Senior Men & Women Teams
The Hamilton Hornets run senior rugby programs for both men and women 19+. No previous team sport or rugby specific experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!
For players 11 and younger see our Minis page.
For players 12 - 18 see our Juniors page.
Senior Men - 19+:
The senior men's program typically runs two full teams. Our First XV and Second XV. Competing in the Niagara Rugby Union. Individual player and position-specific skills are coached as well as a focus on team play, supportive teamwork and a high degree of competitiveness. We play to win but also have fun!
Senior Women - 19+:
The senior women's program typically has one team competing in the Niagara Rugby Union. Individual player and position-specific skills are coached as well as a focus on team play, supportive teamwork and a high degree of competitiveness. We play to win but also have fun!
Practices:
Held at Mohawk Sports Park on Field #1. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Rugby Games:
Typically scheduled Saturday mornings/afternoons throughout the Spring and Summer months against various rugby clubs in the surrounding area. The season's schedule is communicated at the start of May usually. Regular season games start in late May and end in late August. Fall post-season games are regularly available too. Register now through this link.
Playing Equipment:
- Mouthguard – recommended for training and games
- Cleats – soccer or rugby specific cleats required
- Jersey – club provided
- Club Shorts & Socks – available for purchase at the clubhouse
As soon as available, practice and game schedules will be posted for each team on our Club Calendar Here.
If you wish to register as a player, get involved as a volunteer, sponsor one of the club's many teams/players or just want to know more about the rugby programs we offer contact our Membership Director Here.
Beginners Guide to Rugby
New to the game and interested in trying it out? You're never too young or too old to start. Rugby is a game for everyone!
Rugby's Safety Policies: Stay safe, have fun, enjoyable for all
Rugby is a physical, contact sport and as such has inherent dangers. The Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club as a member of Rugby Ontario is committed to reducing the risks of a serious injury through the implementation of World Rugby, Rugby Canada, and Rugby Ontario safety policies. By making yourself aware of these safety policies, you can play your part in making sure that our sport remains safe, fun and enjoyable for all!
Rugby Values Around the World
INTEGRITY
Integrity is central to the fabric of the game and is generated through honesty and fair play.
PASSION
Rugby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment and a sense of belonging to the global rugby family.
SOLIDARITY
Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to life-long friendships, camaraderie, teamwork and loyalty which transcends cultural, geographic, political and religious differences.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline is an integral part of the game both on and off the field and is reflected through adherence to the laws, the
regulations and rugby’s core values.
RESPECT
Respect for teammates, opponents, match officials and those involved in the game is paramount.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Game Play:
The purpose of the Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club's Code of Conduct is to detail a set of guidelines for expected behaviour which all members of the Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club are to observe. The Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club subscribes to the Code of Conduct as detailed in Rugby Ontario’s Disciple Regulations. All Hamilton Hornets members and associates:
- must ensure that the Game is played and conducted in accordance with the principles of disciplined and sporting behaviour and in a safe and proper environment and must acknowledge that it is not sufficient to rely solely upon the Match Officials to maintain those principles or environment
- shall cooperate in ensuring that the Laws of the Game are upheld
- shall accept and observe the authority of all Match Officials
- shall not engage in any conduct or activity on or off the field of play that may impair public confidence or that may bring the reputation of the Game into disrepute
- shall actively promote and protect the reputation of the game
- shall not abuse, threaten or intimidate any teammate/clubmate, match official, spectator, organizer, or player, whether on or off the field of play
Clubhouse:
Furthermore, the additional guidelines detailed below are expected of all club members and associates off the field. All Hamilton Hornets members and associates:
- shall respect club members’ human rights and liberties
- shall be courteous and hospitable to all visitors
- maintain the clubhouse, washrooms, kitchen, and storage shed in good order
- shall contribute to the weekly cleaning activities of the clubhouse and team kits
- shall not wear cleats or other dirty footwear inside the club
- shall not participate in any illegal or illicit behaviour on club property, sponsors' property, or while in club colours
Practice Nights:
Lastly, the following guidelines detailed below are expected of all Hamilton Hornet players on practice nights. All Hamilton Hornets players:
- shall respect the coaches
- shall be punctual for all practices and matches
- shall complete training exercises to the best of your ability
- shall take initiative and assist in the preparation and clean up of practice equipment