The Organization
South Pittsburgh Rugby Football Club fosters Rugby Union competition and the growing of the sport through various events. See our culture page for the type of events that the organization supports.
About South Pittsburgh Rugby Football Club
Founded in 1979, the South Pittsburgh Rugby Football Club is an organization that aims to grow the game of Rugby Union in Southwestern Pennsylvania through the development of rugby players of all skill level. The organization focuses on growing the game of Rugby Union by supporting events and matches at all levels. Built on community, refined through competition, and united by a shared commitment to the traditions of the game, the South Pitt Rugby Club is an essential part of the thriving Pittsburgh Rugby community.
The Team
The South Pittsburgh Rugby Club also fields Mens Teams for the Midwest Rugby Union. South Pitt currently fields 2 teams, at the D2 and D3 level.
The team actively trains and plays during the below seasons. Outside of the defined seasons, most players stay fit through informal individual-lead team workouts and organization sponsored events
The Fall Season
The fall season season falls roughly between August and November and represents the bulk of normal-season league play. For South Pitt, the fall season is categorized by multiple practices a week with games typically occuring every Saturday.
The Spring Season
The spring season typically runs between March and June and is normally considered the "pre-season." The spring season typically consists of friendly matches and off-season training, with official team practices occuring.
For years like 2024, where the team wins their league, the Spring Season is spent preparing for Championship-level games as they occur during the spring months.
Coaching Staff
Our coaches keep the squad sharp, accountable, and progressing through each season.