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RUGBY….RUGBY….RUGBY

2024….Florida Rugby Clubs: Email any updates for this website to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com  On Subject line put “Florida Rugby page”.
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Consult www.rugbyfl.com for everything Rugby in Florida
To watch Rugby internationals in Florida,  go to the PUBS page on this website. Then call a pub to ask if they show it—many do!  
 
►    RUGBY FACT:    THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL RUGBY FIXTURE WAS BETWEEN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND IN 1871. The English team was composed mainly of Lancastrians—people who live in Lancashire–who adopted their county’s emblem, the red rose. That’s why England‘s rugby team have the rose on their shirts today.  Most other sports in England use three lions.

►  RUGBY – Where to watch in Florida with fellow Rugby fans:   Go to the PUBS page on this website.  In Miami, rugby fans gather to watch at Auld Dubliner pub [786] 353-2339, in downtown. 

►  RUGBY WORLD CUP. See details about the next one on   www.rugbyworldcup.com      

►   TO WATCH RUGBY INTERNATIONALS LIVE ON TV IN FLORIDA, just phone [NOT Email!!] the British and Irish pubs near you. They are listed on the PUBS page on this website.  Many of them show the matches.  They will know where you should go. 

► Miami’s Major League Rugby team, new in 2023 is the Miami Sharks. See www.miamisharks.com   

►   MIAMI….The long-established and prominent Miami Tridents Rugby Club has British Players, supporters and a British coach but players are of several nationalities.  New experienced players always welcome!  Call British coach Mike Toms [305] 989-5665 for club events and details or Mike Kress [201] 456 8713.  See www.miamitridentsrugby.com

►   MIAMI RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB:  Florida’s oldest and most successful team. Want to play rugby in Miami? Contact British Head Coach Bill Clements via email info@MiamiRugby.com OR call [786] 239-5912 and ask for partially British general manager Rick Comisky.  [

►    WESTON [northwest of Miami]. The Okapi Wanderers Rugby Club, established in 2014. This local Weston club has over 250 registered players who love rugby,  from youth (U9 to old boys). They would “love to continue teaching everyone the lovely sport of rugby.”  Some British coaches and players involved.  For info see website  www.okapiwanderersrugby.com Or call British coach Gavin Mcleary on [305] 340-7113

► FT. LAUDERDALE JESTERS TOUCH RUGBY CLUB…….players and supporters welcome. For matches and full details look at
website   www.ft.lauderdaletouchrugby.com

► JACKSONVILLE AXEMAN are a major Rugby team which organises year-round events with teams from the UK.  DETAILS:  www.jaxaxe.com   To get involved in any way, contact Spinner Howland of the Jacksonville Axemen Rugby Club.  Tel. [904] 536-7501  email  spinner@jaxaxe.com 

►  All Florida rugby fans can stay up to date with the USA Rugby League via their website  www.USARL.com

►   FT. LAUDERDALE RUGBY CLUB established many years.  INFO:  www.ftlrugby.com   Call John Murphy on [954] 553-4440 —he knows the entire Rugby scene in Ft. Lauderdale.   Also phone club hotline (954) 351-1075.  WAXY O’CONNORS Irish pub in Ft. Lauderdale [954] 525-9299 always shows the rugby internationals.  Gather there to watch it with fellow rugby fans from all countries. 

 ► FT. MYERS area Rugby fans—-to watch local teams or get involved call fellow Brit and Rugby coach Stewart Campbell on [239] 209-4983 

► BOCA RATON RUGBY CLUB  Supporters/spectators wanted!!  Call British president John Devonport  on [561] 870-6836   

►   JACKSONVILLE area Rugby club seeks expatriate rugby players and supporters.  Call [904] 536-7501 

►   TALLAHASSEE RUGBY CLUB,  [TRFC]  reformed in 2009.  Over 70 active members and coaching staff now and looking for more,  plus supporters and social members. TRFC competes in Division 3 in the Deep South Rugby Union.  INFO call Welshman Huw O’Callaghan on [850] 339-8077

►    Orlando Rugby Club,  with some British players and supporters, is always seeking new members.   Established in 1970 this club is one of the most successful in Florida, with past titles in national sevens and winners of the Florida cup 2006 & 2007.   INFO:  Contact Matt Wise, Director of Youth Rugby at   matthewwise@msn.com or 407-810-7888 or  Eric Jacovetti at  ejacovetti@gmail.com. They also provide youth rugby for all ages in Central Florida. 

►    RUGBY TEAM for children and youth in Miami with coach from England.   Learn to play rugby with people from UK, US, France, Argentina and other nations. Miami Rugby Youth Divisions.   Phone [305] 400-0134 or  email  info@miamirugbykids.com  for info.  INFO:   www.miamirugbykids.com   

►   ST. PETERSBURG AREA :   Pelican Rugby Club. Has British, South African, Aussie and American players and fans. INFO: Call Tim Madigan cellphone [321] 501-5586  OR Dave McFAdden [813] 952-6420 and see www.pelicanrugbyclub.com  

►   BOCA RATON RUGBY CLUB  has British players of ages and abilities and supporters. They seek more! Details Call British president John Devonport [561] 870-6836 or email  jdevonport@aol.com.

►   MIAMI [Kendall area] RUGBY CLUB   A recreational rugby club.  Players and fans wanted. Focusing on the working professional who wants to learn the sport, get in shape after work or just have fun playing one of the world’s most popular sports.  Contact  Andres Zamora [305] 335-9580

►   NAPLES RUGBY CLUB…seeks players, fans and supporters. [239] 910-2758

►    TAMPA BAY area RUGBY.   Krewe Rugby Football Club has British players and supporters. Call Club coach, Dai Morgan, a Welshman who knows his rugby!  (941) 993-9850

►   RUGBY PALM BEACH TOUCH RUGBY CLUB welcomes new players, fans and supporters.  Call fellow Brit Dwight Gray on [561] 644-2718 for latest info and events.

►  SARASOTA Rugby Club, formed in 2010 is a multi-cultural team with players from AustraliaNew ZealandEnglandZimbabweeTonga, the Bahamas and the USA.  Call the Sarasota Surge who play and train at the Sarasota Cricket and Rugby Club.  Details call Dai Morgan on [941] 993-9850 or Adam Walker the Aussie club treasurer on 941-350-3993  Website:   www.sarasotarugbyclub.com

 ££$$ TIP:  WANT TO SAVE WHEN TRANSFERRING over UK CURRENCY?   DON’T USE YOUR BANK!  Use Moneycorp.  [ I use Moneycorp myself–FABB President.]   TO FIND OUT MORE:    Phone Moneycorp’s Kelly Cutchin on  [863] 207-6616 at their USA HQ in Orlando to ask all your questions.  Or email your query to kelly.cutchin@moneycorp.com The pound is shaky.  That affects all expats in Florida who still have UK dealings. To transfer your precious funds, we highly recommend you use the services of Moneycorp.  At lower rates than any bank!  This will save you fees and grief, as we Londoners say!  What your own bank won’t do is save considerable  exchange fees, like Moneycorp.   NOW is an advantageous time for you to transfer any funds you have.  THE BEST WAY:   Moneycorp, the UK company with an office in Florida and droves of satisfied Florida clients. It is the only UK currency exchange company licenced to deal in 50 states.   Many expat Brits here have used this currency service for years and report huge savings and satisfaction.    Moneycorp’s HQ is in England.   Posted by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB].  Moneycorp have been trusted members since 2005.