Some dated articles and stories can be found here….

 

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Week 5 American Rugby Premiership October 25, 2014

On the final competitive weekend of the ARP before the winter break, Life University cruised to a somewhat surprising 61-6 win over visiting Old Blue New York in Georgia, while near Boston, eighty minutes of hard rugby failed to put any separation between the Boston Irish Wolfhounds and Boston RFC, the game ending deadlocked at 22 points each.

http://www.nerugby.com/week-5-american-rugby-premiership-october-25th-2014/

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Squads announced for the Fall internationals, including the all important USA Eagles v New Zealand All Blacks game in Chicago November 1. Thoughts on the squads to follow….

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-eagles/

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Week 4 American Rugby Premiership Oct 4th, 2014

Both New England entrants in the ARP lost in Week 4, with Boston RFC dropping a 20-6 decision to NYAC in a game that was even closer than the score might suggest, while Boston Irish Wolfhounds suffered at the hands of Life University in Georgia, losing 69-13.

http://www.nerugby.com/week-4-american-rugby-premiership-oct-4th-2014/

 

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Week 3 American Rugby Premiership Sept 27, 2014

In week 3 action, NYAC tops Old Blue in dramatic last minute fashion 29-28, while Life University accelerated away in the second half to defeat Boston RFC 42-10…..

http://www.nerugby.com/week-3-american-rugby-premiership-sept-27-2014-initial/

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Week 2 American Rugby Premiership Sept 20, 2014 (UPDATED….)

http://www.nerugby.com/week-2-american-rugby-premiership-sept-20-2014/

In week 2 action,Old Blue defeated the Boston Irish Wolfhounds 39-16, while down in New York, Life University ran out to a big lead over NYAC in the big game of the ARP today, and though NYAC closed the gap, it was Life taking the big prize…..

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Mixed results for the New England teams in Atlantic Rugby Premiership, with Boston RFC notching an important road win against Old Blue, and the Boston Irish Wolfhounds suffering a 58-21 defeat at home at the hands of NYAC. UPDATED

http://www.nerugby.com/atlantic-premiership-first-week-sept-13-2014/

 

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Long overdue update on efforts of local teams in Division 2 and Division 3:

http://www.nerugby.com/spring-2014-playoffs-recap/

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July 16th, 2014: Another big announcement on the Division 1 front, as Mystic and Middlesex merge:

http://www.nerugby.com/mystic-river-middlesex-merge/

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July 11th, 2014: Atlantic Rugby Premiership announced:

http://www.nerugby.com/atlantic-rugby-premiership-announced-start-fall/

In a press release dated July 11th, Life University’s Dan Payne confirmed the establishment of the Atlantic Rugby Premiership, gathering five of the top teams in the Eastern part of the country in a competition that resembles the Pacific Rugby Premiership.

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July 11th: Big announcement expected shortly on Men’s Club Division 1 rugby…..

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Men’s Collegiate All Americans fall to Ontario Blues

http://www.nerugby.com/americans-fall-ontario-blues/

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Men’s Collegiate All Americans take both games against Cambridge University:

 

http://www.nerugby.com/mens-collegiate-americans-take-games-cambridge-university/

 

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Eagles defeat Canada 38-35 in Sacramento June 21st

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-beats-canada-wild-game-scaramento-june-21st-2014/

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Men’s Collegiate All-American starting lineup named for first of three games in June:

http://www.nerugby.com/mens-collegiate-americans-named-game-june-21-cambridge-university/

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Eagles fall to Japan 29-37 as Japan takes Pacific Nations Cup:

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-eagles-fall-japan-29-37/

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Eagles fall to Scotland in Houston: USA 6 Scotland 24

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-6-scotland-24-houston-june-7th-2014/

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Beacon Hill Legend Kevin Swords Inducted to US Rugby Hall Of Fame

http://www.nerugby.com/kevin-swords-inducted-2014-us-rugby-hall-fame/

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Life University Running Eagles take USA Rugby’s Division 1 title:

http://www.nerugby.com/life-university-takes-usa-mens-division-1-title/

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Boston Irish Wolfhounds claim 2014 New England title with close win over Boston.

http://www.nerugby.com/boston-irish-wolfhounds-claim-2014-division-1new-england-championship/

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Full New England Championship review will be here May 18th, plus updates from New England teams in National playoffs!

