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Rugged, Rowdy Appeal Of Rugby

Members of the Northern Virginia Women's Rugby Football Club practice last week at an elementary school in Fairfax: Bonnie Chew, far right, receives a pass from Monica Dvoranchik, center, as teammates Kathleen Joerger, left, and Kathy Lett look on.
Members of the Northern Virginia Women's Rugby Football Club practice last week at an elementary school in Fairfax: Bonnie Chew, far right, receives a pass from Monica Dvoranchik, center, as teammates Kathleen Joerger, left, and Kathy Lett look on. (Photos By Gerald Martineau -- The Washington Post)
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In Washington, fall is devoted to the regular season, and playoffs are in the spring. For Washington's two Super League teams (PAC and Washington RFC), the spring season encompasses both the regular season and the playoffs. The age range for most teams is 20 to 45, and nearly every club fields an "old boys" team, with players as old as 65. Most clubs maintain alumni networks and participate in charity work throughout the year. Newcomers are encouraged to try out at any point during the season.

There is no formal breakdown between divisions I, II and III rugby squads. Division I is the highest level of competition; Division III is more focused on the social aspect of the sport. Newcomers are encouraged to join any team. The best way to feel it out is to attend a few practices. Each team has about 30 to 45 players. Games are Saturdays, typically through October. Dues are annual.

Division I

MARYLAND EXILES 202-907-9539. http://www.marylandexiles.com . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 at Silver Spring Boys Club, 1300 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Home pitch: Burning Tree Elementary, 7900 Beech Tree Rd., Bethesda. $50.

NOVA RFC 703-597-1099. http://www.novarugby.org . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Rd., Vienna. Home pitch: Gravelly Point Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway (adjacent to Reagan National Airport), Arlington. $80.

POTOMAC ATHLETIC CLUB 202-659-9414. http://www.pacrugby.com . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 at Randall Recreation Center, South Capitol and I streets SW. Home pitch: Wallenberg Field, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. $85.

WASHINGTON RFC 800-686-9732. http://www.washingtonrugbyclub.org . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7. Home/practice pitch: Hyde High School, 101 T St. NE. $125.

Division II

WASHINGTON IRISH 571-426-7530. http://www.washingtonirish.org . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 at Randall Recreation Center, South Capitol and I streets SW. Home pitch: Accokeek Neighborhood Park, 16100 Livingston Rd., Accokeek. $135.

Division III

WASHINGTON RENEGADES 202-331-4471. http://www.dcrugby.com . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 at Stead Recreation Center, 1625 P St. NW. Home pitch: various. Dues unlisted.

WEST POTOMAC RFC 202-669-4617. http://www.dcrugby.org . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays; location and times to be determined. Home pitch: Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE. Rookie dues waived.

Women

D.C. FURIES 301-444-2499. http://www.dcfuries.com . Practices Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 at Jefferson Junior High School, Seventh and G streets SW. Home pitch: Colmar Manor Park, 3200 37th Ave., Bladensburg. $60; financial aid available.

MARYLAND STINGERS 202-549-6503. http://www.marylandstingers.org . Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 at Duvall Field, 9119 Rhode Island Ave., College Park. Home pitch: Heurich Park, Hyattsville (directions on Web site). $45.

NOVA WOMEN'S RFC 703-715-6888. http://www.novawrfc.org . Practices Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Rd., Vienna. Home pitch: Gravelly Point Park, George Washington Parkway (adjacent to Reagan National Airport), Arlington. $48.


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