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Maccabi Tel Aviv Lift the Trophy – and the Spirit of Rugby Wins
A 22–12 win over Galil Elyon in the final sealed the Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament at Wingate (the Olympic format of the game), but the defining moment belonged to Jessica Tolshin: a return after childbirth, and a message inviting more women back onto the pitch.
Jerusalem Nano Bible – Strengthening the Path of Rugby in Israel
The Israel Rugby Union welcomes a new and meaningful partnership with Jerusalem Nano Bible Jewelry – a connection that brings together sport with deep values of identity, heritage, and Israeli innovation.
PROMISE and Israel Rugby – A Partnership Empowering the Women’s League
A new and exciting partnership in the Women’s League: PROMISE joins Israel Rugby, elevating the game both on and off the field.
Non-Stop Rugby: Ori and Adam Return After a Month of Training in Romania
Ori Bordovsky (18) and Adam Hadary (19) have recently returned from an intensive professional training camp in Romania. Both grew up together through the Tel Aviv youth system, which began as ASA Tel Aviv and now operates under Maccabi Tel Aviv. They represent a first generation of homegrown Israeli players – with no family rugby background, but with genuine passion for the game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rugby Embarks on a New Era with a Leading Coaching Team
Later this month, Tel Aviv will step onto the field for their first league match wearing the iconic Maccabi emblem.
Veteran coach Michal Weitzman has been asked to bolster the youth programme, while the senior men will be led by coach Nimrod Kaplan, long linked with the club’s fiercest northern rivals. “Tel Aviv has reached finals before. I expect us to reach the final and win,” Kaplan said with determination.
Rugby Israel and Domus Hotels Continue Their Partnership for Another Season
The Israel Rugby Union is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Domus Hotels, which joined the rugby family last season during the Regional League, and will now continue with us into the upcoming domestic league season.