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06/23/08
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Second Meeting of the Collegiate Coaches Alliance - 7:00 pm at Kildare's, King of Prussia, PA
Contact: Bjorn Haglid, bjorn1@comcast.net, phone: 302-540-7429
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06/14/08
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06/21/08
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EPRU Boys High School All Stars are Getting Ready for Action - District All Star Championships in Hempfield, PA.
Contact: Dan Currie, danielcurrie@comcast.net, phone: 215-901-0248
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06/13/08
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22nd Annual Duffer's Scramble Golf Outing - to benefit various charities and the SJRFC Youth Rugby Scholarship Fund
Contact: Gerry McDonnell, gerrymcd1016@yahoo.com, phone: 856-952-7236
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06/11/08
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First EPRU Girls’ High School All Star Team Prepares for NRU Tournament - defeats Met NY 19-7 in scrimmage
Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626
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06/08/08
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Boys & Girls Youth Rugby Clinic, Doylestown, PA - for boys and girls ages 6-14 -
9:00am - 3:00pm - Maennerchor Field, Cold Spring Creamery Rd
REGISTER NOW
Contact: Stacy Mancuso, smancuso8@yahoo.com, phone: 610-772-0903, details
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06/06/08
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4th Annual Delaware Rugby Foundation Golf Tournament - All proceeds benefit the development and expansion of high school rugby in Delaware, as well as scholarship money at the Univ. of Delaware.
Contact: Andrew Newcombe, Delaware Rugby Foundation Secretary, ACNewcombe@comcast.net, phone: (302) 984-1702
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05/31/08
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06/07/08
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First Ever National Rugby Week !! - Play Rugby USA and USA Rugby Launch National Rugby Week, details
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05/30/08
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06/01/08
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USA Rugby Announces High School and Under-19 Championship Schedule - at Pittsburgh's Founders Field
Contact: Jennie Alwell, jalwell@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x1, details
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05/21/08
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Temple Player Named to USA U-20 Squad Headed to IRB Jr World Championship - Gareth Jones has been selected for the trip to Wales
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05/11/08
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2008 Girls High School Championship - Divs 1 & 2 and Ruck for the Cure - Penndale Middle School, corner of Hancock & Church Road, Lansdale, PA , Host Club: North Penn Girls
Contact: Joe Campbell, joecampbell2@verizon.net, phone: 267-337-2332
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05/11/08
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State College Girls Win Fifth Straight Division 1 Championship - defeat Doylestown 26-0 in final
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05/11/08
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RESULTS: Boys High School/U-19 Championships - West Shore United and St. Joseph's Prep come out winners
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05/05/08
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WIN a Full Scholarship to Attend the ESU Player Development Camp - July 10-13 - Enter now to win....Deadline for submittal of essay is June 6th.
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05/04/08
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05/11/08
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2008 EPRU Boys HS and U19 Championships (Qrtrs, Semis & Finals), Host Club: Hempfield Boys
Contact: Greg Karabin, ggkarabin@verizon.net, phone: 610-213-5699
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05/04/08
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Prep Rugby Wears Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Research - PHILADELPHIA – For its playoff game on Sunday, May 4, the St. Joseph’s Prep Rugby Club wore pink jerseys in support of the Kelly Rooney Foundation which raises money for breast cancer research.
Contact: Brian McCloskey, bmccloskey@sjprep.org, phone: 215-978-1012
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05/01/08
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2008 National Men's Collegiate Division 3 Rugby Championship - Plymouth State earns National title in an outstanding event hosted by Hamilton College RFC, Widener places third
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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04/27/08
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EPRU Medical Coverage Questionnaire for College and High School/U19 Clubs - Completion by ALL Colleges and HS/U19 clubs is due BY May 15. The EPRU Medical Committee has a vision in which all participating members will be cared for appropriately when injured while playing.
Contact: Bryan McCloskey, eprufeedback@gmail.com
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04/27/08
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05/11/08
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2008 EPRU Girls High School Playoffs - Schedule and Results
Contact: Joe Campbell, joecampbell2@verizon.net, phone: 267-337-2332
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04/26/08
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4th Annual George B. Yasso Invitational Golf Tournament - Southmoore Golf Club - Bath, PA - benefits the Bethlehem Area Education Fund
Contact: Joe Kempfer, jek1926@rcn.com
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04/26/08
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04/27/08
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2008 USA Competitive Region 4 Division I Playoffs, Bridgeport, PA, Host Club: Media Men
Contact: Brian R. Sloman, bsloman515@aol.com, phone: 610-659-5194, details
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04/26/08
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04/27/08
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2008 National Men's Collegiate Division 3 Championships - Widener, Furman, Plymouth State and Hamilton will battle for D3 title.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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04/19/08
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04/20/08
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2008 MARFU Senior Men's Division II Playoffs to be Hosted by Doylestown RFC
Contact: Lou Cipollo, lou_cipollo@ars.aon.com, phone: 267-879-9769
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04/19/08
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04/20/08
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2008 MARFU Senior Men's Division III Playoffs to be Hosted by Harrisburg RFC
Contact: Greg Ball, president@harrisburgrugby.com, phone: 717-329-4846, details
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04/18/08
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Friday Night Rugby: U-15's, HS Girls and HS Boys, Unionville HS Stadium - 3 matches - the action starts at 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Curt Baker, patrojan@aol.com, phone: 540-892-0869
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04/06/08
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MARFU U-23 Women's Player Clinic (RESCHEDULED) - Evasive Running, Playmaking, and Open Field Support - The MARFU U23 program will be hosting a specialty clinic for U23 players at Edgely Field in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Contact: Ginger Stringer, phillyrugger@gmail.com, details
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04/04/08
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Friday Night Lights! - Women's NCAA Rugby - WCU vs Norwich in Showdown #2 - 7:00 p.m., Farrell Stadium on the West Chester U campus. Girls HS match at 5:00 pm ! , Host Club: West Chester University Women, details
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04/02/08
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Lock Haven University Wins April Fools College Classic - defeating Lafayette College 5-3, details
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04/02/08
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USA Rugby Announces the Details for its Senior Men’s Clubs National Events - USA Rugby announced today the event details surrounding the USA Rugby Division I, II and III Senior Men’s Club Playoffs and Championship events.
Contact: Kim Brock, kbrock@usarugby.org, details
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04/01/08
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Scott Johnson Named Eagles Head Coach
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03/24/08
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Senior Club Forum - 7:00 pm at Kildare's in King of Prussia -
Senior Men & Women club representatives meeting - RSVP by March 21
Contact: Brian R. Sloman, bsloman515@aol.com, phone: 610-659-5194
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03/24/08
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Dash to Dublin - Princeton returns from a successful Spring Break - Following the very successful nine day long, 24 hours a day “Dash to Dublin” winter fundraiser, the club raised the money to take 36 students and one rugby coach for a 7 day rugby tour of Ireland.
