Mixed Ability Rugby Invitational Club

12/10/2026

🏉 FIVE YEARS. ONE FAMILY.

From an idea in Samoa to an international rugby family. 🌍

Five years of rugby, friendships and bringing people together.

Here’s to everyone who’s been part of the journey, and everything still to come! 💙

12/10/2026

🏉 FIVE YEARS. ONE FAMILY.

From an idea in Samoa to an international rugby family. 🌍

Five years of rugby, friendships and bringing people together.

Here's to everyone who's been part of the journey, and everything still to come! 💙

11/10/2026

🏉 YOUR MARIs SQUAD!

A reminder of our selected squad!

Players from across the world, representing their home clubs and coming together to take on Llanelli Warriors Women.

📍 Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
📅 Saturday 24 October
⏰ 3pm kick-off

09/10/2026

🏉 NEXT UP: LLANELLI!

We are heading to Wales for our first tour of the 2026/27 season, where we'll be taking on Llanelli Warriors Women!

A new season, new opposition and a bit of friendly rivalry 👀

MARIs v Llanelli Warriors Women

📍 Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ Kick-off: 3pm

Free entry so come down, show your support and catch some great rugby in action!

Donations on the door are warmly welcomed.

See you soon, Warriors! 🤝

24/09/2026

MARIs 5TH ANNIVERSARY LEISURE RANGE

To celebrate five incredible years of the MARIs, we’re excited to officially reveal our 5th Anniversary Leisure Range!

Created alongside ProPanther, the special black and white collection brings together a range of items featuring our 5th Anniversary branding — marking five years of tours, friendships, opportunities and unforgettable memories.

From the very first MARIs tour to where we are today, so many people have been part of the journey. This range is a chance to celebrate everything the MARIs has become and everyone who has worn the badge along the way.

Five years. One family.

The MARIs 5th Anniversary Range has arrived!

https://www.propanther.co.uk/marisrfc

10/09/2026

Try! follows four Irish players who defy all expectations on their journey to the most inclusive and competitive World Cup you've never seen. This unique sport is 15-a-side, full contact rugby played by people with and without disabilities, all with the shared dream of lifting the World Cup trophy.

For years, Richie was told he’d never get to play rugby because of his autism, but The Rebels made it possible - and as Richie says himself, he intends to pay them back in blood, sweat and tears.

Join Richie, Maeve, Tommy and Paul, from wet and windy training nights to the nail-biting culmination of their World Cup dream. Try! is a celebration of the power of sport in creating community for those who never belonged before.

Winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh,...

29/08/2026

MATCH OFFICIAL SELECTED – DIRK DIETVORST

We’re delighted to announce that Dirk Dietvorst – MARI Referee #04 has been selected as a Match Official for our huge fixture in Llanelli this October!

Dirk is no stranger to the MARIs family and we’re absolutely delighted that he’ll be joining us in Llanelli, Wales, taking his place in the middle and playing an important part in what promises to be another special Mixed Ability Rugby occasion.

The MARIs have always been about more than selecting players. Our coaches, management team and match officials are all part of what makes these international Mixed Ability occasions possible.

Welcome to the MARIs family Dirk! 🖤🤍

ABLE. INCLUDED. SELECTED.

26/08/2026

MARI’S COACHING & MANAGEMENT TEAM – LLANELLI 2026

The players have been selected… now meet the team who’ll be helping bring it all together!

We’re delighted to announce the Coaching & Management Team for the MARIs as we head to Llanelli, Wales this October to take on Llanelli Warriors Women.

COACHING TEAM

Giulia Ponzio – Chivasso Rugby Onlus
Simone Fornaiolo – Chivasso Rugby Onlus
Fiona O’Sullivan – Ballincollig Trailblazers

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Ashley Mulligan – Tour Manager – Malone Tornados
Jamie Evans – Director of Rugby – Llanelli Warriors
Maeve Darcy – Player Liaison – IMAS Ireland
Inge Gueskens – Equipment Manager – Rugbyclub Hasselt
James Evans – Equipment Manager – Llanelli Warriors

These are the people working behind the scenes to make sure our players can enjoy an unforgettable Mixed Ability Rugby experience both on and off the pitch.

📍 Llanelli, Wales
📅 23–25 October 2026
🏉 MARIs vs Llanelli Warriors Women

The team is taking shape… and we’re only just getting started!

21/08/2026

🌍🏉 THE MARIs SQUAD IS HERE! 🏉🌍

https://youtu.be/iA3XWStROUo

The calls have been made. The players have been selected. The next MARIs are ready. 🖤🤍

We are incredibly proud to announce our latest Mixed Ability Rugby Invitationals squad, bringing together players and coaches from 10 different clubs across 6 countries around the world! 🌎

Different clubs.
Different countries.
Different stories.
ONE SQUAD.

That is what the MARIs are all about — bringing people together through Mixed Ability Rugby, creating friendships that cross borders and giving people the opportunity to represent something truly unique.

Some will be pulling on the MARIs jersey for the first time. Others will be returning to the black and white. But every single person has been selected to represent their club, their country and the values of Mixed Ability Rugby.

🖤 10 CLUBS
🤍 6 COUNTRIES
🌍 ONE INTERNATIONAL SQUAD

Congratulations to every player and coach selected.

Welcome to the MARIs family. 🖤🤍

The next adventure starts here… 👀🏉🌍

19/08/2026

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING!

The wait is nearly over…

The next MARIs squad has been selected — and it’s almost time to find out who will be pulling on the famous black and white!

Join us as we welcome the latest players selected to represent the MARIs and reveal the squad heading into our next adventure.

📅 Friday 21st August
⏰ 7PM (BST)

Players from different clubs. Different backgrounds. One squad. One purpose.

Who’s getting the call?

See you Friday at 7PM!

ABLE. INCLUDED. SELECTED.