Boys & Girls Youth Rugby Ages 8–18 Bethesda, Maryland Beginners Welcome
Our Teams
Developmental Coed U10
Developmental Coed U10
Developmental Coed U10
U10 Developmental Rugby is a fun, welcoming introduction to the sport for boys and girls. While different from adult rugby, it teaches the core fundamentals of using space, supporting teammates, and making good decisions. Players practice backward passing, support running, spacing, and safe contact, while coaches emphasize effort, teamwor
U10 Developmental Rugby is a fun, welcoming introduction to the sport for boys and girls. While different from adult rugby, it teaches the core fundamentals of using space, supporting teammates, and making good decisions. Players practice backward passing, support running, spacing, and safe contact, while coaches emphasize effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The goal is for every child to build skills, confidence, and a lasting love for the game.
Coed U12
Developmental Coed U10
Developmental Coed U10
Our coed U12 program builds on the fundamentals of rugby and is designed for boys and girls ages 10–11. Players develop stronger passing, tackling, and positional awareness while learning how to work together in attack and defense. Games introduce more structure, including rucks, scrums, and set plays, but the focus remains on safe techn
Our coed U12 program builds on the fundamentals of rugby and is designed for boys and girls ages 10–11. Players develop stronger passing, tackling, and positional awareness while learning how to work together in attack and defense. Games introduce more structure, including rucks, scrums, and set plays, but the focus remains on safe technique, teamwork, and confidence. Coaches continue to emphasize respect, effort, and decision-making, helping players grow their skills while enjoying a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Coed u14
Developmental Coed U10
Middle School Girls
U14 Coed Rugby is where the game becomes more competitive while still emphasizing development and safety. Open to boys and girls ages 12–13, players refine tackling, passing, kicking, and positional play as they learn to read the game and make decisions under pressure. Full rucks, scrums, and structured team strategies are introduced, hel
U14 Coed Rugby is where the game becomes more competitive while still emphasizing development and safety. Open to boys and girls ages 12–13, players refine tackling, passing, kicking, and positional play as they learn to read the game and make decisions under pressure. Full rucks, scrums, and structured team strategies are introduced, helping athletes understand roles and responsibilities on both offense and defense. Coaches focus on proper technique, fitness, teamwork, and respect, preparing players for higher levels of rugby while keeping the experience positive, inclusive, and fun..
Middle School Girls
Middle School Girls
Middle School Girls
Middle School Girls Rugby provides a welcoming, supportive introduction to the sport for girls ages 11–13. Players learn core skills such as passing, tackling, support running, and game awareness in a positive, team-focused environment. Coaches emphasize safe technique, confidence, and teamwork while introducing structured play and positi
Middle School Girls Rugby provides a welcoming, supportive introduction to the sport for girls ages 11–13. Players learn core skills such as passing, tackling, support running, and game awareness in a positive, team-focused environment. Coaches emphasize safe technique, confidence, and teamwork while introducing structured play and positions at an age-appropriate pace. Girls have the opportunity to play either girls-only or coed U14 rugby, allowing families to choose the environment that fits their athlete best. The program encourages leadership, friendships, and a love for the game, helping athletes grow both on and off the field.
Boys U16
Middle School Girls
High School Girls
Boys U16 Rugby offers a competitive yet developmental environment for players ages 14–15. Athletes sharpen core skills such as tackling, passing, kicking, and positional play while learning structured offensive and defensive systems. The pace and physicality increase, but safety, proper technique, and sportsmanship remain central. Coaches
Boys U16 Rugby offers a competitive yet developmental environment for players ages 14–15. Athletes sharpen core skills such as tackling, passing, kicking, and positional play while learning structured offensive and defensive systems. The pace and physicality increase, but safety, proper technique, and sportsmanship remain central. Coaches emphasize conditioning, communication, and accountability to prepare players for high school rugby and continued growth in the sport.
