Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club Wins Third Straight Florida D3 Title

Club crushes Palm Beach Panthers 52-24 in championship match

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:50pm

An abstract, energetic painting with thick, expressive brushstrokes in vibrant neon colors, capturing the raw physicality and dynamic motion of a rugby match.The Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club's third straight Florida Division 3 championship victory showcases the sport's growing grassroots popularity in the state.Palm Beach Today

The Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club has won its third consecutive Florida Rugby Union Division 3 Championship, defeating the Palm Beach Panthers 52-24 in the title match played at Turner Park in Sarasota.

Why it matters

Rugby has a growing fanbase in Florida, and the Brevard Old Red Eye club has emerged as a dominant force in the state's Division 3 league over the past three seasons, cementing its status as one of the top community-based rugby programs in the region.

The details

The Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club thoroughly outmatched the Palm Beach Panthers in the championship game, winning by a decisive 28-point margin. The victory marks the third straight Florida Rugby Union D3 title for the Brevard club.

  • The championship match took place on April 13, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida.
  • The Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club has now won the Florida Rugby Union D3 title three years in a row.

The players

Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club

A community-based rugby club based in Brevard County, Florida that has emerged as a dominant force in the state's Division 3 league over the past three seasons.

Palm Beach Panthers

The rugby club from Palm Beach, Florida that was defeated by Brevard Old Red Eye in the 2026 Florida Rugby Union D3 championship match.

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What’s next

The Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club will look to defend its Florida Rugby Union D3 title again next season as it aims for a fourth consecutive championship.

The takeaway

The Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club's three-peat championship run demonstrates the growth and competitiveness of community-based rugby in Florida, with the club establishing itself as a regional powerhouse in Division 3.