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Come join us!

The Eastside Banshees welcome any person, regardless of age, experience, talent, race, creed or color and encourage all individuals interested in playing to join us. We have a strong history of taking athletics individuals with NO experience, give them a little guidence and having that person starting within a few weeks.

We field an strong, competitive A side, as well as a more recreational B side. We also employ quite a few Old Boys (formally called "The Band" to fill in when possible. The Band has been known to get together once a year to play an Old Boy match as well.

Our only stipulation is that you have a positive attitude and desire to be part of a quality team.

For more information, feel free to contact us at info@bansheerugby.com

About the RUGBY GAME

Rugby is a legendary game that mixes strength, speed, agility and a bit of courage. The purpose of the game is to carry the ball over a goal line and touch it down, or kick it over a goal post, ultimately scoring more points than one's opposition.

The laws of rugby are few and simple. Passes cannot be forward, there is no blocking, anyone can run with the ball, anyone can kick the ball, and the action does not stop until someone scores, the ball goes out of bounds, or a rule is broken.

Rugby teams don't huddle to prepare strategy since no platoons for offense, defense, and special teams exist. A good rugby team will respond instantly to a number of defensive and offensive situations, each member of the team moving independently within his role, but collectively for total effect.

It is a game that will forever welcome athletes of any size and shape. While successful rugby does require all around fitness and rewards the combination of strength and speed, first and foremost rugby requires that special person who's ready and willing to give it a go.

Rugby is where the term "scrummage" comes from. but you also get to ruck, line-out, maul, drop-kick, punt, pass, and oh yes, did we mention, RUN WITH THE BALL!!

There's much more to the game, of course, but we're running out of space, so you'll just have to grab a friend and come on out and join us. We have coaches and players alike ready to teach you all about the greatest game on earth!

Are YOU ready for some RUGBY!?