Hellbender RFC

08/02/2026

No hellbenders were consulted in the making of this video. Results may not be scientifically accurate 👍

08/01/2026

Everyone loves a good sideline supporter 🦴 Grab your friends, bring your pup, and come experience the Hellbender community for yourself!

08/01/2026

🔥 Our merch tent is OPEN!

Swing by to grab this year’s tournament tee and stock up on your favorite Hellbender gear. While you’re there, be sure to enter our 50/50 raffle 🎟️ for your chance to win!

Interested in ordering merch? Send us a DM for details.

08/01/2026

Good morning, Hellbenders🦎 Tournament day is here!

07/28/2026

HELLBENDER SUMMER SEVENS — SATURDAY, AUGUST 1.

Sixteen teams, two pitches, one long day of rugby in Valle Crucis. Men's and women's divisions, cup finals under the mountains, food trucks on site.

bring a chair, bring your people. free for spectators.

3873 Clarks Creek Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 · gates open all day · for updates

07/16/2026

⚡️ Meet Sam Ferguson!

Electrical apprentice during the week, whitewater rafting guide on the weekends, and a utility player wherever he’s needed on the pitch.

His rugby IQ may be a work in progress, but his creativity is not. Sam’s signature creation, the Drop, Trowel & Plow, is one you’ll have to hear straight from him 👀

➡️ Swipe through to get to know one of Hellbender RFC’s own.

07/10/2026

Five reasons to play rugby this summer.

No experience needed. Half our roster had never touched a ball before they showed up. We'll teach you the rest.

Practice Tuesday. Thursday Touch, beers after. Summer 7s on August 1 in Valle Crucis — win a spot and you're on the home team.

Boone, NC. Men's and women's, touch and contact.

Visit hellbenderrfc.com for more info.

04/05/2026

Not everyone is built for the mountains.
But if you are… you’ll know pretty quickly.

We’re building Men’s & Women’s 7s teams right here in Boone.
No experience needed. Just show up ready to move, compete, and have a laugh.

🏉 All levels welcome
📍 Brookshire Park
🕕 Tuesdays at 6PM

This isn’t just fitness.
It’s a team, a social, and something to look forward to every week.

Join the GroupMe and get stuck in.

HELLBENDER RFC | BOONE’S PREMIER RUGBY CLUB

03/10/2026

Boone Touch Rugby Starts This Thursday
We’re kicking off our weekly Touch Rugby Social and everyone is welcome. No experience needed, no tackling, just good rugby and good people.

🏉 Games:
Brookshire Park
6PM – 7PM

🍻 Post-game social:
Booneshine Brewing
7PM – 8PM

All genders. All abilities. Total beginners to seasoned players. If you can pass a ball (or at least try), you’ll fit in.

GroupMe - Join the group for HELLBENDER TOUCH RUGBY in Boone, North Carolina