Expansion Recap

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Over the last several weeks, Rugby Northeast has announced several new additions to the conference via Facebook & Twitter. In all, a total of 5 full member teams & 1 associate member have accepted invitations.

 

Bryant University Men & Women
Holy Cross Men & Women
Southern CT Men (Assoc Member) & Women

Full members are slated to begin membership on July 1, 2012, in time for competition in Fall ’12. Southern CT Men have joined effective January 1, 2012 as Associate Members, primarily for 7s competition.

Rugby teams from all 3 schools have had success at various levels over the years. On the men’s side, Bryant competed in the NERFU Division II Playoffs in 2002-03 & 2003-04, Holy Cross finished just outside of the playoff picture in NERFU’s Division II this year (2011-12) & have been a Division I team in the past, and Southern CT qualified for the USA Rugby National Playoffs in Division I in 2010-11.

On the women’s side, Bryant won the NSCRO Division III National Championship in 2008-09, Holy Cross won the NSCRO Division IV National Championship in 2008-09 & lost in the NSCRO Division III National Playoffs this past fall (2011-12), and Southern CT has competed at the Division I level in the past.

As is consistent with the formation of Rugby Northeast, all 3 schools have a connection with schools from the Northeast-1o Conference. Bryant is a former member of the conference, Holy Cross competes with Bentley in Atlantic Hockey, and Southern CT are  current members of the NE-10.

Rugby Northeast is proud to welcome these 3 new schools!

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RNE Men’s All-Conference Team

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Rugby Northeast is proud to announce its innaugural All-Conference Men’s Team. Selections were based primarily on coaches feedback and players identified in weekly match reports. Congrats to all those selected!

All-Conference
1. LH Prop, Seth Barron (Jr), UMass Lowell
2. Hooker, Kevin Raftery (Sr), Bentley
3. TH Prop, Oisin O’Donnelly (Jr), Bentley
4. Lock, Eric Derba (Jr), UMass Lowell
5. Lock, Kenny Reid (Jr), Providence
6. Flanker, Eric Gay (Sr), Merrimack
7. Flanker, John Murphy (Sr), Providence
8. 8-man, Colin Bartolomeo (So), AIC
9. Scrumhalf, Jordan Schmitz (So), AIC
10. Flyhalf, Spencer McKenna (Sr), Bentley
11. Wing, Atoa Ripley (Jr), AIC
12. Inside Center, Steve Thompson (Sr), Saint Michael’s
13. Outside Center, Max Smith (Jr), Bentley
14. Wing, Giovanni LoRusso (Sr), Saint Anselm
15. Fullback, Mat Benedetto (So), Providence

Honorable Mention
16. 8-man, Doug Goodhile (Jr), Bentley
17. 8-man, Matthew Foley (Sr), Saint Michael’s
18. Scrumhalf, Peter Sullivan (Jr), Stonehill
19. Flyhalf, Aaron Smith (So), Saint Anselm
20. Flyhalf, Duke Makina (So), AIC
21. Flyhalf, Lucas Gowland (So), Providence
22. Inside Center, Michael Fafara (Jr), Bentley
23. Inside Center, Kevin Anagnostou (Jr), AIC

Note: Players who required eligibility waviers and played without them were not considered for selection.

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RNE Women’s All-Conference Team

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Rugby Northeast is proud to announce its innaugural All-Conference Women’s Team. Selections were based primarily on coaches feedback and players identified in weekly match reports. Congrats to all those selected, and be on the lookout for the Men’s Team announcement next week!

