Girls youth rugby in the DMV is played across a network of local clubs, regional programs, and the Elite Girls Rugby League (EGRL). Teams range from small community clubs that combine rosters to field a side, to nationally-ranked programs with college pipelines. All levels welcome new players.
One of the five founding clubs of the Elite Girls Rugby League, North Bay fields a strong U19 program in Harford County with a dedicated middle school feeder pipeline. For EGRL matches they combine with the Virginia Outcasts. Multiple players have committed to Division I college programs.
Based in the Union Bridge / New Windsor area of Carroll County, West Carroll is one of the most decorated girls rugby programs in Maryland with 13 state titles in under 20 years of competition. An EGRL founding member competing at the Central Division level alongside North Bay and Doylestown.
A nonprofit girls rugby program based at Severn River RFC in Severna Park (Anne Arundel County), serving middle and high school players. Organizationally connected to the adult Severn River RFC, whose members coach the girls program. Actively recruiting — all skill levels welcome.
A youth rugby club serving the Bethesda area and drawing players from Montgomery County, DC, and Northern Virginia. Founded in 2016, Roosters offers programs for boys and girls across multiple age groups. One of the larger youth clubs in the immediate DC suburbs.
Youth rugby club in the Baltimore area offering girls tackle rugby programs. Formerly known as the Andover Apaches, Firebird Rugby continues the tradition of building girls rugby in the region. Visit their site for current season registration and schedule.
Based in Springfield (Fairfax County), the Outcasts field both a Middle School team and a High School side. The HS team competes in EGRL-Central as a combined squad with North Bay — a strong program with serious college recruiting (captain Jayelle Jones recently committed to Harvard) that participated in the 2026 Italy spring break tour alongside North Bay, the Valkyries, and Corning.
The NoVa Vipers are a nonprofit high school girls rugby program based in Northern Virginia, with practices held in Vienna and Springfield. Dedicated to developing athletes both on and off the field, the Vipers help girls build rugby skills, confidence, teamwork, and a strong community while growing the game in the region. The team competes in both the EGRL and Chesapeake divisions. Visit their site for current season schedules, registration information, and program updates.
A youth rugby program serving Northern Virginia, with multiple age levels and dedicated head coaches at each. The girls high school side is being rebuilt — contact [email protected] to join the relaunch.
The girls rugby program of the Springfield/South County Youth Club (SYC) in Springfield, VA — part of a broader youth club offering tackle and tag rugby for PreK through 12th grade.
Central Virginia's youth rugby club for boys and girls, offering middle school and high school programs. Richmond Griffins is a nonprofit committed to developing young athletes through the sport of rugby. Combines with Valkyries and Firebirds for some matches. Follow @rvayouthrugby for season updates.
St. John's College High School fields a girls club rugby team in Washington, DC, competing against DMV youth programs including the Maryland Valkyries and North Bay / Outcasts. The school is a fixture in DC Catholic Athletic Conference athletics and also runs a strong boys varsity rugby program.
EGRL clubs based outside the DMV that DMV teams regularly play against. Listed here so players, parents, and coaches can put match scores in context.
EGRL founding member and one of the East Coast's top-ranked girls programs (currently #5 nationally). Won the 2026 Gonzaga Rugby Classic (girls division) with a combined score of 154–7. Toured Portugal (Lisbon Rugby Youth Festival) spring 2026.
Joined EGRL in 2023; ranked #14 nationally. Won the 2025 PA 15s state championship and PA fall 7s championship.
Development pathway programs that draw players from across clubs. DMV girls regularly attend these for ID camps, summer tours, and college recruiting exposure.
The official youth pathway program of Old Glory DC (MLR). A free, high-level fall-season program for high school girls, with practices alongside the boys squads in Emmitsburg, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg.
Select/academy program with a strong college recruiting pipeline. Took silver at the 2026 Lisbon Junior 7s in Portugal. DMV girls (including Valkyries) regularly attend Atlantis ID camps and tours. Runs PA Selection Camps and a Fall 15s Academy. Adelina Jackson (North Bay) committed to Mount St. Mary's via the Atlantis pathway.
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