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Charlotte Cardinals Rugby Club

The Cardinals are a non-profit youth rugby club established in July of 2021, based in Charlotte, NC.

10/03/2026

We miss the Spring! 🌈 ☀️ so much to look forward to before the New Year♥️

Join us on Sunday November 1 for our annual "Cardinals Connect" where we'll plays games, run some new drills and give you an opportunity to speak with Coaches about playing with the Cardinals 💥
- Keep an eye on IG for details
- no registration required
- ALL BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME 6-19 years

Our 6th annual COLLEGE XPO on Sunday December 6 - 16 amazing colleges running drills for all participants
- an opportunity to chat to coaches about their programs
- more details out soon

COLLEGE RECRUITMENT chat with Next Phase Rugby on December 13
- ask your questions 💥💥💥
- learn all about playing after high school

We look forward to seeing you all very soon💥

MORE RUGBY. MORE FUN. MORE MEMORIES ♥️

Rugby Riot Alex Goff USA Youth & High School Rugby Next Phase Rugby NCYRU

09/23/2026

🚨🏉 CARDINAL NATION—IT’S GAME TIME! 🏉🚨

The Charlotte Cardinals Girls 7s are storming into Statesville for a full day of speed, power and nonstop rugby action! Our U19 and U16 girls are ready to hit the pitch, compete hard and leave everything on the field. 🔥💪

📍 141 Dietz Road, Statesville, NC 28625

🔴 U19
⏰ 11:30 AM vs. Highlanders | Field 2
⏰ 12:30 PM vs. SOPI | Field 4
⏰ 1:30 PM vs. Falcons | Field 3

🔵 U16
⏰ 11:00 AM vs. SOPI | Field 1
⏰ 12:00 PM vs. Rattlesnakes | Field 1
⏰ 1:00 PM vs. Winston Salem | Field 1

Bring the noise. Bring the energy. Let’s show up strong and cheer our Cardinals on to victory! 📣🔥

ONE CLUB. ONE CARDINAL FAMILY.

08/25/2026

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 🇿🇦🇺🇸

08/19/2026

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

07/19/2026

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.

07/17/2026

*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.

07/16/2026

Controlled Chaos, Clinical Finish🔥🔥🔥

A high ball from .zehmke can cause just the right amount of chaos, especially with chases around to swallow up the loose ball, like gathering and shifting the ball to who puts on the afterburners down the left sideline before the inside pass to a storming .howes10

Structures matter, but so too does controlled chaos 💥

THESE GUYS ARE GOOD 💥💥💥

07/06/2026

AMAZING Cookie!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 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. ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

🇺🇸❤️ 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. ❤️🖤🇺🇸🦅

Address

3330 Cambria Road
Charlotte, NC
28210

Website

http://www.charlottecardinalsrugby.com/

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