Welcome to the Minneapolis Menagerie Women's Rugby Club website!!

The definition of “Menagerie” is described as a collection of wild animals on display.

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Join the Menagerie family

Check out a practice/game, stop by a beer bust, or just let us know you're interested! Never played rugby? No problem! We welcome all levels of experience!

Start the process by filling out our new player form.

Open Coach Position

Menagerie Rugby Club seeks a coach for 2013. This diverse group of women makes a yearlong commitment to play high quality rugby, strengthen women's rugby in Minnesota, and have fun!

Qualified candidates should be able to:

• retain USA Rugby Coaching Certification
• commit to attend and direct practices held two evenings per week (typically Tues/Thurs) in NE Minneapolis or comparable site during Spring and Fall seasons
  • Spring Season is developmental and compact, running from mid-March to May
  • Fall Season is competitive league season, running from mid-August to early November
• attend matches
• help us achieve our ultimate goal of winning a national championship

Full Job Description

Selected candidate will be offered a one year contract. The position is primarily a volunteer role. However, we do offer some benefits and incentives including: social membership with the club, reimbursement of travel expenses, and modest monetary reward.

To apply, please complete the short application below and submit to menagerierugbyclub@yahoo.com.

Coach Application




Winona State Women’s Rugby Calendars for Sale!



Support the Winona State Black Katts! Purchase a calendar and help the team raise the funds they need to return to Nationals this year!

Only $25 + $3.50 shipping.

Click here to order online, or order by mail.

Checks payable to: “Black Katt Athletic”, c/o Dr. Roger Riley, Memorial Hall 116, Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987