| 06/30/2009 |
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Eric White Memorial 7's...
Eric White Memorial 7's Results
The Springfield Rugby Club would like to thank all the teams who participated in our tourney as well as the referees for their tireless work. Once again we had a successfull day. It wouldn't happen without the support we receive from everyone. The standings were as follows:
Qualifier Men's Open
1. NYAC 1. South Shore RFC
2. Boston RFC 2. Boston RFC
3. Long Island RFC 3. Long Island RFC
4. BIW RFC 4. Mystic River RFC
5. Albany RFC 5. Buffalo RFC
6. Springfield RFC
Men's Social Women's Open
1. New Haven RF 1. Albany Sirens
2. Dartmouth Alumni 2. North Shore
3. Nairobi Exiles 3. Beantown
4. Digby's Destroyers 4. Portland RFC
5. Middlesex Savages 5. Providence RFC
6. Old Gold RFC 6. Falcons1
7. Wake Forest RFC 7. Worcester
8. University of Hartford RFC 8. Springfield
9. Albany RFC 9. Top Shelf Rugby
10. Springfield RFC 10. Hartford Roses
11. URI Women
12. Falcons2
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| 06/24/2009 |
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Mystic U19 Program
Mystic U19 Program
U-19 Rugby Players are invited to join Mystic River for some summer rugby. We will be playing touch at Pine Banks Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm from June 25 – July 30. There will also be some skills clinics and possible matches/tournaments with other U-19 programs. New and experienced players are welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Dave Rudzinsky (drudzinsky@hologic.com) or just show up at Pine Banks. For more information please contact our website www.mysticrugby.com.
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| 06/22/2009 |
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NEED 1 TEAM for Mad River...
NEED 1 TEAM for Mad River Invitational
2 time defending champ Wolfhounds have backed out and we need someone to take their place in Stowe, VT this Saturday June 27th in this 8 team tournament sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Two matches guaranteed. Will give you a highly discounted entry fee and free beverages to your team's officers and captains.
Contact Josh Safran ASAP at (802) 999-9732 or madrivermatchsecretary@hotmail.com
This is our 35th annual summer tourney and we have one of our coolest tourney t-shirts in years, comes with a bottomless mug.
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| 06/22/2009 |
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New England U-19s win...
New England U-19s win Potomac Challenge Cup
The New England U-19 Men's team went 4 - 0 to win the 2009 Potomac Challenge Cup at Founders' Field in Pittsburgh, PA.
Saturday's wins included 14 - 7 vs. Minnesota, and 31 - 5 vs. EPRU.
Sunday saw the team get past PRU, 24 - 5, to set them up for the final against MetNY. (NERFU beat MetNY in 2008 for 3rd place.)
Despite the low score, play went up and down the pitch in a defensive struggle that saw the teams even at 5 at the end of regulation time. In the single 5 minute extra period, MetNY touched down and converted to go ahead 12 - 5 with slightly more than 2 minutes remaining.
Almost at the end of the period, New England stole a MetNY lineout, and, with quick ball through the hands, touched down to give them a chance to tie.
The conversion was good, sending the game to kicks at goal.
New England out-kicked MetNY for the win.
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| 06/22/2009 |
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Worcester 7's Tourney Results
Worcester 7's Tourney Results
Results from the 2009 Worcester 7's Tourney:
U-19 Men: Springfield
Women's Plate: New England Falcons 2
Women's Cup: Albany Sirens
Men's Bowl: Middlesex Savages
Men's Plate: Mystic 2
Men's Cup: South Shore
Men's Elite: Mystic 1
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to all the players, coaches, and referees that took part in this year's tourney.
We look forward to a bigger and better tourney in 2010. Please forward any feedback to Jeff Turgeon at: jeffrugby1@yahoo.com
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| 06/18/2009 |
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2009 NERFU U19 Boys Select...
2009 NERFU U19 Boys Select Side Named
The 2009 NERFU U19 Select Side has been named. The side will travel to and compete this weekend (June 20th/21st) in the Challenge Cup Tournament in Pittsburgh PA, against other U19 representative level teams.
More than 60 players participated in the two tryout sessions and came from CT, MA, ME, NH, and VT.
The following 25 man traveling squad was selected following the last training session.
