The Raleigh Rugby Football Club was founded in April of 1981. Since that time we have provided athletic and educational opportunities relating to rugby football for Triangle area residents on a local, national, and international level. We are registered as a non-profit corporation with the State of North Carolina and recognized as a tax-deductible charitable organization by the IRS.
In 1996 the club purchased 15.5 acres of red clay and pine trees, with the goal of developing a first-class rugby facility to include two full-size pitches and a clubhouse. August 2001 saw us begin play on a magnificent primary pitch complete with Bermuda sod and 60-foot tall posts. The second pitch followed shortly thereafter and plans are in the works for the clubhouse. With two all-weather pitches, the Raleigh RFC intends to host international and regional tournaments and select-side competitions on a regular basis.
Another milestone was passed in August 2002 with the addition of the Venom women's rugby team to complement the Vipers men's team. The Venom have brought a new level of enthusiasm and support for the club.
Spring 2007 saw the U-19 "Rattlesnakes" play their first season.
As one of the premier clubs in the Southeast, the Raleigh RFC competes in the Virginia Rugby Union and the Mid-Atlantic territorial union. With a playing membership of over 80 men and women, we are able to field competitive sides in Men's, Women's and Old Boy's divisions and consistently post winning records.
2009
Venom: Div 2 National Champs
Venom: MARFU Champions
2008
Vipers: MARFU #4
2007
Vipers: Div 2 National Champs
Vipers: MARFU #2
2006
Venom: Div 2 National Champs
Venom & Vipers: England Tour
Vipers: Div 2 National Championships Round of 8
Vipers: MARFU Champions
2005
Venom: Div 2 National Champs
2002
Sir Walter Raleigh: Charity Sevens Champs
Venom: Charity Sevens Champs
Vipers: St. Patrick's Day Rugby Tournament - Savannah , GA - Bracket Winners
Vipers: VRU and Ed Lee Cup Champions
2001
Old Boys: Triad Outback 7s Champs
Sir Walter Raleigh: Charity Sevens Champs
2000
Old Boys: Triad Outback 7s Champs
Vipers: VRU and Ed Lee Cup Champs
1999
Sledge-O-Matic: Charity Sevens Champs
Vipers: MARFU Champions
Vipers: Div 2 National Championships Round of 8 (Finished 7th Nationally)
Vipers: VRU and Ed Lee Cup Champs
Vipers: RWC 99' Scotland Tour
1998
Sir Walter Raleigh: Charity Sevens Champs
Vipers: VRU and Ed Lee Cup Champs
