14 Jan 2017
[UPDATED] NERFU AGM - Feb 4
The NERFU Annual General Meeting will be held this year on Saturday, February 4, from 10-2pm. The AGM will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. A social will take place immediately after the AGM, details to be announced the day of.Complete AGM business documents are available online here. ..
01 Dec 2016
Two NERFU college clubs ship up to nationals
via NSCRO.org2016-17 Men's Champions Cup / Region 1 - NortheastIn the Northeast Qualifier on Nov. 12, Tufts University (NERFU Runnerup) handed Ithaca College a 60 to 22 defeat. At the Region Championship hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT, Tufts edged SUNY Plattsbu..
22 Oct 2016
USAR Level 200/World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Clinic
The Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization is hosting a USA Rugby Level 200/World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Clinic Sunday, December 11 at Smith College in Northampton, MA. The Level 200 Coach Certification consists of online pre-course work and attendance at an in-person clinic. The cour..
21 Oct 2016
NERFU Announces 2016 Fall Play-off Schedule
The New England Rugby Union (NERFU) is proud to announce the dates and locations for all of their fall divisional play-offs. There will be four college divisional play-offs and one club play-off. In addition to these championships, NERFU clubs will also host two National Small College Rugby Organiza..
05 Oct 2016
An Important Message on Sideline Behavior
New England Rugby Referee Society President Chris Schuyler has released a statement in response to a decline in sideline behavior this fall. You may read the statement here.NERFU wishes to reiterate the importance of good sportsmanship both on and off the field. It is essential that we, ..
02 Sep 2016
On NERFU Membership Dues
There was a typo in the latest union newsletter that went out concerning member dues. Dues for the 2016-17 season are $25 not the $20 stated.While on the topic of dues, we would also like to clarify that NERFU does not charge dues for clubs any more and anyone who registers with NERFU solely as..
31 Aug 2016
Northeast Academy: High School 7s Development Camps this Fall
UPDATE (9/6/2016) - More details released here.Northeast Academy will be offering four High School 7s Development Camps this Fall, throughout September and October. Registration is open to both male and female players currently enrolled in High School. The first camp will be on September 12, 20..
27 Aug 2016
Eastern CT's Valencis honored by USA Rugby
The Bristol Press highlights Thomas “Stork” Valencis, a senior rugby player at Eastern Connecticut State University, after his selection for the USA Rugby National Collegiate Academic Honor Roll for the 2015-16 academic year. Read the full highlight here.
21 Aug 2016
NERFU Releases Schedule for 2016-17
NERFU has released its 2016-17 schedules for league competition throughout New England. For questions, clubs should contact their respective division director.Senior Women - Division 1 - Download Schedule Senior Women - Division 2 - Download Schedule&nbs..
13 Aug 2016
Boston Women and Mystic Men head to 7s Nationals
Boston Women and Mystic Men punch ticket to Nationals! In the Northeast Championship tournament hosted by Saratoga this past weekend, the Boston Women defeated cross town rivals Beantown in the Semi-Finals. In the final, Boston narrowly lost to a strong Old Blue side, 10-5, but earned themselv..