Doylestown Rugby Football Club News – March 23, 2026
Men’s Team
On Saturday, March 21st, the men of South Jersey traveled to Maennerchor Field to battle it out against the Dragons. Kickoff was at 1 PM and the Dragons were ready to go! After a hard fought battle, the Dragons fell to the Devils, 34-31. Next week they travel down the road to Blackthorn for a 1 PM kickoff.
Women’s Team
On Saturday, March 21st, Harrisburg Women traveled to Maennerchor Field to battle it out against the Lady Dragons. Kickoff was at 11 AM and the Lady Dragons were ready to go! They left it all on the pitch and fought hard for a 31-12 victory! Great team work, communication, and offloads! The Lady Dragons look forward to bringing the same energy next week when they travel to Northeast Philadelphia Irish. Kickoff is set of 11 AM.
Back of the Match: Prada
Forward of the Match: Nico
Dragon of the Match: Katie
High School Boys’ Team and U16 Boys’ Team
The Doylestown Rugby Academy High School Boys’ and U16 Teams hosted Regis Jesuit High School of Colorado on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Regis chose to travel to tour the Philadelphia suburbs due to the strength of the local rugby clubs. Regis also played LaSalle College High School while on tour. Both the high school and U16 teams played abbreviated matches against Regis. The final score of the high school match was 38-15, in favor of Doylestown. Try scorers were Gavin Sailer (1), Brandon Zubyk (1), Aaron Kelly (1), Chago Bustelo (1), Liam Hoey (1), and Hunter Pulford (1). Jackson Reilly made four conversion kicks. Regis had 3 tries and no conversions.
The U16 Dragons also posted a win, with a 19-5 score against Regis Jesuit. Try scorers were Jake Beckenhauer (1), Jonah Khanan (1), and Pete Kelhart (1). Jake Beckenhauer kicked two conversions. Regis had 1 try and no conversions.
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Doylestown Rugby Academy High School Boys’ Team traveled to Malvern Prep to open RugbyPA league play. Doylestown focused on executing the fundamentals, making the correct decisions, and simply having each player do his job.
Doylestown was able to score early and often and reached 35-0 in the first half. The full match was played and everyone received ample playing time in the 35-0 victory. Try scorers were Chris Imperato (1), Aaron Kelly (1), Chago Bustelo (1), Tyler Cooper (1), and Liam Hoey (1). Jackson Reilly kicked five conversions. The Men of the Match were Tyler Cooper (second row) and Jacob Cooperberg (hooker) for stepping up in the first starts of the season and having extremely high work rate around the breakdown. The Doylestown High School Boys’ Team travels to Gregory the Great Academy next Sunday, March 29, 2026, for a battle between the two best teams in Pennsylvania.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Doylestown Rugby Academy U16 Boys’ Team traveled to Elizabethtown to open RugbyPA U16 league play. Elizabethtown entered this game undermanned. However, the coaches from both teams agreed to some changes prior to the game so that the game could be played. Doylestown focused on playing a consistent game despite the complications that made playing the game difficult before the game’s kick-off. From the opening kickoff, the young Doylestown U16 Team controlled the match. The Dragons were able to score early and often and reached 31-0 at the halftime whistle.
By the end of the game, the Doylestown U16 Team triumphed in a big way. All Doylestown U16 Team Dragons received ample playing time, and everyone felt extremely proud of their efforts and play during the game. The final score was 69-5 in favor of Doylestown. Try scorers were AJ Kelhart (3), Nick Warren (2), Jake Beckenhauer (1), Jonah Khanan (1), Shane McCuen (1), Griffin Glock (1), Reed Charlesworth (1), and Carter Braun (1). Conversions were kicked by Jake Beckenhauer (3), Conor Cassidy (2), Jonah Khanan (1), and Carter Braun (1). Elizabethtown had one unconverted try. The Doylestown Men of the Match were AJ Kelhart (Wing) and Nick Warren (Inside Center) for both running hard, scoring tries, and making consistent tackles throughout today’s match. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Doylestown U16 Team will travel to Whitehorse Rugby Club in Phoenixville for their next RugbyPA league match.
U14 Boys’ Team
Doylestown U14 Shows Depth and Spirit in Preseason Finale
The Doylestown Rugby Academy U14 Team hosted Philly-Whitemarsh on Sunday, March 22, 2026, for their final preseason scrimmage. Coming off a strong showing against Mont-Bucks the previous week, the Dragons looked to further sharpen their cohesion and tactical execution before the regular season kicks off. To ensure a full 15-on-15 contest, Doylestown provided multiple players to Philly-Whitemarsh. This allowed newer athletes on both sides to gain invaluable game experience and “learn by doing” in a competitive environment. Doylestown’s offense clicked early, finding the try zone multiple times in the first half through disciplined team play. At halftime, several players swapped sides. Regardless of the jersey they wore, the Doylestown athletes displayed a high rugby IQ, focusing on improvement and collective growth throughout the second half. Looking ahead, the preseason has officially ended. With two successful scrimmages under their belts, Doylestown has built a solid foundation of teamwork and grit. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Dragons will travel to White Horse Rugby for the highly anticipated 2026 season opener.
U12 Boys’ Team
Doylestown U12 Dragons Bring the Heat Against Blackthorn
The Doylestown Rugby Academy U12 Team hosted neighbors Blackthorn Rugby Club on Sunday, March 22, 2026, for their second preseason clash. In a display of true rugby camaraderie, Doylestown provided players to Blackthorn to ensure a high-quality 12 vs. 12 match, with a few guests from Philly-Whitemarsh also joining the mix. The Dragons showed significant progress in their “run forward” mentality, consistently winning the gain line and driving through contact. The players demonstrated great vision by passing the ball into open space rather than taking unnecessary contact. Defensively, the team stayed connected, coming up as a unified front to shut down Blackthorn’s attack. With over 30 players seeing significant game time, the coaching staff was able to see the lessons from practice translate directly into game-day success. Whether they were wearing Doylestown or Blackthorn jerseys, the Dragons impacted the game on both sides of the ball. It was a quality day of rugby for everyone involved.
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