There are currently 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in three 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 was created to give the newly formed Recognized Members competition. These teams compete for the right to advance to the East Coast Collegiate Division III Championships.
Organize the league's playoff system and championship event
Oversee and coordinate an All-Star program.
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.
Facilitate conflict resolutions between member clubs involving match scheduling, etc.
Encourage and promote clubs' support for community service projects.
Issue policies that are conducive to both maintaining a positive image of rugby and providing a quality experience for all involved.
Be responsive to clubs and schools regarding rugby-related issues of concern.
Represent a club's best interests in dealings with other governing bodies and the Referees Society.
Publicize positive aspects of collegiate rugby via the Union website and rugby publications.
Support member clubs who host a Territorial Union championship event.
Play an active role on the Territorial Union's Collegiate Committee.
7th Annual East Stroudsburg Player Development Camp
- for all male and female high school and collegiate players Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626, more details
06/13/08
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06/15/08
USA Women's Senior and U-23 All Star Championship
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05/11/08
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05/18/08
MARFU U23 Women's All Stars: OPEN TRYOUTS
- All female ruggers under the age of 23 on Jan 1 are eligible to tryout for the MARFU All-Star team! Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823, more details
05/04/08
Shippensburg Women Win National Division 2 Title
- shut out U Minnesota-Duluth 47-0, more details
04/27/08
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, more details
04/01/08
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.. , more details
03/20/08
REMINDER New Address ? Phone? Email ? Report Your Team Officer Changes
- ALL teams are required to contact the EPRU Secretary IMMEDIATELY after the election or appointment of new club officers OR any change in address, phone or email. Include MAILING addresses !!! Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, more details
03/01/08
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05/17/08
Spring Rugby in the EPRU - Who's Playing Who - see the complete Master Schedule Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, more details
02/20/08
USA Rugby Membership System Information Update (CIPP)
- IMPORTANT - Please read the latest information on CIPP enrollment and other membership items. Contact: Kristin Richeimer, kricheimer@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x103, more details
01/22/08
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, more details
12/17/07
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, more details
12/14/07
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, more details
12/09/07
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, more details
07/23/07
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, more details
07/05/06
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., more details
There are currently 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in three divisions.
