Charlotte Cardinals Rugby Club

The Charlotte Cardinals proudly congratulate our very own Rocco Loprestti on earning an Academy Contract with French rugby giants SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne (“Agen”), beginning in the spring of 2027.

Rocco has been a standout Cardinal from day one — recently touring South America with the USA U18 squad and playing a pivotal role in the Cardinals Red side’s 2026 National Championship victory.

We couldn’t be more excited for Rocco as he continues his remarkable rugby journey. The entire Cardinals family wishes him every success in this next chapter

Rugby Riot Alex Goff Ardrey Kell Rugby 🏉 Rocco Loprestti Agustin Juan Loprestti Jason Zehmke 🇿🇦🇺🇸

CHARLOTTE CARDINALS — LADIES FALL 7s

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

LADIES FALL 7s
Practice Begins September 16, 2026

PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM
Ramblewood Park | Field #5

FALL 7s JAMBOREES

🏉 SEPTEMBER 27
NCYRU Fall Jamboree • Match 1 of 3
📍 Statesville, NC

🏉 OCTOBER 11
NCYRU Fall Jamboree • Match 2 of 3
📍 Southern Pines, NC

🏉 OCTOBER 25
NCYRU Fall Jamboree • Match 3 of 3
📍 Asheboro, NC

READY TO TAKE THE FIELD?

Whether you’re returning to rugby or ready to give 7s a try, join the Charlotte Cardinals this fall for fast-paced rugby, competition and team camaraderie.

REGISTER NOW
USA Rugby + Charlotte Cardinals registration required

Cardinals in Uruguay & Argentina 💥💥💥

Proud of our boys and the team on a fantastic trip.

A close loss to Uruguay, a win against Brazil and not to be in game 3. Safe travels to all the boys, families and coaches.

*Youth (elementary/middle)*
- ⁠kicking
- ⁠proper passing/catching
- ⁠communication
- ⁠space awareness
- ⁠decision making
- ⁠fun

*High School*
- take your game to next level
- ⁠USA pathway drills
- ⁠decision making under pressure
- ⁠kicking
- ⁠work rate into position
- ⁠college, next level, next season prep
- ⁠fun

I am personally VERY excited about leading the Camp with several of our Cardinals Coaches, past players AND USA Eagles.

This version will not only focus on introducing kids to rugby BUT helping our kids play at *the next level*, whether that be College, USA, HS or higher age group.

The amount of colleges seeking our Cardinals (both girls and boys) is unbelievable. Not just in the US, but abroad.

Time to prepare our kids for a new season while most importantly, having a blast doing it.

🇺🇸 Congratulations to Our Cardinals! 🏉

Congratulations to our Charlotte Cardinals who have been selected to represent the USA U18 National Team on their upcoming tour of Argentina and Uruguay!

We are incredibly proud of these outstanding athletes and know they will represent our club and country with pride.

Rising Seniors
🏉 Luke Zehmke
🏉 Max Colson
🏉 Rocco Loprestti

Rising Junior
🏉 Miles Caple

Match Schedule
📅 July 11 – 🇺🇾 Uruguay
📅 July 14 – 🇧🇷 Brazil
📅 July 19 – 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires XV

📺 Stay tuned for livestream information.

Good luck, gentlemen! Wear the red, white, and blue with pride. The entire Charlotte Cardinals family is behind you every step of the way. ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸❤️ History Made.

Today, we celebrate one of our own.

A huge congratulations to Cookie, a former Charlotte Cardinal, now a student-athlete at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, on being selected to represent the USA Senior Rugby Team!

From your days wearing the Cardinals jersey to reaching the highest level of American rugby, your dedication, resilience, and passion for the game have inspired everyone who has had the privilege of watching your journey.

You are officially the first Charlotte Cardinal to earn a place on the USA Senior National Team, and we couldn’t be prouder. This is more than a personal achievement—it’s a milestone for our entire club and proof that dreams are earned through hard work, commitment, and belief.

Cookie, thank you for inspiring the next generation of Cardinals to dream big and chase every opportunity. We know you’ll wear the Eagle with the same heart, humility, and determination you’ve always shown.

The entire Charlotte Cardinals family will be cheering you on every step of the way.

Good luck, enjoy every moment, and know that your Cardinals family is incredibly proud of you.

Once a Cardinal. Always a Cardinal. ❤️🖤🇺🇸🦅

🏉 SUMMER SESSIONS ARE HERE! 💥💥💥

The season may be over, but the work doesn’t stop.

Whether you’re brand new to rugby or chasing the next level, the Charlotte Cardinals Summer Sessions are designed to help players build skills, confidence, and game awareness while having an absolute blast doing it.

📅 Wednesday July 15, 22 & 29
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Matthews SportsPlex – Fields 1 & 2

🔥 Youth (Elementary & Middle School)
• Proper passing & catching
• Kicking fundamentals
• Communication skills
• Space awareness
• Decision making
• Fun, competitive games

🔥 High School Players
• Take your game to the next level
• USA pathway drills
• Decision making under pressure
• Kicking development
• Work rate into position
• College, next-level and next-season preparation
• Competitive, game-focused training

We’re excited to have Cardinals coaches, former players, and USA Eagles helping lead these sessions and share their knowledge with the next generation of players.

The goal isn’t just to introduce kids to rugby—it’s to develop athletes who are ready for the next challenge, whether that’s moving up an age grade, earning a college opportunity, pursuing USA pathways, or competing at the highest level possible.

Now is the time to sharpen your skills, build confidence, make new friends, and get ready for the upcoming season.

Train hard. Learn more. Have fun. Be a Cardinal.

🏉💪🔥

❤️🏉 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors 🏉❤️

At Charlotte Cardinals Rugby Club, we often celebrate what happens on match day—the tackles, the tries, the victories, and the memories. But none of those moments happen without the incredible people and organizations who believe in what we’re building.

Today, we want to say thank you.

To our sponsors: thank you for investing in our club, our players, and our community. Your support goes far beyond logos on a jersey or signs on the sideline. You help create opportunities for athletes to grow, friendships to form, and a rugby family to thrive.

Because of you, we can continue developing players, supporting our teams, growing the game of rugby in Charlotte, and creating a place where people from all backgrounds come together through a shared passion.

We are truly grateful for your partnership, trust, and commitment to our mission.

A special thank you to:
🔴 Randy Marion
🔴 ACTT Cooling Tower Services
🔴 GS² Millwork
🔴 Keffer Auto Group
🔴 Liberty Buick GMC
🔴 Inbox Monster
🔴 Choreo
🔴 Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers

From every player, coach, volunteer, supporter, and member of the Cardinals family—thank you for standing with us.

We encourage our community to support the businesses that support local rugby.

Together, we are stronger. ♥️💙💛