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NYAC falls to Life University in the Division 1 National Quarter Final:

http://www.nerugby.com/last-division-1-northeast-representative-team-eliminated/

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Confirmed!  November 1, 2014.  USA Rugby has some work to do, to make sure all the top players are available for the USA to ensure a top flight matchup. Anything less would be unfortunate, but the stakes are so high that it should happen.

http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-news/item/usa-eagles-to-take-on-new-zealand-all-blacks-in-chicago

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The long awaited announcement concerning the proposed game between the USA Eagles and the legendary New Zealand All Blacks is almost upon us, as on Tuesday May 13th, USA Rugby, the New Zealand Rugby Union, AIG and the Chicago Sports Commission will be “making a joint announcement regarding an upcoming event”. Hopefully this announcement will confirm the game is to be scheduled for Soldier’s Field November 2nd.

This will be exciting news for this top level game.  There are some details to be worked out, but it will be good to see top level rugby back in Chicago.

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http://www.nerugby.com/201314-northeast-division-1-final-week/

Regular season action is complete in the Northeast, and NYAC and Old Blue will move on to play in the playoffs.  Old Blue defeated Boston 14-12 to claim the second spot, while NYAC, already uncatchable in first place, accepted a forfeit from Middlesex as the Middlesex home field was considered unplayable. In the final game, Boston Irish Wolfhounds managed to secure a win over White Plains 38-36….

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http://www.nerugby.com/wolfhounds-docked-ten-league-points/

The Boston Irish Wolfhounds has had ten points deducted in the League standings and now rest in 5th place after an appeal of a disciplinary action was denied.  The standings on the NERFU website have been updated to reflect the decision….

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NYAC comes closer to clinching first place despite losing to Old Blue 26-25, Boston over Middlesex 79-0, while Boston Irish defeats Mystic River 36-15…

http://www.nerugby.com/201314-northeast-division-1-week-13/

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There were a few one-sided games in the Northeast this weekend, as Boston ran by Mystic River 55-8 while Boston Irish Wolfhounds defeated Middlesex 57-5 and NYAC downed White Plains 45-12 in Week 12.

In Malden MA, hosts Mystic drew first blood, converting a scrum infringement penalty into a three point lead less than ten minutes into the game. Scrum penalties were frequent, and frequently went against Mystic, as Boston dominated the scrum encounters throughout…..

http://www.nerugby.com/20132014-northeast-division-1-week-12/

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Uruguay 27 USA 27

In the first of the two games that will decide who goes through to the World Cup in Group B, USA and Uruguay tied at 27-27. After a poor first half, the USA took the lead through two well worked tries from Samu Manoa and Chris Wyles. Uruguay came back to tie the game, taking advantage of a creaky USA scrum down the stretch.  Playing a man down in the scrum, blind side winger came in to flank the scrum, and Uruguay took advantage of the overlap to score an easy try in the corner to tie the game.  Might have been just as well, as yet another scrum penalty might have meant a penalty try and an easy conversion.  As it was, the conversion was missed and the game ended in a tie.

All to play for next week in the second leg.

 

 

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Connacht Rugby coming to Boston area

In exciting news out of Boston, the Boston Irish Wolfhounds and Connacht Rugby are about to announce a new partnership….

http://www.nerugby.com/connacht-rugby-coming-boston/

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All Blacks heading to the East Coast?

Multiple reports have the legendary New Zealand All Blacks playing the USA Eagles in the Fall of 2014, as part of the long term All Blacks preparations for the….

