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Mar 15, `10 EPRU Dues - Deadline for Payment - $50 Late Fee After April 1st
Mar 6, `10
- Mar 7, `10
USA Rugby Coaches Certification Courses, Syracuse, NY
Feb 20, `10 EPRU 'State of the Union' Reception, King of Prussia, PA
Feb 20, `10 Coaches Symposium, King of Prussia, PA
Feb 20, `10 RESCHEDULED: Level 1 Referee Certification Course - 2 locations
Feb 20, `10 RESCHEDULED: MANDATORY Referee Clinic for Club & College Teams
Feb 20, `10 MANDATORY Referee Clinic for High School/U 19 Teams
Feb 13, `10
- Feb 14, `10
USA Sevens Tournament & Las Vegas Invitational
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Feb 5, `10 UPDATED: Payments Currently Due to EPRU - 2010 Dues Invoices are now posted. Does your team owe dues, fines or Fairmount Park permit fees? Prompt payment must be made. Some high school teams still have outstanding balances due to the dues increase in Feb 2009. Payments after April 1st are subject to a $50 late fee and monthly outstanding balance fee , Go to Payments Page »
REMINDER New Address ? Phone? Email ? Report Your Team Officer Changes - ALL teams are required to contact the EPRU Secretary IMMEDIATELY after the election or appointment of new club officers OR any change in address, phone or email. Include MAILING addresses !!!
Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, phone: 610-524-7171 , Details »
EPRU 'Safer Rugby News' - The Latest Safety News is Now Available - As part of its continuing proactive approach towards rugby safety, the EPRU will be issuing a regular newsletter to help clubs to be best prepared for the care of their players.
Contact: Bryan McCloskey, MS, ATC, EPRUsafety@gmail.com, phone: 610-436-2139 , Details »
Rugby Fact of the Month - Did you know? - According to the International Rugby Board - 4.4 million people are playing rugby around the world - 200,000 of those players are female! , More detail »
YOU Can Reach Thousands of Rugby Players !! - How? Advertise on the EPRU Website! Tournaments, Fundraisers, Businesses, Club Sponsors, Rugby Suppliers, etc. High hit volume and low prices.. , Advertising Details »
Making Rugby Safer and Medical Preparedness - Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Is your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place? Do you have Medical Coverage at your matches?
Contact: Bryan McCloskey, MS, ATC, EPRUsafety@gmail.com, phone: 610-436-2139 , Link to EPRU Safety/Risk Mgmt Program »
EPRU Field Preparation and Sideline Policy - Effective Sept. 1, 2008 for all matches played in the EPRU. All clubs are to adhere to this important Policy aimed at improving the playing environment and enhancing the enjoyment of the match by everyone. , Details »
Feb 20, `10 EPRU 'State of the Union' Reception, King of Prussia, PA - The Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) will be hosting its first annual “State of the Union” reception during the afternoon of February 20. This is the perfect opportunity for you to meet the new EPRU leadership team, find out what they’ve been working on, and share your opinions with them. The reception will take place between 2:00 – 5:00 in the King of Prussia area. An invitation-only coach’s conference will be held prior to the main event. , president@epru.org , More detail »
Feb 20, `10 Coaches Symposium, King of Prussia, PA - The EPRU is holding an invitation-only coaches symposium on February 20. This event will take place at Kildares in King of Prussia, immediately prior to the EPRU “State of the Union” reception. The coaches symposium begins at 1:00, the “State of the Union” reception at 2:00. , response@epru.org , More detail »
Feb 20, `10 RESCHEDULED: Level 1 Referee Certification Course - 2 locations - This course has been rescheduled for February 20th from the original February 6th date.
