The Little Rock Men’s rugby team, in the past decade, has become a constant competitor in championship rugby.  Formally competing in the South Rugby Union, Little Rock decided to make the jump to the Texas Rugby Union in 2014 and has experienced a continued elevation in success with the ultimate goal of a national championship.  The team is currently led by accomplished rugby veteran and former United States National Women’s Rugby Team player, Laura Cabrera. Laura returned to Little Rock, AR in 2014 to assist former USA Women’s 7’s head coach Julie McCoy coach ARPTC. In 2016, McCoy led the team to the national tournament and ended the season 11th in the country.

Coach Laura Cabrera enjoys coaching rugby at all levels whether it be in a full-time environment, weekend clinic, or rookie rugby. Coach Cabrera is at home on the pitch sharing the many benefits of playing rugby, being part of a team, and building a community.

The Little Rock Men’s Rugby Club is continually looking for players who wish to be part of not only a team but a second family. The club competes in the Texas Rugby Union Division 2. Little Rock is excited for the future and proud of our past.  We hope to see you on the pitch soon or at least in the stands.

Training

The Little Rock Stormers practice weekly:

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You may ask, "How can you have training after 6:00 PM, it is dark outside?" Well, we have that covered with two fully-lit practice pitches. If you plan on attending training, please arrive before 6:00 PM to give yourself time to get your gear on and ready to roll when warm-up starts. Our pitch is located at 14301 Dineen Dr, Little Rock, AR 72206

fitness

Fitness is extremely important if you are going to be successful in the style that the Stormers play. As a result of this need, the entire rugby club pitched in and built a 2,000 sqft. weight training facility at the Greater Little Rock Rugby Complex. The funds for this facility were donated by Dr. Julie McCoy who has been instrumental in the success that the Stormers have achieved.

Workout Partners are easy to find. You can find many players working out together. To join, reach out to the Team Captain to learn more.

Men's 2024 Spring Schedule

Match Report

Men's Match Report
October 21st @UofA

Little Rock traveled to Northwest Arkansas for the first friendly match of the season against Arkansas Rugby (UofA).  Unfortunately, our field hosts, John Brown University, had their away game canceled last minute, however since Saturday’s a rugby day, all three teams decided on a round-robin competition...

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@OKC April 16

The Stormers needed to travel to OKC and take care of business if they wanted to control their own destiny in their quest for the Red River North Title.  They accomplished just that in a very workmanlike manner.

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April 2 vs. Fort Worth

Perfect weather and surprisingly fast field conditions greeted the Stormers following a week off for the Good Friday/Easter Weekend. The temperature was a perfect 65 degrees with a noticeable shortage of humidity, a slight wind and cobalt colored sky.  

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Three-Quarter Season Review

The Stormer’s Men stand at 6-1 for the spring 2016 Season and atop the Red River North Standings. The only blemish on their record a hard fought 27-41 loss at Tulsa, despite a Red Card in the 33rd minute which caused the Stormers to play with only 14 men for the last 42 minutes of the match.

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DARC 1-16-2016

The Little Rock Stormers Men's Team kicked off their 2016 Spring Matrix Season on Saturday January 16 in Dallas vs. DARC.  DARC, Dallas Area Rugby Club, is a new member of the D2 Red River North Conference.  DARC was promoted from D3 last season after winning the TRU D3.

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Men's Team Donations