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03/23/08
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MARFU and Natl Small College (NSCRO) Collegiate Playoff Results - The latest results for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 and Championship schedule.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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03/15/08
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Rugby Super League - Philly Whitemarsh v. Chicago Lions @ S. Jersey - Sat, 03/15/08 KO 1:30pm, Click for directions to South Jersey's Pitch, Host Club: South Jersey Men, rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, phone: 302-545-2888
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03/09/08
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Rugby Safety News - Scrum Pox Alert - Proper care can avoid skin infection from methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MSRA). It is incumbent on the rugby community to take a proactive stance on this issue.
Contact: Dr. Lyle Micheli, Michelilyle@aol.com
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03/08/08
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York College Hosts High School Invitational - On March 8th 2008, The York College Mean N’ Green R.F.C. hosted 5 top tier high school programs from the East Coast in order to promote the York College Men's Rugby Program. , Host Club: York College Men
Contact: Michael McCormack, mmccormack9@yahoo.com, phone: 516-547-3813
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03/07/08
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Experimental Laws Variations (ELV’s) Implementation Update - The latest news on the status of law changes being considered.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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03/05/08
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North Penn Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary & Supports 'Every Try Counts' - a program to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer for every try the Ruckin' Ducks score.
Contact: Brian Pickersgill, brianpix@verizon.net, phone: 267-718-6229, details
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03/01/08
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U 19 Boy's All Stars Pre-Season Clinics - last one is March 1 - click More Details to find out when your district clinic is scheduled
Contact: Ray McGettigan, razrr1@yahoo.com, phone: 717-779-8842
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03/01/08
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05/17/08
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Spring Rugby in the EPRU - Who's Playing Who - see the complete Master Schedule
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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03/01/08
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South for the Winner - Unionville HS Dominates Rugby Showcase. The UHS Indians Boys Rugby program has won the Wake Forest University High School Rugby Showcase, held March 1-2, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Contact: Curt Baker, patrojan@aol.com, phone: 540-892-0869
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02/24/08
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Free Women's Collegiate Clinic run by Philadelphia WRFC - All EPRU Women's Collegiate players are invited to attend the 6th annual FREE rugby clinic hosted by Philadelphia WRFC!, Host Club: Philadelphia Women
Contact: Chris Herrmann, clinic@pwrfc.org
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02/21/08
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South Jersey's John Samas is Shaving His Head for Cancer Research - The club is helping to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Your support is encouraged. Last day for donations is March 30th
Contact: Pete Hesler, phrugby@comcast.net, phone: 856-854-8978, details
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02/20/08
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Bob Weir Becomes Newest Head Coach for Philadelphia-Whitemarsh RFC - Super League Club selects local coach to lead the club., rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, phone: 302-545-2888, details
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02/17/08
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USA Rugby To Hold Game Sense Seminar for Coaches - only $25 - West Chester, PA - 9 am to 3 pm at Rustin High School Gymnasium with international player/coach instructors, Host Club: Rustin Boys
Contact: Dr. Bud Frick, doctorrugby@aim.com, phone: 484-574-1800
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02/15/08
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02/17/08
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USA Rugby, Rugby Super League Unite to Raise the Standards of Rugby - USA Rugby will be working closely with the Rugby Super League (RSL) to prepare for its 2008 season and will kick off this initiative with a joint Coach and Referee Conference on February 15-17 in Philadelphia.
Contact: Rick Humm, USA Rugby Technical Director, rphumm@usarugby.org
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02/09/08
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02/10/08
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USA Rugby Coaching Certification Courses (CDP). New Location Oley Valley HS. - CDP Courses will be held in Oley, PA at Oley Valley HS. All previous CAP accreditations (Level 1, 2, 3) expire in August 2008.
Contact: Sadie Thomas, USA Rugby Coach Development Officer, sthomas@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 ext. 111, details
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02/09/08
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02/10/08
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Hosts Face Tough Task at USA Sevens in San Diego - Eagles face opening matches against South Africa and England
Contact: Donal Walsh, DWalsh@usasevens.com, details
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02/02/08
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Annual Referees Clinic (MANDATORY) and Certification Course (Optional) - 2 Locations to choose from - Allentown or Harrisburg., Host Club: EPRRS Referees
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352, details
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01/29/08
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New Zealand RU Partners with USA Rugby - Historic agreement of collaboration between the US and the Kiwis
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01/28/08
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Ray McGettigan to Coach EPRU Boys U19 All-Star Program - Pre-Season Skills Camps to Highlight Spring Season
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415, details
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01/26/08
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The Athlete's Kitchen - Strategies to Eat Better by Nancy Clark - Better Eating, Better Rugby Player. Makes sense to me., details
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01/22/08
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Making Rugby Safer - Obtaining a Trainer - Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Do you have an ATC at your matches?
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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01/22/08
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USA Rugby Announces the Release of its New Registration System - Every club and its members (officer, player, coach, social member) must be CIPP enrolled to insure full benefits for the club and to play rugby in the US.
Contact: Kristin Richeimer, Director of Member Relations, kricheimer@usarugby.org, details
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01/21/08
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2008 Blues Indoor Winter Rugby Clinic for Boys and Girls HS Players - RUN PASS TACKLE, Host Club: Allentown Blues Boys
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415, details
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01/20/08
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Why Play Rugby? - Well, for one thing, rugby is one of the most highly skilled, elegant sports I know.
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01/16/08
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Want to Save Rugby? - Hug a referee today. Rugby must treat referees better, otherwise they will continue to leave the game., details
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01/15/08
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USA Rugby Releases Eligibility Regulations for 2007-2008 Competitive Year - After an extensive review, new Regulations have been issued. Be sure your club fully understand them and complies accordingly.
Contact: Dan Payne, Director of Competitions, dpayne@usarugby.org, details
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01/14/08
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West Chester University Women's Rugby Club and Varsity Status - West Chester is only one of four Varsity/NCAA teams in the U.S.
Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385, details
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01/11/08
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North Penn Girls Deliver Holiday Cheers - The North Penn Rugby Football Clubs' Girls High School team recently spent some quality time for the Christmas season with residents of the Lamb Foundation in North Wales. The Lamb Foundation provides affordable housing and support services to senior citizens and adult individuals with mental, physical and developmental disabilities who would otherwise be homeless.
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01/09/08
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Rugby Laws - News for 2008 - The Experimental Law Variations - also known as The Stellenbosch Laws - will not become part of Law until the end of 2008 or early 2009 at the soonest.
Contact: Peter Watson, pwatson@usarugby.org
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01/04/08
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Unionville High School's Joe Baker in Belfast - And you thought YOUR field conditions were bad! Gareth Jones of Temple University and Unionville High School's Joe Baker played for the U20 USA team recently in Belfast ... in the snow!
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01/03/08
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USA Rugby - Congress Meeting held on Aug. 25, 2007 - The following meeting notes have just been released.
