I found the video for this week via Pink’s rugby blog at Rugger in Pink. As they state on the website, the video is a little out of the box, but if you keep a sense of humor about it, its hilarious! “Behold: a truly inspired and thoughtful video on the basics of rugby, put … Read more
The 2009 U19 Invitational National All Star Championships will be held at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November 21-22. This year’s tournament will coincide with the USA vs. Uruguay Rugby World Cup Qualifier and will feature Under-19 All-Star Teams from the South, West, Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific and Southern California, and plus … Read more
Elham Shahsavari, a 24-year-old Iranian woman, believes she has found her perfect sport, undeterred by a strict Islamic dress code and the long commute to training. Shahsavari is a member of the Tehran women’s rugby team. Rugby and women may not seem an ideal combination in Islamic Iran but girls are taking to one of … Read more
Welcome to the 2009 High Desert Rugby Tournament! Aubrey just released the schedule and so I have included that below. I am hoping to get the scores pretty quickly, so check back for updates throughout the weekend. Good luck to all the teams attending! If you have scores, pictures, video or comments feel free to … Read more
2009 Wild West Rugby Fest, Saturday December 5th Entry fee is $425.00 per team. First come/first served and we take only full payments/no deposits. Keep in mind we were sold out last year by Labor Day. One day only for all teams (no more Sunday rugby). Scottsdale Sports Complex (this will be our 4th year … Read more
Rugby 7s is Olympic! So come to the biggest and best 7s tournament in the USA and celebrate!……… REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEXT FRIDAY (OCT 16)…. How to register:1. See below and Check out the website2. Fill out the form 3. Send payment – details here4. Email ny7s@newyorkrugby.com with any questions! Cash Prizes for Men’s and Women’s … Read more
from my inbox: NRU U19 All-Star Trials Sunday October 11, 2009Albany, NYDick Green Field9:30 am to 3:30 pm Registration Fee There is a $30 Player Registration Fee. Cash or checks made payable to Rose Miesner will be accepted. How to RSVP: Contact Rose Miesner ASAP. Please provide names, school, positions and number of years playing, if … Read more
from USA Rugby: BOULDER, Colo. – USA Rugby has announced changes to its age eligibility requirements pertaining to the Under-20 Women’s National Team for the 2009/2010 season. To be eligible for the Women Under-20’s squad for the upcoming season players must be under 20 years old on September 1, 2009. This is a change to … Read more
Midwest Selection Camp for 2009 U17 & U19 Oct 11 – Bowling Green, OH, 11am to 4pmCorner of Poe & N College Rds, Bowling Green, OH Oct 18 – Milwaukee, WI, 11am to 4pm2650 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milkwaukee, WIWith special guest U20 National Team Coach Bryn Chivers All Players Welcome!$25 per player RSVP or … Read more
BOULDER, Colo. – USA Rugby has officially named the 2009 Women’s Division I Club Playoffs and Championships and Women’s Premier League Championship event locations and verified details for these events and those taking place in 2010. On October 24-25, USA Rugby will join Boston Women and Old Gold in hosting the Women’s Division I Playoffs … Read more