All-Conference
1. Loosehead Prop, Italia Ieraci (5th Yr), Providence
2. Hooker, Kimberly Shepard (Fr), AIC
3. Tighthead Prop, Christin Sandhammer (Jr), Saint Michael’s
4. Lock, Vaimoana Vailea (Fr), AIC
5. Lock, Fiona Lunney (Sr), Stonehill
6. Flanker, Leslie Dias (Sr), Bentley
7. Flanker, Alixandra McElroy (So), UMass Lowell
8. 8-man, Jessica Davis (So), AIC
9. Scrumhalf, Jessica Yu (Sr), UMass Lowell
10. Flyhalf, Alexandra Yerxa (Sr), Bentley
11. Wing, Cara Sherry (Sr), Saint Michael’s
12. Inside Center, Lyndsey Mooore (5th Yr), Saint Michael’s
13. Outside Center, Sarah Buonopane (Fr), Stonehill
14. Wing, Morgan Rubanow (Sr), Stonehill
15. Fullback, Michele Beausoleil (So), Merrimack

Honorable Mention
16. Loosehead Prop, Morgan Segale (Jr), Stonehill
17. 8-Man, Taryn Brett (Sr), Providence
18. 8-Man, Adelle Dagher (Jr), Stonehill
19. Inside Center, Jamie Carrillo (Sr), Bentley
20. Outside Center, Taylor Raftery (Sr), Providence
21. Outside Center, Kristy Baum (Jr), Saint Michael’s
22. Fullback, Deirdre McNamara (So), Saint Michael’s
23. Fullback, Shannon Clancy (Sr), Stonehill

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Hail the Champions!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Rugby Northeast Men: Bentley
Rugby Northeast Women: AIC

Other champions crowned in the New England Area;

Men
ECRC: Northeastern
Ivy League: Dartmouth
NERFU Division II: Boston University
NERFU Division III: Salve Regina
NERFU Division IV: Westfield State

Women
Ivy League: Brown
NEWCRC: Holy Cross
NERFU Division I: Army
NERFU Division II: Norwich
NERFU Division III: Wentworth
NERFU Division IV: Johnson State

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Top Scorers Announced

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

McKenna

Spencer McKenna (Bentley) and Jessica Davis (AIC) have been named the top scorers for the 2011 Rugby Northeast season.

Spencer spent his time at fly half for the falcons and led their potent attack with a deft boot and his signature long passes. Bentley’s attack accumulated an impressive point total of 323 points in seven games. Spencer scored four tries, thirty three conversions, and penalties in this seasons campaign. His total points topped everyone (men or women) in the conference at 98.

DavisJessica Davis led a powerful group of AIC forwards from the back of the scrum. While most of her time was played at number eight, she is often found taking offloads from the back line and scored a whopping eighteen tries this season for a total of 90 points. With Jess at the front AIC put up an impressive point total of 236, second in the women’s bracket.

Both players took the opportunity to praise their team mates when asked for comment. Spencer alluded to the team and was quick to say “rugby is very much a team game and it is only because my Bentley teammates performed as they did that I have received this honor.  I am proud to share this accolade with them.” Jess held similar sentiments and thanked “the awesome attacking platform we get through the forwards. It certainly makes taking those opportunities much easier.”

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Saint Anselm men heading in the right direction

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

This Saturday against Stonehill, Saint Anselm’s college ran away with a 70-5 victory. Though it was their biggest win of the season, it wasn’t the most important victory of the day.

St. A's vs Stonehill

Friday night at Grappone Stadium

For the first time in its history, the men’s rugby team at Saint Anselm was able to play in Grappone Stadium–one of the most advanced stadiums in Division 2. It allows for a capacity crowd of 4,500, which includes 2,500 in the stadium’s grandstand seats. The entire superstructure spans 272 feet and is over 70 feet wide. At its highest point, it rises 66 feet into the air and includes a two-story, state-of-the-art press box.

St. Anselm’s play lived up to the hype of the occasion as they rolled Stonehill by a margin of 65 points. Giovanni Lorusso had an outstanding effort by recording five tries. St. Anselm will be looking to continue their winning ways as they host Merrimack this Friday night.

St. Anselm 70
Tries: Giovanni Lorusso 5, Brendon Combes 2, Matt Donahue 2, Andrew Tallarita, Aaron Smith
Conversions: Brandon Critch 4, Kane Molleo 2
Penalties: Brandon Critch
Stonehill 5
Tries: Peter Sullivan
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