WRFU’s Youth Rugby Teams

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Wilmington Vipers

The Wilmington Vipers are a BRAND NEW Girls High School rugby team. Coached by York College of PA Rugby Alumna, Katie Ferry, the Wilmington Vipers will begin their inaugural season this Spring 2026 by playing 7s style rugby. We are incredibly excited to expand the world of Girls and Women’s rugby to Delaware and we can’t wait for you to join us!

Please join us for an interest meeting on February 26, 2026 at 8:00pm via Google Meet (link TBD).

Practices will be held on Mondays and Thursday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Siegel Jewish Community Center
(101 Garden of Eden Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803)

Participants must be in grades 9 through 12, enrolled in a school (or home schooled in an appropriate program) and must be a full-time student


Wilmington Raptors U14 Team

The Wilmington Raptors are a U14 Co-Ed team focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Under the guidance of dedicated coaches, the Wilmington Raptors U14 Team is poised to make its mark on the rugby field, representing our community with pride and passion. We look forward to witnessing their growth, achievements, and the positive impact they will undoubtedly bring to the world of youth rugby. Go Raptors! 

Participants must be aged between 8 and 13 on September 1 of the current school year (DOB after 9/1/11 for 2025-2026 seasons), must be enrolled in a school (or home schooled in an appropriate program) and must be a full-time student

Interested? Sign up here:

Don’t forget to download & complete the participant waiver form as well:

More Raptors details:

Spring 2026 Season

Practice:

Pre-Season Indoor Training will be held on Sundays, 2/22, 3/1, and 3/8 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Siegel JCC

Outdoor practices will begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Siegel Jewish Community Center
(101 Garden of Eden Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803)

Matches:
3/15 - Time/ Location TBD

3/22 - Time/ Location TBD

3/29 - Time/ Location TBD

4/12 - Time/ Location TBD

4/19 - Time/ Location TBD

4/26 - Time/ Location TBD

Home games will be held at the following address: Alapocas Run State Park, 4351 Weldin Road Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Costs:

The cost per player for the Spring 2026 season will be $225. Dues are payable via cash, check, or Venmo.

For any questions regarding practice, Winter workouts or the Spring season, please contact president@wilmingtonrugby.com


Wilmington Colts

The Wilmington Colts are a Boys High School club team, consisting of players in 9th to 12th grade from various schools across the state of Delaware. New players are always welcome.

Spring 2026 Season

Indoor Pre-Season/ Winter workouts will be held on Sundays, 2/22, 3/1, and 3/8 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Siegel Jewish Community Center
(101 Garden of Eden Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803)

Outdoor practice starts on Monday, March 9, 2026 

Practices will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Siegel Jewish Community Center
(101 Garden of Eden Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803)

Matches:

3/15 - Time/ Location TBD

3/22 - Time/ Location TBD

3/29 - Time/ Location TBD

4/12 - Time/ Location TBD

4/19 - Time/ Location TBD

4/26 - Time/ Location TBD

5/10 - Time/ Location TBD

5/14 - Time/ Location TBD

5/17 - Time/ Location TBD

Home games will be held at the following address: Alapocas Run State Park, 4351 Weldin Road Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Costs:

The cost per player for the Spring 2026 season will be $225. Dues are payable via cash, check, or Venmo.

For any questions regarding practice, Winter workouts or the Spring season, please contact Coach Andy Newcombe at rookierugby@rugbyde.org.


Rookie Rugby Program

The Rookie Rugby Program is a non-contact rugby program for girls and boys ages 7-14.
Our programs introduce new players to the game of Rookie Rugby (non-contact) and allow them to develop core rugby skills of passing, catching, evasive running, and scoring!
Players typically participate in small-sided games and fun competitions.

Registration for the Spring 2026 program will open soon.
Please email RookieRugby@wilmingtonrugby.com with any questions.

The 2026 program will include five (5) instructional sessions and an end-of-season tournament hosted by Rugby Delaware. We will also scrimmage against other local Rookie Rugby teams during one or more of the sessions. An overview of the program dates and times are provided below. If you are interested in having your child/family member participate, please complete the registration and payment details below once available. In addition, please download the participant waiver form and return a completed copy to RookieRugby@wilmingtonrugby.com.

Program details are as follows:

WHAT:Five (5) Sunday sessions culminating with a Rookie Rugby tournament




WHEN:TBD

TIME: TBD

COST: TBD

Registration

All participants must register with USA Rugby here. Create an account, select “register with a club”, and search for the correct team.