The Detroit Tradesmen Rugby Football Club has carried out a winning tradition that includes a USA Rugby Division II Final Four run in the 2002-2003 season, numerous undefeated seasons and year after year advance to the national playoffs. The Tradesmen are always seeking new talent to add to the roster. For those who are new [...]
As the club has experienced success the team requires more organization and commitment from the club. Part of this effort will be offering opportunities for development of new players. To begin with, the Division IV team will be composed of old boys and younger players coming to us from programs that we have had ties [...]
The Detroit Tradesmen Rugby Football Club Youth Rugby Development Program started in 1998 in order to promote and facilitate the development of high school rugby programs in Southeast Michigan. The Youth Rugby Development Program provides a unique experience for high school-aged students. As most Tradesmen-developed clubs are community or area-based students in the community can [...]
The Detroit Tradesmen Women’s Rugby Football Club is women’s division II team, started the spring of 2013. They participate in the Midwest division II league competing against the Chicago Sirens, Will County Morrigans, Fox Valley Vixens, and Ft. Wayne. We are always accepting new players with any level of rugby experience. If you would like [...]
It’s official! The 2015 spring schedule has been set for the Tradesmen Division II and IV teams. Both teams are in their respective playoffs and have their sights set on the championship title. This is going to be a huge season for both teams so we need as many people out to practice as possible. [...]
You’ve all heard about all the hard work our fellow Detroit Tradesmen rugger, Ahmad Harajly, has been putting in at the Olympic Training Center this past month. Well it has all paid off because he has been officially selected for the USA Eagles 7′s squad traveling to New Zealand to play in the Wellington Sevens, [...]
If you have every been interested in playing women’s rugby, please join the Detroit Tradesmen Women’s team for our winter training. Sessions are every Thursday at 8:30pm at Total Sports Complex Farmington 22777 Farmington Road Farmington, MI 48336 These sessions are open to anyone of any experience level. We look forward to seeing you there. [...]
For those of you that didn’t know, our very own Ahmad Harajly was accepted to participate in the Olympic Rugby “Combine” this past Saturday at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Ahmad has been busting his tail to get in shape and sharpening his rugby skills to prepare for the combine. There were [...]
Saturday, Dec 13 at 3:30pm at the Summit Sports Complex 9410 Davis Hwy, Dimondale (near East Lansing), MYRA is offering a course to prospective referees, Introduction to Refereeing. The course was developed by USA Rugby as a way to bring in candidates who may be interested in becoming a referee, but not want to get [...]
It’s been a high scoring season for both the Division II and IV Tradesmen! A combination of 584 points have been put on the board this season, with still another four weeks to go. While the the Tradesmen sit on top of both divisions, the DIV team will be tested this Saturday as they defend [...]