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March 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreMorris Rugby Day at Yankee Stadium Sunday August 18, 2019
After the rugby season comes to a close, why not join Morris Rugby for some baseball! Watch the New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY on August 18th at 1:05 pm. Seats are in section 211/212. Adults $55, Children under 14 $52 Kids ages 6-14 will get…
Read MoreMorris HS Players Are Leaders on the Field — and Off
Three Morris Rugby High School players attended the 2019 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar from June 6-9, 2019 at Kean University. Emilia Monrad and Turner Brennan, both of Boonton High School, and Xanthe Miller of Millburn High School joined sophomore students from throughout the state to build their leadership skills. Women’s 7s player SJ Matthews…
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