WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM RUGBY!
Why rugby?
While not hugely popular in the US (yet!), Rugby is one of the most popular team sports in the world. It is a fast paced, full contact game that requires exceptional levels of team work to be successful.
The result is a sport that builds camaraderie like nothing else. If you talk to anyone that has played, the strength of the community and friendships is almost inevitably what they talk about first. It is an amazing sport simply to play, but the people are what will make you stay.
OUR MISSION
To create and maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaged community around rugby in the Birmingham area.
About Us
The Birmingham Rugby Club was founded in 1967 with the goal of growing the sport and community of rugby in the Birmingham, AL area.
Starting initially with the Birmingham Vulcan’s men’s team the club has since gone on to include a women’s program (Steel), boys high school, boys middle school, and co-ed youth touch rugby programs. We would love to have you be a part of our story as we continue to play and grow our organization!
Our Teams
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Vulcans (Men's)
Established in 1967, the Vulcans have a proud tradition in Alabama and Southeastern rugby as one of the leading programs in the area.
The team is open to men of all ages with players ranging from 18 to 50+. All are welcome and no experience necessary!
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STEEL (Women's)
Steel Rugby was founded in 2021 and is the first women’s rugby team in Birmingham in over two decades!
All you need to do is show up to practice. No previous experience necessary. We will teach you everything you need to know!
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Touch (Age 7-12)
Touch Rugby is a great way to get introduced to the sport at any age. Unlike flag football all kids get to run, pass, and score. They all get to play defense too!
It’s fast paced, great for developing all around skills, and a lot of fun. Birmingham and Trussville locations.
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Middle School
This team is for those middle school aged (U15) kids looking to play “real” rugby. It is full contact, but with a big emphasis on learning to tackle (and be tackled) safely. We are currently targeting a city based league with multiple locations to be played from mid-April to the end of June.
Great cross training sport for football, wrestling and even basketball!
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High School
Our High School aged (U19) team is full contact, but with a continued emphasis on athlete safety. Played in the summer, it is an excellent way to learn the game, stay in shape for other sports, and develop all around skills and athleticism.
No experience is necessary and all skill levels welcome!
OUR SPONSORS
“I started playing rugby when I was 16 years old here in Birmingham. Little did I know when I started, this sport I just loved to play would take me all over the world, give me a job, a wife, family, and some of the best friends of my life. I came for the sport and stayed for the people.”
- Brad Kilpatrick, CEO, World Rugby Shop
Join Us!
We might be biased, but we think Rugby is the greatest team sport in the world. There is almost nothing you can do on a rugby field by yourself and the teamwork and comradery this builds is second to none. It needs short people, tall people, big people, and small people, because each has a unique and needed role they can serve. Come be a part of it!