New England Valkyries RFC

New England Valkyries Rugby Football Club were a rugby union football club mainly based in Boston, MA.

New England Valkyries RFC
New England Valkyries RFC
NameNew England Valkyries Rugby Football Club
EmblemA Valkyrie from Norse Mythology
ColorsPink and Black
Founded2013
WebsiteNew England Valkyries RFC

Members

The New England Valkyries were a primarily gay-identified but all-inclusive team. They had a diverse group of players: gay, straight, bi-sexual, young, old, experienced, and newbie.

History

The Valkyries formed in September 2013. Some if its members are former Boston Ironsides RFC members.

In May 2013, before forming as an officially recognized IGRAB team, the Valkyries first played in the Chicago Combustion Tournament. At the time, they were a barbarian rugby team composed mostly of current Boston Ironsides players. They finished in 2nd place (out of 7 teams) and took home a trophy from the 2013 Chicago Combustion tournament.

In November 2013, the Valkyries came in 2nd place (out of 3 teams) in the Charlotte Tourney.

Affiliations

The Valkyries were members of:

  • International Gay Rugby Association and Board (IGRAB) (associate membership, pending full membership)
  • USA Rugby
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