Contact: Kevin Roberts, Chairman, USA Rugby Congress, kroberts@usarugby.org
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01/03/08
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USA Rugby Announces the First in a Series of Coaching Seminars for 2008 - Set for Jan. 8 in New York City and Jan. 10 in Washington, DC
Contact: Sara John, sjohn@usarugby.org, details
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12/25/07
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IRB’s Global Rugby Forum Sets Initiatives Vital to the Growth of the U.S. Game - Several key issues on the growth of rugby worldwide were addressed., details
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12/24/07
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USA Rugby Makes Inaugural Appearance at National HS Federation Convention - Catering to more than 2000 attendees, USA Rugby was able to showcase girl’s high school rugby.
Contact: Becky Carlson, bcarlson@usarugby.org
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12/24/07
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USA Under-20’s Men’s National Team Set to Tour Ireland - Gareth Jones of Temple University and Joe Baker of Unionville HS are part of this important tour as the U20 National Team gets ready for the 2008 World Junior Championships.
Contact: John Broker, jbroker@usarugby.org, details
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12/24/07
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USA Rugby Announces the Hiring of Two High Performance Managers - USA Rugby Addresses the Structure of its High Performance Regions
Contact: John Broker, Jbroker@usarugby.org, details
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12/23/07
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150th Anniversary for Oldest Rugby Club in Scotland - The Edinburgh Academical Football Club is the second oldest rugby club in the world., details
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12/18/07
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Trial and Error - The southern hemisphere’s enthusiasm for law changes could spell ruin for the game., details
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12/17/07
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To Watch Sportsmanship, Try Youth Rugby - Bernie "Boomer" Martin, our correspondent in the Capital District reports about an article David Farison has written for the Albany Times-Union., details
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12/17/07
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Creation of the National Small College Rugby Organization - in Support of the Best Student Athletes Playing the Best Sport in the World
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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12/16/07
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USA Rugby Announces its Spring 2008 Championship Venues - The 2008 season features the official sponsorship between USA Rugby and the Army National Guard.
Contact: Jenna Anderson, janderson@usarugby.org, details
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12/14/07
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Women’s National Team Age Grade Structure to Change in 2008 - USA Rugby announced today structural changes to the Women’s National Team’s age grade program for 2008.
Contact: Yvonne Parkhurst, YParkhurst@usarugby.org, details
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12/12/07
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MANDATORY: HS Coaches Meeting (Boys & Girls), King of Prussia, PA - Crowne Plaza-Valley Forge Hotel, in the Amphitheater, 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA promptly at 7:00 pm
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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12/09/07
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U.S. Rugby Athletes Called Upon to Tackle Opportunity - Women's Colleges and NCAA Varsity Status - What You Can Do!
Contact: Becky Carlson, bcarlson@usarugby.org, details
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12/09/07
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East Penn Rugby Referees Society - Certification Course
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352, details
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12/01/07
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USA Rugby CIPP Enrollment - NEW CYCLE IN EFFECT - New CIPP Registration Cycle in effect with pro-rated fees beginning January 1
Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, details
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12/01/07
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Marco Barnard of Kutztown - USA Rugby Collegiate All-American - Marco Barnard, a sophomore at Kutztown University, becomes the fourth member in the history of the Golden Bear's, to be named to the USA Rugby All-American Team. , Host Club: Kutztown University Men
Contact: Dr. Gregg Jones, greggajones@verizon.net, phone: 610-703-5973, details
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11/19/07
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EPRU Senior Men's Club Qualify for USA Rugby and MARFU Playoffs - Media (DI), Brandywine (DII) and Old Gaelic (DIII) lead the way into the Spring playoffs
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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11/17/07
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11/18/07
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Ambassador Shield Rugby Weekend - FREE Youth Rugby Clinics and Matches - for youth/high school rugby players (contact for U19 and non-contact for youth)Register NOW
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11/17/07
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USA Rugby Announces Changes to the 2008 High School / U19 National Championships - Date for Boys and Girls Championships Set for May 30 - June 1, details
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11/12/07
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MARFU Collegiate League Finishes Inaugural Season - Kutztown and Delaware finish 1st and 4th, respectively.
Contact: Eric Pittelkau, epittelkau@gmail.com
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11/12/07
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RESULTS: 2007 EPRU Men's Collegiate Playoffs - Millersville, East Stroudsburg and Penn State-Berks are the Champions.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/11/07
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EPRU Collegiate All-Star Team Selected - On Saturday and Sunday, November 10-11, the EPRU Collegiate All-Star tryouts were hosted by the Albright College Men’s Rugby Program. Head Coach Bjorn Haglid (University of Delaware) and assistant coaches Jason Horowitz (Albright College), Emil Signes (Princeton University and USA Collegiate 7s), Joe Morrison (Lehigh Valley), and Ray McGettigan (Shippensburg University) evaluated 43 players representing 13 EPRU colleges and universities.
Contact: Bjorn Haglid, bjorn1@comcast.net, phone: 302-540-7429
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11/10/07
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11/11/07
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USA Rugby Coaching Certification Courses, Pittsburgh, PA - Register now at www.usarugby.org, details
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11/10/07
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EPRU Women's Under 23 All Star Camp - All EPRU ruggers who are female, in good standing and were under the age of 23 as of Jan 2 this year are eligible for the team. Contact the head coach to be part of the action!
Contact: Ginger Stringer, phillyrugger@gmail.com, phone: 484.477.7898
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11/10/07
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Men's D3 Collegiate Championship Set for Memorial Hall - Defending champion, Penn State-Delco vs Widener University
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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11/10/07
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11/11/07
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EPRU Men's Collegiate All-Star Tryouts at Albright College
Contact: Bjorn Haglid, bjorn1@comcast.net, phone: 302-540-7429, details
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11/09/07
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Francis Coghlan, Founder of Villanova and Philadelphia Rugby Clubs, Passes at 80 - Coghlan was an early pioneer in making rugby happen in the EPRU.
Contact: Greg Shipman, gregory.shipman@villanova.edu, phone: 908-625-2730
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11/04/07
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Men's Collegiate Division 1 Championships Set for South Jersey RFC field
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/04/07
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Local Rugger Seriously Injured - Needs Your Support - Attend Benefit
Contact: Steve Green, sgreendvc@aol.com, phone: 610-745-0535
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11/03/07
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11/04/07
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RESULTS: Women's Collegiate Championships at Gettysburg College - An exciting weekend was had by all - see the results here!, Host Club: Gettysburg College Women
Contact: Deb Yates, wcol@epru.org, phone: 610-639-3335
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11/03/07
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Men's Collegiate Division 2 Championships Set for Memorial Hall Field
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/02/07
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Current Trends in Rugby Coaching - Part 3 is now available - Lee Smith, New Zealand Coaching Mastermind says "TO COPY WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION IS TO FOLLOW. TO FOLLOW IS TO BE SECOND."
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/02/07
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IRB Launches Rugby Ready Program - A must for all players, coaches and referees., details
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11/01/07
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USA Rugby Partners with Army National Guard as Official Sponsor - This deal includes title sponsorship of USA Rugby’s College and High School Championships as well as FREE KIT to 300 college teams (APPLY NOW!)