Christian Backus, Belmont HS
Jordan Badia-Bellinger, Brookline HS
Alex Brussard, BC High
Cody Carter, Worcester U19
Eric Derba, Xaverian
Anthony DeVito, Seacoast U19
Paul Distefano, Worcester U19
Michael Durant, BC High
Dmitri Efthimiou, Mystic RFC
Roberto Gassman, Belmont HS
Sam Ghannam, Boston Irish Wolfhounds
Robert Grant, Kimball Union
Peter Haxton, St. John’s Prep
Reese Kean, Madison
Matthew Maloney, BC High
Kyle Merrigan, BC High
Michael Nader, BC High
Thomas Reilly, Bishop Hendricken HS
Michael Rudzinsky, Mystic RFC
Tyler Sliney, Bishop Hendricken HS
Aaron Smith, BC High
John Sullivan, BC High
Caleb Tracy, Portland U19
Zachary Velcofsky, Cheshire U19
Harry Walker, Brookline HS
Taeho Yoon, Brookline HS
An enormous amount of effort went into this process and included significant contributions from coaches and staff from numerous teams in NERFU. Coaching assistance was provided Willie Tonery (Harvard / Babson), Carrick Pell (Mystic RFC), John Dalton, Joe Sanchez (Worcester), Boris Pluskowski (BIWRFC). Administrative duties were performed by Paul Lee (Seacoast) and Charlie DeVito.
Thanks also to Coilin Jones and Steve Teasdale for running coaching sessions during squad preparation.
Special thanks to Charlie Bates (NERFU U19 Director) for his coaching and his administration.
Carl Morris, Head Coach
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| 06/16/2009 |
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Building CT Team Looking...
Building CT Team Looking for Prac/Scimmage
On our way to build a sister team to Long Islands Suffolk Bull Moose Women's RFC.
Searching for a practice/scrimmage for inexperienced players / mid July. We are in CT but will travel.
Please call or email anytime-
Ryan Hill
610-905-4997
ryansagirl19@hotmail.com
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| 06/15/2009 |
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Congradulations NERFU U19...
Congradulations NERFU U19 Women's Select Side
For the 3rd year in a row the NERFU U19 Women's Select Side has gone undefeated on their way to winning the NRU's in Albany against the select sides from the METNY and NYSRC. Once again a fantastic job by NERFU's own K.O., Nick, and Amanda in preparing and coaching the squad.
Saturday: NERFU 42-METNY 7
NERFU 10-NYSRC 0
Sunday: NERFU 20-NYSRC 7
NERFU 17-METNY 0
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| 06/11/2009 |
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Conditioning through games...
Conditioning through games and skills
Conditioning through games and skills
Simon Worsnop - England RFU National Academy Fitness Coach
Simon has a wealth of experience, having worked in professional rugby for over 15 years, as strength and conditioning coach with several professional teams most notable the England men’s team throughout its successful run to the 2008 World Cup Final & the Great Britain Rugby League team. Most recently he has been responsible for the development of the English RFU’s elite youth and junior players and is currently with the U20 team as it competes for the World Cup in Japan.
Simon will be running two sessions designed specifically for coaches and players:
Coaches – “Conditioning through games and skills” workshop $50
This will include watching Simon conduct the player’s session followed by a workshop.
During the workshop Simon will give a presentation on physiology and skill acquisition as well as information on the latest innovations in player conditioning.
Coaches will also take part in interactive sessions enabling them to develop and design their own programs.
Players – Practice Session $30
Practice session focussing on conditioning through the use of game related drills. Designed for all players looking to improve their rugby skills and fitness.
This will offer players the opportunity to work directly with Simon on a full range of drills to enhance skills and learn new dynamic ways to improve their overall fitness.
Those attending will get individual advice from Simon on their existing training regime and how to improve it.
The sessions will take place on Saturday August 1st in Quincy (venue will be posted later this week)
These sessions offer the unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading authorities on rugby specific fitness and conditioning. Places are limited to ensure all attendees get the maximum benefit from the sessions.
All profits from the event will go towards the Susan G Komen for the Cure charity which works to find a cure for breast cancer.
For more details please contact John Scaife at john.scaife@comcast.net.
JOHN SCAIFE - HEAD COACH – BENTLEY UNIVERSITY WOMEN
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| 06/08/2009 |
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7th Annual Bull Moose Rock...
