About:
The Raleigh RedHawks was established in 2010, is a youth and adult rugby organization that competes in the North Carolina Rugby and Carolina Geographic Union as well as the ONLY team currently competing at the National Level in the triangle. In 2021 the Raleigh RedHawks’ were ranked 12 in the nation following a prior national ranking of 3rd. Our High School boys team has wins over the following states, TN, SC, GA, NC, FL NJ, NY, VA and NC at RCT events. The RedHawks Rugby Club has built a history of success on and off the pitch. In an effort to continue to grow the sport of rugby in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holy Springs, Durham and North Carolina while also continuing to build upon their rich history, the Raleigh Redhawks are always recruiting active players, coaches, and volunteers. The Raleigh RedHawks competes at both 15s and 7s games. Currently we have Co-Ed teams at U8 and U10, boy’s teams at U12, U14, U16, and U19 High School and a Middle and High School Girls program.
Why choose Raleigh Redhawks rugby?
Raleigh Redhawks has direct access to USA rugby High Performance Pathway programs related to our National Development Status (NDS). Our club is the ONLY National Development Program in North Carolina. We have valuable connections to colleges, clubs and careers, Major League Rugby (Nate Roeback, High School All American) and other Elite programs such as Panthers, EIRA and Atlantis. Several of our coaches are selectors and coaches within these programs.
The Raleigh Redhawks club has emerged in the triangle as a formidable, player focused developmental, educational and leadership program. We partner with other elite academies and serve as a conduit for athletes to represent these programs. We have over 60 players (both boys and girls) receive scholarships to play rugby or football in college. Two players have studied overseas to pursue college studies and rugby. In addition, we have a total of 7 players starting as Freshman in D1 college football programs.
**Player must be 19 years old or younger on September 1st, 2024 in order to be eligible for HS rugby.**
PRACTICES:
SPRING SCHEDULE 2025:
REDHAWKS RUGBY 1
2025 SEASON SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Location
Saturday Feb 22 Fort Hunt (U19 and U16 games)
West Potomac High School
6500 Quander Road Alexandria, VA
Sunday Feb 23 West End (U19 and U16 games)
6432 Bowie Drive Springfield, VA
Sunday March 9 Charlotte Tigers (U19 and U16 games)
Salem Middle School (football field behind the baseball fields)
6150 Old Jenks Road Apex, NC
Saturday March 15 Charlotte Cardinals (U19 and U16 games)
Charlotte—location will be circulated as we get closer
Saturday March 22 Raleigh RattlesnakesSS (U16 game)
Southern Pines, NC—location will be circulated as we get closer
Saturday March 29 Clayton (U19 game)
Clayton, NC—location will be circulated as we get closer
Saturday April 5 Wando (U19 and U16 games)
Charleston, SC—location will be circulated as we closer
Saturday and Sunday April 12/13 (will require Friday and Saturday hotel stay at Tournament hotel)
Gonzaga Tournament (U19 and JV—all but seniors allowed on JV)
Virginia—location will be circulated as we get closer
Sunday April 27 Wando and Cardinals
(U19 versus Wando; U16 versus Cardinals)
Salem Middle School (football field behind the baseball fields)
6150 Old Jenks Road Apex, NC
May 3 State League Semi-Finals (if applicable)
May 10 State League Final (if applicable)
Please always understand, this and all schedules are works in process. There will be changes and the
weekends, other than Wake County spring break, where we don’t have games for varsity and U16, we will
be looking to add those games. We are also looking to add a fun end of season trip to Florida in mid
May—so stay tuned and please be flexible!
