Rugby in the Park

The action was fierce Saturday afternoon at Moakley Park as the Boston Ironsides rugby team took on the Gotham Knights in New England Rugby Football Union action in Senior Men Division

4. Boston trounced the Knights, 98-5. Founded in 2002, the Boston Ironsides RFC, a gay and inclusive rugby team, is dedicated to learning, teaching, and playing rugby; to forging new friendships; to celebrating others’ differences; and to giving back through charitable and educational activities. This Saturday, May 20, the Boston Ironsides will be holding a Rugby 101 session at Moakley from noon to 2:30 p.m. Beginners, amateurs, champions and everyday humans are welcome to learn the basics about rugby.