Old White Lions Youth Rugby
Welcome to Atlanta Old White Youth Rugby, where a proud tradition of excellence meets the future of the game. Founded in 1974, Atlanta Old White Rugby Football Club is one of Georgia's oldest and most respected rugby clubs. For more than 52 years, the club has been committed to developing skilled players, fostering lifelong friendships, and promoting the core values of rugby—respect, integrity, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Generations of players have represented Atlanta Old White at the local, regional, national, and international levels, making the club a cornerstone of the rugby community in Georgia. In 2025 & 2026 OWRFC brought back to back USA National championship titles to Atlanta. Click Here for Press Release.
Today, that legacy continues with the addition of Red Top Rugby as the official youth program of Atlanta Old White. This partnership brings together Red Top Rugby's passion for introducing young athletes to the sport with Atlanta Old White's rich history, experienced leadership, and established rugby culture.
Whether your child is trying rugby for the very first time or looking to take their game to the next level, our program provides a fun, safe, and supportive environment where players can grow both on and off the field. From our youngest athletes in the U8 program through high school competition, we focus on developing confidence, character, athletic skills, and a lifelong love for rugby.
We are excited to welcome new and returning families to Atlanta Old White Youth Rugby and invite you to become part of a tradition that has been building champions—and exceptional people—for over five decades.
If you have any questions please contact youth@atlantarugby.com
Why Play Rugby?
Many parents visiting will know very little about rugby. However, below is a list of key attributes that we try to instill into our young players.
Benefits Of Playing Rugby:
Safe, age-appropriate instruction
No experience necessary
Builds confidence
Teamwork
Respect
Discipline
Fitness
Leadership
Lifelong friendships
- Click the button below to register a new Youth Player for the 15s season!
- Click the links below to pay for the season (Age groups: U8, U10, U12, U14, High School)
U8: $150 (Flag) - Registration Link TBD
U10 through High School: $450 - Registration Link TBD
*USA Rugby registration (done on Rugby Xplorer) will be done separately. Link will be sent on Sep. 1
Practice Information:
- Practice begins Monday, Nov. 9th
- Practice Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8p (Location TBD)
1035 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Located on a 20-acre facility in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta Rugby Grounds features a full-size international rugby field that is 70m wide x100m long with 22m try zones which is meticulously maintained to the highest standards.
Conveniently situated just off I-285 at the Cascade Road exit, our grounds serve as the central hub for rugby excellence in the region.
This is where our men’s and women’s teams, along with youth rugby squads, come together to compete, train, and celebrate the spirit of the game.
Coaches:
- U8: Rob Briggs
- U10: Lumi Makinde
- U12: Chris Byerly
- U14: Ryan Kohl
- HS (15s): Tyler Patterson
- HS (7s): Junior Rokovunisei
