The Mayor's Cup Rugby Challenge between sister cities Alexandria, Virginia and Dundee, Scotland is the premier annual rugby event in the Wasington metropolitan area. The primary purpose of the match is to showcase top-level rugby for the community, especially the youth. The inaugural match was played in August 2008 in Dundee with the favored Dundee side winning the match hands down.		Important Links: Day's Schedule Sponsorship Opportunities Visit Dundee
In May of 2009 the Mayor's Cup will travel back to Alexandria for the first re-match of this planned annual event. The Mayor's Cup pits a select side of Alexandria area men who play for various clubs in the Potomac Rugby Union against a select side of Dundee players from five local Dundee clubs: Dundee High, Morgan Academy, Harris, Stobswell and Panmure RFCs.
Alexandria Rugby believes that the more opportunities our kids have to see the game, the more quickly they will give it a try and realize what a wonderful, team focused sport rugby is. The Mayor's Cup will give the kids that opportunity and will give Alexandria Rugby a venue to reach the kids with exhibitions, clinics, and more. The Mayor's Cup will be an invaluable way to promote the best the game has to offer and show the youth and their parents just how rugby can broaden horizons and create opportunities.

Dundee has a strong rugby tradition, sending a number of players to the pro ranks and to the Scottish national team over the years. Alexandria is home to many accomplished players who play for one of the numerous clubs in the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union.

The Mayor's Cup promises to be a highlight of the local rugby calendar, providing local players a unique opportunity to play against top international competition and a unique, high-level match for the local rugby community to watch. Proceeds from the annual event will benefit our local youth rugby programs.

The Mayor's Cup organizing committee with the mayors Front Row: Bert Todd, Alexandria Rugby; John Letford, Lord Provost, Dundee; Bill Euille, Mayor, Alexandria; Gavin Garden, Dundee High. Back Row: Owen Malone, Alexandria Rugby; Dave Adam, Morgan Academy; Ally Geddes, Morgan Academy.