Yakima Youth Rugby

We need a head count!!🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕
👉🏻Please comment below how many are attending with your family/parents/player so we can order pizza accordingly.
Thnaks!

We had a question about registration. In case you missed it. Our online link isnt live yet. Please do your best to attend the 22nd Pizza party to begin registration in person. Thanks.

Hey highschool! We still haven't heard back from anyone needing a ride to WWU.
👉🏻 Coach Joey will be at Fred Meyers at about 5:45 in the morning for anyone needing a last minute ride, would like to leave by or shortly after 6. If you need a ride confirm asap! Thanks.

Highschool attending tomorrow. Players, go ahead quickly fill out this link if you can/will before tmrw to help with coordination and connect with the WWU rugby program.

https://www.wwurugby.org/high-school-clinic

Hi Yakima Rugby family!!

The 2024 season is finally here! Your Yakima coaches and Cascade Rugby Union coaches have been working hard in the off season getting everything ready for you.

A few upcoming dates to know:

Monday, 2/5/24, 6-7pm
Parent/Player Information Meeting
West Valley Foursquare Church
5802 Summitview Ave (Safeway parking lot)

Saturday, 2/17/24, 10am-2pm
High School Player Rugby Camp at WWU
Harrington Field, Western Washington University, Bellingham

Thursday, 2/22/24, 6-8pm
Spring Season Social, pizza party
West Valley Foursquare Church
5802 Summitview Ave (Safeway parking lot)

There’s a lot more in store for this season, we’ll see you at the information meeting on Monday with more details!! We are looking forward to seeing you all, bring your friends, classmates and teammates from other sports to make a great season of rugby!!!

Proud to see our former Yakima Rugby coach move on to bigger and better things, taking a leadership role for PNRFU.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kasey Robbins Appointed as the PNW Selects Director of Coaching for PNW Rugby

PNW Rugby is pleased to announce the appointment of Kasey Robbins as its Selects Director of Coaching. With a rich history in both education and rugby, Robbins brings a holistic approach to the development of the sport in the region.

A Central Washington University alumnus, Robbins earned a B.S. in Exercise Science and was an active rugby player during her time there. She later pursued a Master's in Education Leadership from Eastern Washington University. Professionally, Robbins has served as an athletic trainer, paramedic, sports medicine teacher, and is currently the Assistant Principal at Miller Junior High in Aberdeen, WA.

Robbins' rugby resume is as impressive as her academic and professional credentials. In 2009, she played a pivotal role in establishing the first Single School boys' rugby program with Shelton Rugby, followed by a girls' program in 2010. Between 2010 and 2013, she continued to coach Shelton Rugby, leading the team to several successes before moving to Yakima. There, she furthered her legacy by coaching the Yakima rugby program to two boys' championships. Her leadership was also instrumental in leading the Shelton girls' sevens team to three championships.

During her tenure in Shelton, Robbins coached the WA Girls Loggers, leading them to a commendable second-place finish at the Pacific Coast Invitational in 2011 and at the Great Northwest Challenge in both 2012 and 2013.

Robbins' commitment to the growth of rugby is further evidenced by her service on the Cascade Rugby board in Eastern WA, where she was instrumental in expanding the union to accommodate over 500 athletes. Moreover, she played a crucial role in forging a partnership with the Utah Warriors, which paved the way for a vertically aligned rugby development program catering to players from U12 through high school.

Robbins' vision for PNRFU embodies her dedication to the sport, emphasizing vertically aligned essential skills across development age grades. This approach will be realized through strategic partnerships between each age grade union, culminating in collaboration with the new Seawolves and PNW Rugby partnership. This vision mirrors her successful initiatives in Eastern WA.

PNW Rugby is confident that with Robbins at the helm of coaching, the union is poised for new horizons in rugby development, training, and success.

Game day tomorrow!
2pm Kickoff not 1pm
Come out and support former Griffins and ruggers from the area.

Great win yesterday for our first men’s match in Yakima in a very long time!
We’ll still have touch today for those that want to join us, everyone is welcome to come Franklin 6pm! Shoot us a message if you have any questions.

First match of the season tomorrow at 2pm @ SOZO!!!!

Touch today at 6pm!

Perfect day for rugby practice! It’s not to late to come out and join Yakima men’s rugby club! Deschutes Rugby Club
Practice today at 6pm to 8pm Franklin park.

Men’s Practice today 6pm-8pm
Working on defense today

Touch today will start at 5:30
Franklin park
Yakima men’s will be playing in the challengers division and will be playing our fist match on the 9th! Please reach out if you or anyone you know might be Interested in joining!

Trainings start today! Are all welcomed to come and join us! Franklin Park at 6pm Tuesday and Thursdays.

Trainings starts tomorrow! Men’s rugby is back in Yakima!

Big turnout last weekend let’s do it again tomorrow!

Starting today the men’s team will be having touch rugby at Franklin park on Sundays @ 6pm! Come out and give rugby a try! All are welcome.
Meet at the football field.

Starting today the men’s team will be having touch rugby at Franklin park on Sundays @ 6pm! Come out and give rugby a try! All are welcome.
Meet at the football field.

Growing Rugby!!!

Yakima Rugby has been around since 2008 with lots of success. A 2018 and 2019 Championship, U12 through HS programs, and over 70 athletes registered this season.

We are excited to have an adult rugby program in Yakima as we focus on growing the game.

Big moves for with the addition of a D3 men's team based in Yakima - we're excited to see more rugby in eastern WA!

Calling all former Griffins and athletes that are 18 years and older, Men’s rugby is coming back to the valley! With the help of Deschutes men’s rugby Yakima will have its own PNRFU division 3 men’s side this fall. New players are welcomed always so bring a friend. Please reach out to Jorge Lozano with any questions and more information about joining this upcoming season!

Congratulations to EmmaRae for being named “Warrior of the Match” at the state championships this past weekend in Spokane. Great job, you earned that one!!