The Hartford Wanderers RFC, based in Hartford Connecticut, was founded in 1966 by a group of men seeking to establish a quality athletic and social club. Since inception, the club has provided its members an avenue for rugby development and competition, social interaction and rewarding community service. Today’s players are still bound by the brotherhood shaped by shared blood, sweat, and hard work required to become a premier rugby football club.

A member in good standing with the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU) and USA Rugby, the Wanderers have established their legacy; succeeding at the highest levels of men’s amateur rugby in the Northeast and Nationally.  A sample of the teams’ achievements include: a Division I National Championship, several appearances in the Northeast Territorial Union Playoffs, and an appearance at the USA Rugby National Championships in 2008. Several members of the club have been honored by being selected to the United States National Rugby Team, the U.S. Eagles, and competing internationally.The Wanderers success on the field is surpassed only by the club’s off-field achievements. The club is committed to developing rugby’s stature in the community. As such, the Wanderers continue to be active is supporting various national and local charities and developing youth rugby programs.

The Wanderers currently compete in Division II of NERFU with training sessions on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. If you would like more information on the Wanderers or about joining the club, please look through our website or feel free to email any of our contacts.