Johnson City Rugby Building Community Ahead of Saturday's Match
Adam Jasenak • April 17, 2026
Adults in Johnson City Are Finding Friendship Through Team Sports
Tonight's Johnson City rugby practice brought 14 players ready to work.
We prepped for Saturday's match against New River Valley in Radford, Virginia. But here's what really mattered: 14 adults in Johnson City showed up to something bigger than just sports.
Why Adults in Johnson City Are Joining Rugby
Research shows that team sports are the #1 way adults make lasting friendships. Not the gym. Not apps. Team sports.
When you join Johnson City Rugby, you're not just playing a game. You're:
Meeting people who show up consistently (not random "let's hang out sometime")
Building real friendships through shared experience
Part of a community that extends beyond the field
Studies prove team sports beat solo exercise for mental health. Adults who play team sports have fewer bad mental health days than those who don't.
That's what happened at practice tonight in Johnson City. People working together, building something, becoming friends.
Johnson City Rugby vs NRV - Saturday April 18th
Opponent: New River Valley Rugby
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Kickoff: 1:00 PM
Location: Fallen Brothers Field, Radford, VA
Address: 101 University Dr, Radford, VA 24141
Come Watch Johnson City Rugby (And See What Team Sports Look Like)
Never been to a rugby match? This is your chance to see what adults in Johnson City are finding through team sports.
You'll see competition. You'll see community. You'll see why people keep coming back.
Looking for adult sports in Johnson City? Want to make friends? Need community?
Come watch Saturday. See what rugby looks like. Talk to the team.
We practice twice a week. Everyone's welcome.
Game Day:
📍 Fallen Brothers Field, 101 University Dr, Radford, VA 24141
📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 1:00 PM Kickoff
Join Johnson City Rugby:
🏉 Practice Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-8pm @ Woodland Elementary
📱 @johnsoncityrugby
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Looking for a beginner-friendly way to stay active in Johnson City? Join our Bring a Friend practice with simple coaching, low pressure, and no experience needed.
Stay active in Johnson City with a competitive team environment. This week’s practice brought higher intensity, sharper execution, and momentum heading into game week.
Four new people showed up to Johnson City Rugby practice—3 friends trying rugby and 1 new player joining the team. Here's what happened in East Tennessee.
Looking for a beginner-friendly way to stay active in Johnson City? Join our Bring a Friend practice with simple coaching, low pressure, and no experience needed.
Stay active in Johnson City with a competitive team environment. This week’s practice brought higher intensity, sharper execution, and momentum heading into game week.
