Pittsburgh Forge Rugby Club
Forward With Honor
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Forge Rugby Club
Proudly rooted in Pittsburgh since 1964, the Forge is one of the largest and most dynamic rugby clubs in the Midwest. With a legacy of excellence and a passion for the game, we field three competitive Men’s teams and two outstanding Women’s teams.
Our Forge teams compete in Midwest Division 1, with regular playoff appearances and national recognition — including a current #4 national ranking for our Women’s side. We are guided by world-class coaching talent, many of whom contribute at regional and Midwest levels.
We offer well-established pathways for players to develop and gain exposure at higher representative levels, including opportunities with professional squads.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the sport, there’s a place for you here.
New players are always welcome.
Join the Forge. Build the future of Pittsburgh rugby.
PFRC is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to fostering participation in Rugby Union in and around the City of Pittsburgh.
Currently, we compete in five divisions; Men’s Division 1, 3, and 4 and Women’s Division 1 & 2.
We also offer youth programming through the South Hills Youth Rugby program!
Stay posted for future expansion of our senior & youth competitions.
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Pittsburgh Forge Women’s Rugby Team: The Road to Nationals 2024
The Pittsburgh Forge Women’s rugby team made waves at the USA Rugby Club National Championships in Austin, Texas! With dedication, resilience, and a lot of skill, they powered their way to the final four, marking a significant achievement and showing off their growth and potential on the Division 1 stage. The Journey to Austin The […] Read More
Pittsburgh Forge Rugby announces Seth Erwin as Men’s 7s Rugby Coach
[PITTSBURGH, PA] — The Pittsburgh Forge Rugby Club is excited to announce that Seth Erwin has been appointed Head Coach of the Men’s Qualifying 7s side for the Summer 2024 season. Seth is the current Head Coach of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Men’s Program and widely considered one of the best rugby coaches […] Read More
Pittsburgh Forge Looking to Hire Assistant Coaches
[PITTSBURGH, PA] — The Pittsburgh Forge Rugby Club (PFRC) is seeking Assistant Coaches for our men’s sides. An Assistant Coach is expected to make a commitment of time, energy, and effort to the development of players on our Club. For the fall season, which runs from mid-August through mid-November, the Club is expecting to operate […] Read More
Forge Men Announce U23 Academy Programming for Spring 2023
[PITTSBURGH, PA] – After a fantastic inaugural 2022 season that saw trips to Washington DC and Nashville, the Forge are excited to launch our second year of Men’s U23 Academy programming with a Home match to take place in May 2023! This spring, the academy will be open to any male player born in 2000 […] Read More
Forge Men’s U23 Announces Fall 2022 Fixture
[PITTSBURGH, PA] – The Pittsburgh Forge Rugby Club is excited to offer Men’s U-23 Academy programming this fall. The academy is open to any male player born in 1999 and after who is interested in playing high-performance rugby against other academies and select sides from all over the country. This fall’s competition is against USA […] Read More