Royal Irish Rugby: 2022 State Champs!
Royal Irish Rugby: 2022 State Champs!
Royal Irish Rugby: 2022 State Champs!
After dispatching Penn HS 19-12 during the Semi-state match at Cyntheanne Park on Saturday, May 28, Royal Irish headed up to Elkhart for the State Championship match on Monday, May 30. Our hitch school team beat the combined HSE/Fishers squad 20-17 to close another successful season for the Royal Irish Rugby club. Thank you to our volunteers, coaches and parents for all their work this season. Go Royal Irish!
2022 Spring Rising Stars
Royal Irish Rugby: 2022 State Champs!
Royal Irish Rugby: 2022 State Champs!
Rugby Indiana congratulates all the members of the 2022 Rugby Indiana Spring Rising Stars Roster. These athletes are freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in high school that their team’s head coach has nominated for their contributions to their team in sportsmanship and performance:
- Harkness, Adam Bishop Chatard
- Meyer, Frank Bishop Chatard
- Meyer, Nate Bishop Chatard
- Mills, Silas Cathedral
- Moore, Jakob Bishop Chatard
- Peters, Luke Bishop Chatard
Fall 2022: Join Royal Irish 7s Team!
Fall 2022: Join Royal Irish 7s Team!
Fall 2022: Join Royal Irish 7s Team!
This fall, Royal Irish Rugby will field a high school 7s team as part of the Rugby Indiana 2022 Fall Season. Come to our information night Thursday, Aug. 18, starting at 6:30 PM. The location is Northside Events, 2100 East 71st. Practices begin on Aug. 23 (6:30-8 PM) Tuesdays and Thursdays at Riverwood Park.
2022 Nationals
Fall 2022: Join Royal Irish 7s Team!
Fall 2022: Join Royal Irish 7s Team!
Royal Irish high school competed at the national level from May 18-20. This year’s National Championship took place in our own state of Indiana. Elkhart‘s Moose Rugby Grounds provided an excellent location for teams from all over the USA to compete at the school and club levels.
Royal Irish won against the Charlotte Tigers during Day 1 action (34-19) but fell to Penn HS (29-32). On Day 3, Royal Irish secured third place beatLing Vienna 25-10.
We thank our parents and coaches for their support!
April 28 6:30P DJ Bingo Fundraiser
2022 Season - Nationals in INDIANA
2022 Season - Nationals in INDIANA
Come one, come all to our annual DJ Bingo extravaganza! If you've been to it before, you know it's a blast. If you haven't, this is your chance to have a blast! Tickets are $25 at the door or via Eventbrite. The tables of 10 are $200. We also have an option to donate to our program. See you there!!!
Location: Northside Events, 2100 E. 71st
Time: 6:30P Social - 7P Games begin
Go Royal Irish Rugby!
2022 Season - Nationals in INDIANA
2022 Season - Nationals in INDIANA
2022 Season - Nationals in INDIANA
The National HS Rugby Championship will occur in Elkhart, Indiana, for the first time in many years, May 19 through 21, at Moose Rugby Grounds. Click here for more information. Royal Irish Rugby will participate in the club division. Go Royal Irish!
Go Royal Irish Rugby!
2022 Season - St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 17
2022 Season - Sullivan Hardware Fundraiser - March 12th
2022 Season - Sullivan Hardware Fundraiser - March 12th
The Athletic Club Foundation 2022 40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is Thursday, March 17th at 11:30am. Royal Irish players will march on the parade. Meet at the corner of Penn. and St. Clair at 10:30A and wear your warmups.
Go Royal Irish Rugby!
2022 Season - Sullivan Hardware Fundraiser - March 12th
2022 Season - Sullivan Hardware Fundraiser - March 12th
2022 Season - Sullivan Hardware Fundraiser - March 12th
Join us Saturday, March 12th at Sullivan Hardware's Keystone location for a St. Paddy's Patio Party! Fun from 12 - 5 pm outside of Sully's Grill.
Royal Irish will have a booth and fun activities for the whole family.
Go Royal Irish Rugby!
2022 Season - Rugby Clinic March 7 @6-7:3oP Northside Baptist
2022 Season - Rugby Clinic March 7 @6-7:3oP Northside Baptist
2022 Season - Rugby Clinic March 7 @6-7:3oP Northside Baptist
Royal Irish Rugby is offering a free rugby clinic Monday, March 7th, from 6 to 7:30P at Northside Baptist, 3021E 71st. The clinic is free and open to 5-8 graders (boys and girls) and high school boys.
Go Royal Irish Rugby!
2022 Season - Rugby 101 with Coach Rankin - March 2 @6:3oP KoC
2022 Season - Rugby Clinic March 7 @6-7:3oP Northside Baptist
2022 Season - Rugby Clinic March 7 @6-7:3oP Northside Baptist
Unfamiliar with rugby and its rules? Come to Rugby 101 with Coach Rankin, on March 2, at 6:30P. Northside Events (Knights of Columbus, 2100 East 71st). Social to follow.
Haven't registered yet? There is still time! Click the link at the top of our home page or email us at: info@royalirishrugby.com.
Go Royal Irish Rugby!
2022 Season - Youth Registration & Info Night: Feb. 1th
2022 Season - Youth Registration & Info Night: Feb. 1th
2022 Season - Youth Registration & Info Night: Feb. 1th
Royal Irish Youth registration night is Tuesday, February 1st, starting at 6:30P. Northside Events (Knights of Columbus, 2100 East 71st).
