The Cumberland Valley Youth Rugby Association was established in 2005 and now offers tag and tackle rugby programs, competition and instruction for boys and girls ages 7 to 15.  Children living anywhere within Central Pennsylvania are welcome to join and participate.  

Tag Rugby is an exciting blend of running, passing, kicking and scoring.  It’s a great way to stay fit over the summer.  The object of the game is, by running, passing, and kicking the ball, to advance and touch the ball down in your opponent’s Goal Area (like an end zone).  A score is called a Try, worth 5 points.  EVERYONE gets to pass, kick and run the ball and to score.  Rugby combines the fitness of soccer, the evasive running of football, the passing of basketball and is very easy to learn.  Give rugby a try!   Vacation plans are not a worry as we add extra players to every team to account for expected absences. 

CV Youth Rugby also offers an Introduction to Tackle Rugby for boys in grades 6 to 9 where safe play is emphasized as the players learn to play by the same laws (Rugby 7s) as were played in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

In 2018, the cost to sign up is $75 for one child and $70 for each child thereafter.  Every participant receives a uniform and a ball.  Practices and matches will take place at Hampden Park in Mechanicsburg.   If you register after April 15, there is a $20 additional fee added.