, details
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10/29/07
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Ray Schwartz on Rugby: America's Rise - A look at where American rugby is and where it is going.
Contact: Ray Schwartz, vanillagorillaray@sbcglobal.net, details
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10/29/07
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Former British Lion, Tony O'Reilly, ROARS for Big Changes - With only penalty kicks scoring the points in the recent South African vs. England World Cup Final....has the time come for changes to the game? Time to get back to the essence of rugby - running and passing the ball., details
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10/25/07
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USA Rugby to Launch Elite Player Squads for 2008 - USA Rugby High Performance programs have shifted their focus on the future...
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10/22/07
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USA Rugby Announces Application Process for its Advanced Officiating Courses - Applications are due by Nov. 30.
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352, details
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10/16/07
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Rugby's Remarkable Camaraderie - Unmatched by Other Team Sports. - The Virginia Cardinals win the Old Boys 50+ at Aspen Ruggerfest for a lost teammate., details
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10/15/07
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Ginger Stringer Appointed EPRU U-23 Women's All Star Coach - U of Pennsylvania Women's Coach takes on additional role for EPRU
Contact: Ginger Stringer, ginger.stringer@gmail.com, phone: 484-477-7898
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10/14/07
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Scrummaging Clinic at Kutztown University - for men's & women's collegiate and high school players.
Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823
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10/13/07
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10/20/07
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Watch the Rugby World Cup at Kildare's in West Chester - No admission fees! Don't miss your chance to see World Cup matches,some with live coverage, beginning with the opening match on September 7 through the final match on October 20th.
Contact: Dane Grey, kildareswc@comcast.net, phone: 610-431-0770, details
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10/12/07
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Friday Night Rugby - Millersville vs. U Penn
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10/07/07
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EPRU Forms a Collegiate Coaches Alliance - First Meeting is Set for Sunday, Oct. 7, 3PM at the Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia, PA
Contact: Jason Horowitz, jason@readingrugby.com, phone: 610-223-9784
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10/06/07
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York College (Men) to Host High School Recruiting Day - On Oct. 6 York College with host D2 rival Bloomsburg as part of its High School Player Recruitment Program., Host Club: York College Men
Contact: Mike McCormack, mmccormack9@yahoo.com, details
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09/20/07
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MARFU Men's All Star Program for Fall 2007 - Senior Men's 15's and Development Side - Tryouts, Practice and Game Schedule
Contact: Peter Steinberg, marfumen@earthlink.net
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09/19/07
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USA Rugby Releases Women’s Collegiate All-American Selections for 2006-2007 - Congratulations to Elizabeth Inkellis (Princeton)and Katy Black (West Chester) named to 1st Team and Stephanie Burkhardt (West Chester) named to 2nd Team.
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09/18/07
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RUGBY - The Legacy - The legacy we have inherited and must be sure to protect for future generations; IRB Regional General Manager, Tom Jones shares his World Cup experience.
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09/16/07
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Women's Collegiate Rugby History is Made - When West Chester University Women played Eastern Illinois Women on Saturday, September 15, 2007, it marked the first-ever game between NCAA varsity rugby programs.
Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385, details
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09/08/07
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10/20/07
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World Cup Rugby on TV - Versus Network (a/k/a Outdoor Life Network) to broadcast (on delay) many World Cup matches. Please tune in so they know their efforts are appreciated. Go to www.versus.com to find out what channel and service carries Versus. Click More Details for the broadcast dates and times., details
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09/05/07
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The Lighter Side of Rugby (whoops...in this case it is the Heavier Side) - Tonga rugby stars stop in for a pub lunch... of 30 whole chickens, 60lb of roast lamb and 60lb of beef fillet., details
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09/02/07
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Formation of the EPRU Men's Collegiate Committee is Announced - To best facilitate the continued growth and development of its collegiate program, the role of Collegiate Coordinator will transition to a Committee.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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08/30/07
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Why Play Rugby? - Lafayette College has found success in recruiting new players. One tool they use is a promotion brochure. Check it out.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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08/27/07
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RUGBY HQ - - A new site by USA Rugby to improve the American rugby experience.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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08/25/07
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08/26/07
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USA Rugby Announces its 2nd Annual Coaching Conference
Contact: Rick Humm, rhumm@usarugby.org, details
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07/26/07
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Rugby Foundation Scholarship Winner to Attend Lock Haven University - Derrick Dorsey, a graduate of the Hyde Leadership Public Charter School in Washington, DC , details
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07/23/07
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6th Annual East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development - Consistently Providing a Superior Rugby Camp Experience
Contact: Kevin Castner, Camp Director, castner@enter.net, phone: 570-460-2626, details
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07/21/07
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The Shape of Rugby Union is on the Cusp of a Massive Overhaul in 2008 - The International Rugby Board is currently trialing a host of law changes - including collapsed mauls and hands in the ruck being legalized., details
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07/21/07
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2007 EPRU U19s - The 2007 EPRU U19 Boys All-stars were a hard working and diligent group of ruggers as they participated in many rugby events. Their dedication to all-star participation was all after their regular 2007 EPRU high school season ended.
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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07/15/07
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2008 USA RUGBY Championship Bid Materials - Host an Event - Deadline for submission is September 3rd. USA Rugby is looking for hosts/venues for its 2008 Championship series.
Contact: Kim Brock, kbrock@usarugby.org, details
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07/15/07
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USA Rugby is Looking for Hosts for Coaching Workshops - Winter Season (January to March) Applications are due by October 15.
Contact: Sadie Thomas, sthomas@usarugby.org, details
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07/13/07
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The Pan American Games - A Big Step Ahead for Rugby in the U.S.? - Rugby to be included in 2011 Pan Am Games! Will the Olympic Games be next?
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07/12/07
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07/15/07
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6th Annual East Stroudsburg Player Development Camp
Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626, details
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07/11/07
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USA Rugby's World Cup Training Squad Set for Aspen - Congratulations to Mike Petri, former Penn State and MARFU Collegiate All-Star standout, on his selection to the squad., details
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07/09/07
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Rugged Heritage - The Durant family has formed a dynasty of worldwide good works -- and good work in the world of rugby., details
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07/09/07
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Golden Bears Build National Powerhouse in Rugby - Since the National Collegiate Championship playoffs inception in 1980, there have been only five seasons (1984, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 2003) in which Cal was not crowned as America's top collegiate rugby team. , details
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07/09/07
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USA Rugby Releases its 2008 National Championships Schedule - After careful consideration, USA Rugby officially announced its 2008 National Championship schedule today with a couple of slight variations to the usual calendar of events.
