Posts by dink
Resilient Morris Rugby High School Seniors Return Home in Dominating Fashion
Morristown, NJ – The forecast called for rain. One of the area fields had already been closed. The cloud of COVID-19, which had already cancelled countless games since this time last season, lingered like it does. There were still plenty of hurdles to get over before this home game, the first in over a year…
Read MoreMorris Masters: Coronavirus Continuum
by Ralph Scoville Thanks to that C word, it has been nearly 18 months since the last official Tri-State Rugby Palooza was held. But with vaccinations now starting to kick some Coronavirus coccyx, we were able to take the pitch once again. Although our esteemed President could not be there, he ASSURED us that the…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Newsletter ~ March 2021
Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the world of Morris Rugby… Morris Rugby Store Now Open Through Sunday, April 4th The Morris Rugby store is now open! Don’t miss your chance to get some new swag for spring. The deadline for orders is Sunday, April 4th; estimated delivery is four weeks AFTER that order deadline. FREE…
Read MoreMorris Rugby’s 2021 AGM Goes Virtual
Morris Rugby’s Annual General Meeting will take place virtually on Sunday, February 28th from 4–5 pm. Zoom link below. All players, coaches, program admins, volunteers, family and friends of Morris Rugby are invited to come hear about what’s happening with the corp. Hope to see you all logged in! Topic: Morris Rugby AGM Time: Feb…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Newsletter ~ January 2021
Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the world of Morris Rugby… 2021 Seasons Kicking Off for High School Girls, U12/U14 Girls & Men’s Teams After a long winter hiatus, Morris Rugby’s players are beginning to thaw out and some teams are starting to train again. See below for current details. Reminder: The Morris Rugby Covid-19…
Read More2021 Six Nations Viewing at the Moose Lodge
Enjoy the 2021 Guinness Six Nations matches, hosted outside by Morris Rugby at the Dover Moose Lodge, 21 Sammis Avenue, Dover, NJ 07081. COVID-19 safety protocols apply. WEEK ONE: UPDATE: Unfortunately due to the amount of snow we received earlier this week, access to the outdoor area at the Moose is limited. Therefore we are…
Read MoreJoin the Morris Rugby Family! 2021 Training Announcements
Join the Morris Rugby family! 2021 seasons are starting soon for all ages—see below for current training details. Reminder: The Morris Rugby Covid-19 guidelines are still in place for all practices and games and waivers are still required. High School Girls and U12/U14 Girls Rugby The HS and U12/U14 girls will follow the same…
Read MoreMorris Masters: The Once-in-a-lifetime, Never-to-be-repeated (9th Annual) Morris Rugby Trip to Ireland
By Ralph Scoville Traditionally, the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the US coincides with another sacred ritual – Morris Rugby traveling to Castleisland for a celebration of life and rugby. This was to have been the Once-in-a-lifetime, Never-to-be-repeated (9th Annual) weekend, but as with everything else across the world, traditions had to…
Read MoreYear-End Message from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews
With the holiday season upon us and as we look back on 2020, I’m sure we can all agree it was a year we will never forget. Whatever was thrown at us, the Morris Rugby Family showed the love of the game still endured and if there is a will there is a way. Although…
Read MoreBill Dobbs to Succeed Gene Caulfield as New HS Girls Head Coach
Earlier this year, Gene Caulfield announced he was stepping down as the HS Girls Head Coach after an incredibly fruitful four and a half years. Under Gene’s leadership, the HS Girls rose to be ranked #4 in the country in 2018 and garnered numerous HSAA and select side nominations. Additionally, many of his players earned…
Read More