Rugby clubs in Israel
Rugby clubs in Israel
- Upper Galilee Rugby Club
- Mgrar Rugby Club
- Maccabi Haifa Wild Boars Rugby Club
- Hapoel Yizrael Gilboa Rugby Club
- Menashe Mamouths Rugby Club
- Maccabi Hadarim Rugby Club
- Hasharon-Raanana Roosters Rugby Club
- Maccabi Tel Aviv Rugby Club
- Macabbi Rishon Letzion Owls Rugby Club
- Jerusalem Lions Rugby Club
- Hapoel Ashkelon Rugby Club
- Hapoel Beer-Sheba Rugby Club
- Herzlia Hurricanes
Upper Galilee Rugby Club
Upper Galilee Rugby Club was established in 1976 and celebrates over 40 years of operation. It is among the first clubs in Israel and includes 4 teams – kids, juniors, women and men.
In 2012 the club was re-established after having been inactive since 2000. Yaniv Gerti is the club manager and Ofer Hamburger is head coach together with Amir Kadeshberg and Yaniv Gerti.
Activities day, time and location
Women: Sun,Wed 19:00 – 20:30 with Ofer @ Kibbutz Dan
Juniors: Sun,Wed 16:30 – 18:00 Ofer @ Kibbutz Dan
Kids: Sun,Wed 16:30 – 17:30 Ofer @ Kibbutz Dan
Men: Sun,Wed 20:30 – 22:00 Ofer @ Kibbutz Dan
Club contact
Yaniv Gerti
Mobile 054-7948883
Email Yanivgerti@gmail.com
Mgrar Rugby Club
Established 1996 by Josef Tarbush the club has 5 junior teams from 8 to 18 years old and a senior mens’ team.
Activities day, time and location
Monday and Saturday 18:00 – 21:00
Club contact
Joad Tarbush
Mobile 0526858280
Email gawadt@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Maghar-Rugby-Club-Ashbal-909164975763313
Maccabi Haifa Wild Boars Rugby Club
The club was established in 1971 by Alan Barzag, a Haifa Technion student and was initially composed of South African Olim. In 1972 the club was of the founding members of the Israel Rugby Union.
Today the club has womens’, mens’ and junior teams all active in the local leagues and IRU sponsored tournaments.
The Technion is the only academic institute in Israel offering rugby as an elective in which students get exposed to the sport as part of their education. The club is names “Haifa Wild Boars” after the numerous boars roaming the Carmel mountain.
In 2018, the club joined the Maccabbi Haifa Carmel sports association.
Facebook: Maccabi Haifa “Wild Boars” RFC
Activities day, time and location
Home games on Fridays 11:00 at the Carly Krieger Athletics stadium in Haifa.
Men & Women
Monday 20:00 at the Carly Krieger Athletics stadium in Haifa.
Thursday 20:00 Biram House (Hareali high school) Aba Hushi Ave. 15, Haifa.
Juniors
U18, U16, U14
Monday & Thursday 17:00 Biram House (Hareali high school) Aba Hushi Ave. 15, Haifa.
U12, U10
Thursday 16:00 Biram House (Hareali high school) Aba Hushi Ave. 15, Haifa.
Club contact
Men
Netanel Amitai
Mobile 054-4427586 haifarugby@gmail.com
Women
Hen Bar-Lev
Mobile 052-5113775
Chenbrlv@gmail.com
Juniors
Erez Golan
Mobile 052-8236740
Email erez.golan6@gmail.com
Hapoel Yizrael Gilboa Rugby Club
The Yizrael-Gilboa Rugby Club was established in the late 1960s’ and is part of the Israeli league ever since its inauguration in the mid-1970s. It is located in Kibbutz Yizrael and was initiated by new immigrants from South Africa, New-Zealand and Australia.
In addition to a leading mens’ team, the club boasts 5 junior team with over 100 players from U8s to U18s.
Activities day, time and location
Juniors: Mon, Wed 19:30-16:30.
Men: Wed 21:00-19:00 and Fri 15:00-17:00.
Club contact
Amir Beutler
Mobile 052-3756100
Email boychukno1@gmail.com
Menashe Mamouths Rugby Club
Menashe Mammoths Rugby Club
Established in 2011, the Menashe Mammoths Rugby Club brings together players from various kibbutzim in the region, operating under the sponsorship of the Menashe Regional Council. Despite its young age, the club has already won several national championships and contributed numerous players to Israel’s national teams
Location, Days, and Training Hours
Trainings are held at Kibbutz Gan Shmuel
Grades 4–8: Mondays and Wednesdays, 17:30–19:15
Grades 9–12: Mondays and Wednesdays, 19:30–21:00
Transportation is provided to and from all nearby settlements
Club Contact
Omer Halfi
Mobile: +972-54-649-7907
Email: omermc@hotmail.com
Maccabi Hadarim Rugby Club
Hadarim R.F.C. is a Rugby Club in the Hasharon Area of Israel, aiming at promoting Rugby in that part of the country and building a community around it.
Activities day, time and location
Training in Tel Mond continues on Sundays and Wednesdays for the different age groups, men and women, 18:00 to 22:00
And at Hadasim, Even Yehuda, every Monday and Thursday 17:00-21:30 for all school age groups.
Hadarim RFC is also active within schools, either as volunteer work or regular weekly activities.
