Charity
Year-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 MoreMorris Rugby and Dover Moose Lodge Food Drive for Hope House
As we all know, people are struggling during these difficult times — some more than others. As a club we want to help support those struggling to feed their families and therefore we will be collecting nonperishable food items, PPE, cleaning supplies and hygiene items for Hope House Dover NJ, part of Catholic Charities. Learn…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Fundraiser for Atlantic Health System Extended
THANK YOU SO MUCH to all those who have donated! Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Morris Rugby community, our fundraiser surpassed the initial goal of $5,000 — the current total is just shy of $7,000! And, as promised, several members and supporters of the Morris Men’s Rugby team shaved their heads last week…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Cuts for COVID-19 Relief
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our modern lives. It has changed the way we do business, taken many of our loved ones and disrupted every sector of our economy. But no industry has felt the impact of this disease more than our healthcare industry. Hospitals have been flooded with an increasing number of cases…
Read MoreMorris Men & Women Show Their Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the Morris men’s & women’s teams helped raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with the sale of special edition t-shirts at their home matches on October 19th. A total of $237.50 was raised during the day. Men’s team members Howard, Erik and Will can be seen…
Read More2019 David Gibson Memorial Scholarship (The Gibby) Awarded to Jonathan Davies
This years “Gibby” was awarded to Jonathan Davies at a reception on August 8th. Jonathan began his rugby career as part of the Morristown Colonial Flag Program and continued to be a part of Morris Rugby into his senior year as part of the High School Boys team. He intends to continue playing rugby at…
Read More2017 Winners of the David “Gibby” Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to Jess Nagie and Charlie Duffy, this year’s winners of the David “Gibby” Gibson Memorial Scholarship. Jess will be studying chemical engineering and playing rugby this fall at the University of Wyoming, while Charlie will be studying mathematics and playing rugby at Auburn University. Donations to support the scholarship can be made at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ekwtwdJ25jGpt5mDA1b7yE-5_m-tuRW9-FIMDwAOlBNN4s9ipZKu3NNQUAf7kyJogOpXKG&country.x=US&locale.x=US
Read MoreMeg Votta Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
MEG VOTTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED New York – The committee for the Meg Votta Memorial Scholarship Committee is proud to announce that three winners have been selected for 2016. This year’s winners are Jack Honig of the Morris Rugby Club and Ailyn Rosa of the New York Rugby Club. In addition, the committee has awarded…
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