Ridge Rugby Academy

08/31/2026

Our Ridge Rugby Academy talented Coaching staff is growing! We are so excited to have these three awesome rugby players and Coaches join our team🍀🧡🏉

Welcome to RRA guys! You are going to be a fantastic addition to our Youth League and HS Girls and HS Boys Teams!

Coach Nick Iacovoni - Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Gazelles
Coach John Meek-Ohio State University, Grand Rapids Gazelles
Coach Greg Teliczan- Davenport University Women’s Head Coach, USA 🦅 Eagle

Come play rugby with us! We are just starting on this epic journey 🏉🍀🧡

Ridge Rugby Academy, located just 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids in Sparta, MI, was founded by a dedicated group of rugby enthusiasts, local Youth and HS, college and university coaches, and community leaders who share a passion for growing the sport and developing young athletes both on and off t...

08/29/2026

Youth Rugby Training!

Coed youth training tomorrow August 30th for Pre K thru 8th grade!
Time: 1-2:15 pm
Where: SARA Park 377 N State Street Sparta, MI 49345

Check us out! www.ridgerugbyacademy.com

Calling all High School Girls!

Our HS Girls are in their 15’s training season! We would love to have you come play with us! No experience required. Games start the week of September 13th!

Multiple sport athlete?! Awesome! Our games are on Sundays! 🍀🧡🏉 We are an all inclusive community. Supporting all local High Schools in West Michigan!

Trainings are Tues and Thursday 6-8 pm at SARA Park in Sparta, MI! All are invited to come play with us! We can’t wait to meet you! 🍀🧡🏉

Ridge Rugby Academy, located just 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids in Sparta, MI, was founded by a dedicated group of rugby enthusiasts, local Youth and HS, college and university coaches, and community leaders who share a passion for growing the sport and developing young athletes both on and off t...

08/24/2026

Wishing all of our friends and families headed back to school a very safe and awesome school year! Take chances, meet new people, learn new skills and support your village 🍀🏉🧡

08/23/2026

It’s almost game time! We are gearing up for our HS Girls 15’s season! All RRA fans, parents, players and friends are welcome to order RRA apparel that support our youth-HS rugby academy 🍀🧡🏉 Thank you for your continued support!

08/16/2026

That’s a wrap! Our first 3 series camp introducing rugby to Pre-k thru HS was a success! Trainings will resume starting on Sundays (every two weeks) for Pre-k thru MS from 1-2:15pm🏉
August 30
September 13
September 27
October 11

HS Boys will have indoor practices this winter! Details to follow.

HS Girls have started 15’s training for their fall season! 👏👏👏 Come play with us!

Thank you to everyone for your support! We had over 30 kids attend our camps! We are excited for our future rugby players 🍀🧡🏉👊
Thank you Coach Jeff, Greg and Dani🍀

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone that participated in our 1st Annual Ruck n Roll Bowling Fundraiser! It was a wonderful event! So great to meet new friends and family of RRA! Looking forward to a fantastic 15’s season!

Girls HS practices start this week! Tuesday and Thursday at SARA Park in Sparta from 6-8 pm!

Our free 3 series camp Pre-K thru HS for youth NEW to rugby will have our last camp on August 15!

With our free Pre-K thru MS youth trainings continuing on Sundays starting August 30 (we are moving to Sundays).

Please register at www.ridgerugbyacademy.com
Contact: Carrie Cowdrey at [email protected]

We love rugby! 🍀🧡🏉👊

Ridge Rugby Academy, located just 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids in Sparta, MI, was founded by a dedicated group of rugby enthusiasts, local Youth and HS, college and university coaches, and community leaders who share a passion for growing the sport and developing young athletes both on and off t...

08/06/2026

Thank you Ash! Appreciate you! Love you 🦅🏉🇺🇸

08/05/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
RIDGE RUGBY ACADEMY's HS GIRLS 15’s Rugby Season!
Come play with us! www.ridgerugbyacademy.com

Practices will begin the week of August 10, 2026!

Days of the Week: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6-8 pm

Dues: $75.00
Location: SARA Park: 377 N. State Street Sparta, MI 49345

No experience required. Bring a friend, your spark and your cleats!

Game Schedule is coming soon!

Questions: Carrie Cowdrey at [email protected]

OUR YOUTH PROGRAM is FREE for Pre-K-MS! Sign up today! Practices will be Sundays every two weeks 1-2:15 pm. Check out our website and calendar for more information!
WE LOVE RUGBY!

07/31/2026

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07/28/2026

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