Contact: Kim Brock, kbrock@usarugby.org, details
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06/30/07
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07/01/07
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USA Rugby CDP Workshop Set for Reading, PA. Registration is now open., Host Club: Albright College Men
Contact: Jason Horowitz, jason@readingrugby.com, phone: 610-223-9784, details
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06/30/07
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EPRU Announces Scholarship Winners to ESU Player Development Camp - 4 High School Girls Win Essay Contest
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06/26/07
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USA Rugby Signs SONY as Sponsor of the Men's National Team - which includes branding all of the Men's team kit with Sony's BRAVIA trademark
Contact: Sara John, sjohn@usarugby.org, details
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06/23/07
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06/24/07
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3rd Annual Boys U-19 All Star Challenge Cup, Baltimore - The EPRU All-Stars were part of this prestigious All Star Challenge Cup. With good numbers during the last few practice sessions the EPRU sent 2 teams to compete against teams from Florida, Texas, Minnesota, South Carolina, Met New York, Connecticut and Upstate New York .
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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06/23/07
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Gibby's Run - ... a motorcycle run to support the David Gibson Memorial Scholarship Saturday, June 23 starts & ends in Denville, NJ. , details
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06/19/07
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USA Rugby Issues 2007 7s Refereeing Handbook - A comprehensive guide to 7s rugby for use by refereeing, players and coaches has been released.
Contact: Pat McNally, paddymac@ix.netcom.com, details
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06/17/07
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06/29/07
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USA Rugby Announces Annual Change Procedure for Eligibility Regulations - Your input is needed. Deadline for submittal is June 29.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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06/16/07
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Can-Am Event at the Beach, Stone Harbor, NJ - EPRU U19s vs Potomac U19s
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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06/10/07
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EPRU U19 All-Stars v. Met New York @ Albright University - Albright University stadium was the venue for the second EPRU U19 event of the summer of 2007. Met New York attended with 2 sides.
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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06/02/07
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EPRU U19 All-Star Tournament @ Kutztown University - On Saturday, Guest Ref All-American and Kutztown player Marco Barnard tosses the coin before South vs Northeast game @ EPRU All-Star Tournament.
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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06/01/07
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EPRU to Award 4 Player Development Camp Scholarships to HS Boys & Girls - Enter now to win....Deadline for submittal of essay is June 1st., details
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05/23/07
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Schuylkill River Lock Ben Wiedemer Earns U.S National Team Cap - Ben Wiedemer’s road from college football player end to U.S National team lock serves as the best example of National Team Coach Peter Thorburn’s Eagles youth movement.
Contact: Gerry Timothy, gatimothy@yahoo.com, phone: 267-575-6873, details
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05/20/07
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Senior All-Star Rugby: MARFU Women to Play Northeast RU Women in Philadelphia, Host Club: Philadelphia Women, marfisi@lasalle.edu, phone: 215-380-6707
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05/19/07
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05/20/07
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MARFU Men's Collegiate All-Stars Try-Outs, West Grove, PA - National Collegiate All-Star Championship in Rochester, NY - June 8-9
Contact: JP Perez, perezjp@gmail.com
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05/19/07
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05/20/07
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MARFU U-23 Women's All Star Try-Outs, Bladensburg, MD - Open to all USA Rugby CIPP registered, female players under the age of 23
on Jan 1, 2007.
Contact: Deb Yates, wcol@epru.org, phone: 610-639-3335, details
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05/16/07
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Doc Jones Honored by American Rugby News - Doc Jones, one of five finalists for the Collegiate Coach of the Year, Host Club: Kutztown University Men
Contact: Dr. Gregg Jones, greggajones@verizon.net, phone: 610-703-5973
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05/13/07
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Support Ruck for the Cure at the EPRU High School Girls Championships - Come out and support this worthy cause and rugby event , Host Club: North Penn Girls
Contact: Joe Campbell, joecampbell2@verizon.net, phone: 267-337-2332, details
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05/06/07
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2007 George Betzler Invitational High School Rugby Tournament - This 2nd Annual event was hosted by Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA. Eight boys high school teams participated including the finalist Doylestown and eventual winner Valley Forge., Host Club: Kutztown University Men
Contact: Sean Cobb, cobbsean@gmail.com, phone: 215-301-0880
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05/06/07
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05/13/07
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EPRU Girls HS Championships - Playoff Results & Finals Schedule
Contact: Joe Campbell, joecampbell2@verizon.net, phone: 267-337-2332
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04/28/07
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04/29/07
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National Women's Collegiate Divisions 3 and 4 Championships Set for Philadelphia - On April 28-29, the 2007 National Women's Collegiate Divisions 3 and 4 Championships will be held at Edgely Field in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. All area rugby fans and players are urged to come out and support the event.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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04/13/07
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Unionville Rugby - Friday Night Rugby - You are invited to attend Unionville Rugby's annual stadium game, which, for those of you who are superstitious, will be held this year on Friday, April 13th., Host Club: Unionville Gold Boys
Contact: Curt Baker, patrojan@aol.com, phone: 540-892-0869, details
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04/07/07
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Rugby Super League Action is at Widener University - PWRFC's Division II/Old Boys side take on the Boston Irish Wolfhounds DIII side that were National DIII Finalists in 2006 at 12 noon. The main event is at 2:00 with the newly relegated D1 National Champions and National Finalist Boston Irish Wolfhounds, in their inaugural season in the USA Rugby Super League, taking on the home team Philadelphia Whitemarsh RFC., Host Club: Philadelphia-Whitemarsh Men, rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, phone: 302-545-2888, details
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04/07/07
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USA Under 19's Girls National Team Tryout Camp, West Chester University - to identify potential candidates for the National Team. National Coach, Bryn Chivers, will lead the camp. Coaches are also welcome to attend. , Host Club: West Chester University Women
Contact: Joe Campbell, joecampbell2@verizon.net, phone: 267-337-2332
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03/31/07
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First New Jersey State Champion Crowned - After more than 140 years of intercollegiate competition in the sport, New Jersey colleges finally have an undisputed champion, and Princeton University left little doubt about who it is. , Host Club: Princeton University Men
Contact: Josh Knight, jtknight@princeton.edu, details
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03/23/07
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Media RFC Moves to MARFU Division I - EPRU and MARFU officials have promoted Media Rugby Football Club to MARFU Division I play following several years of national prominence at the Division II level., Host Club: Media Men
Contact: Dan Trainor, dtrainor68@yahoo.com, phone: 610-955-9655, details
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03/15/07
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EPRU Boys U19 All-Stars and 2007 Schedule - Each division will have All-Star teams in 2007.
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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03/12/07
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EPRU Presents Awards to 2006 Championship Teams - At the February 21st EPRU General Meeting, the EPRU clubs who won league championships in the Fall were presented with their award.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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03/11/07
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2007 York College Boys High School Rugby Invitational - On March 11, 6 top High School rugby teams were hosted by the York College RFC for a day of rugby and introduction to college life at York College., Host Club: York College Men
Contact: Mike McCormack, mmccormack9@yahoo.com, phone: 516-547-3813
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03/02/07
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The Glory of Rugby - Rugger and Journalist Clark DeLeon's reflections on the Philadelphia-Whitemarsh RFC's annual banquet., details
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03/02/07
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Nothing Finer than To Be in Carolina - Unionville High School Boys Rugby Club visits Chapel Hill and Winston-Salem. Led by Head Coach Curt Baker along with coaching staff and parents, the boys played and toured college campuses.
