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West Hartford Black Hearts Rugby

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West Hartford Black Hearts Rugby

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West Hartford Rugby 2022 ToDo List
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RUGBY SEASON IS COMING! GO FOR A RUN!

Never Played Rugby? What are the Rules?

Never Played Rugby? What are the Rules?

You are responsible for YOUR Fitness....

PRACTICE IS FOR RUGBY NOT FITNESS!

Unable to attend practice? Contact Coach Brennan whrugby@outlook.com or 860-883-0126 

Never Played Rugby? What are the Rules?

Never Played Rugby? What are the Rules?

Never Played Rugby? What are the Rules?

 

  • Prospective players are welcome to participate in practices before registering for season by completing a signed Player Waiver. We encourage anyone who might be interested to come join a practice just bring a filled-out waiver and a mouthpiece.

Welcome

Welcome to WestHartfordRugby.com home of the Black Hearts U-19 rugby club. The club is open to high school boys ages 14 to 19. No experience is necessary. We play other high schools from around the state in a season that begins in early March and culminates with the CT High School Rugby Championship in June.  

We encourage anyone who might be interested to come to a practice or game to check it out without any obligation.

Our mission is to provide high school youth of West Hartford with the opportunity to:

• Develop an understanding of the game of rugby through active participation

• Develop the skills to continue play beyond the high school age level

• Develop life skills such as: teamwork, leadership and accountability

• Learn and compete in a safe and fun environment

The Season

The club is run by trained coaches who receive certification through USA Rugby. Practices are normally held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:45pm at Sterling Field, located on Flatbush Avenue in West Hartford. 

Earlier in the season we will practice at different times

subject to the availability of gym space and turf fields in town. Games are typically played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Certified Referees and Trainers monitor all games.

Schedule
Contact
To Do List
Team Sponsors
Photo Gallery
Photo Archive
Team Store
Rugby Fitness
2022 Photos

2022 Games and Events TBD

Tuesday

Team Practice

6:15pm

Conard Turf/Sterling Field

Event Details

Tuesday

Team Practice

Running  shoes, cleats, mouthpiece, water

6:15pm

Conard Turf/Sterling Field

Thursday

Team Practice Scrimmage

6:15pm

Hall Turf/Sterling Field

Event Details

Thursday

Team Practice Scrimmage

 Running  shoes, cleats, mouthpiece, water 

6:15pm

Hall Turf/Sterling Field

Saturday

Game/Scrimmage Day

TBD

HS Turf/Home Field

Event Details

Saturday

Game/Scrimmage Day

Come cheer us on at our home field. Stay after the game for our victory celebration! 

TBD

HS Turf/Home Field

2022 Game Schedule

March 27th, Sunday

Away vs Fairfield

Arrive 12:30

-

Kickoff 1pm

Event Details

March 27th, Sunday

Away vs Fairfield

@ Warde High School Turf

Arrive 12:30

-

Kickoff 1pm

April 1st Friday

Cobra

6pm

-

Kickoff

Event Details

April 1st Friday

Cobra

Central High School

6pm

-

Kickoff

April 10th, Sunday

Clinton

1pm

-

Kickoff

Event Details

April 10th, Sunday

Clinton

@ Morgan High School 

1pm

-

Kickoff

April 15th-17th

Open

TBD

-

Kickoff

April 15th-17th

Open

TBD

-

Kickoff

2022 Game Schedule

April 22 Friday

Away vs Southington

TBD

-

Kickoff

Behind Baseball/Football field

Event Details

April 22 Friday

Away vs Southington

 Southington High School directions 

TBD

-

Kickoff

Behind Baseball/Football field

April 29th Friday

Home vs Wilbraham/Munson

6pm

-

Kickoff

April 29th Friday

Home vs Wilbraham/Munson

6pm

-

Kickoff

May 6th Friday

Home vs Clinton

6pm

-

Kickoff

May 6th Friday

Home vs Clinton

6pm

-

Kickoff

May 13th Friday

Home vs MidState

6pm

-

Kickoff

May 13th Friday

Home vs MidState

6pm

-

Kickoff

May 21 Saturday

Home vs New Hampshire

11:00

-

Kickoff

May 21 Saturday

Home vs New Hampshire

11:00

-

Kickoff

Contact Us

Our fans are a real part of our team. Send us a message to cheer us on, or ask us a question about our training. We look forward to hearing from you, and we will get back to you soon.

