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Volunteers Needed to Benefit Morris Rugby, Gibby Scholarship
January 25, 2020 • Mac & Cheese Mayhem The Mac & Cheese Mayhem event returns to the Morristown Armory on Saturday, January 25th from 11-8 pm! 16 volunteers are needed to work 2-hour shifts at the entrance process. Volunteers can be players and/or parents and fans. Once your shift is complete, you’ll get FREE access…
Read MoreJoin Morris HS Girls for a Night of Painting
The Morris High School Girls team is on a quest to continue their NJ State Championship winning streak and to break into the top 5 teams nationally. That’s right! The girls are headed to nationals this 2019-2020 year and we are asking for your support to help us raise money to get them there. Please…
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 MoreParisi Speed School Demo Scheduled for August 19, 2019
On Monday, August 19, 2019, Parisi Speed School Rockaway will be putting on a demo organized by Bill Dobbs. Morris Rugby athletes are invited to the 6:30 pm session at Pocono Road field to work on speed training with certified Parisi Performance Coaches. This is a great opportunity for players to learn how Parisi’s cutting-edge…
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…
Read MoreHigh School Boys’ John Zeich Named to RUNY U23 Academy Forwards
Morris’ own John Zeich was named one of seven props on Rugby United New York’s newly formed U23 Academy squad. Coached by Phil Terrigno, the RUNY U23s program is a pathway to develop top local players for the future of the Major League Rugby side. This year RUNY finished 4th out of 9 teams in…
Read MoreDavid Gibson Memorial Scholarship Applications Due July 31, 2019
Congratulations to the 2019 class of Morris Lions! Applications for The David Gibson Memorial Scholarship are now open on everythinggibby.com. This scholarship award is presented to a deserving Lions U18 senior boy and girl at the end of each spring season. The scholarship is intended to be used towards furthering the recipient’s academic or rugby career.…
Read MoreMorris High School Alumni and Current Players Honored at Rugby NJ Awards Dinner
Rugby New Jersey held its 6th Annual Awards Reception on Monday, June 17th at 6 pm at the Holiday Inn in Clark, NJ. In total, 164 players, coaches and rugby supporters were in attendance. The keynote address was given by Phil Terrigno, Assistant Coach at West Point and Head Coach of the RUNY U-20s. Honorary…
Read MoreMorris HS Players Selected to Rugby NJ All Star Teams
Rugby New Jersey hosted an Invitational All Star Tournament on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lincoln Park in Jersey City. The tournament included three divisions: Varsity High School Boys, JV Boys and High School Girls (grades 9-12). Varsity HS Boys Coached by Greg Conover and Adam Zeich, Rugby NJ’s Varsity HS Boys roster included four Morris…
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