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09/05/08 -
09/07/08
USA Rugby to Host Women's Referee Development Camp in Philadelphia
09/01/08 Queensland Rugby Academy Education Program at Shippensburg U
08/27/08 East Penn Rugby Referees Meeting
08/23/08 Setanta Challenge Cup - USA Eagles vs Munster, Hartford, CT
08/22/08 -
08/26/08
UQ Rugby Academy Multi-Day Camp Set for Maryland
08/15/08 -
08/31/09
CIPP Registration Opens August 15 for 2008-2009 Season
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09/05/08 -
09/07/08
USA Rugby to Host Women's Referee Development Camp in Philadelphia - The camp will coincide with the PumpkinFest Tournament , More Details
09/01/08 EPRU Field Preparation and Sideline Policy is Introduced - Effective Sept. 1, 2008 for all matches played in the EPRU. All clubs are to adhere to this important Policy aimed at improving the playing environment and enhancing the enjoyment of the match by everyone.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, More Details
08/20/08 IRB Addresses ELV Injury Concerns and Issues Dangerous Play Directive - To address the concerns over injuries associated with the new ELVs, especially collapsing of the maul, the IRB has provided 3 documents., More Details
08/15/08 -
08/31/09
CIPP Registration Opens August 15 for 2008-2009 Season - All coaches, players, referees, and club administrators must enroll prior to the start of the season to insure full coverage is in place.
Contact: Kristin Richeimer, KRicheimer@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300, More Details
08/13/08 UPDATED: 2008 Payments Currently Due to EPRU - Does your team owe dues,fines or Fairmount Park permit fees? Prompt payment must be made ...., More Details
08/04/08 EPRU 'Safer Rugby News' - The Latest Safety News - As part of its continuing proactive approach towards rugby safety, the EPRU will be issuing a regular newsletter to help clubs to be best prepared for the care of their players., EPRUsafety@gmail.com, phone: 610-436-2139, More Details
08/01/08 REMINDER New Address ? Phone? Email ? Report Your Team Officer Changes - ALL teams are required to contact the EPRU Secretary IMMEDIATELY after the election or appointment of new club officers OR any change in address, phone or email. Include MAILING addresses !!!
Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, More Details
08/01/08 IRB Issues Experimental Law Variations (ELV's) - The ELVs start August 1, 2008 and will be applicable to Senior, Collegiate and U19/High School players.
Contact: Chris Henshall, EPRRS Training Officer, henshall1@verizon.net, More Details
08/01/08 CIPP Administrative Update - Manual, New Clubs, Registration Date, FAQs , More Details
07/31/08 7 EPRU Women Named Collegiate All-Americans - Shippensburg and West Chester represented , More Details
07/24/08 USA Rugby Coach Development Program to Launch Advanced Coaching Course - The course requires a year-long commitment, during which time coaches will attend multi-day workshops in early August 2008, January 2009 and July 2009.
Contact: Sadie Thomas, sthomas@usarugby.org, More Details
07/22/08 Youngsters to Tackle Rugby Stars for Charity - A group of young rugby players are taking on a team of Scottish international legends in a charity match organized by a teenage cancer sufferer., More Details
07/22/08 7th Annual Player Development Camp - Developing match readiness was an important theme for the 7th Annual Player Development Camp held at East Stroudsburg University
Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626, More Details
07/14/08 USA Rugby Coach Development Program Launches Continuing Education Program - CEP is an effort to provide coaches with ongoing learning and certification renewal opportunities.
