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The fierce heart of Las Vegas rugby. Built on pride, powered by passion. We hunt as a pack, we roar as one, we conquer together.

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Strength, power and conditioning for rugby, training guides, Lions squad news and the road to the APR Games in Las Vegas.

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Strength training for rugby: how to build power for contact

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The APR Games 2027

May 29–31, 2027 in Las Vegas. 10s rugby, $299 player entry.

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The Lions Code

What we stand for.

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Unleash your power.

The Vegas Lions are the fierce heart of American rugby. Like the king of the savanna, we lead with courage, hunt with precision and protect our pride with unwavering loyalty.

We are built on the foundation of raw power and relentless determination. In the desert heat of Las Vegas, we forge warriors who fear nothing and conquer everything.

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RelentlessNever stop hunting
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The Lions Code

The principles that define us.

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Pride

We wear our colors with honor. Every match, every training session, we represent something bigger than ourselves.

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Power

Explosive force in every contact. We train harder, hit harder and play with relentless intensity.

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Purpose

Every action has intention. We play with tactical precision and unwavering focus on victory.

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Pack

Lions hunt together. Our strength comes from unity, trust and absolute commitment to each other.

The pride that hunts together, conquers together.

APR Games 2027 · Las Vegas

Three nights. Three fields. One crown.

The Vegas Lions are one of five founding franchises of the APR Games, Memorial Day weekend, May 29–31, 2027, in Las Vegas.

  • 10-a-side rugby, two 20-minute halves, evening kickoffs under floodlights
  • Men's Elite ($10,000 prize pool), Women's Social ($5,000) and Youth divisions
  • Player entry $299: team jersey, kit bag, at least three pool games and opening-night access
  • Coaching clinic May 28–31, 2027
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