Anthem Rugby Names Charlotte Rugby Club as Official Training Home

Anthem Rugby Carolina (ARC) is proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Charlotte Rugby Football Club (CRFC), naming one of the Southeast’s premier club rugby facilities as the team’s Official Training Home for the 2026 season.

With a long-standing tradition of growing the game in Charlotte and across the Carolinas, Charlotte Rugby Club has been a cornerstone of regional rugby development. This partnership formalizes a shared vision: creating a clear, intentional pathway from grassroots rugby to the professional stage.

Together, Anthem RC and Charlotte Rugby Club are committed to building a high-performance environment that develops elite athletes and prepares them to compete at the highest levels of the sport. As the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup intensifies, and with the first-ever domestic Rugby World Cup on the horizon in 2031, this collaboration positions the Carolinas as a critical hub for the future of American rugby.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Charlotte Rugby Club and its members for welcoming us so openly,” said Patrick Stack, Team President of Anthem Rugby Carolina. “Having a place like this right in our backyard is special. It gives us the chance to build on the strong rugby tradition in Charlotte and honor the people and community who’ve made the club what it is today.”

Beyond results on the field, this partnership strengthens Anthem Rugby Carolina’s ties to a rugby community built with care and commitment over decades. Organizations like Charlotte Rugby Club and leaders such as legend Anthony Skillbeck, whose vision helped create a true home for the sport, laid the foundation for rugby’s growth in Charlotte. By bringing professional resources together with a deeply rooted community, this collaboration elevates Charlotte as a regional hub for rugby development and positions the game for sustained, long-term growth.

When asked about the partnership, Skillbeck shared, “This partnership marks the realization of a long-term vision shared by generations of Charlotte Rugby leadership and members. Bringing together Anthem RC’s professional ownership, coaches, staff, and players with Charlotte Rugby’s deep-rooted leadership, alumni, and supporters across club, youth, rookie, and collegiate programs creates a powerful platform for growth. Together, we’re launching a new chapter for rugby in the region—one that establishes a true center of excellence and provides every player and member the guidance, opportunity, and pathway to help the game move forward faster than ever before.”

What This Means for Anthem RC Fans and Supporters

This partnership isn’t just about preparing the team to win on the field. It’s about bringing fans closer to the heart of rugby in the Carolinas than ever before.

With Charlotte Rugby Club serving as the team’s Official Training Home, supporters can look forward to exclusive opportunities that connect them directly to the players, coaches and culture of the club. Throughout the season, Anthem Rugby Carolina plans to offer select experiences for season ticket holders and fans, including:

• Special access to the training facility for unique events
• Opportunities to meet and interact with players and staff
• Chances to support and engage with Charlotte Rugby Club programs and initiatives

The excitement continues on match day. Anthem Rugby Carolina will open its 2026 home slate on Saturday, April 4 vs. the Chicago Hounds, with additional home matches on Sunday, April 12 vs. the Seattle Seawolves and Saturday, April 18 vs. Old Glory DC, creating multiple opportunities for fans to rally behind the team and be part of something special.

More details on fan experiences and engagement opportunities will be announced as the season approaches.