Alexandria Rugby was formed in 2006 by a group of former ruggers, city residents and rugby enthusiasts. A common desire to see rugby take hold and thrive within the city, especially with its youth, was the driving force behind forming the organization. While a youth program and a high school club team had been formed a few years earlier, both were in need of a boost. The founders saw this need and decided to form an organization that could help both these programs while also helping to spread the rugby gospel in general. Alexandria Rugby, Inc. is the result.

Our Mission:

To promote and develop fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership in Alexandria through the game of rugby.

Our Goal:

To build and maintain a non-profit organization that will allow us to meet our mission through various means on an annual basis.

AR intends to accomplish its mission in a number of ways:

• Support existing youth and high school rugby programs in the city through manpower and money,
• Encourage the establishment of new programs at the three private high schools in the city,
• Provide financial support to deserving college-bound high school rugby players via the Alexandria Scholarship Fund,
• Sponsor/manage U-23 tackle and adult touch programs within the city,
• Host a few major fund raising events each year,
• Host several activities throughout the year designed to bring together the local rugby community.

One of AR's greatest strengths is that its membership transcends the traditional club boundaries. All the AR board members played for different clubs and still hold strong ties and alligiences to those clubs. Alexandria Rugby permits everyone to build new intra-club relationships while maintaining their proud club affiliations. In fact, having the different club affiliations enhances AR's ability to get things done while supporting the entire rugby community.