Urbandale High School Rugby

08/28/2026

Congratulations to our very own Jacob Hughell making the top 23 for his very first collegiate rugby game!

MATCHDAY READY 🏉🔥
The squad is set to take on the Tritons! 💥
⚡ Zach English leads the side from #12.
💪 Huge boost as 1st XV mainstays Clayton Beckmann & Edric Coleman make their return from injury!
👀 Keep an eye out for 5 potential 1st XV debuts ready to make an impact off the bench.
📍 The SWRC
⏰ 11:00 AM
📅 August 29
Pack the sidelines and bring the noise! 🌪️

08/05/2026

Calling all 9–13-year-olds! 🏉

Have you ever wanted to try a new sport?
Have you ever dreamed of representing your country—or even playing in the Olympics one day?

Now’s your chance!

Come give rugby a try! It’s a fast-paced, exciting sport that builds confidence, teamwork, discipline, and lifelong friendships. No experience is needed—just bring your energy and willingness to learn.

You never know where your rugby journey could take you! 💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Looking to get your child involved in rugby in central Iowa! We are teaming up with West Des Moines Parks & Recreation to host a 3-day rugby camp! This camp will introduce the sport to new players in a fun, engaging, and safe way! We've got high school programs popping up all across the state and this is a great way for your athlete to be ready!

2028 Los Angeles Olympics will have Rugby 7s for Men and Women then in 2031 and 2033 the United States will host the Rugby World Cup! The sport is growing, and today is the perfect time to get involved!

Sign up here quickly because spots are limited: https://cityofwestdesmoinesparksandrecreation.perfectmind.com/22504/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=00f804fb-9713-4afe-b830-66b265750dcf&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=2bfe0e77-7e9b-4361-9e5d-579c56649ee0

-Monday September 21st through Wednesday September 23rd
-Jordan Creek Park
-5:30-7:00pm
-$20 registration fee
-No Experience Required
-All Coaches are certified through Safe Sport and USA Rugby while coaching in the Iowa Youth Rugby Association for West Des Moines Valley Rugby, Urbandale High School Rugby, Norwalk Rugby Club, Indianola High School Rugby Club, and Ankeny Girls Rugby

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our alumni on making the Iowa selection!

Congratulations and good luck to Ky Johnson on being selected to represent the Iowa Rugby Union at this weekend's Midwest Rugby Union Thunderbird Cup! Ky has proven his value by being a complete team player in the backline. Can score from anywhere with his blazing speed but also willing to make the tough tackles and set up teammates with great passes. Whether he's at Flyhalf, Wing, or Fullback, Ky gets the job done for the Wombats and now he will represent us on the Iowa Select Side Squad! You can watch him in action tomorrow at noon here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK49UHwdZdE

05/08/2026

🏉 STATE RUGBY 🏉

The road to state has led us here. After battling through the regular season and earning our spot, it’s time for Urbandale Rugby to compete under the lights with everything on the line. Tonight we take the field against Bondurant in the State Rugby playoffs, ready to leave it all out there for each other, our school, and everyone who has supported us this season.

This group has put in the work from day one — early practices, tough matches, long bus rides, and countless hours preparing for moments like this. Now it’s time to trust the process, play for the brotherhood, and show what Urbandale Rugby is all about.

Every tackle, every ruck, every minute matters.
Win or go home.

🏉 Urbandale vs Bondurant
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 1930 Elmhurst Ave
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
United States

Come out and support the boys as we chase a state title and put our best product on the field. Let’s pack the sidelines, bring the energy, and make some noise in Fort Dodge.

05/06/2026

The bracket is set, and now everything we’ve worked for is right in front of us. Every early morning, every tough practice, every moment of adversity has led to this opportunity. Now it’s time for us to step onto the field and put out our best product—together.

No excuses, no holding back. Just effort, discipline, and playing for the person next to you. This is where teams define themselves. Let’s bring the intensity, trust our preparation, and leave everything out there.

It’s go time. 🏉🔥

05/06/2026

We appreciate the players from the West Des Moines Wombats Rugby Club for joining our practice session to prepare for the upcoming state matches. West Des Moines Wombats Rugby Club

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Urbandale Alumni on winning All Iowa Rugby tournament MVP! Keep up the good work!

The Man of the Tournament for the Social Bracket this past weekend at the All-Iowa Tournament was none other than our Ky Johnson!

A complete threat in every match, he was making big efforts on defense while also killing the outside channels! In the 4 matches he played, he had 2 hat tricks, including the championship match, and 2 tries in the other 2 matches for a total of 10 tries in 4 matches that he played in!

One of the most exciting players we have when he gets the ball in his hands, it was great to see how his hard work in the offseason is helping him to continue to improve on both sides of the ball!

05/04/2026

Ticket punched. ✅

After a strong 3-0 performance Friday night, we’ve officially secured our spot at state! The hard work, preparation, and focus showed when it mattered most, and now we get the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage.

We’re not done yet—locked in and ready for what’s next. State competition is this Friday, and we’re excited to represent and give it everything we’ve got.

More details will be coming later this week—stay tuned and thank you for all the support!

05/01/2026

Week 5 Final Regular Season Match Day

This is it, the last week of the regular season, and everything is on the line. With a playoff spot within reach, the team is ready to give everything they’ve got and leave it all on the field. Every match matters, every minute counts, and there’s no holding back now.

We’ve put in the work all season for moments like this. Now it’s time to show it.

🆚 CR Washington — 6:20
🆚 Iowa City West — 8:00
🆚 WDM Valley — 9:00

Three tough opponents. Three opportunities to prove ourselves.

Come out and support as we fight to keep the season alive and punch our ticket to the playoffs. Let’s finish strong.

04/24/2026

🏉 Week 4 Match Day 🏉

Another big night under the lights—come support your squad!

📍 Location: 2701 W 27th St Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States

🆚 Matchups:
• vs Fort Dodge Senior High School – 6:20 PM
• vs Cedar Falls High School – 8:00 PM
• vs Waverly-Shell Rock High School – 9:00 PM

Bring the energy and pack the sidelines—let’s get after it 💪🔥