Event Alert: 2025 CT Rugby State Championships 🏆

📍 Ridgefield High School | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | First match kicks off at 10:30 AM

🎟 Tickets:

Adult: $8

Student: $6

One ticket grants access to all three matches. All purchases are non-refundable. Your phone is your ticket—no need to print!

🏉 Match Schedule:

10:30 AM – Froshmore Final: Fairfield Prep vs. Trumbull

12:30 PM – D1AA Final: Stamford/COBRA vs. Simsbury

2:30 PM – D1 Final: Fairfield Prep vs. Greenwich

📍 Location:

Ridgefield High School

700 N Salem Rd

Ridgefield, CT 06877

🛒 Get Your Tickets Now HERE

See you on the sidelines!

🏉 Rockaway Beach 7’s Tournament – Registration Now Open! 🏖️

Get ready for one of the most anticipated events in New York City's rugby calendar — the Rockaway Beach 7’s Tournament is back! Hosted by the Rockaway Fisheads, this is your chance to be part of a legendary summer showdown on the sand and turf.

🏆 Tournament Divisions

Men's Social Championship (Part of the Empire GU Summer 7's Series)

Women's, Men’s, H.S. Boys & Girls Divisions

Andrew Israel Memorial Trophy – U14 & U12 Pool or Round Robin Play

Fisheads Social 7’s Trophy – Two fun divisions played on a dedicated small field (Separate registration)

📅 Important Dates & Fees

📍Rockaway Beach, NY

Tournament Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Early Bird Registration: $400 per team (before June 1st)

Late Registration: $450 per team (after June 1st)

High School Teams: $350 per team (deadline: May 31st)

Spots are limited — register your team now!

🔗 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Venmo your entry fee: @RockawayRugby

Or send checks/money orders to:

Rockaway Rugby Fisheads Club Inc.

533 B126th Street, Suite #306, Rockaway, NY 11694

📞 Have Questions?

Text John at 917-842-3888

Or email:

Craig Downey – cdown95@gmail.com

Lou Maiocco – LMaio1@unh.newhaven.edu

🟠Leinster Rugby School of Excellence – 2025 Camps Now Open!🟠

Leinster Rugby—one of the world’s most successful rugby development programs—is bringing its elite School of Excellence back to the U.S. this summer! Now in its third year at Syracuse University, the School of Excellence continues to grow, with new non-residential satellite camps added in Colorado and Maryland for 2025. All camps are led by top Leinster coaches and offer an unmatched 8:1 camper-to-coach ratio.

📍 2025 Camp Schedule

👉 Spots are limited! Register early to secure your place. https://info.abcsportscamps.com/leinstersyracuse

🏉 NERFU Training & Development Summit – August 8–10, 2025

We're excited to announce the inaugural New England Rugby Training & Development Summit, happening August 8–10, 2025 at Nichols College in Dudley, MA. This three-day event is the largest training opportunity for rugby referees and coaches in the region, hosted by the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU).

Whether you're new to rugby development or looking to level up your skills, the Summit will offer:

- World Rugby certifications in Coaching, Refereeing, and Strength & Conditioning (Levels 1 & 2)

- Full-day training sessions

- Networking and social events with fellow rugby professionals

🗓 Event Highlights

Friday, Aug 8

Check-in, optional golf outing, and a coaches-only networking session

Saturday, Aug 9 & Sunday, Aug 10

This summit is a unique chance to gain certifications, connect with the rugby community, and invest in your development as a coach or referee.

For more details and updates visit here: NERFU.RUGBY/SUMMIT

🔥 Corbin Smith Named to USA Men’s Eagles Extended Player Squad! 🇺🇸

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Corbin Smith has been selected for the USA Men’s Eagles Extended Player Squad this summer! The entire CT Rugby community is cheering him on—congrats, Corbin! Read the full article here.

🏉 Haka Rugby Global Elite Camp 2025 Comes to New York – Register Now! 🏉

We’re excited to share that Haka Rugby Global Elite Camp is coming to Pelham, New York this summer! Hosted at Glover Field by Pelham Rugby Club, campers will learn valuable skills in teamwork, leadership, and confidence.

For just $195, each participant receives professional coaching and exclusive HRG training gear. Don’t miss this chance to grow both on and off the field—register today at hakarugbyglobal.wildapricot.org. 

STAPLES 5TH ANNUAL RUGBY SHOWCASE

5th Annual Staples Rugby Showcase on February 15, 2025

FREE JACKS PATHFINDERS YOUTH RUGBY CLINIC AND RTG – WEST HARTFORD (CT)

The New England Free Jacks are excited to announce the Youth Rugby Clinics and RTG series for this upcoming fall! This RTG and Youth Rugby Clinic will be hosted by the West Hartford Black Hearts Rugby Club!

Date: August 25th 2024

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm (Youth Masterclass) 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Regional Tracking Session)

Location – Duffy Elementary School – West Hartford CT

Cost: $40 for Youth Masterclass Participant, $40 for RTG Session.

Register Here: https://freejacks.com/product/free-jacks-pathfinders-youth-rugby-clinic-and-rtg-west-hartford-ct/

2024 USA U-20 TEAM- 3 PLAYERS FROM CONNECTICUT

George Engels #4 from Staples High School

Corbin Smith #15 from Trumbull and Fairfield

Brice Muller #19 from Fairfield Prep

CT RUGBY ALL-STAR PLAYERS

CONGRATULATIONS ALL-STAR PLAYERS!!

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