For Immediate Release

College Rugby

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fall 2018 USA Rugby National Championship Collegiate Men’s Division II

On Saturday the Tri-State Conference’s best men’s division II team this year, William Paterson University, faced a well drilled and disciplined University of North Carolina – Charlotte team. WPU traveled down the considerable distance to East Carolina University (ECU) on Friday and were without the services of some starters on account of injuries. The week before William Paterson had defeated Sacred Heart University to get to the Round of 16 but they did not have the firepower as matters transpired and UNC-C won 57-17.

However, Sunday was to prove the metal of the Pioneers as they faced SUNY-Geneseo. The first 40 minutes had both squads fight tooth and nail for possession and field position and William Paterson University would end the first half 17-12 up. Both teams would continue to compete ferociously in the second half and although SUNY-Geneseo went up 19-17 it was William Paterson University that came back strongly to outscore SUNY Geneseo and take the game 46-19.

William Paterson finish the Fall 12-1 and have done much to enhance the reputation of the Tri-State Conference.

For Immediate Release

College Rugby

(NY, NJ & CT)

Poughkeepsie, NY

Sunday November 11, 2018

Tri-State Conference Teams Advance

Playoff Results

Saturday November 10, 2018

Vassar College Women 96 v 0 Uni. of Delaware Women

Fairfield University Women 17 v 10 Colby College Women

Stony Brook University Women 10-50 Buffalo State University Women

SUNY-New Paltz Women 5-57 Kutztown University Women

Fordham University Women 0 v 64 University of Rochester Women

Sunday November 11, 2018

William Paterson University Men 29 v 22 Sacred Heart University Men Monroe College Men 34 v 27 Le Moyne College Men

​Congratulations to Vassar College Women, Fairfield University Women, William Paterson University Men and Monroe College Men for winning their respective playoff games this past weekend.

William Paterson now advances to the next round of the USA Rugby National Championship at East Carolina University.

Monroe College Men will play at Siena College, Loundville, NY next weekend, Nov. 17 & 18, 2018 in the National Small College Rugby Organization Champions Cup.

The Vassar College Women and the Fairfield University Women will take on Round of 16 opponents in the USA Rugby National Fall Championship. Both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region are competing at Vassar. Fairfield face the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Vassar take on the University of Maine.

Good luck to all the Tri-State teams as they attempt to win the next game and advance further.

Tri-State Rugby Conference, Inc.
http://www.tristaterugby.com

Post-Season, Referees and Communication

Please click on the links below to see how the post-season shapes up. This year has been disrupted somewhat by the withdrawal of teams (NJIT, Hartwick, ASA) as well as difficulties with other programs having low numbers. Poor communication and school policy issues have also proved problematic.

Please remember only teams that are in compliance with USA Rugby may play games. Just go to http://www.USARugby.org then click on Membership, Public Rosters and pull up the team roster and it will show if the team is compliant.

TS Men Fall 2018 Playoffs 10-8-18

TS Women Fall 2018 Playoffs 10-8-18

Referees

The Rugby Referees Society of New York (RRSNY) and the New York Rugby Referees Society (NYRRS) officiate all our games. Any schedule changes must go through the Conference before being then sent on to the Referee Society. The Referees are assigned and published on the RRSNY or NYRRS web sites and when that assignment is known then and only then may a team contact a referee. Some programs have unilaterally contacted referees and offered to pay more than the match fee. This is not allowed. Both Societies do a great job covering a large number of games with a small cadre of referees. Please understand that we must work within the system, PAY THE REFEREES IN A TIMELY MANNER and work together in a spirit of cooperation.

Communication

Please make sure that you communicate with your opponent each week to ensure the game details are known at the start of the week. Too often teams are just sending an e-mail which may or may not be read for days! The cell numbers of most team officers are on the web site so please talk to each other and confirm details as well as send an e-mail and text. Get confirmation.

Thank you for your time.

RESULTS 9/29 & 9/30, 2018
9/29/18
Vassar College Women 57* v 14 Marist College Women
Monroe College Women 42* v 24* University of New Haven Women
Maritime College Men 54* v 5 Drew University Men
9/30/18
Montclair University Men 5 v 89* Marist College Men
William Paterson University Men 49* v 10 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Men
USMMA, Kings Point Men 74* v 5 Seton Hall University Men
Hofstra University Men 22* v 12 Molloy College Men
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women 43* v 17 SUNY-New Paltz Women
University at Albany Women 50* 0 v Siena College Women
Fairfield University Women 33* v 24* Stony Brook University Women
Vassar College Men 28 v 0 SUNY-New Paltz Men (Forfeit)
Monroe College Men 86* v 5 Union College Men
Hofstra University Women 36* v 5 Manhattanville College Women
Fordham University Women 10 v 47* Montclair State University Women
Bard College Women 0 v 28* Drew University Women (Forfeit)
* denotes bonus point

Rugby Imports Players of the Week: 9/22/2018

Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Christopher Aube
School: Seton Hall University
Position: Fullback
Class: Sophomore (Graphic Design and Advertising)

Chris played the full 80 minutes at fullback. He made 4 try-saving tackles and many open field tackles throughout the game. He also scored Seton Hall’s only try of the game with a 60 meter run right up the middle of the field beating 5 defenders.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Oshana Reich
School: Vassar College
Position: Number 8
Class: Senior (Urban Studies)

Oshana scored 4 tries for the Vassar College women against visitors Siena College before being substituted. She is a tireless worker and deceptive runner in the open field. The #2 Nationally ranked Vassar Women are 3-0 and she has started all 3 games having also started every game last year when the team went 22-1-0.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week. 1-800-431-4514