World Rugby

Fish & Chips

Rugby season must be getting close again as Hilo have announced the dates for their first fish and chip fundraiser of the season.

Now in it's third year these events are one of the highlights in HYR's season so if you want to get some of the best food on the island head down Lawrence and Angies to support your local team.

Dates

  • Fri 12 Feb 2010
  • Fri 05 Mar 2010
  • Fri 09 Apr 2010

Times: 4.00pm - 8.00pm
Place: 145 Ohuohu St

Contact the Hilo coaches or players to order your meal.


College Links

As rugby continues to grow across the USA more and more colleges are offering rugby programs to complement their academic courses. The attached document lists some of the programs available.

Collegiate Rugby programs.

Kevin Perry



Rugby Mag

Rugby Mag is the leading publication in America covering all aspects of the game for the past 35 years. Check out the latest news below.

http://www.rugbymag.com/


Rugby Camp

Kona will host a rugby camp on the 19th December. See the flyer below for details.

All welcome.

HYR League Tables

U19

  • Waimea Boars 24 pts
  • Hilo Reign 19 pts
  • Kona Bulls 6 pts

U16

  • Waimea Boars 25 pts
  • Kona Bulls 14 pts
  • Hilo Reign 0 pts

U13

  • Waimea Boars 30 pts
  • Hilo Reign 12 pts
  • Kona Bulls 4 pts
USA Rugby

Hawaii Youth Rugby is proud to be a member of USA Rugby who oversee the game in the USA on behalf of the Internation Rugby Board, the IRB. Through this association HYR has managed to provide some of the best training available for it's referees, coaches and players whilst providing an opportunity for HYR players to try out and play for the USA Eagles, the USA national team. Click here to go to the USA Rugby website USA Rugby.

E Komo Mai

Hawaii Youth Rugby (HYR) was formed in October 2004 with the mission of increasing participation in rugby through a positive culture based upon honoring the game in a safe and fun environment. The organization has grown substantially and now has teams on the Big Island, Maui and Oahu who play in their own island competitions and come together annually for the Hawaii Youth Rugby Invitational Championship and the Hawaii State Championship events which showcase the growing standard of rugby across the islands and attract teams from the US mainland, Canada and New Zealand.

Since its inception "Creating a rugby o'hana in the spirit of aloha" has been HYR's motto and it is one which demonstrates our intent to fuse the best of Hawaii's strong community values with rugby's tradition of discipline, fair play and sportsmanship. New players and volunteers are always welcome so get in touch and become a part of the HYR o'hana.


Mahalo
HYR

HYR Invitational Championship

Congratulations to all the players, coaches and supporters. The games were great and it was admirable to watch great sportsmanship amongst our youth. Hawaii's youth rugby is alive and well. Many thanks to Sgt.Dana Mueller, his staff and the Hawaii Army National Guard for the the Kapiolani Park set up ,the beautiful trophies and the photographer,Kingsley Ah You. A special mahalo to the UH Rugby Club, their leaders and supporters for the delicious bbq's and continuing their tradition of having a good time and sharing win or lose. Hawaii Youth Rugby is so grateful for the support from the community and the many people who give so much of their time, money for the youth. Last but not least HYR staff,referees and medic, just a phenomenal job.

Awards

  • U19 Championship - Uh Youth Rugby Club.
  • U19 Sportsmanship - Waipahu Warriors.
  • U19 MVP - Salesi, UHYRC.
  • U16 Championship - Big Island Select.
  • U16 Sportsmanship - Big Island Select.
  • U16 MVP - Kaulana Fong And Nu'U Aiava From The Big Island.

Ma'afu Wendt

Training Starts

Hilo Reign will start training on the first Tuesday (12/1/09) in December 2009 at Malama Park. Time 4.15pm to 6.15pm every Tues and Thurs for U15 and above, U13 on Weds. The club are still looking for additional players at all age groups so if you want to get involved contact Lawrence Fong. See the flyer here for further information.


Waimea Rugby Club practice starts for all age groups Tuesday January 5th at 4:00 to 5:30 at Hospital Field in Waimea.


All players need to be registered with HYR and USA rugby before attending training. See the team coach for details.


Watch this space for training times of the other HYR teams.

National Guard Sponsorship

USA Rugby and The Hawaii Army National Guard officially announced the extension of its partnership agreement with the Hawaii Youth Rugby Association for the 2009 season.

Through the Rugby Kit Campaign, USA Rugby and the Hawaii Army National Guard have provided field equipment and uniforms to several qualified Hawaii rugby clubs. This gesture has afforded much of Hawaii’s youth an opportunity to participate and enjoy the sport of Rugby. More importantly, it has helped to establish the solid infrastructure and stability necessary for rugby to continue to grow throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

The National Guard partnership will build upon the foundation of rugby in the State of Hawaii, allowing players and coaches to become better in their sport and in their communities. This program will continue to create better leaders with the strength of character and mental toughness that embodies the values of the Hawaii Army National Guard, USA Rugby, and the Hawaii Youth Rugby Association.