Village Lions RFC
Village Lions RFC is an LGBTQ+ rugby league in New York City, founded in 1989.
Village Lions RFC
Join any time · as of Oct 27New players welcome at any point in the season; no experience needed
- Sports
- Rugby
- Fee
- not published
- Seasons
- 2026 season: Men's 15s and Women's+ 15s matches Sep–Oct (Empire GU Division III), Men's 7s in summer; training Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Bronx; players can join at any point in the season
- Who can play
- membership is open to everyone, whatever their sex, age, race, religion or sexual orientation; Men's and Women's+ sides
- Skill levels
- no experience required
- Founded
- 1989
- Governing body
- International Gay Rugby
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
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