GO FOR A RUN! Practice is for RUGBY NOT Fitness!!

West Hartford
Black Hearts Rugby

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West Hartford
Black Hearts Rugby

West Hartford Black Hearts RugbyWest Hartford Black Hearts RugbyWest Hartford Black Hearts Rugby

       Practices Tues 6:15 @ Conard Thurs 6:15 @ Hall     

NEW PLAYERS NEED ONLY PARENT WAIVER TO ATTEND 

No $ or Registration!

West Hartford Rugby 2023 Parent/Player Waiver
You NEED to be added to the TEAM Group Text, Text Coach Foley to join 8609663588

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 Foley whrugby@outlook.com or 860-966-3588 

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
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Photo Gallery
Photo Archive
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2023 Game Schedule

Tuesday

Team Practice

TBD

Conard Turf/Sterling Field

Event Details

Tuesday

Team Practice

Running  shoes, cleats, mouthpiece, water

TBD

Conard Turf/Sterling Field

Thursday

Team Practice Scrimmage

TBD

Hall Turf/Sterling Field

Event Details

Thursday

Team Practice Scrimmage

 Running  shoes, cleats, mouthpiece, water 

TBD

Hall Turf/Sterling Field

Fri/Sat/Sun

Game/Scrimmage Day

TBD

HS Turf/Sterling

Event Details

Fri/Sat/Sun

Game/Scrimmage Day

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

TBD

HS Turf/Sterling

2023 Game Schedule

April 7 Friday

Away vs Wilbraham/Munson

4:30pm- Kickoff

Event Details

April 7 Friday

Away vs Wilbraham/Munson

Field and Parking directions  

4:30pm- Kickoff

April 22nd Saturday

Home vs MidState

6pm

-

Kickoff

Event Details

April 22nd Saturday

Home vs MidState

Sterling Field West Hartford CT, Entrance on Flatbush Ave, Parking in Charter Oak Academy Lot

6pm

-

Kickoff

April 28th-30th TBD

Away vs Aspetuck

TBD

-

Kickoff

Event Details

April 28th-30th TBD

Away vs Aspetuck

Field and Parking directions

TBD

-

Kickoff

May 7th Sunday

Home vs Shoreline

TBD

-

Kickoff

Event Details

May 7th Sunday

Home vs Shoreline

Sterling Field West Hartford CT, Entrance on Flatbush Ave, Parking in Charter Oak Academy Lot

TBD

-

Kickoff

2023 Game Schedule

May 12th Friday

Away vs Southington

TBD

-

Kickoff

Behind Baseball/Football field

Event Details

May 12th Friday

Away vs Southington

 Southington High School directions 

TBD

-

Kickoff

Behind Baseball/Football field

May 20th Saturday

Away vs Darien

11am

-

Kickoff

Event Details

May 20th Saturday

Away vs Darien

Directions to Field

11am

-

Kickoff

May 27th Saturday

Home vs Fairfield

TBD

-

Kickoff

Event Details

May 27th Saturday

Home vs Fairfield

Sterling Field West Hartford CT, Entrance on Flatbush Ave, Parking in Charter Oak Academy Lot

TBD

-

Kickoff

June 3rd Saturday

CT Cup Semifinals or @ New Hampshire

TBD

-

Kickoff

June 3rd Saturday

CT Cup Semifinals or @ New Hampshire

TBD

-

Kickoff

June 10th Saturday

CT Cup Finals or @ New Hampshire

TBD

-

Kickoff

June 10th Saturday

CT Cup Finals or @ New Hampshire

TBD

-

Kickoff

West Hartford Black Hearts - To Do List

The Basics

 

  • All players need to complete 2023 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 instructional video. For Returning Players select Login - have your username and password ready. For 2023, the cost is $40 for USA Rugby paid online and $150 for West Hartford Rugby collected after practices begin.  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!

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.

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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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West Hartford Rugby Donation

West Hartford Rugby is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations assist in equipping, transporting and providing a safe environment to grow the sport of Rugby. Coaching and administration is 100% volunteer. 

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Photo Gallery

    West Hartford Black Hearts Photo Archive

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    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

    2015 U12 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2016 Flag Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2016 Flag Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2016 U12 Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2016 U12 Girls Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

    2017 Flag Wethersfield Youth Rugby Photo Album

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