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APPLY FOR THE “THE GIBBY” – DAVID GIBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2018
In January of 2006, the Morris Lions created a memorial scholarship called “The Gibby” to honor their teammate David, who was a charter member of the Montville youth rugby program and a member of the Morris Lions. David was a young man committed to sports, friends and the love of life and family. The Gibby…
Read MoreGianna Caulfield Commits to Sacred Heart University
On May 1, 2018 Gianna Caulfield signed her “letter of intent” with Sacred Heart University to play Division I Womens Rugby. A 4 year member of the Morris Rugby HS Girls team that recently placed 4th at the National Invitational Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee, High Performance Teams; Atlantis, Blaze and the NJ State All Star…
Read MoreTwo Morris Lions High School Seniors signed their letters of intent to play Rugby at Rowan University
High School Boys player Akil DeBruhl (Flanker) and Jonathan Mitchell (Wing) have been part of the Morris Rugby program for several years. They have represented Morris at various levels in both 15’s and 7’s over the years and have been a key part of the success of the Morris teams. Akil starting as a winger/center…
Read MoreMorris Lions HS Boys Complete Regular Season – moving on to Playoffs
Although the weather continues to try to disrupt the High School Boys games nothing could dampen spirits as a successful regular season came to close. Making up a March cancellation on Mother’s Day is not ideal and yet again the match was moved due to weather and field closures. In less than perfect conditions for…
Read MoreMorris Masters May 12, 2018: CT Grey #20 A Lot; Motley Less
By William Wilt [email protected] Ruggers from all over the world gathered to celebrate the date on which Mrs. O’Herlihy dramatically improved the trajectory of Morris’ own Cal O’Herlihy’s life by promising to be with him through the best and worst of times. The latter was exemplified by the performance of the Motley crew with which…
Read MoreMorris Lions soar with U16 win and ranked #41 after hard fought battles
On the Unami Park pitch that epitomized the Mudturtle name of Union Rugby the Morris Lions played some superb rugby. Not the conditions for a free flowing or fast game the first game saw the High School Boys lose narrowly 10 – 7. However, the B side/U16’s followed with a magnificent 32 – 29 victory. …
Read MoreDENVILLE DAWGS 20th Anniversary Reception
For 20 years, children and their parents have been playing Rugby and joining the Morris Rugby Community. Come out and see the history of the program as we unveil the The Denville Dawgs 20th Anniversary Exhibit in Denville’s Municipal Building! Monday, May 14, 2018 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Presentation at 7pm Denville Municipal Building, 1 St. Mary’s Place, Denville, New…
Read MoreAway Game results in Home Win for High School Boys
Yet again Spring Rugby served up more weather-related challenges. With late notice that the Bergen Rugby pitch was closed they asked if we could move the game to a Morris venue. With the amount of rain in previous days the Pocono Road field was also closed so the game was moved to Mennen. On what…
Read MoreLet’s Go Ran-gers!!
NO!! For you troglodytes that are fans of a certain NHL team on the wrong side of the Hudson, I am NOT referring to them. FIE!! A pox on you. I just have one thing to say: 19-94 (clap . . . clap . . . clap-clap) Nev-er-more (clap. . . clap . . .…
Read MoreRent-A-Rugger Fundraiser
By popular demand, the Morris Men’s Rent-a-Rugger Fundraiser is back for the 2018 championship run! Immediately following the 3pm playoff game at Pocono Field, the Men of Morris will be auctioning themselves off for your money. Ruggers will advertise their skills and services they are willing to offer, along with a minimum bid and buyout…
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