Barbarians Youth Rugby Announces Kick-Off of Spring 2026 Season

Wrentham, MA – Feb 14, 2026 – Barbarians Youth Rugby is excited to announce the start of its Spring 2026 season, welcoming returning players and newcomers to experience the fast-paced, character-building sport of rugby. The season officially begins with practices starting in March (details below) and will feature a full schedule of practices, local and regional scrimmages, and matches as the teams prepare for the summer tournament season.

Key Details

Program

Age Groups

Practice Dates/Times

Key Focus

K-2nd Grade

Begins March 22nd,

Practices each Sunday from 9:00–10:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Introduction to flag rugby, fun and fundamentals

3rd-6th Grades

Begins April 12th

Practices each Sunday from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. during match season.

Flag rugby, skills development, and teamwork

7th-12th Grades

Begins March 26th

Practices will be on Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Advanced Skills, Full Contact Readiness, Game Strategy

"As we enter our 14th season, the Barbarians have developed a strong history for youth rugby serving a wide number of communities in the Greater Boston area," said Stephen Signes, President of Barbarians Youth Rugby. "For athletes already engaged in other sports, rugby offers an excellent option for cross-training and skill diversification without the high demands of a year-round commitment; we encourage boys and girls of all skills to give rugby a try”

Registration: Step-by-Step

From the Barbarians Youth Rugby website, go to "Join the Horde" and then click "Register."
This will take you to the Rugby Xplorer website, where returning players/parents will log in and new ones will create a new Rugby Xplorer account.
Select "Wrentham Barbarians" as your team before selecting the registration for the "Spring" season.

Get Involved as a Player, Coach, Parent, or Sponsor

Barbarians Youth Rugby begins for both girls and boys at age five (Kindergarten). Up to 6th grade, the club oversees a co-ed flag program, which teaches the fundamentals of the sport.

From 7th grade to high school, players divide into girls' contact and boys' contact teams, where they master the authentic game, develop a high-level rugby IQ and strategic decision-making, like that seen in the Olympics.

Parents and coaches are integral in creating the conditions for the success that Barbarians Youth Rugby has created. We aim to engender a love for the sport and provide a pathway for young athletes to pursue rugby beyond high school, emphasizing both athletic excellence and academic commitment. The 2025 graduating class serves as an inspiring example for current and future Barbarian players.

Click here if you would like to learn more about getting involved with Barbarians Youth Rugby. The club invites the community to join in supporting its mission through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer efforts. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

About Barbarians Youth Rugby

Barbarians Youth Rugby is a community-focused sports organization dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of rugby to youth in Wrentham and the surrounding areas. Through coaching and competition, the club aims to develop skilled athletes and responsible young citizens guided by the core values of rugby. On the web, visit Barbarians Youth Rugby or on Facebook to learn more.

Contact:

Greg Vitarelli

Communications Director

greg@barbariansrugby.club

617-455-9627

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