High School Girls
Middle School Girls
High School Girls
High School Girls Rugby offers a competitive and supportive environment for athletes ages 14–18. Players develop advanced skills in tackling, passing, kicking, and positional play while learning team strategy, communication, and leadership. The program emphasizes safe technique, confidence, and strong team culture, with opportunities to c
High School Girls Rugby offers a competitive and supportive environment for athletes ages 14–18. Players develop advanced skills in tackling, passing, kicking, and positional play while learning team strategy, communication, and leadership. The program emphasizes safe technique, confidence, and strong team culture, with opportunities to compete in girls-only matches. Athletes at the U16 level may also choose to play down to U14 for additional coed opportunities, giving families flexibility to select the playing environment that best supports their player’s development and experience.
Boys 18U
Elite Travel Rugby
Elite Travel Rugby
Boys 18U Rugby is our highest youth level, designed for players ages 16–18 and focused on preparing athletes for high school varsity and collegiate rugby. Training emphasizes advanced skills, positional specialization, game strategy, and physical conditioning, with a strong commitment to safe technique and disciplined play. Players develo
Boys 18U Rugby is our highest youth level, designed for players ages 16–18 and focused on preparing athletes for high school varsity and collegiate rugby. Training emphasizes advanced skills, positional specialization, game strategy, and physical conditioning, with a strong commitment to safe technique and disciplined play. Players develop leadership, accountability, and teamwork while competing in structured matches that reflect the full game, all within a supportive team environment that values respect and sportsmanship.
Elite Travel Rugby
Elite Travel Rugby
Elite Travel Rugby
Our Elite Travel Tournament Team provides a highly competitive opportunity for players seeking an advanced level of play. Opportunities are generally available for U14 through high school athletes. Selected players train together and represent the club at approximately 3–4 travel tournaments each year, facing strong competition from other
Our Elite Travel Tournament Team provides a highly competitive opportunity for players seeking an advanced level of play. Opportunities are generally available for U14 through high school athletes. Selected players train together and represent the club at approximately 3–4 travel tournaments each year, facing strong competition from other programs. Our elite side has won both state and national tournaments, and tournament rosters are selected through open tryouts, welcoming players from other clubs in the area. The focus is on higher-level skill development, game strategy, fitness, and teamwork, and the tournaments also provide valuable exposure for players to be seen by college programs and recruiters, helping prepare athletes for the next level of rugby.
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Elite Travel Rugby
Our Achievements
Player Development & Achievements
Our Player Development & Achievements
We are proud of our competitive success, but what matters most is helping players grow, stay in the sport, and enjoy being part of a team. Over the years, Roosters Rugby players have progressed from beginners to confident athletes competing at the local, regional, and national level.
Recent Highlights
2025
- U16 National Champions — National Youth Rugby 7s Championships (Canton, Ohio)
- U16 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U12 State Champions — Rugby Virginia
- High School Boys Champions — DMV Rugby Festival
- U12 2nd Place — North Carolina Ruggerfest
2024
- U16 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Fall 7s
- U16 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U12 Champions — MedStar 7s
- U14 Champions — MedStar 7s
- U14 3rd Place — Rugby Virginia
- U12 3rd Place — Rugby Virginia
2023
- U19 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U15 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U13 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U16 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Fall 7s
- U15 Champions — Cowpie 7s
2022
- High School Boys State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U13 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Spring XVs
- U15 State Champions — Rugby Maryland Fall 7s
- High School Boys 3rd Place — Cape Fear Tournament
2021
- High School Boys Champions — Susquehanna University Fall 7s
- High School 1st Place — MedStar 7s
- Boys Club 1st Place — New York 7s
- Boys Club 3rd Place — New York 7s
Earlier Achievements
- High School Boys 2nd Place — MedStar 7s (2019)
- Rugby Maryland Spring XVs 2nd Place (2017)
Many of our players begin with no experience and develop through our youth and high school programs, with some continuing on to college rugby and adult club rugby. Our goal is not only to win matches, but to build confident young people who enjoy the sport for years to come.
