New Israeli Rugby Union board elected
New board represents younger demographics with more women and active players among decision makers
“The ten-year plan is for the young Israeli players”
Chairman of Rugby Israel, Offer Fabian speaks about the state of the sport following four years in office
Dramatic ending sends Regional League into grandstand finale
Golden Jackals and Northern Stars
Dramatic win and first trophy for Golden Jackals
Week 3 of the Israeli Rugby Regional League produced real rugby drama. The Golden Jackals, representing the south and central regions, scored a last gasp try to defeat the Fijian Ai Matai, 20-21 and win the inaugural Israel Pacific Challenge Cup. The game was a feisty affair, with the referee showing no fewer than four […]
“The Galil girls don’t wear shoes״
Natalie Klotz, Israel captain for 2024, speaks on a voyage from Philadelphia to Israel through a rugby universe. And other stuff
Fijian Magic in Yizre-el
Fijian ‘Ai Matai’ wins game and hearts in regional league
Golden Jackals win in Regional League Opener
At a challenging time in Israeli life, history was made at the beautiful Yizre’el Rugby Stadium with the first ever local professional rugby fixture. The Golden Jackals, the south and central regional selection, defeated the Northern Star, representing northern Israel, 23-17. The large crowd was treated to some of the best rugby ever played in […]
The Gospel by Coach Laba
Regional League: Fijian coach Sakaraia Labalaba is leading Northern Stars in challenging times
Thomas Berman. Rugby Israel’s Swiss Knife
He plays for the Heat, in the regional league, in Hadarim – and coaches children, youth and senior rugby. The South African immigrant has settled in Israel and pushing rugby at all levels
Is Georgia the secret weapon of Israeli rugby?
The mountainous country has won the Rugby-Europe Championship for the seventh consecutive time, and Israeli rugby has high hopes from the cooperation with the Georgians
