About Us

Beantown Rugby Football Club was founded in the fall of 1976 and quickly established itself as one of the nation's preeminent women's rugby teams. That reputation endures today in a sport that continues to grow in popularity among women, both at the college and club levels. From 1982 through the spring of 2003, Beantown has amassed an overall record of 639-61. We have compiled an equally distinguished record at the National Championships Tournament, first held in the late 1970s: in 24 consecutive appearances since 1980, we have placed 6 times at first, 7 times at second, 6 times at third, 2 time at fourth, and 3 times at fifth.

Beantown coaches and players come from around the country and from all walks of life -- we are teachers, doctors, and lawyers; we work in computers, finance, and publishing; we are trade workers, graduate students, and aspiring artists. What we share in common is an abiding love and respect for rugby. It is this love and respect that drive our relentless pursuit of excellence in the gym and on the field, in-season and off-season, as teammates and as friends.

If you are interested in playing rugby with us, we welcome you and invite you to check us out!

Nationals 2007 (Orlando, FL). Photo courtesy of Chuck Bruce.

Latest News!

July 13, 2010
Trivia Night at Pourhouse on July 20!

Hold onto your horses!  Beantown is having a Trivia Night Fundraiser next Tuesday on July 20!

The location is Pourhouse (909 Boylston Street, Boston), and trivia starts @ 7pm.  There will be an appetizer buffet from 6-8pm.

What’s the catch?  A measly $5 for an entertaining night to tease your brains and spend some quality time with Beantown ruggers.  What’s not to love?!  Worth it.  See you all there.

You can also check out the event on Facebook!

June 4, 2010
Congrats to our NRU players!

Congrats to the MANY Beantown players and alums that comprised the rockin’ NRU team this past weekend. Way to bring home the championship!

June 1, 2010
Last practice for Spring tonight

Great job on yesterday’s game, Beanies! We have the early slot at the Madison Park High School field again, so we’ll be practicing at 7 tonight.  Last practice of spring, so see you there!

* Reminder – we have the community service event on Thursday evening, not a night off!

May 23, 2010
General Meeting Announcement

The Beantown 2010 General Meeting will be held in the evening on Wednesday, June 30th, location TBA. Fall captains will be elected at this time. If you are a current Beantown player, please save the date on your calendar and send any agenda suggestions to president@beantownrugby.com.

May 13, 2010
Beantown Raffle Tickets

Beantown Rugby Football Club is kicking off its annual Spring Raffle in May 2010!

This year’s raffle will include prizes such as a basketball signed by Celtics players, $100 Shopping Gift Card, a case of beer with Beantown Koozies, Personal Training sessions, and much more!

Tickets are one for $1, six for $5, and fifteen for $10. And if you’re a fan of a particular Beantown player, please know that the player who sells the most tickets also wins a team prize!

The drawing will be held at our Memorial Day match (5/31) against the University of Bath who is traveling from the UK. Winners need not be present, but it’s sure to be an excellent day of international rugby!

May 3, 2010
No Practice on Tuesday, 5/4!

Congratulations to our Beanies on a great weekend in Canada! The two victories were awesome! As a reminder to those who were there and as news for those who were not, we will not be having practice tomorrow night (Tuesday, 5/4).

We will resume practice on Thursday night as usual.

April 9, 2010
Game time change for Apr 10

Much apologies, the game time (vs North Shore) has been changed to 12:30pm!

April 1, 2010
Tonight’s practice times : 6:30 – 9:00pm

Hi all,
We are going to start tomorrow’s practice early to try to get a bit more time together. Here is the scoop:

Thursday (4/1)
Time : 6:30-9:00PM
Address : Madison Park High School, 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury Crossing, MA

We will probably be doing our warm-up off to the side.
Please make sure to leave early enough to give yourself time to get there, park, and make your way to the field!

If this time change affects your availability or even if you think you may be late, please email BOTH Jamie and I — jmhoward07@gmail.com and eterry@gmail.com.

Parking is behind the school and is accessible from Tremont St. Once you park, go all the way down to the end of the parking lot – you will see a bunch of fences and a little footpath. Follow the path all the way to the field. This google satellite map shows the field with the track around it and the parking lot to the left of the field, off of Tremont Street.

Remember: the field is turf, so only rubber cleats or sneakers, no metal cleats!

Thanks!
-Liz and Jamie

March 30, 2010
Practice Cancelled for 3/30

Last minute notice: NO PRACTICE TONIGHT!

March 24, 2010
Practices moving outdoors

It’s time to go outside!  Starting later this week, we are going to shift
our practice schedule now that the weather has gotten nicer. (It is
definitely not nice today, so we are staying at Belmont Hill tonight, as
usual, from 8-10PM).

Starting THURSDAY, our schedule will be:
- Tuesday: 8:45-10:45PM
- Thursday: 7-9PM

We will be at Madison Park High School at 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury Crossing, MA.

More exact directions will be coming, but for now: parking is behind the school and is accessible from Tremont St. We will be on the big football field which is also located behind the school. The field is being split into thirds and we will have the third of the field closest to the parking lot.

NOTE: The field is turf, so only rubber cleats or sneakers, no metal cleats!