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2017 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
Come And Try Rugby 2017
NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY – wearing of mouth guards recommended Interested in trying one of the fastest growing sports in the USA. The exciting sport of Rugby. As the US Eagles qualify for the next Rugby World Cup and Morris Rugby celebrate their 40 year anniversary. We are looking to introduce the sport to a new…
Morris Masters: The 12 Days of Covfefe
Morris County was the center of the US Rugby universe in early June. Leading up to the US/Ireland match on 06/10, Team USA trained at Drew University (the preeminent small liberal arts university in NJ). Then on Saturday, Denville was host to a miniature tournament featuring a NJ Select Side, NY Upstate Selects, and NY…
MORRIS MEN CAP SEASON WITH TOP 6 NATIONAL FINISH
On the heels of a hard-nosed, gritty 15-7 Atlantic-North Conference Championship win over Mystic River, the Morris Men got back to work in preparation of their National Quarterfinals clash against Southern Conference Champions Life University. Following two weeks of training, the men headed to Pittsburgh, PA focused and prepared for the much-anticipated match-up which was…
MORRIS RUGBY HS BOYS SUMMER SEVENS PROGRAM
The summer sevens program is now open. We encourage anyone interested in playing to come out and learn this Olympic game. If anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Practices begins Wednesday 5/31 6:30-8pm and continue each Monday & Wednesday there after. All practices are held at the Denville Rugby field…
Morris HS Girls Rugby Finish #5 in the Nation
The Morris High School Girls Rugby Team finished #5 in the Nation at the recent National Invitational Tournament Club division. Twenty-seven (27) girls traveled to Elkhart, Indiana to compete in Nationals for the fifth year in a row. Morris was the only east coast representative in the Club Division I grouping going 2-1 on the…
The Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic
Wed 6/7 7-10 pm Dover Moose, 21 Sammis Dover NJ Volunteer Coaches The Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic (Sports Awareness for Educating Today’s Youth ™) is a three-hour program that meets the “Minimum Standards for Volunteer Coaches Safety Orientation and Training Skills Programs” (N.J.A.C. 5:52) and provides partial civil immunity protection to volunteer coaches under the “Little…
Morris Masters: At Least Trump Did Not Leak Out the Colonel’s Special Blend
On a glorious overcast day at the edge of Newark Bay, Bayonne would host the final palooza of the Spring 2017 season. Coming off 2 days with the temperatures prematurely pushing 90, the 60-ish weather was a welcome relief. Morris and Bayonne would each supplement their sides with members of the Village Lions, Gentlemen of…
Morris Women’s Rugby Travel to Albany, NY to Fight for the Atlantic North NCR3 Championship
After an exhilarating transition season, including 4 wins, 3 losses, and 2 ties, Morris Women’s Rugby find themselves traveling to Albany, NY this Saturday, May 6, 2017 to contest the Atlantic North NCR3 Championship and a National Quarterfinal. Led by Captain Kelsi Bitgood, Vice Captains Elisa Cuellar and Emily Trent, and President Jessica Stecker, the…
Morris Men Empire GU Champions, Through to National Sweet 16!
The Morris Men’s pursuit of a National Championship took another step forward this past Saturday with a 28-22 win over Village Lions to claim the Empire GU Division 2 Championship. It was a hard fought match between the league’s top two regular season teams. Truly a back and forth affair, the match had three lead…