Joaca Rugby Clube is a rugby club in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It has adult men's, women's and mixed youth sections.
History
The club traces its beginnings to training sessions on the sand at Praia da Joaquina, where, in its own words, "the club's journey began".
In 2025 the club became two-time Santa Catarina sevens champion (bicampeão catarinense de sevens).
In 2026 Joaca was placed in Group A of the Super 12 first division (Primeira Divisão).
Honours
- Santa Catarina sevens champions: 2025, the club's second title in the competition
Ground
The club trains at several locations in Florianópolis, including Praça Breno Pinheiro Valadares 3, Santa Monica.
Teams and training
Training times as of August 2026, which may change:
| Team | Training |
|---|---|
| Adult men | Monday and Thursday 20:20 |
| Youth and adult men | Saturday 15:00 |
The club offers monthly membership plans for adult men's and adult women's rugby.
Club life
The club calls its players the Corujas ("Owls"), also uses the diminutive Corujinhas ("little owls"), and calls its community the "família Coruja" ("Owl family"). Its activity also includes sevens and age-grade rugby.