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April Statement from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews on COVID-19
To All the Morris Rugby Family, During this difficult time in our lives I know we have had to take a step back from rugby but wanted to take this opportunity to update everyone about our ongoing plans to ensure Morris Rugby is in the best position possible when we are able to begin play…
Read MoreMarch Statement from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews on COVID-19
To Parents, Players and Coaches, As concern grows regarding the Coronavirus, I just wanted to reach to our community to update everyone. Morris Rugby takes this very seriously and will monitor the recommendations from the CDC, local state department and USA Rugby regularly. At this time, we will continue with all scheduled events, practices and…
Read MoreMorris Rugby to March in Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March with Morris Rugby in the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The 2020 Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 14th. Anyone wishing to march should meet at the Morristown Town Hall, 200 South Street (entrance is from the back lot on Franklin Street) by 11:00 am. All are welcome including players, parents,…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Newsletter ~ February 2020
Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the world of Morris Rugby… Andrea Matthews Named New President of Morris Rugby Corporation Congratulations Andrea! Community members can reach out to Andrea at andreamatthews@morrisrugby.org. PJ Miller Awarded 2019 Volunteer of the Year Congratulations PJ! Click here to read more. Rugger’s Edge Webinar Hosted by Rugby New Jersey Wednesday,…
Read MorePJ Miller Awarded 2019 Volunteer of the Year
Morris Rugby is proud to announce that our 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to PJ Miller at the AGM on February 9, 2020. PJ devotes countless volunteer hours to keep our organization humming every year — including organizing Six Nations and Rugby World Cup viewings at the Moose Lodge, leading the Rutgers…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Newsletter ~ January 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the world of Morris Rugby… Six Nations Round 1 Saturday, February 1, 2020 • 9:15 am at the Moose 21 Sammis Ave, Dover, NJ 07801Six Nations viewing at the Dover Moose Lodge kicks off Saturday, February 1st with Wales vs Italy and 9:15 am and Ireland…
Read MoreMorris Stars Attend World Youth Rugby Festival with Rhinos Rugby Academy
By Katherine Bitgood Two Morris Rugby stars rang in the New Year at the World Youth Rugby Festival (WYRF) with Rhinos Rugby Academy. The festival was held December 29, 2019 to January 4, 2020 in Irvine, CA, bringing the world’s rising talent together for 7 days of nonstop youth rugby action. Among the players from…
Read MoreYouth Players & Parents Beat the Heat at 2019 Flag Festival
Morris Rugby’s 2019 Youth Flag Festival took place on Saturday, July 20, 2019 in nearly 100° temperatures. Several precautions were taken to mitigate the sweltering heat in Chester, NJ. An early start to the day ensured that all games finished by 12:30 pm before the thermometer peaked. The schedule limited each team to three matches…
Read MoreDenville Dawgs Celebrate Olympic Day on June 27, 2019
The Denville Dawgs celebrated Olympic Day by sharing the Olympic Values: Excellence, Friendship and Respect. Following practice on Thursday, June 27, 2019, the Dawgs participated in their parade of athletes. Local Olympians Craig Gilbert and Jennifer Demby, handball athletes from 1984 and 1996 respectively, and Tess Feury, captain of the 2014 Youth Olympic rugby team…
Read MoreGolfers Tee Off in the Sun, Baskets Won at Annual Outing
Morris Rugby’s Annual Golf Outing was held at Farmstead Golf & Country Club on Friday, June 21, 2019. The day started out rainy and gray. Luckily the weather began to clear up around 11 am in time for registration, with the sun fully shining by the 1 pm shotgun start. In total, 48 golfers participated…
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