NJ Rugby
Logan Robson Presented with 2020 Willie Blumberg Award
Congratulations to Logan Robson who was presented with the Willie Blumberg Memorial Award on Thursday, June 11, 2020 by John Sutherland. The Willie Blumberg Memorial Award acknowledges a senior player from the High School boys program, voted on by his peers, for having given his all at training and each match; for being an active…
Read MoreCongratulations to Morris Rugby’s Graduating Seniors!
Ruggers of all ages are missing rugby terribly right now, but this global pandemic is particularly hard for our senior High School players. Although it was initially hoped we might get some rugby this spring, Rugby New Jersey’s statement on April 28, 2020 confirmed that the season was officially cancelled. To the 2020 graduating seniors…
Read MoreMay Statement from Morris Rugby President Andrea Matthews on COVID-19
To All the Morris Rugby Family, I hope this finds you well and healthy. It has been a difficult few months for all of us and, although it was hoped we might get some rugby this spring, it has now been confirmed by Rugby NJ that the spring season will not be completed for High…
Read MoreTess 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 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 [email protected] 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 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…
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