BucRugby Update: Week of February 22, 2026
Welcome back from Midwinter Break! While our student athletes were off, our staff has been busy firming up our spring schedule, locking down team social events, and finding opportunities to practice and play this coming week.
We have a lot of updating to do, so let’s get to it. . . .
Turf Tundra Training On Monday– Weather permitting, we will be holding practice from 5:30 to 7 p.m. under the lights in the Groves Turf Stadium on Monday, February 23. It is going to be cold, so dress warm, layer up, and wear hats and gloves. We hope to have as many players at tomorrow’s practice as possible. This is our chance to prepare to head to Brighton on Tuesday for our joint practice and mini-games at their indoor turf facility.
Brighton Joint Practice and Mini-Games on Tuesday – We will travel to the Brighton High School Turf Facility (located 4740 Bauer Road, Brighton, MI 48116) for a joint practice and to play some rugby on Tuesday, February 26, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. We need as many players as possible to participate in this program in order to make the travel out to Brighton worth it. To make sure everyone can participate –
- Please register with USA Rugby and/or turn in your player forms packet tomorrow at practice or have it with you on Tuesday. This will allow you to participate in contact drills and games.
- Connect with other players and parents to make sure everyone has a ride out to Brighton. If you need a ride, contact a coach and we will get you in one of our cars or set up a ride with another player/parent.
Turf Tundra Training On Thursday – We will try to get back out under the lights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Groves Turf Stadium on Thursday. If the weather is bad, we will go with our original indoor practice at Birmingham Covington School from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Six Nations Watch Team Social – The Ward family is generously opening their home to host a team watch part for the England vs. France Six Nations Rugby match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. Food and beverages are being provided, so we need a solid headcount to plan for this fun event. Please contact bethward78@gmail.com to RSVP.
Sidecar Slider Bar Team Social and Fundraiser – We are kicking off our season with a team social and fundraiser at the Sidecar Slider Bar in Downtown Birmingham on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. The venue is donating a percentage of the food sales to our team, so let’s pack the place!
Preliminary Season Schedule – While it is still very much in flux, our game schedule for this spring is somewhat set. Here is how our playing dates are lining up –
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
North Coast High School
Rugby Festival
Mentor High School
6477 Center Street, Mentor, Ohio 44060
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Possible Away Match vs Genesee (Grand Blanc High School)
Location TBD
Or
6-8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Possible Away Match vs Genesee (Grand Blanc High School)
Location TBD
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Possible Away Match vs. Rockford High School
Neutral Location in the Greater Lansing Area
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time TBD
Away Match vs. Toledo Rugby Junior Celts
2400 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, OH 43620
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Away Match vs. Washtenaw
TBD
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Away Match vs. Troy United
Larson Middle School
2222 E Long Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48085
Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Midwest Boys Championship Tournament
Elkhart, Indiana
Thursday, May 7, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Home Match vs Anchor Bay
Derby Middle School
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Home Match vs. Detroit Catholic Central High School
Derby Middle School
Thursday, May 21, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Home Match vs. Howell High School
Derby Middle School
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Playoffs Quarter Finals
Location TBD
Saturday, May 30, 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Playoffs Semi Finals
Farwell Field
4444 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
Saturday, June 6, 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Playoff Finals
Location TBD
Please mark these dates on your calendars. To have a successful season, we will need all of our players participating in each and every one of these games.
We look forward to hitting the ground running after the winter break this week. Let’s make the most of our learning opportunities by having a strong showing at Monday’s Turf Tundra Training and a stronger showing at Brighton in their indoor turf facility.