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Morris 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 MoreNominations for the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award Due January 31, 2020
Morris Rugby Corporation is now accepting nominations for our 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award. Submit your nominations to Donna Waliky at dwaliky@gmail.com through Friday, January 31st. Please include the nominee’s name, role with Morris Rugby, and a brief statement supporting your nomination on how the candidate contributes to our mission: “To promote the growth…
Read MoreVolunteers 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 MoreGet Your Morris Merchandise in Time for the Holidays
Order your Morris Rugby apparel! Order Deadline: November 15, 2019 Estimated Delivery: 4 weeks AFTER the Order Deadline date and in time for the holidays All orders will be shipped directly to you! FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $150.00!! Link: https://shop.mvpteamgear.com/Morris-Rugby_c165.htm
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 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…
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