NOVA Rugby
Practice is at Oakton High School in Vienna, VA. Practice will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:3
Meet your 2024 7s National Team:
The Backs -
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On Saturdays, we wear hats 🧢
With 90+ degree weather this weekend in , make sure you're all staying hydrated and cool. T-7 days till Nationals! 🔥
15s RETURNS! 🔥
Fresh off our historic run at Nationals earlier this year, the 15s NOVA Rugby season will kick off this month with our first practice on August 20. 📅
We hope to see you all out at Oakton High School Field at 8:30PM!
is on the road to Nationals!
Help support the boys as they go to Wisconsin for Nationals on August 10.
Donate here: https://gofund.me/2a8a255c
Hello ,
The NOVA 7s team is gearing up for the road to Nationals in Madison, Wisconsin on August 10. Please consider sharing and donating to help our boys get to Nationals. We appreciate our coaches, supporters, fans, and the entire NOVA community that has helped make this a great 7s season!
Donate here:
https://gofund.me/2a8a255c
wrapped up the regular 7s season this weekend in Philadelphia securing their spot at Nationals!
Nationals will take place on August 10th in Madison, Wisconsin. Thank you to all our supporters, sponsors, and coaches for a great 7s season!
7s competes in Philly today ▶️
See today's lineups and schedules for both the Premier and Open teams.
Over the Weekend, our very own got to play in the Rising Event!
Shoutout as he continues his grind to the MLR!
Today’s lineups 🏉
Running into the weekend like…
Cape Fear squad 🔥
Premier side came in second overall. Onward to Baltimore!
First Summer 7s tournament kicking off in Cape Fear, North Carolina today!
Follow along with our stories to see updates from throughout the tournament.
BIG Shoutout to our very own
Playing for representing in the Netherlands!
Couldn’t have sent a better representative of what it means to be a NOVA Man.
Good Luck Luke!
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢
Our 2024 7s season will kick off on June 22 in Cape Fear, NC! Check out this season's full schedule and come cheer on our NOVA Rugby 7's team!
If you're interested in joining us for 7s this summer, practices have started every Tues. and Thurs. at 8:30pm. DM us for details!
Hope to see everyone out tonight for our first practice of the 7’s season!
Start time 8:30p at Oakton High School
Watch LIVE tomorrow on Good Morning Washington at 10:15AM ET!
Our very own Mike Medlej, Sean Amico, and Mo Katz will be on to talk about the team's season, the rally in playoffs, our local community involvement, and what's next for NOVA Rugby!
And that’s a wrap on Nova’s 15s season! We are really proud of the boys who went down to Austin and fought against Belmont Shore until the last whistle, falling short 24-47.
With that, Nova D1 finishes in the Top 4 in the Nation after finishing the regular season 5-2-1, and heads into next season as the reigning Mid Atlantic and Atlantic Super Regional Champions.
Nova D3 finished the year 6-2, ending conference play as #3, and very eager to build and take the next step towards playoffs next season.
Massive thank you to the boys that wore the jersey this year, our coaching staff, as well as our friends, family, and supporters. We hope we made you proud, and we are really excited about whats ahead of us.
We move on to 7s next week, with training beginning on Tuesday 5/28 at Oakton High School at 8:30p. Please join us as we look to get back to nationals again under new Head Coach Kurt Baker.
NOVA has arrived at Nationals!
Good luck to today as they take on the San Diego Surfers. 👏🏼
Today's National Semi-final Match line-up! 🔥
Tune in on to watch live at 3PM CST (4PM ET).
Dear NOVA Family.
Please consider sharing and donating to help our boys get to Nationals next week. Nova is looking to do something special in Austin and appreciates any help to alleviate the financial burden to the players.
Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nova-rugbys-2024-national-championship-run
Nova's goal is simple: win it all. We want to join some of the few clubs across the USA Rugby landscape to have both a 15s and a 7s National title to its claim. It should be an exciting weekend, and hope you tune into the livestream back home.
STARTING SOON! 📢
15's isn't over yet, but 7's is almost here! Join us and new head coach, Kurt Baker, for our summer 7's season. Starting May 28th
Thank you to our NOVA Rugby sponsors! We look forward to celebrating this incredible season this Saturday, May 11th at our end-of-season banquet!
More info about this year's sponsors:
- F45: Functional strength & HITT training that delivers real results
- Cyclebar (Falls Church & Ashburn): Cyclebar exists to invigorate through music-driven spin classes
- Lubin Portrait Studio: Known for creating timeless heirloom portraiture for families and individuals
- Wuhoo Group: Unlock the secrets of your credit card rewards and travel for free with Wuhoo Group
- Chobani: Chobani is America's number one Greek Yogurt made the right way and not genetically modified with only natural ingredients
- Bronson Beirhall: Lively hangout place in Alrington whipping up sandwiches, sausages & pretzels, plus weekend brunch & a large beer list
- Hawkers Asian Street Food & Craft Cocktails: Authentic Asian street food made from generational recipes and serving exotic cocktails
- Quincy Hall: A massive Beer Hall touting an eclectic selection of draft beers
- Bear Branch Tavern: Comfy hub for cocktails, happy hours & craft beer, plus familiar fare like wraps, burgers & nachos
- CarPool: Auto-themed sports bar with retro signs, pub grub, a variety of games (Skee-Ball, pool) & a patio
Your D1 Super Regional Champs…NOVA Rugby!!!
Final score vs. Mystic River: 34-12
Watch today’s match vs Mystic River live!
See link to watch in the comments ⬇️
Your Super Regional Finals game day lineup...
T-3 days till the 2024 D1 Super Regional Final match this Saturday!
Atlantic playoffs has moved to the DC area! is hosting the super regional match as a curtain raiser. Come watch NOVA at 2pm at Maryland soccerplex followed by OG vs Miami. Supporters needed for our last push to nationals.
's May schedule. 📅
We hope to see everyone out next weekend for the Regional Final game against Mystic River!
Premier Rugby in Northern VA
Northern Virginia Rugby Football Club, commonly known as just NOVA, is the Premier Rugby Team in Northern Virginia. A Rugby Club created in 1977, having a network in the thousands, NOVA has become a household name within the rugby community. With multiple National Appearances through the years, and hardware lining the shelves, NOVA has been the rugby home to men ranging from Professional Athletes playing over seas, players with test caps for the USA National team, as well as locals from Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area eager to play a high level of rugby. NOVA also prides itself in opening the doors to new comers to the sport of rugby and an opportunity to be a part of a winning organization in a professional atmosphere.
Lastly, with Rugby being the fastest growing sport in America, the youth and high school rugby programs are on the rise. Not to mention the vast number of Universities in the area, and beyond, that produce some of the Nations best rugby players. NOVA provides a pathway for these student athletes to play their Rugby after their schooling, offering a brotherhood that will help them become better men, as well as better rugby players. NOVA is a pillar in the rugby community and any person that wears the NOVA Crest wears it with pride and the integrity for in which it stands.
We are NOVA Rugby. We are NOVA PRIDE-H. We are NOVA Family.
We are Northern Virginia Rugby Football Club.