There are over 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in four divisions.
The Division I teams compete for the right to advance to the MARFU Women's Collegiate Division I Championship, the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division I Sweet 16 and the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division I National Championship.
The Division II teams compete for the right to advance to the MARFU Women's Collegiate Division II Championship and the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division II National Championship.
The EPRU Women's Collegiate Division III and Division IV teams compete for the right to advance to the National D3/D4 Women's Collegiate Championships.
Responsible to EPRU Executive Committee for collegiate program.
Be responsible for ensuring Committee members meet their responsibilities.
Attend EPRU General Meetings and EPRU Executive Committee Meetings or delegate to another Committee member.
Establish budget and control expenditures.
Prepare Master Schedule from club input for use by DP Coordinators and Refs Society.
New Clubs - interface with colleges requesting membership in the EPRU and support their efforts.
Oversee CIPP compliance to ensure full compliance by all clubs and their coaches and players.
Support efforts by EPRU clubs hosting collegiate tournaments.
Play an active role as a member of the Territorial Union's Collegiate Committee.
Support member clubs who host a Territorial Union championship event.
Publicize positive aspects of collegiate rugby via the Union website and rugby publications.
Represent a club's best interests in dealings with other governing bodies and the Referees Society.
Be responsive to clubs and schools regarding rugby-related issues of concern.
Issue policies that are conducive to both maintaining a positive image of rugby and providing a quality experience for all involved including players and coaches.
Provide timely communications and support to club officers regarding their obligations to the Union, coaching and refereeing courses, and other relevant, upcoming events.
Interact with college officials to promote rugby and foster positive relationships between the college, the rugby clubs and the EPRU.
Provide clubs with materials and sources of information to improve their club; including those dealing with player skills, coaching, Laws of the Game, safety, behavioral matters relating to the image of rugby, fundraising, etc.
Encourage and promote clubs' support for community service projects.
Divisional Play Coordinators
Establish Divisional play schedule, divisions, playoffs and set-up.
Help foster competition at all levels (divisions).
Organize and coordinate EPRU playoffs and championships.
Post schedule and results on-line on EPRU website.
Facilitate conflict resolutions between member clubs involving match scheduling.
Collegiate Disciplinary Committee
Resolve disputes, protests, conduct violations, etc. that arises between clubs and for clubs themselves.
Make decisions regarding suspension, fines, etc. in conjunction with EPRU Disciplinary Committee as requested.
All-Star Coordinator
Make arrangements for and communicate about all EPRU and MARFU all-star events; working in conjunction with the other EPRU All-Star Coordinator (men's/women's) if event is held on same weekend and location.
Work with coaching staff to arrange for EPRU tryouts and team events.
Arrange and coordinate team travel (transportation and housing) to All-Star events; for out-of-EPRU venues, work with EPRU Men's All-Star Coordinator.
Establish budget and control expenditures; including coordinating and maintaining team equipment - jerseys, shorts, socks, balls, etc.
Work in conjunction with EPRU All-Star Head Coach to promote top players to the MARFU All-Star program/coach.
Coordinate and work with EPRU Men's and Women's Collegiate Committee when the MARFU All-Star event when hosted by the EPRU.
UPDATED: Payments Currently Due to EPRU
- Does your team owe dues,fines or Fairmount Park permit fees? Prompt payment must be made. Many teams still have outstanding balances due to the dues increase in Feb 2009. Payments after April 1st are subject to a $50 late fee , Go to Payments Page »
ELV Recommendations are NOW in Effect
- On May 17, the International Rugby Board Council ratified recommendations made by the IRB Rugby Committee and approved 10 of the 13 global Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for adoption into the Laws of the Game. Contact: Christopher Henshall, henshall1@verizon.net, phone: 201-486-1558 , 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 »
Sep 12, `09
Shippensburg Rugby Classic
- Shippensburg University, Eckles Field & Student Rec Complex. Entry fee $200 by Sept 1, $250 after Sept. 1 Teams: 8 Collegiate Women Contact: Scott Stratton, sstratton@mbgsd.org, phone: 717-215-7552 , Details »
Sep 12, `09 - Sep 13, `09
Pumpkin Fest
- Pennypack Park, Philadelphia. Entry fees are $350 or $600 for 2 teams, $300 for 1st time and West Coast teams due July 27th. Looking for 17 (9 competitive, 8 social) club and 8 college sides. Contact: Kerstin Nordstrom, pumpkinfest@pwrfc.org, phone: 785-554-9556 , More detail »