The Raleigh RedHawks was established in 2010, is a youth and adult rugby organization that competes in the North Carolina Rugby and Carolina Geographic Union as well as the ONLY team currently competing at the National Level in the triangle. In 2021 the Raleigh RedHawks’ were ranked 12 in the nation following a prior national ranking of 3rd. Our High School boys team has wins over the following states, TN, SC, GA, NC, FL NJ, NY, VA and NC at RCT events. The RedHawks Rugby Club has built a history of success on and off the pitch. In an effort to continue to grow the sport of rugby in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holy Springs, Durham and North Carolina while also continuing to build upon their rich history, the Raleigh Redhawks are always recruiting active players, coaches, and volunteers. The Raleigh RedHawks competes at both 15s and 7s games. Currently we have Co-Ed teams at U8 and U10, boy’s teams at U12, U14, U16, and U19 High School and a Middle and High School Girls program.
Why choose Raleigh Redhawks rugby?
Raleigh Redhawks has direct access to USA rugby High Performance Pathway programs related to our National Development Status (NDS). Our club is the ONLY National Development Program in North Carolina. We have valuable connections to colleges, clubs and careers, Major League Rugby (Nate Roeback, High School All American) and other Elite programs such as Panthers, EIRA and Atlantis. Several of our coaches are selectors and coaches within these programs.
The Raleigh Redhawks club has emerged in the triangle as a formidable, player focused developmental, educational and leadership program. We partner with other elite academies and serve as a conduit for athletes to represent these programs. We have over 60 players (both boys and girls) receive scholarships to play rugby or football in college. Two players have studied overseas to pursue college studies and rugby. In addition, we have a total of 7 players starting as Freshman in D1 college football programs.
**Player must be 19 years old or younger on September 1st, 2024 in order to be eligible for HS rugby.**
PRACTICES:
- Practices are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. Players should arrive early and be ready to warm-up starting at 6:00pm.
- New players are welcome to join at any time during the season! We also offer new players an opportunity to try as practice before paying dues. Select “free trial” when registering.
- Location –
- Cleats, a mouth guard & a water bottle are required for practice & games.
- Players will need white rugby shorts, soccer/rugby cleats, white tall socks, a mouth guard, and a Redhawks Team warm-up shirt. Required uniform and Redhawks fan swag can be purchased at our online team store.
- $350 for Spring Season (includes entry fee to Ruggerfest Tournament).
- New players must register through our website. Once registered, you will receive a follow-up email from our youth director within a week. Please make sure to read all details in that email.
- Scholarships are available for those in financial need. Please email Andy Thomas with any concerns.
SPRING SCHEDULE 2025:
REDHAWKS RUGBY 1
2025 SEASON SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Location
Saturday Feb 22 Fort Hunt (U19 and U16 games)
West Potomac High School
6500 Quander Road Alexandria, VA
Sunday Feb 23 West End (U19 and U16 games)
6432 Bowie Drive Springfield, VA
Sunday March 9 Charlotte Tigers (U19 and U16 games)
Salem Middle School (football field behind the baseball fields)
6150 Old Jenks Road Apex, NC
Saturday March 15 Charlotte Cardinals (U19 and U16 games)
Charlotte—location will be circulated as we get closer
Saturday March 22 Raleigh RattlesnakesSS (U16 game)
Southern Pines, NC—location will be circulated as we get closer
Saturday March 29 Clayton (U19 game)
Clayton, NC—location will be circulated as we get closer
Saturday April 5 Wando (U19 and U16 games)
Charleston, SC—location will be circulated as we closer
Saturday and Sunday April 12/13 (will require Friday and Saturday hotel stay at Tournament hotel)
Gonzaga Tournament (U19 and JV—all but seniors allowed on JV)
Virginia—location will be circulated as we get closer
Sunday April 27 Wando and Cardinals
(U19 versus Wando; U16 versus Cardinals)
Salem Middle School (football field behind the baseball fields)
6150 Old Jenks Road Apex, NC
May 3 State League Semi-Finals (if applicable)
May 10 State League Final (if applicable)
Please always understand, this and all schedules are works in process. There will be changes and the
weekends, other than Wake County spring break, where we don’t have games for varsity and U16, we will
be looking to add those games. We are also looking to add a fun end of season trip to Florida in mid
May—so stay tuned and please be flexible!