 When you think about sports in Houston, the Astros, Texans, and Rockets probably come to mind.
But rugby has also been part of Houston’s sports culture for decades, with strong adult competition and growing youth and high school programs across the city. This September, the Houston Athletic Rugby Club is inviting Houstonians to give the sport a try with two free Rugby 101 clinics at Memorial Park. Rugby 101s Sunday, September 6, 2026 Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Memorial Park 700 E Memorial Loop Drive Houston, TX 77007 Both clinics are free, non-contact, and open to men and women 18+ with zero or little rugby experience. Register here. Rugby 101 is designed to make trying the sport easy. HARC coaches and experienced players will walk participants through basic skills, movement, passing, positioning, and how the game works. You do not need to know the rules beforehand, and you do not have to commit to joining the club. Your Athletic Skills Can Translate to Rugby Most rugby players are introduced to the sport later in life after previously competing in football, soccer, wrestling, basketball, track, lacrosse, volleyball, and other sports. For former high school and college athletes, club rugby can provide a new opportunity to continue competing while learning a different game. Rugby is not built around one type of athlete. Different positions call for different combinations of size, speed, strength, skill, and decision-making. HARC will help you find your position. Growing Up Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Sports Some players pick up rugby because they miss competition. Others are looking for a new challenge, a social community, or simply something more exciting than a gym routine. Club rugby gives adults a way to build fitness while being part of a team. Whether you played sports growing up or are looking to become more active now, it is never too late to pick up a new sport and make exercise a part of your life again. About HARC HARC currently fields two Senior Men’s teams and two Senior Women’s teams. The club competes in both 15s and 7s rugby throughout the year. HARC welcomes anyone interested in the sport, whether they want to play, support a family member, or simply become part of the rugby community. Rugby Has Deep Roots in Houston Houston’s rugby community has been around for generations. The Houston Athletic Rugby Club officially formed in 1998 when the Houston Herricanes, Houston Rugby Football Club, and Houston Old Boys Rugby Football Club came together under one organization. Those clubs brought years of history with them, including Houston rugby organizations dating back to the late 1960s and early 1970s. Since then, HARC has continued competing throughout Texas and nationally while helping grow rugby locally. The club has won regional championships, made national playoff runs, produced international talent, and introduced new athletes to the game. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, HARC works to develop and promote rugby throughout the Greater Houston area. Visit a Practice Miss both clinics? You can still come to training and get into rugby. HARC Training – All Teams Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 PM–10:00 PM FUN Football Stadium at Bayland Park 6400 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 77074 Stay in Touch Learn more about HARC, upcoming events, practices, and ways to get involved at www.houston.rugby. Follow @HoustonRugby on social media to stay updated on all things Rugby.
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