The Columbus Rugby Club

05/11/2026

Here are some clips of our Valley lads representing Ohio this weekend vs Allegheny Selects!

Thank you for the pics

05/08/2026

🚨 First Ohio Select matchday of the season is here! 🚨

Here are the men selected to represent Ohio Select in our opening clash against Allegheny Selects as we travel to Pittsburgh for our first hit out of the year.

📍 Pittsburgh
⏰ Kickoff: 12:00 PM
🍻 Post-match social at Ruggers Pub

Starting XV

1. Bryan Foster (Cincinnati)
2. Chris Schade (Scioto Valley)
3. Joe Tipka (Ohio State)
4. Liam McGargil (Cincinnati)
5. Kev Andujar (Scioto Valley)
6. Bennie White (Scioto Valley)
7. Auggie Murphy (Cincinnati)
8. John Tenhundfeld (Cincinnati)
9. Luca Mattassini (Cincinnati)
10. Arthur Bord (Scioto Valley)
11. Reggie Harris (Ohio State)
12. Ja’Mez Early (Cincinnati)
13. Chris Reithmeier (Cincinnati)
14. Massimo Vancheri (Cincinnati)
15. Hayden George (Scioto Valley)

Finishers
16. Eli Corder (Castaways)
17. Dave Fetalaiga (Scioto Valley)
18. Andrew Henderson (Cleveland)
19. Andy Colton (Scioto Valley)
20. Marcus Thomas (Dayton)
21. Omar McClendon (Scioto Valley)
22. Drew Binegar (Cincinnati)
23. James Dedrick (Cincinnati)

Good luck to all the boys representing Ohio this weekend 🏉

05/05/2026

Mark your calendars for June 13th 🏉

We’re excited to announce that, for the first time ever, Fight at the Fortress will be part of the Midwest Qualifier Series.

After two successful years, the 3rd Annual Fight at the Fortress 7s is officially becoming a qualifier event — featuring both Qualifier and Social divisions.

Entry Fees:
• Qualifier Division — $500
• Social Division — $400

Registration is now live through the link in our bio.

For any questions, feel free to DM us directly.

Interested in sponsoring the event? We’d love to connect — send us a message.

Who will conquer the Fortress this year? 🔥

05/04/2026

The official qualifier schedule is here.

We open the summer at home with Fight at the Fortress right here in town (more details coming soon).

Next up, we head to Lemont on 6/20 for Firehouse 7s.

After a short break, the qualifier series wraps up in St. Louis on 7/11 for Gateway 7s.

The road to Nationals then comes down to the Midwest Finals in Elkhart on 7/25.

Training begins 5/4. If you’re interested in joining us this summer, send us a DM.

05/01/2026

We’re proud to announce that 9 players from Scioto Valley have been selected to the extended Ohio Select Squad.

These players will represent Ohio in upcoming matches against Allegheny and Indiana, with the opportunity to earn selection for the Thunderbirds Cup squad.

Congratulations to the following players:

• Arthur Bord
• Chris Schade
• Hayden George
• LJ Murray
• Omar McClendon
• James Carney
• Bennie White Jr.
• Kev Andujar
• Eric Davis

A huge accomplishment for these players and a strong reflection of the work being done by them at Scioto Valley. We’re proud to see the club represented at the next level.

04/21/2026

7s Season Is Here 🏉

We kick things off May 4th at 6PM in Obetz.

📍 2050 Recreation Trail
Obetz, OH 43207

We’ll be on Field 1 (see second slide for layout). Parking is available near the pitch.

More details on the schedule will be released soon as the Midwest qualifier schedule is being finalized

Interested in joining us this summer?
DM for more info.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

🚨 OHIO ELITE ID CAMP 🚨

The Ohio Elite ID Camp is set for this Sunday!

📍 Rhodes Park
1910 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43223

⏰ 11:00 AM Kickoff

This camp is open to all athletes looking to take their game to the next level—compete, represent Ohio, and earn the chance to be seen by the Midwest Thunderbirds in a highly competitive tournament setting.

Registration is STILL OPEN
Sign up now using the link in our bio!

04/03/2026

The time of year has come to represent Ohio.

This year’s first camp will be held on April 26th in Columbus Oh. This is open to all players and the link to register is *IN OUR BIO*

Our first match kicks off on May 9th as we take on Allegheny Selects in Pittsburgh.

The following week, we return home to face Indiana Selects in Columbus on May 17th.

The season will culminate with our final selection camp the weekend of May 23rd in Columbus, where the final roster and reserves will be named for the Thunderbirds Cup on May 30th & 31st.

Leading the squad this year is Head Coach Peter Malcolm, a former USA Eagle and MLR standout who has played for Austin Elite, San Diego Legion, and Seattle Seawolves. He currently serves as Head Coach of Ohio State Men’s Rugby.

We’re looking forward to another strong year and hope to see you out there representing Ohio as we compete in the top cup bracket. Building from our Plate Victory last spring

02/17/2026

Our final award of the year is our Players Player 🏆

This award is voted on by the players themselves. It recognizes not only the top performer on the pitch, but the man who truly represents the Valley both on and off the field.

This year’s winner is LJ Murray.

A lot can be said about LJ as a player. He is always ready to lay it on the line for his teammates and battle for 80 minutes. As a prop, that’s no small task. Week in and week out, he sets the tone physically and mentally. For a long time now, LJ has been one of the top players not just for us, but across the Midwest.

But what makes this award so fitting goes beyond his performance in the scrum.

LJ’s growth into a youth and high school coach has made a massive impact. He’s pouring back into the game, passing on his knowledge, connecting players to the club, and opening doors for opportunities that help them grow. He’s become a driving force in the continued growth of rugby in Columbus and a true ambassador for the Valley.

Well deserved, LJ. 👏

02/10/2026

This week we’re taking a look at our Scioto Valley Man of the year

This award is one of two player voted awards. It is for the player that does the most for the club. Traditionally known as a clubman of the year. This years Scioto Valley man of the year is Chris Schade. Here are some words from Schade on what this award and club mean to him:

“Being named Scioto Valley Club Man of the Year means everything to me. No matter where rugby has taken me, I’ve always considered Valley my home club. From my first summer with 1823, I knew this was where I wanted to be.

I never would have reached the professional level without this club and the people who call it home. I’m proud to pay it forward and help push the next generation of Valley players even further. This iteration of the club is going to do something special. The future is bright! 

Valley for life. 💥🏉”