Contact: Curt Baker, patrojan@aol.com, phone: 540-892-0869, details
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02/25/07
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Delaware Rugby Foundation Offers Scholarship to Attend University of Delaware - The University of Delaware is set to become the latest college to offer a rugby scholarship with the first expected to be awarded in early 2007 to a worthy high school athlete from the EPRU.
Contact: Jerry Humphrey, wrfc36@aol.com, phone: 302-521-9457, details
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02/24/07
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MANDATORY - East Penn Refs Society Annual Winter Clinic Set for Feb. 24 - All EPRU clubs must send at least one representative. 2 locations to be used.
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352, details
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02/24/07
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Referee Level I Certification Course Set for Feb. 24 - The EPRRS will be holding Level I Certification Courses in two locations. These sessions will immediately precede the Mandatory EPRRS Clinic.
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352, details
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02/24/07
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6th Annual Philadelphia Women's Rugby Collegiate Women's Clinic - The Philadelphia Women's Rugby Club will host a FREE rugby clinic for any interested collegiate women!, Host Club: Philadelphia Women, details
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02/19/07
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St. Joseph's University Women's RFC Seeks Head Coach
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02/18/07
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05/26/07
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MARFU Women's All Star Schedule - Spring 2007 - The MARFU All Star coaching staff has been working on finalizing the Spring 2007 selection venues for the National All Star Championship June 15-17.
Contact: Scott Delaney, scottdelaney2006@comcast.net
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02/16/07
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02/18/07
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Penn State Rugby: Men's & Women's Winter High School Clinics - Men's Clinic - Feb 2-4 --- Women's Clinic February 16-18 --- The clinic will provide basic aspects of rugby and is suitable for both new and experienced high school players
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02/11/07
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EPRU Youth/U-15 Coaches Workshop - The EPRU is pleased to announce it will be holding its first Youth/U-15 Coaches Workshop on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 10:30AM to 3:00PM in Wilmington, Delaware.
Contact: Bob Weir, bweir@usarugby.org
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02/11/07
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Jersey Shore Sharks are Back! - It is no longer safe to go back in the water now that the Sharks are roaming the rugby fields close to the shore. After being lost at sea for 10 years, the Sharks have found new life at the Shore. Led by Angelo DiBartolo and Coach Tony Flay, the Sharks are ready to "rumble" (any West Side Story fans out there?)., Host Club: Jersey Shore Men
Contact: Angelo DiBartolo, angelooc@comcast.net, phone: 609-432-9267, details
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02/10/07
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02/11/07
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San Diego to Host iRB World Sevens Tournament at Petco Park - 16 Nations, 44 Matches - Watch the World's Top Rugby Players -- The International Rugby Board (IRB) announced that San Diego will be the site of the 2007 USA Sevens, Feb. 10-11 at Petco Park, as part of its world’s leading rugby sevens tournament series, the IRB Sevens World Series.
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02/03/07
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02/04/07
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Rugby Academy to Hold Advanced Coaching Development Program in the EPRU - Places are limited, to secure your place register before January 20th. Details including registration information are now available.
Contact: Jason Horowitz, jason@readingrugby.com, phone: 610-223-9784, details
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01/18/07
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IRB Technical Bulletins - Read the latest issues of "Total Rugby", the International Rugby Board's technical bulletins on the latest news in the continuing development of rugby.
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01/12/07
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01/14/07
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Footwork Camp - Designed to Enhance Rugby Athleticism - On January 12 to 14, Philadelphia Women's Rugby will be hosting a Footwork Camp presented by Julie McCoy, Ellie Karvoski, and Sean Ross. , Host Club: Philadelphia Women
Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823, details
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01/06/07
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Scrum Feeds - Effective Jan. 1, 2007 - Referee are to be more diligent in managing the scrum feed to insure fair contest for the ball.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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01/03/07
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A Merry Rugby Christmas - Members of The North Penn Rugby Football Club's Girls U19 team recently spent some time with the residents of the Lamb Foundation for the holidays., Host Club: North Penn Girls
Contact: Ron Ziegler, RJZSports@comcast.net, phone: 215-206-6738
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12/29/06
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Philadelphia Women's RFC Seeks New Head and Assistant Coach - Philadelphia Women's Rugby is now accepting applications for the positions of Head Coach and Assistant Coach for spring 2007.
Contact: Marianne Mancini, president@pwrfc.org, phone: 215-380-6706, details
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12/15/06
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Lee Smith on The Creation of Space at Phase Play - Lee Smith, former New Zealand RFU Director of Coaching, presents a thought provoking view on creating space during phase play.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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12/13/06
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USA Rugby Partners with Rugby Channel to Offer One Free Match Per Month - Over the next 15 months, USA Rugby members will receive free access to 15 first-class matches, providing members with more than $100 in annual Pay Per View savings. , details
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12/12/06
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TOTAL RUGBY RADIO - Now Available FREE - Tri Nations, Rugby World Cup Qualifiers, etc , details
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12/11/06
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USA Rugby's First Youth Conference - USA Rugby’s First Youth Conference on the Game Provides Attendees With Hope for the Future
Contact: Katie Wurst, kwurst@usarugby.org, details
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12/10/06
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Scrum Law Change - Effective Jan. 1, 2007 - The Law change will see the implementation of a four stage “crouch, touch, pause, engage” sequence for the initial scrum engagement at all levels of the Game
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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12/09/06
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USA Rugby Reorganizes its Game Development Department - Rick Humm will focus on coach development, Ed Todd continues with referees and Peter Steinberg transitions from coach development to Age-Grade development.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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12/02/06
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First Annual NPRFC Prom Gown Game - Each girl was required to play in a prom gown, Host Club: North Penn Girls
Contact: Joe Campbell, joecampbell2@verizon.net, phone: 267-337-2332
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12/01/06
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Rugby - As Good As It Gets - There was a time....those who lived rugby in the 60s and 70s know it well. Here's a fine taste worth sharing.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/30/06
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MARFU Sharks Travel to Defend National Title - The Mid Atlantic Men's All Star team head to Orlando in defense of their National All Star title
Contact: Cam Dunlop, camdum@earthlink.net, details
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11/21/06
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IRB Announces Scrum Initiative - The Law change will see the implementation of a four stage “crouch, touch, pause, engage” sequence for the initial scrum engagement at all levels of the Game from January 1, 2007.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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11/18/06
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11/19/06
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2006 EPRU Women's U23 Team Finalized! - 25 Ruggers named to 2006 EPRU Women's U23 Team
Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385
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11/18/06
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Andy Angellella from EPRU U19s to play with USA U19s at Arizona Colleges - Andy played with the EPRU U19 vs. Texas
Contact: Chris Castner, casmer5@verizon.net, phone: 609-548-6262, details
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11/14/06
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11/30/06
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USA Rugbyís Competition Review Taskforce Solicits Members Feedback - Input is Need to Shape the Future of Competition in USA Rugby - Deadline is Nov. 30
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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11/11/06
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11/12/06
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EPRU Men's Collegiate All-Star Team Tryouts - Open Tryouts for All Area College Players are set for Nov. 11 and 12 at Albright College, Host Club: Albright College Men
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/10/06
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New USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville has a Dream for Rugby in America
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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11/08/06
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IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 Ticketing Information - Media Release
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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11/06/06
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2006 EPRU Collegiate Playoffs - Complete Results - D1, D1b, D2 and D3 champions
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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11/04/06
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11/05/06
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2006 EPRU Collegiate Championships - Ursinus College Men's and Women's Rugby Clubs along with the Philadelphia Women's Rugby Club have been awarded the right to host the 2006 EPRU Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Championships.