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352 , More detail »
Feb 20, `10 RESCHEDULED: MANDATORY Referee Clinic for Club & College Teams - This event has been rescheduled for February 20th from the original date of February 6th. Start time 2:00 pm at either Parkland HS, Allentown, PA or West Shore Elks Lodge at Camp Hill, PA
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352 , More detail »
Feb 20, `10 MANDATORY Referee Clinic for High School/U 19 Teams - 10:00 am at Parkland HS, Allentown, PA
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352 , More detail »
Feb 13, `10
- Feb 14, `10
USA Sevens Tournament & Las Vegas Invitational - See the fastest, most agile players in the world compete in the IRB World 7's Series and enter your team in the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament , More detail »
Feb 2, `10 BBC America to Broadcast Six Nations Games - starting Saturday, February 6. The cable channel will broadcast five live matches , More detail »
Jan 30, `10 2010 USA Rugby Game Management Guidelines - Reading the guidelines and fully comprehending the contents is a must for all coaches and players. , More detail »
Jan 20, `10 University of Delaware Men's Rugby Team Seeks National Division 1 Title - The team is in the midst of one of its most successful seasons, having been ranked No. 1 in the nation in December by Rugby Magazine and currently holding a No. 3 ranking. , More detail »
Jan 18, `10 WHAT REFS WATCH IN A GAME - An insightful look at what a referee faces once he blows the whistle for the opening kick-off. , More detail »
Jan 18, `10 USA Rugby Introduces ‘The GAME System’ - The USA Rugby National Panel Development Group announced today the introduction of a unique approach to evaluating and developing referees called The GAME System. , More detail »
Jan 7, `10 EPRU Welcomes Dr. Brian Reiter - The EPRU is excited to have Dr. Reiter as a go-to resource for orthopedic injuries with same-day or next-day availability to rugby players. , More detail »
Jan 5, `10
- Jan 31, `10
Get a Stocked First Aid Kit FREE - Submit your Application - The EPRU is offering its members an opportunity to obtain a free First Aid Kit through its Safety Awareness Grant Program. , More detail »
Dec 24, `09
- Apr 30, `10
Collegiate Men's 2010 All Star Program Announced - In 2010 we are dividing the EPRU into 2 camps; East and West. , More detail »
Dec 15, `09
- Jan 15, `10
Demand for Youth Rugby on Rise According to NY Daily News - Once viewed as a mere footnote in the development of football, rugby has gradually gained traction. Some say it could be on the verge of a cultural explosion. , More detail »
Dec 13, `09 USA Eagles Captain Todd Clever Tackles Dehydration , More detail »
Dec 7, `09
- Mar 30, `10
EPRU Game Development Opportunities - Grants available for member clubs
Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823 , More detail »
Dec 7, `09
- Dec 31, `09
Pro Rugby Scam - Be Aware - The fraudsters are posing as a new professional rugby club with bases in various countries including the USA, Canada and Europe and asking for upfront fees. , More detail »
Dec 7, `09
- Feb 20, `10
USA Sevens and ESPN Announce Broadcast Schedule - coverage will include ESPN360 and ABC , More detail »
Dec 1, `09 IRB New Online Strength & Conditioning Resource , More detail »
Nov 21, `09
- Nov 22, `09
Drexel Wins National D4 Wm's Collegiate Championship; ESU Places 2nd in D3 , More detail »
Oct 31, `09 Playing It Safe: Concussion Training for Coaches - take the course online in only 20 minutes - discount for rugby coaches too! , More detail »
Oct 28, `09 USA Rugby's College Rugby Project - Important Information for HS Rugby Players - The College Rugby Project is a database of colleges with rugby programs containing information on both the program and the institution. The document is updated each week with new submissions. , More detail »
Oct 9, `09 RUGBY SEVENS ACCEPTED AS AN OLYMPIC SPORT - The IOC announced today that Rugby Sevens has been accepted as an Olympic sport for the 2016 and 2020 games! The 2016 games will be in Rio de Janeiro. , More detail »
Oct 2, `09 I Play Rugby - watch USA Rugby's new promo video - Excellent - share it with your family and friends , More detail »
Sep 21, `09 Steve Cohen Retires as EPRU President - new President Elected - After 4 years as EPRU President, 5 years as Vice President, and many years prior as Men's Collegiate Coordinator, Steve Cohen has chosen to 'kick back' and enjoy just refereeing, organizing MARS Golden Oldies rugby tours and the National Small College Rugby Organization (www.nscro.org) , More detail »
Sep 17, `09 Rugby Safety - MRSA Skin Infections and Swine Flu - Please take this information to heart and share it with everyone and follow the guidelines. , More detail »
Aug 25, `09 Rookie Rugby Takes Step Forward in USA - Rugby took a giant step forward in the USA last week when the country's governing body, USA Rugby, helped introduce Rookie Rugby to physical education programs across the state of Florida. , More detail »
Jul 12, `09 MARFU U23 Women - Warm Up Drill - A video of the MARFU U23s warming up with some grass drills got picked up by Dan Cottrell's Better Rugby Coaching.
Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823 , More detail »
Jun 11, `09 Important Message Regarding USA Rugby Liability Insurance
Contact: Kristin Richeimer, USA Rugby Membership, KRicheimer@usarugby.org , More detail »
Jan 5, `09 The Postings Page is Back Up - Post Your Club Events, Coach Needs, etc. , Read details »
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EPRU Holds Lineout Workshops

The weekend of September 11-13, the EPRU held The Luke Gross Extended Lineout Workshops. A total of 20 coaches and approximately 60 players participated in the two practical coaching workshops.  This USA Rugby coach education opportunity, its new Extended Lineout Workshop, was presented by veteran Eagle lock and lineout specialist, Luke Gross.

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