Contact: Sadie Thomas, sthomas@usarugby.org, More Details
07/06/08 USA Rugby CIPP Update - Transfer Forms & Dual Roles - USAR now accepting electronic request forms for transfers and dual roles., More Details
07/05/08 START YOUR ENGINES: The ABC's of Sports Nutrition - Eating a performance-enhancing diet isn't easy, and for many athletes and active people, nutrition is their missing link. If that's you...time for you to learn a few ABC's., More Details
06/30/08 USA Rugby Administrative Update - Liability Insurance & CIPP Expiration - all individual and Club registrations expire August 31, 2008 and Liability Insurance expires September 1, 2008, More Details
06/18/08 A funny thing happened when I pulled that maul down - A lighter view of the ELVs by Roy Harvey, NAWIRA’s Director of Officials, More Details
06/09/08 MARFU Lightning Policy (Print It and Keep it in your Kit Bag !) - BE SAFE - get custom severe weather warnings sent to your cell phone or PDA (www.weather.com). Read the policy and know what to do., More Details
06/07/08 Summer Rugby: The Art of Staying Cool - Hydration - learn how to keep your cool and play at your best during the hot summer months, More Details
06/07/08 Optimal Sports Performance - Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, a muscle physiology researcher at McMaster University in Canada and a physician, knows all about the exhortations by supplement makers and many nutritionists on what to eat and when to eat it for optimal performance. , More Details
06/05/08 Rugby in the Movies - The Latest News - Fall 2008 release expected for "Forever Strong" and Matt Damon signs to play Francois Pienaar in "Human Factor" based on the 1995 S African RWC team, More Details
06/05/08 IRB Confirms Tackle and Ruck to be Refereed According to Law
Contact: Len Borcky, lennyb6@comcast.net, phone: 484-919-5352, More Details
05/30/08 Tournament Schedule Online - Looking for a tournament?, More Details
04/27/08 ESPN Increases its Coverage of USA Rugby - More Content Featured on ESPNU, ESPN Classic and ESPN360.com, More Details
04/07/08 USA Rugby Announces its Men’s National Team Schedule for 2008 - With the recent naming of Aussie Scott Johnson as Head Coach, the Eagles 2008 schedule is now set., More Details
04/04/08 Updates Made to USA Rugby Coaching Certification Requirements - Rugby safety highlighed with the inclusion of the IRB's Rugby Ready course.
Contact: Sadie Thomas, sthomas@usarugby.org, More Details
04/01/08 YOU Can Reach Thousands of Rugby Players !! - How? Advertise on the EPRU Website! Tournaments, Fundraisers, Businesses, Club Sponsors, Rugby Suppliers, etc. High hit volume and low prices.. , More Details
03/08/08 EPRU Sets Standards of Conduct for Participants and Supporters - A high degree of sportsmanship and fairness is expected from players, coaches, match officials and supporters.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, More Details
03/08/08 EPRU Improves Its Standard for Rugby Safety - The EPRU continues to lead the way in making rugby a safer experience for everyone.
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, More Details
02/20/08 USA Rugby Membership System Information Update (CIPP) - IMPORTANT - Please read the latest information on CIPP enrollment and other membership items.
Contact: Kristin Richeimer, kricheimer@usarugby.org, phone: 303-539-0300 x103, More Details
02/13/08 Register for the new IRBCoaching.com Newsletter - It's FREE - Coaching newsletters are now available from the IRB with lesson plans for coaching, designing your own practice sessions (warm up, drills, defense, ball handling, agility, contact skills, etc.) Sign up now and they'll be sent directly to you. Be prepared for the start of the next season by registering now, More Details
01/22/08 Making Rugby Safer - Obtaining a Trainer - Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Do you have an ATC at your matches?
Contact: Steve Cohen, president@epru.org, phone: 609-714-2203, More Details
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Schuylkill River Hosts Youth Rugby Camp in West Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Exiles in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Recreation launched the first of what is planned as a series of youth rugby camps throughout the City of Philadelphia. The inaugural camp took place at the Cobb’s Creek Recreation Center located at 63rd and Spruce Street in the Cobb’s Creek section of West Philadelphia. Camp staffers included representatives from the Saint Joseph’s Prep HS Boys Rugby program, Archbishop Ryan HS Boys Rugby coaching staff, LaSalle University Men’s Head coach Bill Jalbert as well as several Drexel University men’s club and Schuylkill River Exile players.

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