Get Ready for Ruck Cancer 2026!

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Interested in sponsoring Ruck Cancer? Click here!

Post Tournament Update

Thank you to all our sponsors, teams, players, and supporters that participated in this year’s Ruck Cancer tournament! The day was a huge success and Uticuse was once again honored by all the support to this fundraiser. We have raised enough to donate over $3,700.00 to Kesem at Syracuse University.

Congratulations to our 1st place teams Uticuse Rugby A, and Zaddy’s On Tour!

Thank you again and see you next year!

About Our Beneficiary

This year, a portion of Ruck Cancer proceeds will support Camp Kesem at Syracuse University.

Kesem at Syracuse University was founded in 2012. Through their Camp Kesem program, they have served 576 children ages 6-18 who have been affected by a parent’s cancer diagnosis. This week-long overnight summer camp is offered at no-cost to the families it serves, providing fun-filled activities and a supportive community to help kids navigate anxiety, isolation, and uncertainty — reminding them they are never alone. Kesem at Syracuse University is led by a team of 60 volunteer college student leaders who spend the school year fundraising, planning, and executing chapter programming. For 2026, their goal is to serve 75 children at Camp Kesem at Syracuse University.

Kesem is a non-profit committed to creating a world where every child who has a parent with a cancer diagnosis or has lost a parent to cancer is never alone. Their mission statement is to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, creative programs and a lasting community.

About Ruck Cancer

“Ruck Cancer” is an annual rugby 10’s tournament hosted by the Uticuse Rugby Club. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for local charities and organizations dedicated to helping persons affected by cancer. Over the years, thanks to generous sponsors and passionate participants, Ruck Cancer has raised over $45,000 to support local charities and individuals facing the challenges of cancer.

Thank you to our Ruck Cancer Sponsors!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here! See our 2026 Sponsor Letter for details. Sponsors are requested to commit before May 16th to be included on the tournament T-Shirt.

Special Thanks To: Pies Guys Pub & Grub, Onondaga Blvd.! and True Spirit Merchandise!

Womxn’s(+) Teams:

Uticuse Rugby Club – Silly Geese
Uticuse Rugby Club – Uticuties
Rochester Renegades
North Buffalo Ninjas
Hudson Valley
Whores – Motley Team (Motley Sign Up)

Men’s Teams:

Syracuse Chargers RFC
Mountaineers RFC
Genesee Creamers
Binghamton Barbarians
Zaddy’s On Tour
KenTon Misfits

General Tournament Information

Team Registration is Currently: CLOSED
Feb 1st – March 20th: Early Bird Registration $400 per team
March 21st – May 1st: Regular Registration $450 per team
May 2nd – June 5th: Late Registration $500 per team

This year the tournament is capped at 8 womxn’s+ teams and 6 men’s teams due to space and time constraints. We are also accepting individual players to join our womxn’s Motley team to round out 6 teams, $25.00 per player.

Motley sign-up is here: Motley Sign Up

Team and Sponsor Payments can be sent to:
Uticuse Venmo @UticuseRugby
Checks made out to CNY Rugby, Inc and mailed to treasurer:
Emily Arthur
403 Charles Ave,
Syracuse, NY 13209.

Team payments are requested by 05/31/2026. Any last-minute team or individual payments on the day of the tournament must be made in cash or venmo. Email us at uticuserugby@gmail.com for all questions or more information!

Calle Tropical and Exhale Cafe & Bake Shop food trucks will be available at the field throughout the day to purchase food and beverages. Please be aware of space blocked off for food trucks on Rowland St. when parking in the morning.

There will be a main Hub tent at the pitch centrally located between the two fields where you can find:

Sip & Vibe 315 Juice Bar
2026 Tournament T-Shirt will be for sale for $20.00
Beneficiary tabling
Uticuse Rugby Merchandise
Stickers
Keychains
Sponsor Donated Basket Raffles
50/50 Raffle
Tournament Schedules Updated Throughout the Day
1st & 2nd Place Trophy Displays
EMT Tent
Ref Tent
Lawn Games

Porta-Potties will be available at the field on Rowland St

Raffle Information:

There will be tickets for sale at the main hub tent for $2.00 ea., 3 for $5.00, or $20.00 for an arm length. The tickets can be used for the following raffles and gift baskets:

Ticket package from Redhouse Arts Center
Ticket package from Kitchen Theatre
Ticket package from Syracuse Mets
Ticket package from Syracuse Crunch
50/50 Raffle to be drawn at 2:30pm

Tournament Social:

The Tournament will be followed by a Social hosted by the Uticuse Rugby Club at the fields directly following the tournament. All teams are invited to join us after the tournament. Food from Pies Guys Pub & Grub and drinks will be provided after the final games in the main merch tent.

Tournament T-Shirts

Tournament Schedule

2026 RC Schedule.pdf

Location and Parking Availability:

James J. O’Connor Park Field Map – 301 Velasko Road, Syracuse NY 13219