NJ Rugby
Tess Feury Featured as One of ESPN’s Resilient Athletes
Morris Rugby’s own Tess Feury was recently featured in ESPN’s Resilient Athletes photo series. As a pediatric intensive care nurse at Morristown Medical Center, Tess is balancing being on the front lines of the COVID-19 global pandemic with her at-home training for the USA Rugby Women’s XVs national team. Tess got her start in rugby…
Read MoreJohn Zeich Named to 2020 USA Rugby Men’s Under-20 Team
Morris’ own John Zeich was recently named one of two hookers on USA Rugby’s 2020 Men’s Under-20 team. This honor is the latest addition to an increasingly impressive rugby resume for the graduating senior at Lenape Valley Regional High School. As a junior on the Morris High School Boys team, John competed for the Rugby…
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 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 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 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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