EPRU Newsletter
May 2012
30% discount for pre-purchased CRC tickets
The EPRU is proud to announce a partnership with USA 7's which will provide the EPRU's members a unique opportunity to leverage the Collegiate Rugby Championship 7's at PPL Park June 2nd and 3rd. Receive a 30% discount for pre-purchased tickets and make a one-time deposit of just 25% (of the reduced price) to secure tickets.
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PW Wins MARFU Championship 37-32 over Virginia
Philadelphia Whitemarsh RFC (11-0) continued their magical undefeated season Sunday afternoon with a 37-32 victory over Virginia RFC (8-1) in the MARFU Division 3 Championship game.
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Brandywine's Scrum for Six
On Saturday, May 5th, 2012, the Thorns traveled to Brandywine for the seventh annual Michael Bartone Memorial Rugby Tournament held at the home pitch of the Brandywine Rugby Football Club. The match was in the spirit of the event with a final score of 15-10 Brandywine.
Read more »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 !!!
Read more »Blues Summer 7's U19 Tournament
Winner receives free set of Jerseys donated by Matt Godek Rugby.
Guaranteed 3 games.
12 man roster, rolling subs during breakdowns.
Food and T-Shirts for sale.
Matt Godek Rugby Supply will be on hand with all of the latest rugby gear for sale.
$200 Entry Fee. Some teams are from Maryland and NY.
Kick off at 12:00 Noon. End Time or finals over by 7:30.
For more information please contact bennyinthescrum@aol.com
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Old Gaelic Men defeats Harrisburg, 45-12
This past weekend, Old Gaelic Men traveled to Harrisburg for a 37 year old rivalry match. The game started when Harrisburg capitalized on a Gaelic error on the opening kickoff to renew this intense rivalry. This lead would last for just 13 minutes.
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Downingtown High School Girls Featured on Philly.com
The Downingtown HS Girls traveled to Stanford University as one of the top 8 teams in the country to participate in the USA Rugby's High School National Invitational Tournament. In the 7th/8th place match Downingtown (PA) beat Amazons (CA) 15-12 in a thriller.
The EPRU's West Carroll Marauders Girls finished 6th falling to Washington State's Kent 27-5.
Queens of the ruck: Downingtown girls go to nationals
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Philadelphia Whitemarsh Wins! Headed to the DIII Final Four
In February of 2011, Philadelphia Whitemarsh RFC (13-0) sat down after winning 3 games over the previous two seasons and recommitted themselves to get back to the top of the heap in club rugby. Last fall, PW rode that desire to an undefeated regular season and then a perfect sweep of the EPRU playoffs.
Read more »Dump Tackle Memo
To: All MARFU Member Clubs & All MARR affiliated Referees
From: Len Borcky, Director of Referees, Mid-Atlantic Rugby Referee Society
Importance: High
Date: 5/11/2012
North Penn BodyArmor 7s
Club Men and Club Womens Divisions - Hong Kong style
John S. Clemens Memorial Park, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA.
$225 entry fee by June 9 - includes admission to After Party
Sets of Sevens Jerseys for Winners
Contact: Jason Delp
Email: jason.delp@gmail.com
Phone: 267-664-2378
Website registration information to follow soon