Contact: Deb Yates, wcol@epru.org, phone: 610-639-3335, details
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10/22/06
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11/12/06
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EPRU Women's U 23 Tryouts! - Details for tryouts for the 2006 EPRU Women's U 23 Team are finalized! Any female player under the age of 23 (as of Jan 1) is welcome to tryout!
Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385, details
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10/19/06
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Two EPRU Players Named to USA 7s Player Pool for World Tour - Marcus Respes, Philly-Whitemarsh, and Roger Tuamaholoa, Schuylkill River Exiles RFC , details
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10/19/06
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Lee Smith on Decision Making - Lee Smith, former New Zealand RFU Director of Coaching, presents a decision-making process that follows the four steps. Difficulties experienced by the players may arise from each of these steps. As a result they provide coaches with a checklist with which to identify where a players difficulty may arise.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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10/11/06
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USA Rugby Announces New CEO and President - USA Rugby’s Board of Directors hire Nigel Melville for its New Chief Executive Officer and President of Rugby Operations positions, details
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09/28/06
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Brothers Unite to Advance Temple Rugby - All three brothers played for Haverford and both the US born brothers have played for the US U19 team. Owen played in the World Championships in South Africa in 2004 and Gareth is currently on the U19 squad and hopes to go to Ireland for the 2007 Championships., details
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09/26/06
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USA Rugby’s New Board Sets Top Action Items for Next 100 Days
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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09/23/06
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Roberts, Latham to Lead New USA Rugby Board - Kevin Roberts and Bob Latham were elected by acclimation today to be the Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the new Board of Directors of USA Rugby. , details
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09/21/06
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EPRU Inclement Weather Policy - EPRU introduces an Inclement Weather Policy designed to guide teams when bad weather can affect whether a match is played or not.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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09/21/06
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Rugby Player Safety - The risk of skin related infections in all sports is a reality. Due to the nature of contact in rugby, during scrummaging, tackling, etc, players, coaches and medical staff need to take all precautions to insure the safety of all players on the field.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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09/21/06
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IRB Launches a New Online Coaching Resource - The International Rugby Board (IRB) has launched an exciting new online coaching resource for use by trainers & coaches of Rugby at introductory levels around the world.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, details
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09/20/06
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EPRU Holds Annual General Meeting - Incumbent officers re-elected by acclimation.
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09/02/06
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USA Rugby - News Update - August 2006 - Here's the latest news from USA Rugby's interim COO - Steve Griffiths., details
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09/01/06
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Seeing Double at Albright College - Albright College's class of 2010 has many on campus doing a double take as it includes four sets of twins., Host Club: Albright College Men
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08/31/06
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09/17/06
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2006 Women's World Cup, Edmonton, Canada - Tickets on Sale Now - USA to play England (8/31), Ireland (9/4) and Australia (9/8) in Pool Matches; Australia (9/12)in Plate Semifinal; Scotland (9/17)for 5th place, details
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08/30/06
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Play Rugby USA Launches Engaging New Website - Aimed at Players, Parents, Coaches and Educators, details
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08/29/06
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Women's Collegiate All-Americans Named - 4 from EPRU - Four EPRU women's players were named as Collegiate All-Americans for the 2005-2006 academic year., details
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08/27/06
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Men's Club All Stars: Local Area Union Tournament & MARFU Camp - Gravelly Point (NOVA's field next to Reagan Natl Airport), Washington, DC -- Warm Up at Noon - Games kickoff at 1:00 , rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, phone: 302-545-2888
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08/27/06
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Watch the Women's Rugby World Cup LIVE ! - The IRB is making available a Pay Per View live web telecast of the 2006 Women's World Cup., details
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08/26/06
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Referee & Touch Judge Level 1 Certification Courses. McLean, VA - Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 15th
Contact: Mark Handel, tigg@erols.com, phone: 202-363-0349, details
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08/23/06
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08/27/06
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MARFU LAU All Star Tournament - The MARFU LAU All Star Tournament and Camp with the EPRU, PRU and VRU is scheduled for Sunday August 27, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Washington, DC area., rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, phone: 302-545-2888, details
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08/18/06
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08/20/06
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USA U-23 Women to Play Two Matches at West Chester University - Aug 18 at 6:30 pm vs Philadelphia Women; Aug 20 at 11:00 am vs MARFU Women
Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823, details
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08/07/06
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Boys U-17's - USA Rugby's Newest National Team - The team is being incorporated into USA Rugby’s High Performance Plan which is funded by the iRB, and is following the path of Tier 1 nations. Camps and matches have already been scheduled.
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08/02/06
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Want to Host a USA Rugby Championship in 2007? - Deadline for submission of bids is August 31 , details
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08/02/06
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Matt Wyatt of Phila-Whitemarsh Named to USA Eagles for RWC Qualifier vs Canada - The Eagles will play Canada on August 12 in St. John's Newfoundland in a Rugby World Cup qualifier match. Matt is the only EPRU/MARFU player to be named to the USA squad for this match. , details
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07/22/06
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Lehigh Valley Men Qualify for National 7s - defeating Maryland Exiles for 3rd place at MARFU Championship, details
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07/15/06
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USA Rugby - Governance Structure Complete with Seating of New Board - History was made on July 15 in Chicago as USA Rugby began its major restructuring with the establishment of a new 9-person board of directors., details
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07/13/06
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07/16/06
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5th Annual Player Development Camp - More than 100 high school and collegiate players attended the Fifth Annual East Stroudsburg Player Development Camp.
Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626, details
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07/08/06
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USA Rugby U 19 Boys Announce NAWIRA Championships Squad - Larry Ryland (State College HS) and Gareth Jones (Delco U19) selected to U-19 National Team playing in Guyana ... , details
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07/05/06
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RUGBY SAFETY: Free Tool Kit on Concussions - The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has made available a valuable and free tool for all rugby coaches, players and parents. More than 300,000 people sustain sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries every year in this country., details
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07/01/06
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EPRU High School Scholarship Program Winners - Twenty-two (22) players - 14 boys and 8 girls - entered this year's contest by writing essays on the selected topic of Good Sportsmanship vs Winning at All Costs, details
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06/25/06
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EPRU U 19 All Stars Capture 2nd Place at All Star Rugby Challenge Cup - Indiana defeats East Penn 17-12 in Cup final
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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06/23/06
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06/25/06
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USA Rugby Women's National 7's Scouting Camp, Lemont, IL - Open tryout for Women's National 7's team - all interested playes are invited
Contact: Mary Swanstrom, meswanstrom@yahoo.com, phone: 619-733-3647
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06/23/06
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Philadelphia Women Travel to Colorado to Represent the EPRU - Ten players and coaches from Philadelphia Women's RFC traveled to Boulder, Colorado to represent the EPRU at the USA Rugby National All Star Championships on three different teams (USA Women's Eagles, MARFU Senior, and MARFU U23) June 9-11, 2006. , marfisi@lasalle.edu, phone: 215-380-6707
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06/20/06
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A Vision for USA Rugby - What Does the Future Hold? - Alan Solomons, USA Rugby Interim High Performance Director, has recently issued a report that is sure to get your attention.
