So you have decided to take a look at the Newport News Rugby Football Club and see if it is right for you? Here is everything you need to know become a part of our team.

Read the Introduction to Rugby. There is a lot more information on the web that would be good for you to read, but this is a great introduction.
Contact us. We will let you know what is going on and if there are any changes to our practice schedule.
Sign up for our Facebook page. This where the players talk to each other, coordinate rides, and keep up to date.
Come out to a practice. You will need shorts, cleats, a t-shirt, and a mouthguard.

OK, so you went to a practice and decided this is the sport for you. What next?

Get CIPPed. It is pronounced "sipped" and is required to play in any games. If you CIPPed in the Fall, it is good for the Spring; membership lasts a whole year.
Pay dues. Dues are for a single (Fall or Spring) season. If they are a problem then let us know and we can work something out, but you will not be allowed to play in a game without having taken care of this.
Get gear. You should have, at a minimum, several pair of rugby socks, rugby shorts, cleats, and a mouthguard. Compression underwear is recommended, and some locks like to have a scrum cap. Once you have gear, you should be wearing rugby shorts to each practice. The club sells shorts, socks, warmup jerseys, and polos.