7th Annual Bull Moose Rock Pile
Lads and Ladies:
On behalf of everyone associated with the still rebuilding Bull Moose RFC I want to say thanks for a great weekend at the 7th Annual Rock Pile Tournament. The new format of 4 matches per team was a challenge but ultimately produced what I think was some of the best social rugby we have ever had at the tournament...a great mix of teams and lots of rugby commaraderie....thanks also for all the help picking up the pitch...it was the easiest clean up we have ever had.
One aplogy due to all women's sides....we thought we were making the right decision by putting the 7's competition on the smallest field, but in hindsight you all were too far out of the mix on field 4.....next year we will have special 7's field in the middle of all the action.
Thanks again to everyone.
Cheers
Stu and the Bull Moose RFC
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| 06/08/2009 |
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NRU College All Stars named
NRU College All Stars named
The Northeast Rugby Union has named a 24-man touring squad for the 2009 National Collegiate Men’s All-Star 15 Championships in Glendale, CO. The team, captained by returning centre Duran Vota (Boston RSL), consists of players from 14 different clubs.
”With tremendous help from the LAUs, the NRU program implemented a new year-round player identification and fitness testing system to increase the number and quality of participants and maintain interest in a higher level of competition,” said Head Coach Mike Hodgins. “We had several players targeted in the fall for our spring training camps and completed the roster with selections from a highly competitive NRU Cup in Albany (NY) which had great showings from all three LAUs.”
The NRU Warriors head to Colorado after strong matches against Old Blue D-1, Brigend College (Wales) and the Rochester Aardvarks. The Northeast is scheduled to compete against the South in their first game on Thursday, June 11.
2009 Northeast Collegiate All Stars:
Matt Agugliaro, Univ. of Buffalo
Jack Bates, Univ. Vermont
Jason Bloom, College at Brockport
Nick Camposeo, Univ. of Buffalo
Kris DeMetro, College at Brockport
Levi Devalve, Univ. Connecticut
Mike DiBenedetto, Dartmouth College
Mitch Dow, Farleigh Dickinson
Evan Fitzgerald, Rutgers University
Brendan Galvin, Univ. Vermont
Clark Hoopes, Univ. Massachusetts
Joe Jacobi, Syracuse University
Paul Jarvis, Dartmouth College
Will Lehmann, Dartmouth College
Joe Malanka, Rutgers University
Derek Opperman, Univ. Connecticut
Steve Patch, Syracuse University
Travis Pufpaff, College at Brockport
Terry Quick, Univ. Rhode Island
Charlie Rizzo, Iona College
Dan Rosa, Southern Connecticut
Kenneth Stern, Boston University
Patrick Twardak, Boston College
Duran Vota, Curry College
Staff:
Mike Hodgins, Head Coach
Joe Sanchez, Asst. Coach
Darren Scott, Asst. Coach
Brian Crager, Trainer
Jessica Smyser, Manager
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| 06/04/2009 |
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Mystic River Youth Rugby
Mystic River Youth Rugby
For the past three years Mystic River has run a Summer Youth Rugby Program. The program is primarily aimed at introducing local children to rugby, and to provide them and their parents a greater understanding of the sport. A non-contact version of the game called American Flag Rugby is played which is similar to Flag Football.
This version of rugby is designed specifically for the American child; no experience necessary, fully inclusive, and with a level of structure and discipline that Americans have come to expect from recreational sports. In this game, kids play a version of rugby where the defense removes the ball carrier’s Velcro flag instead of creating a tackle situation.
Coaches are required to complete the Rookie Rugby certification program provided by USA Rugby. We plan to have a ratio of at least 1 coach per 8 kids. The children range in age from 6-14, and the program is open to both boys and girls. Each participant will receive a Mystic Youth Rugby jersey.
This is all about children having fun and running with a ball. The major reason for local program success to date is that it’s fun! Unlike some sports that kids participate in, American Flag Rugby gets every child actively involved. This is wildly attractive to kids who previously spent long days in an outfield or goal box. Everyone touches the ball in rugby and everyone can score points, kids of all ages can play together and skills required are inclusive of a wide range of athletic abilities.
**Sign ups and parent informational meeting will be held at 7pm June 16 at Pine Banks Park. Please contact us with any questions. For more information please visit www.mysticrugby.com or email
dave.rudzinsky@hologic.com
Thanks!
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