San Diego Surfers Women’s Rugby Club Presents 27th Annual Women’s Rugby Tournament

by Kirstin Hartos SAN DIEGO, California (January 25, 2010) – The San Diego Surfers Rugby Club proudly presents the 27th Annual Champagne Classic rugby tournament. The Champagne Classic is the West Coast’s premier women’s rugby tournament, and will be held on March 6 & 7, 2010 at NTC Park. The 2009 National Champion Surfers will … Read more

30th Annual “Throw Me Something, Rugger!” Mardi Gras Women’s Rugby Tournament!

Your club is invited to participate in the 30th Annual “Throw Me Something, Rugger!” Mardi Gras Women’s Rugby Tournament!  Attached is a flyer with all the information you need about it.  Please note that the tournament coincides with President’s Day Weekend (Feb. 13-14, 2010) this year, so many have the extra day to stay through … Read more

30th Annual DC Ruggerfest – April 24-25, 2010

30th Annual DC Ruggerfest UPDATE 4/22: Brackets have been posted here. Save the Date!  April 24-25, 2010 Mark your calendars now for the DC Furies 30th Annual Ruggerfest Tournament.  There will be social and competitive brackets, with a mix of club and college teams. Early:           By January 31                              $350 one side; $600 two sides Regular:      … Read more

RUGBY: Forwards Clinic- Jan. 23rd. PRICE REDUCTION – Hosted by the University of Washington Men’s Rugby Club

Dear Coaches and Players, Please forward this message to your team and teammates or anyone we may have missed! With the Holidays quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure that EVERYONE is aware that their have been some changes for the upcoming “Forwards Clinic” on Jan. 23rd First~ Price reduction! We are able to reduce … Read more

New Bank of America CEO Moynihan got start in R.I. and is Rugby Alumni

from Providence Business News: PROVIDENCE – Brian T. Moynihan, a Brown University graduate who once worked at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, has been chosen to succeed Kenneth D. Lewis as Bank of America Corp.’s next chief executive officer and president, the bank said Wednesday. Bank of America’s directors – who include Thomas M. Ryan, … Read more

Gay activists praise rugby star Gareth Thomas’s decision to come out

Thanks to Bridget T. for sending this article to me. Good stuff! Please feel free to send me anything rugby related at wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com. from Guardian.co.uk: The shock decision by rugby union player Gareth Thomas to announce that he is gay has triggered speculation that other sports stars might come out. Thomas is Wales’s most-capped player … Read more

Queensland Rugby Union Advanced Coaching Course at Georgia Tech 16 – 17 Jan 2010

After two hugely successful Coach Education Tours of the US in 2009, where over 200 coaches, including High School, Club, Collegiate, Super League, USA Age Grade, Collegiate All Star, and Women’s National Team, and Men’s National ‘B’ Team Coaching Staff attended 5 courses from Vermont to Georgia to California, Coach Education Staff at the Queensland … Read more