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06/18/06
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06/25/06
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MARFU Women's 7's - Open Invitation for all Club and Collegiate Women - Camps will be used for MARFU 7's selections, but you are encouraged to attend if you just want to develop your 7's skills and increase your knowledge of the game ..
Contact: Chris Harvey, harveycw10@hotmail.com, phone: 240-401-9811
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06/11/06
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MARFU Collegiates Win Tier B National All-Star Championship - The EPRU was represented by 12 players and the head coach
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06/06/06
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Three EPRU Players Named to Women's National U-19 Team - Kerrie Hughes of North Bay Girls, Abby Briggs of Cumberland Valley and Chanel Coney of Princeton University
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06/04/06
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State College HS Sophomore Chosen for U-19 Eagles - Larry Ryland has been invited to attend the upcoming U-19 Eagles camp.
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06/03/06
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FREE: Coaches Meeting on Decision Making Skills for Players - All EPRU Club Presidents and Coaches are invited to meet 2 of the finest rugby coaches and teaches in the world
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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06/03/06
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EPRU U 19 West All Stars vs Metropolitan NY All Stars - at the Morris Cup Tournament, Morris County, NJ
Contact: Mike Sholtis, sholtism@hfxsd.k12.pa.us, phone: 717-991-7695
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06/02/06
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Delaware Rugby Foundation Captain and Crew Golf Outing - Chisel Creek Golf Course – June 2, 2006 Shotgun Start 1:00 PM
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05/21/06
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State College Girls Win Third Straight Division 1 Championship - with a 15-8 victory over Conestoga. West Shore United takes Division 2
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05/21/06
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2006 Girls Division 1 & 2 HS Championship - Unisys Field, Unisys Corp. Headquarters, 785 Jolly Road, Blue Bell, PA 10 am to 5 pm, Host Club: North Penn Girls
Contact: Richard L'Ecuyer, richard.lecuyer@unisys.com, phone: 215-527-9729, details
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05/13/06
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Inaugural Betzler Invitational - A Glimpse at U.S. Rugby’s Future, details
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05/13/06
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06/04/06
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MARFU Men's Collegiate All Star Tryouts - Tryouts May 13/14, May 20-21
Contact: Dr. Gregg Jones, greggajones@verizon.net, phone: 610-703-5973, details
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05/07/06
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East Penn Teams Finish First & Second at MARFU HS Championship - Doylestown and West Shore United sweep
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05/04/06
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2006 MARFU Men's Club Championship Results - Div 1 Schuylkill River finishes 3rd, will be 7th seed at USA playoff
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04/30/06
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West Shore United Captures 2006 EPRU HS Championship - fifth seed defeats Doylestown in overtime
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04/29/06
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George Yasso Golf Tournament - Time to get ready for the 2nd Annual George Yasso Golf Tournament!
Contact: Joe Kempfer, jek1926@rcn.com
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04/29/06
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04/30/06
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Schuylkill River Exiles RFC Host USA Rugby Division 1 Mens Club CR4 Playoffs - FDR Park, Philadelphia. April 29-30, 2006. 1PM Start., Host Club: Schuylkill River Exiles Men, details
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04/22/06
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Philadelphia Women Regain MARFU Seed - On April 22, Philadelphia Women traveled to Chicago for one of 4 of the challenge matches this spring. Philadelphia was competing to earn a #3 seed for MARFU for the USA Rugby Division 1 National Championship Round of 16. , details
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04/04/06
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EPRU and Fairmount Park Working Together for Better Rugby, rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, phone: 302-545-2888, details
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04/04/06
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U19 Boys HS All-Star Coach Announces 2006 Events Sponsored by Dominos Pizza
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415
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03/26/06
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5th Annual Women’s Collegiate Clinic & MARFU Under 23 Camp - Clinic is FREE. Teams must register by March 10th., Host Club: Philadelphia Women
Contact: Marianne Mancini, Collegiate Clinic Coordinator, clinic@pwrfc.org, phone: 215-309-0422, details
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03/23/06
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Webb Ellis Cup - Bruce Cook (IRB Development Director) and Steve Cohen (EPRU President) holding the Webb Ellis Cup.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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03/10/06
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USA Rugby Board Votes to Adopt New Strategic Plan And Goverance Model - By a vote of 25 to 1
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03/10/06
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03/18/06
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Media RFC - Ireland Tour 2006 - Media Rugby went on tour to Ireland March 10th through March 18th. The tour went off mostly without a hitch with the exception of a few circumstances that were out of our control.
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03/09/06
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03/19/06
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Harrisburg RFC 2006 Tour to Wales - We did all of our own planning and made all travel arrangements and lodging accommodations.
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03/04/06
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USA Certificate for Fundamentals of Rugby - High School Players and Parents Urged to Attend, details
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02/26/06
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Injury Survey Report Validates Rugby Safety - HS Rugby Tends to Have Lower Injury Rates than Youth Football and Hockey, details
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02/21/06
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Procedure for Confirming Match Day Arrangements - This is a MUST-READ for all team Presidents and especially, Match Secretaries. Print a copy and follow it., details
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02/15/06
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EPRU Divisional Champions Honored - EPRU Officials awarded championship plaques to all 2005 EPRU divisional play (league) champions.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203
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02/11/06
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East Penn Referees Dinner Invitation-A Chance to Socialize with Whistle Blowers - The Annual East Pennsylvania Rugby Referee Society's Dinner
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02/01/06
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2006 USA Rugby Guidelines on the Application of Law for Youth Non-Contact - Five proposals adopted by the Youth Guidelines Committee of USA Rugby
Contact: Rick Humm, USA Rugby Game Development, rphumm@usarugby.org, details
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01/19/06
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01/30/06
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Princeton University Tour to Argentina - Princeton men's rugby team traveled to Argentina to Mar del Plata and Buenos Aires in late January 2006.
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01/14/06
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01/15/06
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2006 Blues Winter Rugby Clinic, Allentown, PA - A great experience for High School and Youth rugby players in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union., Host Club: Allentown Blues Boys
Contact: Dan Benedict, benedictd@lcti.org, phone: 484-201-6415, details
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01/11/06
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HS Girls Rugby Clinic at West Chester University - West Chester Univers |
