Build strength. Find community. Play the world’s greatest team sport.

📍Where? Randall’s Island, Field 75
🕖 When? Every Tuesday and Thursday
🎒 What to bring? Water, cleats, athletic clothes, and a mouthguard (if you have one). Don’t worry if you’ve never played rugby before — we’ll teach you everything.

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Why Join Gotham Rugby?

  1. Fitness & Competition
    Build speed, power, and endurance with one of the toughest team sports in the world. Challenge yourself, compete hard, and grow alongside teammates who’ve got your back.

  2. Community
    More than a rugby club, Gotham is a family. Inclusive, welcoming, and social, with friendships that extend from the pitch to post-practice dinners, team nights out, and club events.

  3. Travel & Adventure
    Play across NYC and the tri-state, then take it further. Gotham teams travel nationally and internationally to tournaments like Bingham Cup and NorAm Cup. Rugby takes you places.

  4. No Experience Needed
    First time? Perfect. Our coaches and vets will teach you the game step by step. All you need is a mouthguard, some athletic gear, and the willingness to try something new.

What to Expect at Your First Practice

  1. Bring sneakers/cleats, water, and a mouthguard

  2. Meet the team at Randall’s Island

  3. Jump into drills and games! Learn by playing

  4. Stick around for food and drinks with your new teammates

Play, Travel, Celebrate — Every Season

There’s always a way to be part of Gotham Rugby — on and off the pitch.

  • Fall (Aug–Nov): Our 15s season, with league matches across the region and signature events like the Gotham Drag Show Showcase.

  • Spring (Mar–May): 15s matches plus national and international tournaments, including NorAm and the Bingham Cup.

  • Summer (Jun–Aug): High-energy 7s rugby, paired with team fitness and conditioning sessions.

  • Winter: Touch rugby to keep skills sharp, followed by plenty of team socials — from weekend drinkups to the annual Gotham Ski Trip.

Join any time of year — start now!

The Gotham Culture

At Gotham, rugby is just the beginning. What sets us apart is the culture we’ve built around the game — one rooted in respect, camaraderie, and celebration.

  • Inclusive by Design
    We welcome players of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels. Everyone has a place on our pitch.

  • Third Half Spirit
    Rugby tradition doesn’t end at the whistle. Win or lose, we celebrate with our opponents and each other, keeping the competition on the field and the friendships off it.

  • Community Beyond Rugby
    From the annual Gotham Drag Show Showcase to Pride marches, ski trips, and fundraisers, our calendar is packed with ways to connect that go far beyond playing rugby.

  • Play Hard, Have Fun
    We push each other to be our best athletes and teammates, but we also know how to cut loose. The balance of intensity and joy is what keeps players coming back year after year.

FAQ

  • No

  • Water, workout gear, and cleats if you have them.

  • Not at all. Rugby will get you in shape as you go. Players start at all fitness levels.

  • Rugby takes all body types.

  • You’re not the first, you won’t be the last, but we hope you’re the next to wear the jersey.