Brooklyn Rugby Club History
The Brooklyn Barons Rugby Club started in New York City in 2007, much like most other rugby clubs with an idea, a group of willing individuals a lot of heart and a little luck.
The founding fathers, whom are still very much involved and active players, met one fine day or evening either in the parks of Brooklyn, the rugby pitch or the friendly pubs of Brooklyn. All shared a common interest and a notion that Brooklyn should be blessed with a proper and organized rugby club that could participate with the remainder of the reputable clubs that exist in the metropolitan New York City area.
With that idea, some organization and lots of dedication a group emerged and charged themselves with bringing the club to fruition. We quickly aligned, found sponsorship and established ourselves as a tax exempt non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
The Brooklyn Barons are fully sponsored by Barons Brewing Company of Sydney, Australia. The team proudly wears the Barons Crest and consumes Barons beverages with great pleasure. If you have not yet had a Barons, we think you should try one, we know you will love it as much as we do.
The Brooklyn Barons will compete in the New York Metropolitan Rugby Union at the Division III level for the Fall of 2008.
And as they say...the rest is....yet to be written....stay tuned!