challenge the players both physically and mentally (yes-rugby is a thinking game) while having a lot of fun in the process. We are fortunate to have a great group of kids and parents participating throughout the years and look forward to growing our program.
Click Here to Download a PDF of the Maryland Youth Rugby Tag Rules/Laws
The 2024 season will begin on Tuesday June 4th.
Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30PM at the fields behind the East Branch of the Columbia Library. Games are scheduled for Saturday mornings and some Thursdays in lieu of practice. We are members of the Maryland Rugby SBO and play other touch and tackle rugby teams from around the Maryland/DC area.
Rugby Maryland youth page: https://www.rugby-maryland.org/youth-noncontact
Register today by visiting the Howard County Recs and Parks website and search “hurricanes rugby”
https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/Activity_Search/
Or click on the direct links by age group below:
U-7 Hurricanes Touch Rugby (Ages 5-6, Co-Ed)
U-9 Hurricanes Touch Rugby (Ages 6-8, Co-Ed)
U-11 Hurricanes Touch Rugby (Ages 9-10, Co-Ed)
U-13 Hurricanes Touch Rugby (Ages 11-12, Co-Ed)
U-17 Hurricanes Touch Rugby (Ages 13-16, Co-Ed)
U-19 Hurricane-Express Tackle Rugby (Boys 15-18)
Practices:
We will hold practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at ECL 6:30-8:00pm.
Check inclement weather line if necessary: (410) 313-4456
Location: East Columbia Library Fields
If you plan on your player(s) participating in the tournament please fill out the google sheet. U7, U9, and U11 will play on Saturday 7/27/24 U13 and U16 will play on Sunday 7/28/24
Announcements
Hurricane-Express Rugby
No practice or Match Thursday or Saturday due to the Independence Day holiday.
We will host our one home match on 7/13/24 at East Columbia Library.
I need someone to step up and coordinate the Snack Shack for the post match social. I will not be there so if no one volunteers we will not have anything. Let me know if you are interested and I can get you started.
We have to declare our teams for the end of season tournament by Tuesday 7/9/24
If you plan on your player(s) participating in the tournament I need you to fill out this google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-PYrmklc8-SXnH2Z-CU_5Gw0RDt-RdNlnby1LVjLYGE/edit
U7, U9, and U11 will play on Saturday 7/27/24
U13 and U16 will play on Sunday 7/28/24
Matches will start at 9am and last through the afternoon.
Our U13s will be partnering with the Olney Exiles, so don’t worry if we’re short on players.
Rugby Xplorer Registration
Each player must be registered with USA Rugby through RugbyXplorer to play in the end of season tournament.
Help Session July 12, 7-9pm.
RugbyXplorer Help Session
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oku-wpkb-ymc
Directions and Help Videos
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-HOeBrhgdSgyJJTtcoB4Z8ZAFBqTducB3kz4KYtzwRU/edit?usp=sharing
https://australia.rugby/participate/rugby-administration/club-administration/resource-library
The current Rugby Maryland Youth Laws can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NC-npFjrVTLi_xBgI8upJxlNiLkODC-/view?usp=sharing
