The 3rd Annual Urban Rugby Championship will be held in 2024 in Washington DC from March 5-9.
Qualifying programs from across the country will gather in the name of equity, access, and opportunity through rugby.
In its third edition, the event is poised to continue on its groundbreaking trajectory and deliver on its promise to create a transformative experience for the players, programs, and community it gathers. The URC subsidizes travel, delivers resources and unites affiliate organizations to ensure black and brown student-athletes from under-resourced communities can access what is headed towards becoming the premier rugby competition on American soil.
In 2022, Dallas Youth Rugby secured the URC Belt in Memphis, Tenn., while in 2023, an exceedingly rare weather phenomenon in Los Angeles, Calif. prevented the finals from taking place.
During the 2024 event rugby athletes, mentors, and ambassadors will pay a visit to Howard University, engaging with students and imparting their enthusiasm for the sport. Motivational talks and workshops will be conducted to invigorate and inspire the upcoming generation of black and brown collegiate rugby players.
There will also be an engagement event with elementary and junior high schools. This initiative aims to introduce rugby to young children with representative near-peers and increase awareness around our sport.
Players will also exploring important Washington DC sites, touring the city and building new perspectives and connections while exploring the complicated and rich history of our nation's capital.
