York RI Templars

Bravery starts here. 💚

World Mental Health Day falls this Friday, but at the York RI Templars we believe bravery is something to live every day — on and off the pitch.

That’s why we’re proud to align ourselves with PREM Rugby and Mental Health UK in the campaign, redefining what it means to be brave.

Because bravery isn’t only about tackling hard hits or stepping onto the pitch.
It’s having the courage to speak up.
To check in on a mate.
To ask for help.
To face life’s challenges — big or small.

As a team built on community, inclusivity, and care, we know that no one should ever feel alone in that journey.

👉 Find support and learn more at: www.mentalhealth-uk.org/prem-rugby/

Together, we rise. Together, we’re brave.

York RI Templars Recruitment

“All in. All heart. All welcome.”

Rugby at the Templars isn’t just about tries — it’s about showing up as yourself, playing with courage, and building a team that feels like home. Here, every tackle, every pass, every laugh matters. We lead with heart, lift each other in moments of challenge, and celebrate every small victory together.

Our culture is simple but powerful:

Courage over comfort — we dare greatly, on and off the pitch.

Connection before ego — your teammates are your family.

Belonging for everyone — no matter your experience, identity, or background.

Excellence with integrity — we play hard, respect all, and leave nonsense behind.

If you’re ready to train hard, grow together, and belong to something bigger than yourself, the Templars are waiting.

Training: Mondays 7–8:30 PM | York RI New Lane
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All in. All heart. All welcome.

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Templars are Recruiting

We play for each other, and for everyone still searching for a team to call home.

At the Templars, rugby isn’t just about winning games. It’s about courage, belonging, and the energy we create together.

⚡ Positive energy fuels us — We choose encouragement, laughter, and resilience on and off the pitch.
⚡ Shared purpose drives us — Every player, new or experienced, adds to the spirit of the team.
⚡ We lift each other higher — When one of us rises, we all rise. When one of us falls, we pick them back up.

We’re proud to be York’s inclusive rugby team — GBTQ players and allies united by the game, by friendship, and by the belief that rugby should be for everyone.

Whether you’re picking up a ball for the first time or returning to the game, you already belong here.

👉 Training Mondays, 7–8:30 PM, York RI New Lane.
👉 Message us to get started.

Templars Rugby: Belong. Believe. Become.

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Bi Visibility Day – Proudly Standing Together

Today we celebrate bisexual identities and shine a light on the strength, pride, and resilience of the bi community. 💜💙💗

Bi people often face erasure and invisibility—even within LGBTQ spaces. That’s why today is about more than visibility: it’s about belonging. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and recognised for who they are.

Let’s challenge myths, uplift bisexual voices, and create spaces where all identities truly belong. 🌈

“True belonging begins with being seen as you are.”

Visibility creates belonging, and belonging makes us stronger together.

York RI Templars Recruiting!

"Belong. Believe. Become. Vulnerability is strength. Unity is power. Fun is mandatory."

Step into a team where everyone matters, every voice shapes our culture, one united group playing, laughing, and growing together.

At the Templars:
✅ Every person leads, every action builds our culture
✅ Connection, courage, and joy drive everything we do
✅ Safe, supportive, inclusive, and welcoming to all
✅ Small acts, big impact—we rise together as one team

Whether you’re new to rugby or a seasoned player, you’ll play hard, laugh harder, and become part of a culture where everyone belongs, everyone contributes, and everyone grows.

📍 Mondays 7–8:30 PM, York RI RFC, New Lane
📩 DM us to join or learn more!

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York RI Templars

We’re building the rugby environment many of our younger selves wished we had sooner — one rooted in vulnerability, encouragement, and belonging.

You don’t need experience — just the courage to show up as yourself. Whether you’re gay, bi, trans, or an ally, there’s a space here where you can be honest, open, and fully seen. A space without judgement, without ego — where energy is shared, positivity drives us forward, and every player matters.

At the Templars, we train hard, laugh loud, and lift each other up. We don’t shout people into being better — we encourage, we support, and we lead with care. Vulnerability is strength, positivity fuels growth, and together it makes us unstoppable.

📍 Training Monday evenings, York RI, New Lane
💬 Message us to give rugby a try — your story belongs with ours.

York RI Templars – Show up. Be seen. Belong.

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York RI Templars on World Su***de Prevention Day

Just like we support each other on the pitch, today we stand together off it. On World Su***de Prevention Day, we want to remind everyone that you are never alone, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

💛 Belonging – Every person matters. You belong here.
💪 Courage – It takes courage to speak up, ask for help, and lean on those around you.
🌱 Care – Look out for your mates. Mental health is just as important as physical fitness.
🔥 Energy & Positivity – Small acts of support and kindness ripple further than you think.

If you’re struggling, or just need someone to talk to, help is available:
📞 Samaritans: 116 123
📞 Mind: 0300 123 3393

Let’s live our Templars values today and every day: lift each other, stand together, and remind everyone—they matter.

🏉 York RI Templars are recruiting! 🏉

This is rugby with heart, grit, and connection.
A place to belong, lift each other, and play for something bigger — for yourself, your team, and the line of players who came before and after you.

💪 All abilities welcome
🌈 Gay, bi & trans men + allies
🚫 No egos. Just courage. Just care. Just rugby.

We build the culture first — bringing energy, trust, and love off the pitch so we thrive on it.
We support. We challenge. We grow. We play hard.

📍 York RI, New Lane
📆 Mondays, 7–8:30pm
👉 DM us to join the Templars family

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⚡ The York RI Templars are Calling! ⚡

This isn’t just rugby. This is courage in action, heart on the field, and grit in the trenches. Every tackle, every try, every training session is a chance to show up for yourself — and for the team.

💪 All abilities welcome — bring your passion, not just your experience.
🌈 Fully inclusive & GBTQ-friendly — everyone belongs.
❤️ We train with heart, we connect wholeheartedly, we celebrate each other’s wins — big and small.
🛡️ We hold each other accountable, build trust, and create a team stronger than the sum of its parts.
🚀 Positivity, energy, and belief — this is the Energy Bus. Hop on, ride with us, and grow together.

Your seat’s ready. Show up. Belong. Believe. Become.

📍 Training Mondays | York RI RFC, New Lane
📩 DM us now to join the ride.

York RI Templars are recruiting!

We’re not just building a team — we’re building belonging.

At the Templars, you’re part of our tribe the moment you step onto the pitch.
Every tackle, every laugh,
every Monday night we play, train, laugh, fail and succeed TOGETHER.

💖 Safe space for gay, bi & trans men + our allies
🙌 Everyone’s a leader
⚡ Energy, resilience, love

This is rugby. This is culture. This is Templars.

📍 York RI, New Lane
📆 Mondays, 7–8:30pm
👉 DM to start your journey

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