West Hartford Black Hearts Home Pitch

Sterling Field, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110, United States

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West Hartford Black Hearts - To Do List

The Basics

 

  • All players need to complete 2022 Player Waiver - print two copies, one for your records and one for the club records. This must be signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Bring completed Player Waiver to first practice you attend - players will not be allowed to practice until signed waiver is collected. 
  • For New Players register on USA Rugby and follow instructions. For Returning Players select Login - have your username and password ready. USA Rugby and Dues. This year we are using the same platform to collect USA Rugby registration and Team dues. For 2022, the cost is $35 for USA Rugby and $140 for West Hartford Rugby. There is also a processing fee of $5.95. If you played last year, you should have an account through which you can renew. New players will have to set up an account with their parents.  Link to USA Rugby
  • Prospective players are welcome to participate in practices before registering with a signed Player Waiver. We encourage anyone who might be interested to join a practice or game to check it out.

The following equipment is required, please bring these items to each practice:

  • Mouth Guard (buy 3 you will lose 1 or 2 over the season)  example rugby mouth piece,  another 
  • Sneakers - we will be running during the practice
  • Cleats - soccer cleats work, others will be evaluated for safety
  • BLACK Rugby Shorts  example1 example 2
  • Sturdy Practice Jersey and T-Shirt
  • Water Bottle
  • Black Hearts Team Store

We look forward to seeing you on the pitch!

Downloads

2022 WHRUGBY_PlayerWaiver (pdf)Download
2022WHRUGBY_ToDoListMarch (pdf)Download
2022PreseasonFlyer2 (jpg)Download

Club History

The West Hartford Black Hearts Rugby Club was formed in the fall of 2010. A presentation was made to the Town of West Hartford All Sports Council, planting the seed to form a U-19 youth rugby team. A follow-up presentation resulted in an unanimous vote to include rugby for West Hartford’s youth.

In the Spring of 2011 two parent/player informational meetings were held to promote interest in the club. Despite the fact that fields were not yet available nine prospective players showed up to the first ever Black Hearts practice. 

After a few false starts due to inclement weather, rain and snow, in April 2011 the team was able to practice on the pitch for the first time.

The focus of those early practice sessions was to learn the fundamentals of rugby with a goal of playing a regular high school spring rugby schedule. In June 2011, the Black Hearts played their inaugural match against Simsbury.

During the Spring of 2012 the Black Hearts accomplished their goal, playing a regular high school rugby schedule, finishing the season with a record of 3-3-1. On May 27, 2012 the Black Hearts competed, for the first time, in the Connecticut State High School rugby tournament, held at the Surf Club in Madison, CT.

Further club history was made on June 5, 2012 when the Black Hearts hosted Simsbury B in their first ever home match. Over 150 spectators showed up to see both teams leave it all on the pitch, as the Black Hearts scored a hard fought 39 to 17 victory.

Rugby Links

 For more information about rugby or to learn some of the basics of the game, please visit the following links:

  • USA Rugby (homepage)
  • Rugby Dump
  • Rugby for Dummies
  • Wes Clark Rugby Positions
  • New Zealand Rugby Resources Positions
  • Rugby 101 Video
  • Wikipedia Rugby


Interested in Black Hearts team merchandise or other rugby equipment:

  • Black Hearts Team Store
  • Ruggers.com

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Photo Gallery

    West Hartford Black Hearts Photo Archive

    2022 Season
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    2019 Season
    2012 Season
    2011 Season

    Wethersfield Youth Rugby Club Photo Archive

     The Wethersfield Youth Rugby Club ran from 2010-2018 as Greater Hartford's only youth rugby program for ages 6-14. Many WYRFC "Red Onions" players continued playing on with the Black Hearts into their High School years. The photo archive from those years is linked below.In 2019 WYRFC was renamed the Greater Hartford Youth Rugby Club. 

    2010 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2011 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2012 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2013 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2014 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

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