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-eagles/

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Interesting Varsity Cup schedule for Dartmouth

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USA Rugby and Men’s Eagles Head Coach Mike Tolkin have released the list of participants to attend the Domestic Camp, to be held at Life University Feb 20-23. The camp will conclude with a scrimmage against Life University….

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-eagles/

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Dartmouth College’s Madison Hughes Selected for USA Squad for Wellington 7′s

http://www.nerugby.com/dartmouth-colleges-madison-hughes-selected-usa-squad-wellington-7s/

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Elite Cup Update:

Although no final decisions have been made about the Elite Cup for the upcoming season, prospects appear dim for 2014, as negotiations are ongoing but may be futile. As was reported by Rugbymag.com recently, the five remaining Elite Cup teams have failed so far to come to an agreement regarding the season…

http://www.nerugby.com/elite-cup-update/

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, 1918-2013

Mandela wearing the jersey of Springbok captain Francois Pienaar in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final is an iconic image.

One of my earlier recollections of issues with South Africa was when some store clerks in Dublin refused to stock South African produce and went on strike. That was an early salvo in the drive to put the squeeze on South African economy, a drive which helped end apartheid in that country.

Mandela’s epic struggle and accomplishments will ensure his name will go into the history books with few peers. If you would like to get a better idea of the rugby world in South Africa during his time, Donald McRea’s book Winter Colors is the definitive place to start.

http://www.amazon.com/Winter-Colours-Changing-Seasons-Mainstream/dp/1840182474

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Discouraging developments in Maine, with Colby College proposing eliminating funding of the men’s and women’s rugby programs:

http://www.nerugby.com/colby-college-ceasing-funding-rugby-clubs/

 

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Big win for the USA Eagles in London, beating Russia 28-7. Apparently the Eagles could have scored more points, especially in the first half which would have put the game to bed earlier.

On the heels of a close win over Georgia last week and a narrow loss to the New Zealand Maoris, this is one of the best three week stretches in a long time for the USA. All the more disappointing the game was not streamed live. See thisisamericanrugby especially for some pointed commentary on that.

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NYAC claims sole possession of first place in the Northeast in the final game of the fall portion of the Division 1 season, defeating Boston RFC 28-26 in a game that was close all the way.

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-10/

 

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Update from Georgia: last second penalty by Adam Siddall gives USA the win. Somewhat controvertial, according to rugbymag and thisisamericanrugby, as Georgia thought time was up, but USA gets big morale boost from full-test win.
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Big game in New England Sat Nov 16th, as unbeaten Boston RFC play undefeated NYAC in a clash of two of the top teams in the country. The game will be in Amesbury at 12.30, brfc.org has the details. NYAC will be missing their USA Eagles, who are on duty in Georgia early tomorrow.

That game will be streamed live at 5am (link below), and if anyone thinks that game will be easy, consider Georgia defeated Canada last weekend.

http://www.irb.com/live/video.html

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New Zealand Maoris 29 – USA Eagles 19 – Final score

There was a crackling atmosphere at the start of the game as the USA Eagles took on the New Zealand Maoris in PPL Park in Philadelphia.  The Eagles got a rousing reception from the sold out crowd during the national anthem.  Perhaps we could have done without the chants of USA, USA during the haka?

A couple of early penalties had the Maoris with a lineout at the ……..

http://www.nerugby.com/usa-eagles/

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In Week 9 action, Boston cruised to an easy win over Middlesex Rugby, extending a 45-5 halftime lead into a 83-12 win; while in the big clash in New York, NYAC had a somewhat surprising 53-17 win over Old Blue, with NYAC really putting the points on the board in the second half after leading 19-14 at the half.

The New England Division 1 game of the week lived up to expectations, with the Boston Irish Wolfhounds scoring a narrow 18-16 win …….