The event will also serve as an information night for prospective players. PLEASE bring a friend!
- Our online registration is open: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/301146
- Rugby Indiana online registration is also available: https://www.rugbyindiana.com/register
Learn about our 2022 season, meet coaches and parents, order spirit wear, and many more.
2022 Season - HS Registration & Info Night: Jan. 11th
2022 Season - Youth Registration & Info Night: Feb. 1th
2022 Season - Youth Registration & Info Night: Feb. 1th
Royal Irish High School registration night is Tuesday, January 11th, starting at 6:30P. Location is Northside Events (Knights of Columbus, 2100 East 71st).
This will also serve as an information night for prospective players. PLEASE bring a friend!
- Our online registration is open: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/300393
- Rugby Indiana online registration is also open: https://www.rugbyindiana.com/register
We offer full and partial scholarships based on need. Please contact Steve Earnhart for details.
Come and learn about our 2022 season, order spirit wear, warmups, and many more.
Royal Irish Alum Competes During Tokyo Olympics
Royal Irish Alum Competes During Tokyo Olympics
Royal Irish Alum Competes During Tokyo Olympics
2021 Nationals
Royal Irish Alum Competes During Tokyo Olympics
Royal Irish Alum Competes During Tokyo Olympics
Once again, Royal Irish Rugby competed at the top level, attending the 2021 National Championship in Kansas City, MO June 17-19.
RIR faced Thunder Rugby on Thursday, June 17, Thunder on Friday and Ft. Hunt on Saturday. All matches were held at Soccer Village.
2021 HS Info Night
Our first information night was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Thank you for the many new players and returning players and parents in attendance.
If you were not able to join us in person or via Zoom, please see the attached PDF (see item below this story) with the information provided in the presentation.
Questions? Email us a info@royalirishrugby.com.
Ready to register? Click on Register!
2020 DJ Bingo
The 2020 DJ Bingo fundraiser and fun night was a great success! Royal Irish Rugby thanks all of our supporters, including parents, alumni, and friends of the sport of rugby for their participation and generosity!
A huge thanks again to all of our volunteers, especially the Hannons, Schraders, Hammanns, Browns, and many others. We also would like to recognize our Bingo DJ, Mr. Nick Wengler. If you are interested in having a similar fundraiser, please contact Nick at studioliveindy@gmail.com.
2020 Season Cancellation
2020 Season Cancellation
Royal Irish Rugby is in the process of refunding as much of the 2020 fee as possible. Please stay tuned. If you paid for Comedy Scrum tickets during registration or in advance via credit card, we will be issuing and mailing refund checks in the next few days.
Thank you for your support!
As with many other winter and spring sports, rugby has also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our rugby community is saddened by the many cancellations, especially for our seniors but we want to thank them for all their years playing and supporting Royal Irish Rugby.
Today, Rugby Indiana canceled the 2020 Season. They will also refund 90% of their registration fee. Please seem more details here:
https://www.rugbyindiana.com/news_article/show/1097866
Merger with BRP
We are excited to announce that Broad Ripple Park (BRP) Rugby has merged with Royal Irish Rugby (RIR). The combined entity consists of:
- High School (A, B sides)
- Youth grades 7-8
- Youth grades 5-6
The merger will provide common administration, shared financial and fundraising resources, and develop high-quality players by teaching the game of rugby as early as the 5th grade. For several years, Royal Irish has had BRP players who moved on to the high school level. The new entity will secure a solid talent pipeline and strengthen the overall program.
Chris Kaufman will remain as the administrator while a new youth parent board was created in August and has been active since September. Last but not least, we welcome two coaches to RIR ranks: Rick Michaelis and Zach Douglas, who are, of course, RIR alumni.
Go Royal Irish!
2019 State Champs
The 2019 State contest began on Saturday, May 25 with A and B sides facing Fishers HS. The B side easily won 42-5 while the A side prevailed 36-12.
On to the Moose Rugby Grounds on Monday, May 27 to face Penn HS for A and B side matches. B side won the 2019 State Championship 31-14. A side also won the state title with a 20-12 victory over Penn HS.
Once again, Royal Irish continues its winning tradition at the state and national level.
2019 Nationals: Salt Lake City, UT
Because of our ranking, our round one pairing had us facing the team we lost the 2018 title to, Danville Oaks. This time, Royal Irish prevailed, 38-26.
In round two, we faced the San Diego Mustangs, who defeated another impressive team, Granite Bay. Again, Royal Irish came
on top 45-18.
Round three had us facing the Back Bay Sharks. After an incredible match, Royal Irish came in second after a 12-51 defeat.
Our boys performed incredible well and should be VERY proud of their appearance at this year’s championship.
2018 Indiana State Champs
2018 National Championships
2018 National Championships
After a bittersweet second place finish at the National Championships in Kansas City, the Royal Irish secures the 2018 State Championship trophy. Check out this video
2018 National Championships
2018 National Championships
2018 National Championships
Having defeated Fort Hunt and Bishop Dwenger in rounds one and two, our boys came in second after a heart-stopping match against Danville Oaks. Following 70 minutes of play in 85 F heat, the match was tied 15-15. Regulation stipulates two 5 minute overtime periods, with no sudden death. After Danville Oaks replenished most of their backs with fresh legs, they quickly scored two trys bringing the final score was 15-29.
2025 Teams Forming
The 2025 Spring season is almost here. We are fielding youth and high school teams for boys and girls.