Come join the Brooklyn Barons! We are a first year club and Brooklyn's first men's 15 team. We are actively recruiting for our inaugural year! We are a division III club in the Metropolitan New York Rugby Football Union. Contact Recruiting@brook…

“ I'm an Aussie working here in New York. I came for grad school and I'm still here 3 years later! I love travel and photography and doing the two together is great. I'd love to go to Africa next, though I'm not sure when I'll ever get there! ”

“ Because this will be the closest I'll get to the summer in Australia (Plus, I have a feeling that there may be a couple of beers involved) ”

“ I'm a laid back, will-try-anything-once type person, pretty quiet but always ready to meet new people. Don't be afraid to say hi, 'cause I probably will be ;) ”

“ I'd like a meetup with South Africans and Namibians living in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey areas ”

“ Fan forever....& Currently the Team Manager of the Bayonne Bombers RFC ”

“ Hi, just moved here with my wife - we're from aus and nz and I've played a bit of rugby before so looking forward to maybe having a run and hopefully playing some touch in the spring/summer. ”

“ Texas Ex. ”

“ Hi there, just moved to NYC this month (November 07) to join our office here. Look forward to catching some of you at The Australian. ”

“ Hello, I'm an athlete looking to play sports. I've never played rugby before but i pick up sports pretty easily. I've played Volleyballl in HS and college and team handball for an amateur team I surf, snowboard. ”

“ Jane is my Hero! ”

“ Hi, I love rugby and I am looking to get more involved in playing pick up games if possible. ”

“ Hello, Live in Garwood NJ. Fish offshore, inshore and wading. I do a lot of flyfishing both from boats and the beach. I try to only fish 11 months a year because life is about balance. ”

“ I'm a kiwi living in NYC looking for an opp. to play some rugby and hopefully get back in shape in the process! ”

“ Hi, I'm Betsy. I lived in York (the original) for a bit and miss england quite a bit. I'm really looking forward to meeting people with a similar interest in all things British ”

“ I'm big on the outdoors, camping and hiking. I have yet to be challenged. ”

“ I play Street Hockey now but I'm looking to add another sport. I've played Touch Rugby once (in a co-ed group with Australians, French and English) and really enjoyed it. I'm not particularily athletic but I show up on time and play hard for my team. ”

“ Hi, I am the mens VP of the club, feel free to ask any questions about training, playing or hanging out with us - edbrydon@gmail.com ”

“ Hello all - I'm Laura, 25, studying my masters at NYU. I'm originally from Cambridgeshire and lived in London for Uni. I love New York but home and look forward to meeting you soon... ”

“ Hey all.....Looking for some touch games in the NYC area. Thanks! ”

“ Hi I'm a phd student from taiwan. just took a semester off. here to do nothing but have fun and learn some english. will stay in NYC til the middle of June. wanna have some routine exercise~ :D ”

“ Hi, I am a total beginner , never played sports in my life. Would like to start learning the game, and if possible be able to play for the NY rugby women's team later. Thanks Ashwini ”

“ Hi - I've been looking for a team to join up with in NYC - Just show up Tuesday? ”

“ Hey there, I am looking to join a group of young and educated people who enjoy taking advantage of the different cuisines the city has to offer. I recently graduated from B-School and work for a hedge fund. Looking forward to meeting new friends ”

“ I've just moved here from London and keen to join a mixed touch rugby league, if there is such a thing - I used to play in London and it was great fun. ”

“ hi , i am from Toulouse, capital of rugby in france. want to keep in touch with my roots ”

“ Hey mates, uncommon for most Americans I have a background playing rugby in High School. Beyond the perks of physical activity I think playing the sport makes me feel more connected with other cultures. Look forward to coming out to the pitch. ”

“ hi, i was looking for a team to join in nyc . rugby is seems interesting but im very beginner. ”

“ Heal me Please :) ”

“ HI! I'm the Women's VP for the New York Rugby Club. Any questions, feel free to contact me at shpaddock@gmail.com. ”

“ I play XV's for New York women and occasionally VII's. Visit the club's website at www.newyorkrugby.com to find out more information about the women, men or old boys. ”

“ Hi Just moved from london, used to play ruby while at University. Would love to start again. ”

“ I'm sort-of a big deal. People know me. ”

“ Looking to make new friends. ”

“ Hello. I tried rugby when I was studying overseas. I want to get more involved and learn more about the game. ”

“ Grew up in Australia and miss the sarcastic mindset ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wanna get beatup. ”