Club
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club
Also called: Philadelphia Womens Rugby Football Club Inc
A rugby club founded in 1976 that began as a women's club and now welcomes players of any gender identity. It fields Division I and Division III 15s teams and a summer sevens program.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
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What they do
Train at Tuesday and Thursday evening practices, play 15s in the fall and spring or summer sevens, and work a few stadium game day shifts each season.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from about 7:30 pm at Scanlon Rec Center in Philadelphia. Weather or field problems can move a practice, and the club gives notice.
- Days
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Times
- Evening
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19101
- Part of the city
- Central
Practice field
- Address
- Scanlon Rec Center, 1099 E Venango St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Part of the city
- River Wards
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Email recruiting@philadelphiarugby.org to say you want to join, since the site sends interested players there..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Practices run about two hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and the club trains players at all levels. Expect a season fee, a USA Rugby registration before your first match, and a few stadium shifts over the season.
Tips for your first visit
- Bring a mouth guard and cleats; soccer cleats are fine.
- Ask the treasurer about a payment plan before you pay the full season fee.
- Practice is at Scanlon Rec Center, 1099 E Venango St, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
- Weather or field problems can move practice to another spot, and the club gives notice.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The FAQ says no experience is needed and the club welcomes every skill level. The practice page sends interested players to a recruiting email. No beginner session or open practice is listed..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Paid. Returning 15s players pay $125 a season, and new players and students pay $100, with a $50 social option. USA Rugby registration adds $76.50 a year. Payment plans go through the treasurer.
- How often
- Seasonal
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
What to bring or wear: A mouth guard and cleats (soccer cleats are fine). Match days also need the club's black socks and plain black shorts.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: philadelphiarugby.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: recruiting@philadelphiarugby.org Source: philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Organization Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- June 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Audience, First step, Contacts, Status
- philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Cost, First step
- philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, First step
- philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, Requirements, First step, First visit tips
- philadelphiarugby.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Cost, What they do
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