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WELCOME TO THE RADARGeorgia has an incredible rugby community. Youth clubs, high school programs, college powerhouses, men's and women's clubs, 7s tournaments, coaching courses, and a whole lot of heart spread across the state. But until now, there hasn't been one place to find it all. We saw that gap, so we're filling it. The Georgia Rugby Radar is a free weekly newsletter covering rugby across Georgia: every age group, every level, every corner of the state. Boys programs, girls programs, youth to adult, Columbus to Helen and everywhere in between. Tournament news, certification courses, club results, and yes, a few whispers from the touchline. Every Tuesday evening in your inbox. This newsletter is for all of us. Every club, every player, every family that's part of Georgia rugby. Speaking to all of those who love rugby in GA. |
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Georgia rugby is moving. Here's what you need to know this week.Life University's men just played in the D1A national semifinals at Navy in Annapolis this weekend. There's a ref course this Saturday that could change your kid's entire relationship with the game. And Hotlanta 7s registration is live if your U16/U18 crew wants to run it in July. |
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Coming Up NEXT FEW WEEKS
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🏆 Tournament Watch MARK YOUR CALENDARSYouth & High School Adult & Open Hotlanta 7s is the big one on the near horizon. USA Rugby sanctioned, athletic trainer on-site. All players need current CIPP. Contact: hotlanta@atlantarugby.com
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🎓 College Corner GEORGIA COLLEGE RUGBYYour kid's rugby doesn't end at 18. Here's what's happening at the college level in Georgia, and where today's youth players could end up tomorrow.
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💬 Whispers from the Touchline Lady TrydownThe anonymous dispatch on Georgia rugby. All rumor, all hearsay, all in good fun. 
Dearest Reader, It has come to this Author's attention that a certain men's club in the greater Atlanta area has been seen practicing at three different parks in two weeks, each time telling players a different field was "the new permanent home." One suspects the term "permanent" is doing rather a lot of heavy lifting. Meanwhile, whispers from the coaching carousel suggest that at least two youth programs in north Georgia are quietly courting the same Level 200 coach. The bidding war, we are told, involves promises of "real goals" and "a dedicated team manager." This Author can only marvel at the lengths clubs will go to for a coach who owns a tackle bag. And speaking of territory: a reliable source reports that a popular southeast 7s tournament once held in Tennessee ceased operations some years ago when the grounds were sold. The land, Dear Reader, is now a clothing-optional resort. One imagines the phrase "strip it and rip it" has taken on an entirely new meaning. On the road: this Author can confirm that Atlanta's oldest club has sent a squad to Austin, Texas for Super Regionals. One trusts they are representing Georgia with the usual mix of grit, questionable hydration choices, and at least one player who "tweaked something at practice but will be fine." Godspeed, gentlemen. And finally, a little bird tells us that a certain intown youth program is planning its annual year-end celebration. Those who have attended before know the affair is, shall we say, elevated. Rumor has it the silent auction alone could fund a small rugby tour. One expects formal-ish attire, an open bar, and at least one tearful parent speech about "what this sport has meant to our family." We'll need photos, darlings. Until next week. Play nicely. xo, Lady Trydown Need to get something off your chest? Whisper it to Lady Trydown: Email Lady Trydown • @LadyTrydown on Instagram. All sources remain anonymous. Obviously. |
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🎓 Get Certified UPCOMING COURSES IN GEORGIA
GA Youth Rugby reimburses certification costs for active coaches and referees. Register through your USA Rugby Learning Center (Rugby Xplorer).
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🏉 New to Rugby? FIND A YOUTH CLUBRugby is one of the fastest-growing youth sports in the country, for boys AND girls. Every one of these clubs welcomes beginners. No experience needed. (Looking for girls-only? Atlanta Valkyries is listed below.)
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🏉 Still Playing After 18? FIND AN ADULT CLUBGeorgia has men's and women's clubs across the state. Whether you played in college, played as a kid, or never touched a ball. There's a squad for you. Women's teams are marked below.
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🏉 Summer Touch TOUCH TUESDAYSNo contact. No kit required. Just rugby. Georgia's summer touch scene is the lowest-barrier way to get your player on a field, try the sport for the first time, or keep your skills sharp between seasons. Boys, girls, all ages, all levels.
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