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-9/

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With Boston resting this weekend, both Old Blue and NYAC ensured they did not lose any ground by posting comprehensive wins, while White Plains made it a sweep by the New York teams over their New England opponents……

http://www.nerugby.com/northeast-division-1-week-8/

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In week 7 action, there was a big win for Old Blue over White Plains; Middlesex played Mystic River close but came up short in a high scoring game, while in the big game in Canton, Boston RFC overcame a spirited Wolfhounds challenge to extend Boston’s perfect season. Full report to followbelow…

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-7/

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Big win for USA Selects against Canada.  next up is Uruguay on Sat Oct 19th.

http://www.nerugby.com/americas-rugby-championship-big-win-v-canada/

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Boston RFC continued its unbeaten run this season, defeating White Plains by a score of 21-10 to move out to (5-0) in the standings…

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-6/

 

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Watch the Eagles Select XV play Argentina 9pm ET Oct 11. The ARC should provide a good indicator as to whether the USA can qualify for the next World Cup.

http://www.nerugby.com/eagles-select-xv-named-for-friday-oct-11-game-against-argentina/

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2013 Division 1 Week 5

Week five is in the books, and a very real divide is showing up in the league standings.  Leading the table with a perfect 4-0 record is Boston RFC.  Boston got ….

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-5/

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2013 Division 1 Week 4

On the grounds of Harvard University, Boston RFC and New York Old Blue served up an entertaining spectacle as expected, with Boston…

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-4/

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2013 Division 1 Week 3

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-3/

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2013 Division 1 Week 2, Sept 14

A rejuvenated NYAC team put the Boston Irish Wolfhounds to the sword on Saturday, racking up 61 points against the hosts’ solitary try. The game started perfectly for…

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-2/

 

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2013 Division 1 Week 1, Sept 7

A new look NYAC team squeezed by a willing Mystic River outfit in the first game of the new combined Northeast Division 1 league on Saturday. Mystic started brightly and made several forays into NYAC territory, but mistakes allowed NYAC to relieve the pressure.

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-division-1-week-1/

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June 1st and 2nd has the last four teams standing in Division 1 playing to determine the 2013 Division 1 Champion. Denver Barbarians against Life University in one semi-final, and Old Puget Sound Beach against New Orleans in the other.

http://www.nerugby.com/2013-mens-division-1-club-playoffs-predictions-and-results/

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Boston falls to Life University in early Elite Cup action – March 30, 2013

Boston had a rough start to the Elite Cup, losing to Life University by a score of 52 to 16…

http://www.nerugby.com/boston-falls-to-life-university-in-early-elite-cup-action-march-30-2013/

 

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The story below ran in the Boston Globe November 2nd. Nice update on the Nate Ebner story.

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/2012/11/02/for-patriots-safety-nate-ebner-rugby-was-unhelmeted-gateway-the-nfl/ae7JgNy2VYL6vEZ7URWJyK/story.html

For Patriots safety Nate Ebner, rugby was an unhelmeted gateway to the NFL

 

Feb 1, 2012: Welcome to the website NeRugby.com where we will provide you with the latest information, views and opinions on the state of Rugby in the New England Region.

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2012 Men’s Club Playoffs Approaching:

May 11, 2012:Good luck to all New England teams in National Playoffs this weekend….New London in Div 3, Middlesex in Men’s Division 2 playoffs, Boston Irish Wolfhounds and Mystic River in Men’s Division 1 playoffs.  See Men’s Rugby/Division 1 for playoff predictions.  We did not do Div 2 or Div 3 predictions, but we think both Middlesex and New London can do some damage this year.  Good luck to all.

http://www.nerugby.com/2012-playoffs-approaching/

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First Mike Tolkin, now Alex Magleby!  The Northeast achieving some national level coaching appointments! Alex is the head coach at Dartmouth College, and he takes over as coach of the USA 7’s for the remainder of the Sevens World Series, following the sudden departure of Al Caravelli, who had held the reins since 2006. It is understood to be an interim appointment to be followed by an open application process to fill the role. Alex’s first tournament in charge will be the high profile Hong Kong 7’s March 23-25.    

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Mike Tolkin new USA Eagles Head Coach!  Press Release from USA Rugby.org below…good to see someone from nearby named!
http://www.nerugby.com/mens-rugby/