Our head coach, Thomas Berman, is a professional Rugby player of the Tel Aviv Heat.
Contact
For further details
Tomer: 054-632-4473
Hasharon-Raanana Roosters Rugby Club
Hasharon Rugby Club was formed in the late 70’s and has won 3 championships and 3 cups over the years. The club runs men, women and junior teams.
Activities day, time and location
ימים א ו-ה 21:30-19:30
Hapark Stadium
1 Golda Meir st., Raanana
Contact
Liat Geller
Mobile 058-6597659
Email liat.geller@gmail.com
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rugby Club
History
The club was founded in 1973 by Dave Kaplan as ASA Tel Aviv Rugby Club. The team trained and played on the field at the Tel Aviv University Sports Center, achieving numerous championships over the years.
Present
Today, the club is known as Maccabi Tel Aviv Rugby Club.
It includes:
2 men’s teams
3 women’s teams
A youth division with teams for Under-18, Under-16, Under-14, and Under-12 categories.
A significant number of players on the national teams are members of Maccabi Tel Aviv Rugby Club.
Training Schedule
University Field: Sundays and Wednesdays, 19:00
Sportek Field: Fridays, 15:00
Home League Matches
Sportek Field: Fridays or Saturdays
Club Management
Elisha Rubin: +972-54-423-2329
Gideon Pinner: +972-54-748-8175
Ivan Hadad: +972-52-386-7661
Eric Gal: +972-50-828-9777
Tommy Miller: +972-52-455-3098
Club Website:www.telavivrugby.com
Club Address: Tel Aviv University, Unit for Sports, 60 Haim Levanon St., Tel Aviv
Phone Numbers: +972-74-710-0209/10/15
Macabbi Rishon Letzion Owls Rugby Club
The club boasts a stable women’s team that achieved significant success during the 2015–2016 league season. Additionally, the men’s team is in the process of formation and is set to fully participate in the upcoming Sevens League season. A mixed youth team for boys and girls will also be launched soon.
Location, Days, and Training Hours
- Adult Teams: Sportek Rehovot, 19:00–21:00, twice a week.
- Men: Sundays and Tuesdays
- Women: Mondays and Wednesdays
- Youth Team: Weizmann Institute, Mondays and Wednesdays, 17:00–18:30
Club Contacts
- Women’s Team: Adi Lavon
Mobile: +972-52-329-4356 - Men’s Team: Uri Peri Or
Mobile: +972-50-886-0889
Email: rehovot.rugby@gmail.com
Jerusalem Lions Rugby Club
The Jerusalem Lions Rugby Club has been a cornerstone of rugby in Israel for over 40 years. The club is home to men’s, women’s, and youth teams.
Location, Days, and Training Hours
Training sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 20:00 at the Givat Ram Stadium.
Club Contacts
Yair: +972-54-785-2117
Shilat: +972-54-525-4319
Hapoel Ashkelon Rugby Club
Established in 1996 by Dima Skovalev, the Ashkelon Rugby Club has been a key part of the local sports scene.
Coaching Team
Today, Dima coaches the senior team alongside Lee Manu. The youth and children’s teams are coached by Facundo Slavutzky, with Dima providing guidance.
Training Location
Waldanberg Community Center
15 Yaakov Gruper St., Ashkelon
Training Schedule
- Under-12 and Under-14 Teams: Monday and Wednesday, 17:00–19:00
- Under-16 and Under-18 Teams: Monday and Wednesday, 19:00–21:00; Friday, 15:00–17:00
- Senior Team: Friday, 15:00–17:00
Club Contacts
- Eran Cohen (Team Manager): +972-54-749-0065
- Facundo Slavutzky (Youth Coach & School Tag Rugby Project Coordinator): +972-52-967-5323
- Guy Berengler (Media Manager): +972-54-811-8835
Hapoel Beer-Sheba Rugby Club
Established on July 27, 2016, by Four Founders
Reuven Cohen, Oscar Heyman, Ilia Levinson, and Maxim Tzabryn founded the club with the vision of promoting rugby in Israel. The club benefits from the expertise of two certified coaches, Reuven Cohen and Oscar Heyman, who completed their training at the Wingate Institute. The club operates various age groups, including children, youth, adults, and women. Its activities are guided by five core pillars: integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline, and respect.
Club Contact
Reuven Cohen
Phone: +972-54-944-9899
Email: rubencohen25@gmail.com
Herzlia Hurricanes
Herzlia Hurricanes club began its operation in the 2022-23 season with junior teams. The club operates in the scope of Bnei-Herzlia (the largest sports association in Israel). It is our intention to add additional age groups including seniors (men and women) and become a leading rugby club in Israel.
Location
Sportek Herzlia
Days/time
Tuesday and Thursday 16:00-18:00.
Contact
Ido Tomasis (founder and head coach)
Mobile 052-9522032
Email idotomasis34@gmail.com
The First LGBTQ+ Team in Israel’s Rugby League
Tel Aviv IBEX is joining the men’s league with fresh energy and a strong sense of community. Established three years ago, the team boasts nearly 50 players from a variety of countries. Following their victory at an international cup in Rome, IBEX continues its journey under the guidance of experienced coach Jeremy Shouder, who is leading them to the next level. The team embodies rugby values of equality and inclusion, combining sport and community life in the heart of Tel Aviv.
Location: Tel Aviv
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