Jul 11, `09 - Jul 22, `09
Tryouts for Women's City-Based 7s League Announced
- Philadelphia guaranteed a team - The league kicks off with tryouts July 11-12 in each respective city, followed by at least one practice from July 14-16, camp on July 19, at least one practice from July 21-22, and then the city-based league tournament at Friendship Field in Phoenixville Contact: Sue Parker, sparker@usarugby.org , More detail »
Jul 9, `09 - Jul 12, `09
8th Annual East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development Camp
- For the eighth year the camp continues a great tradition of promoting the sport of rugby & exposing young rugby athletes to an all-star staff of USA National and International level coaches. Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626 , Click here for more info and to register »
Jun 16, `09
MARFU U23 Women take Third at 2009 USA Rugby NASC
- 17 EPRU players were part of the MARFU U23 All Star Squad. Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823 , More detail »
Jun 11, `09
USA Rugby Announces Pilot Women’s City-Based Sevens League
- USA Rugby is creating a Women’s Sevens League as part of the development program for sevens players, particularly those who aspire to be Women’s Sevens National Team candidates. , More detail »
Jun 3, `09
ESU Women in need of Coach for Spring 2010
- get paid $500 per semester Contact: Maura Carney, mc2859@esu.edu, phone: 609-298-7343. , More detail »
May 24, `09
MARFU U23 Squad Announced for 2009 National All Star Championships Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823 , More detail »
May 19, `09
USA Rugby Announces Newest Partnership with Better Rugby Coaching
- The Coach Development Department is excited to announce its partnership with Better Rugby Coaching, an online resource dedicated to the betterment and continuous education of rugby coaches around the world. Contact: Mollie McCarthy, USA Rugby, mmccarthy@usarugby.org , More detail »
May 5, `09
USA Rugby Announces 2009 Women’s All-American Selection
- Seven EPRU players representing Shippensburg, Delaware and LaSalle are honored as Division II All-Americans. , More detail »
May 2, `09
Shippensburg Women Win Second National Championship
- by defeating Washington State and Stonehill College , More detail »
Apr 18, `09
City 6 Temple Women's Tournament
- at Edgely Field in Fairmount Park - 6 Collegiate Women's teams. Entry fee $350 by March 20, $375 after. , phone: 724-840-5741 , Details »
Apr 7, `09 - May 31, `09
USA Rugby Announces 2009 Women's All-American Program
- and for the first time will officially field a Women's All-American team , More detail »
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?, EPRUsafety@gmail.com, phone: 610-436-2139 , Link to EPRU Safety/Risk Mgmt Program »
Feb 24, `09
Your Club and the East Penn Rugby Referees Society
- Everything your clubs needs to know to make a Match Day go smoothly both on and off the field. Contact: David McHugh, David.McHugh@thomsonreuters.com, phone: 973-207-0186 , More details »
EPRU Women's Collegiate Championships (All Divisions)
- at Princeton University Contact: Deb Yates, wcol@epru.org , Details »
Sep 19, `08
USA Rugby Releases Competitve Structure and Brackets for 2008-09
- Complete national playoff structure is provided. Senior Men D3, Collegiate Men D2 and Collegiate Women D2 expand from 8 to 16 clubs. , Download the 2008-09 Competitive Structure »
Sep 6, `08
USA Rugby CIPP Update - Transfer Forms & Dual Roles
- USAR now accepting electronic request forms for transfers and dual roles. , Details »
Aug 25, `08
La Salle Women Start off a Great Year with a Nike Grant
- Team receives a grant for $20,000 toward Nike merchandise from the Let Me Play foundation. Contact: Britni Buffalino, buffalinob1@lasalle.edu, phone: 908-489-0997 , La Salle Women Rugby Club »
Jul 31, `08
7 EPRU Women Named Collegiate All-Americans
- Shippensburg and West Chester represented , Details »
Jun 23, `08
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 , Details »
May 4, `08
Shippensburg Women Win National Division 2 Title
- SHIP shuts out U Minnesota-Duluth 47-0 for the championship. , Details »
Jan 14, `08
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 , West Chester Women's Club Website »
Dec 14, `07
Women's National Team Age Grade Structure to Change in 2008
- USA Rugby announced today structural changes to the Women Contact: Yvonne Parkhurst, YParkhurst@usarugby.org , WNT Link »
Nov 3, `07 - Nov 4, `07
RESULTS: Women's Collegiate Championships at Gettysburg College
- An exciting weekend was had by all - see the results here! , Details »
Sep 19, `07
USA Rugby Releases Womens 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. , Details »
Sep 16, `07
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 , Link to Match Report »
Aug 29, `06
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. , Full story from USA Rugby »
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. , Print Procedure for Confirming Match Day Arrangeme »
May 3, `04
Temple Women Win USA Rugby Div 2 National Championship
- Temple U defeated Providence College 17-7. , Details »
There are over 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in four divisions.
