Boston Ironsides RFC
Full name | Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club | |
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Union | NERFU | |
Nickname(s) | The Ironsides | |
Founded | 2002 | |
Location | Boston, Massachusetts | |
Ground(s) | Joe Moakley Park | |
League(s) | NERFU 04 | |
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Official website | ||
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Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club is a
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Members
The members of the Boston Ironsides come from diverse backgrounds. Straight, gay, lifelong athletes, newcomers to the sport; accountants, engineers, bartenders, designers, educators, students, physicians and more. Many are native New Englanders, while some come from different parts of the country, and still others hail from all over the world—Canada, Europe, South America, Australia.
History
At the height of American patriotism following the attacks on 9/11, members of New York's
Following a period of inactivity after this achievement, the team began a renewed recruitment effort in early 2010. A dynamic coaching staff and the dedication of key team leaders have revitalized the Ironsides with an energy that can be seen on the pitch. In June 2012 the Ironsides shut out opponents on the first day of competition at the VI
The Ironsides sent several players to the 2014 Bingham cup, and were the first team to register.
In 2016 the Ironsides went to Nashville to compete in their Bingham Cup.
2018 took The Ironsides to Amsterdam for their Bingham Cup.
In Fall of 2019 The Ironsides grew to over 60 members and were able to field two separate teams on the same day. With one team competing in D4
In 2020 The Ironsides were scheduled to compete at the Ottawa Bingham Cup, but due to COVID-19, the tournament, and the season as a whole was cancelled. No rugby competitions were played this year.
In 2021 The Ironsides continued onward with the Spring season cancelled due to COVID-19 once again. The team continues its efforts off the field in social engagement and philanthropy while they wait to resume play.
In 2022 The Ironsides headed to Ottawa to compete in the rescheduled Bingham Cup.
In 2023 The Ironsides, as well as a mixed team with the Village Lions, took 2nd in the Inaugural NORAM Cup.
Press
The Boston Ironsides have been featured in several newspapers over the years.
- Bay Windows Article on the 2006 Bingham Bowl win
- InNewsweekly Article on the 2006 Bingham Bowl win
- Boston.com article on the Boston Ironsides
- Improper Bostonian article
Affiliations
- World Rugby
- USA Rugby
- NERFU
- IGRAB