Schedule of upcoming matches, tournaments, training camps and events near you

7 August 2008: New Player Training in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Gryphons are hosting a new player training session at their home field.  This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of the game and to meet the team.  For directions go to www.pgrugby.org  

9 August 2008: Learn Rugby in Vancouver. The Vancouver Rouge’s “Learn Rugby in Four Weeks” training program gets underway.  Go to www.rougesrugby.ca for more details and to register.

10 August 2008: Ruggercub - Clapham in London.  Join the Kings Cross Steelers for the monthly club night for ruggers and their admirers.  Find out more at www.ruggercub.com and www.kxsrfc.com

16 August 2008:

Rugby Boot Camp in New York.  Join the Gotham Knights for a day long introduction to  the basic skills and traditions of the Game Played in Heaven. The infamous “Third Half” Drinkup follows.  For more information or to register go to http://www.gothamrfc.org/.

Rugby 101 in Chicago. The Chicago Dragons each season hosts a ‘Rugby 101′. In the course of just a few hours, they will give you the basics of the sport. From passing to positions, we will give you an overview and an opportunity to find out if rugby is the sport for you!  For directions and information go to www.chicagodragons.org .

Atlanta Bucks Rugby 101 and Bar Night.  Rugby School is in session Saturday morning. Good pupils will be rewarded at the monthly bar night at the Atlanta Eagle.  www.atlantabucksrugby.org has all the details.

23-25 August 2008: Village Spartans at Manchester Pride.The Village Spartans will be taking place in Manchester Pride Events throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend.  Go to http://www.villagespartans.co.uk/ for more details.

30 August 2008:     Newcastle Ravens Training Day.Newcastle Ravens are hosting a new recruits training day at Novos pitch - with post-training food and beers. No guarantees Everyone is welcome. Come along and meet the guys, have a few beers and give rugby a go! For directions and information visit http://www.newcastleravens.co.uk/training.htm.co.uk/training.htm

6 September 2008: Amsterdam Introduction to Rugby.  The Lowlanders will host a training session for new ruggers at the Museum Pleinn.  Find out more at www.nop-amseterdam.nl

13 September 2008: Phoenix Rugby Boot Camp.  Join the Phoenix Storm to learn the basics of rugby and then meet the players at an afternoon barbecue and pool party.  More information can be found at www.phoenixstormrugby.org

14 September 2008: Ruggercub - Clapham in London.  Join the Kings Cross Steelers for the monthly Clapham club night for ruggers and their admirers.  Find out more at www.ruggercub.com and www.kxsrfc.com

14 September 2008: Ruggercub - Camden in London.  Join the Kings Cross Steelers for the monthly Camden club night for ruggers and their admirers.  Find out more at www.ruggercub.com and www.kxsrfc.com

4 October 2008: San Francisco Fog Rugby 101.  Learn rugby with the two-time IGRAB World Champion Fog at Treasure Island.  Go to www.sffog.org for more details.

27 June 2009: Fog Fest IV in San Francisco. Fog Fest is a harlots-style festival that takes place during San Francisco Gay Pride Weekend which is June 26-28 2009.  The festival will take place on Satuday 27 June and the Pride Festival and Parade is Sunday 28 June, 2009.  For more information contact Chris Zerlaut of the Fog at czerlaut@yahoo.com.