Kansas City Jr. Blues Rugby Club

Join us in wishing our own Kellen Giegerich or Lil’ G as he’s known around our club on a Happy Transplant Day! Kellen curated this vision board with the crest front and center. Heart of lion and eye of the tiger he’ll be back on the rugby pitch in no time!

Kellen has a rare genetic condition called IPEX (Immune dysregulation, Polyendocrinopathy, Enteropathy, X-Linked Syndrome) which causes the immune system to attack the body resulting in Type 1 Diabetes, GI and thyroid disease, skin disorders and a host of other autoimmune issues.

Lil G is pursuing stem cell/bone marrow transplant which offers him the only known treatment for this disorder with the goal of preventing further damage to his body and additional autoimmune diagnoses.

You got this Lil G! Keep running that hill dawg!

Follow Kellen’s journey here:

https://www.caringbridge.org/site/279b0419-9414-11f1-87aa-577053403ab5/post/73dc63c4-8e44-4137-b283-990d239424c1?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=post_php

Congratulations to Theo Martin who was selected to play with the Rebel Rugby Academy U18s Open side at the North American Invitational 7s this weekend! Theo represented the Blues crest proud in the top 7s tournament in the nation, bringing home the victory in the Plate final and finishing 5th out of 18 teams from all over North America and beyond! Congrats Theo, teammates and coaches on a successful tournament and dedication and effort this summer!

Fountain City 7s
2nd Place Finish 🥈

The Jrs fought hard in the heat and humidity this past weekend, but came up just short in the championship match in our final 7s tournament of the summer.

Pool play:
Jr Blues 7-12 Jr Barbos

Jr Blues 30-0 Jr Reds

Jr Blues 28-7 Jr Northland

Championship:
Jr Blues 12-17 Jr Barbos

The team was represented by 8 local high schools and 3 different rugby clubs. Thank you to our seniors for a great summer and to our dedicated underclassmen who have been passed the torch.

Up Next: Fall 15s training with Kansas City Blues Rugby Club
All high school area players are welcome to get extra training this Fall with the men’s side.

Fall 15s are back.

Training begins tonight at Blue River Park & Athletic Fields.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30–8:00 PM

Runner up at Show Me State Games 🥈

The boys traveled to Columbia, MO with our older brothers to compete in the Show Me State Games this weekend.

The squad featured players from 4 different clubs; the Junior Blues, St. Thomas Aquinas Saints, Gorilla Rugby, and Notre Dame La Salette. Featuring players from 9 different high schools, the team finished with a 3-1 record and a 2nd place medal losing just short in the final 17-21. The boys are already fizzin for the final tourney of the summer next weekend in Raytown.

Congratulations to our guys Kaenen, Luke & Tommy on their selection to the tour to Chile!
Incredible international opportunity and experience for these boys!

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Seth Tali has been selected for the USA CRAA U19s team that is playing at the RAN International tournament in Mexico!
He is currently raising money to go on tour, click the link to donate, anything large or small helps make a dream become reality!

Click here to support Seth Tali and the USA CRAA U19s 2026 Fundraiser USA CRAA U19s Need Your Support!The USA CRAA U19 Men’s Team is preparing to proudly represent the United States at the Rugby Americas North Championship in Mexico in August 2026. This program brings together the nation’s top collegiate athletes and provides them with an opportunity to compete on...

Presenting our 2026 Club Player Awards! Congratulations to all the recipients and all the players for all their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

Player Awards:
JV- Seamus Root
Rookie- Matt Monroe
Most Improved- Max Murray
Forward- Kaenen Wiesen
Back- Tommy Hendricks
Dark Horse- Ezias Poli
MVP- Luke Connell

Oil Can 7s High School Champions!

The Jrs had a great day last weekend in the first tournament of the summer with wins over Jr Northland, Springdale, Jr Reds and Nebraska!

Up next the 4x4 7s in Springfield, MO this Saturday 6/13!

Practice every Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:00pm at Blue River Park & Athletic Fields. ALL players in the KC Metro area are welcome to join!