Tri-State Conference

RUTGERS WOMEN WIN 7s 2013

2013-04-13 23:54:19

For Immediate Release Collegiate Rugby Saturday April 13, 2013 Piscataway, NJ Rutgers Women Win Tri-State 7s 2013 The Tri-State Conference 7s Championship took place on the Busch campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway, N.J. For the most part it was sunny and although the temperature was mild conditions for playing were close to perfect. The 9 Conference teams were divided into 3 groups of 3 with the group winners and the best second placed team advancing to the playoff
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Quinnipiac Women & Albany Women Advance

2013-04-08 08:08:07

For Immediate Release Saturday April 6, 2013 Collegiate Rugby Both Quinnipiac University Women and the University at Albany Women advanced to the round of 16 in the USA Rugby National Championship. Quinnipiac earned automatic qualification (AQ) having won the Tri-State Conference and Albany submitted an At-Large Bid and were selected to participate. Quinnipiac hosted Temple University and shut the visitors out 44-0 while Albany traveled to Washington D.C. and took on American
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Conference 7s Champions 2013 - Molloy College Men

2013-04-08 07:56:56

For Immediate Release Collegiate Rugby Fairfield, CT Sunday April 7, 2013 Tri-State Conference 7s Championship 2013 Under beautiful sunny skies in Fairfield, CT on the home field of Fairfield University Men's Rugby the Tri-State Conference 7s Championship 2013 took place. Three pools of 3 played round-robin and then the pool winners advanced to the semifinal along with the best second placed team. The officials for the day were provided by the Rugby Referees Society of
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Women's All-Conference Team 2012-13

2013-01-29 12:51:45

Congratulations to the players listed below for being selected to the Tri-State All-Conference Tea, for the 2012-13 season. Quinnipiac Univ. Natalie Kosko, Freshman, Wing Megan Hannemann, Senior, Flanker Raechel Stimson, Sophomore, Hooker Albany Univ. Allyssa Phillips, Grad Student, Flanker Alexa Scott, Junior, Inside Center Camila Osses, Senior, #8 Rutgers Univ. Lauren Magnusson, Senior, Inside Center Kayla Vargas, Senior, Hooker Merissa Smith,
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Men's All-Conference Team 2012-13

2013-01-29 12:50:29

Congratulations to the players listed below on being selected to the Tri-State All-Conference Team for the 2012-13 season. Marist College Tomas Gowland, Freshman, #8 Mike McGoldrick, Junior, Fly Half Andrew Lohr, Junior, Flanker Vassar College Andrew Jdaydani, Junior, #8 Akeel St. Vil, Junior, Fly Half Jerry Dieudonne, Junior, Wing Fairfield Univ. Euroy Smith, Sophomore, Wing John Sullivan, Senior, Scrumhalf Nick Paidas, Senior, Flanker Molloy College Kevi
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National Championships 2012-13

2013-01-29 12:43:49

2012-13 USA Rugby College National Championships Contact: RICH CORTEZ, USA COLLEGIATE RUGBY DIRECTOR rcortez@usarugby.org Men’s Division The Men’s Competitions Committee (Kevin Battle, Chair, Craig Brown, Pat Kane, Tom Rooney, Josh Smith, Todd Streeter), developed the following USA Rugby Division 1-AA and Division 2 Play-off formats for the 2012-13 season. Division I-AA includes a combination of post-season assignments for the AQ teams emerging from the twelve eligible college confere
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MINUTES 12-8-12

2012-12-12 13:21:02

Tri-State Conference Collegiate Rugby Men & Women NJ-NY-CT MINUTES of the Post-season Fall 2012 Meeting held on Saturday December 8, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ A SPECIAL THANKS IS DUE TO THE WPU MEN’S TEAM & THE WPU ADMINISTRATION FOR HOSTING THE MEETING IN AN EXCELLENT FACILITY. Agenda 1.
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2013 Playoff Information

2012-12-04 21:02:50

USA COLLEGE RUGBY Division 2 Play-Offs MEN’S COMPETITIONS The Men’s Competitions Committee (Kevin Battle, Chair, Craig Brown, Pat Kane, Tom Rooney, Todd Streeter, Josh Smith), developed the following USA Rugby Division 2 Play-off format for the 2012-13 season. This schedule includes a combination of post-season slots for the AQ teams emerging from the 12 eligible LAU/GU leagues/conferences, and four At-Large opportunities for otherwise deserving and eligible teams. The USA Rugby Men’s
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DECEMBER MEETING 12-8-12

2012-11-18 22:53:34

Post-Fall Season Meeting Set The mandatory post Fall Season Coaches Meeting is now set for Saturday December 8th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The venue will be finalized by the Friday after Thanksgiving but a New York City location is being sought. Every team must send a representative or risk forfeiture of divisional points and/or a fine. If you have items for the agenda please e-mail them to tobrown@vassar.edu Check your e-mail for the venue.
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Quinnipiac Women & Marist Men CHAMPIONS

2012-11-18 22:42:21

Tri-State Conference Championship Sunday November 18, 2012 at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY The Fall 2012 Rugby Season drew to a close with the Conference Championship games being played at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Quinnipiac University Women prevailed against the University at Albany 22-14 to win the women's title. The Bobcats led throughout the contest and capped an undefeated season with the victory. Immediately afterwards Marist College Men defeated
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CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES SET 11/18/12 at Vassar

2012-11-11 18:03:52

For Immediate Release College Rugby Sunday November 11, 2012 The Tri-State Conference semifinals bore witness to some exciting rugby and the top 4 teams will now advance to the Championship games to be played at Vassar College on Sunday November 18, 2012. Tri-State Conference Championship Playoffs Molloy College Men 21 at 67 Marist College Men Fairfield University Men 19 at 46 Vassar College Men Marist College Women 0 at 30 Quinnipiac University Women Rutgers Univers
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Tri-State Conference Playoffs 11/11/12

2012-11-06 14:26:03

Tri-State Conference College Rugby Playoff Update Women Please note that the kick-off time for the semifinal playoff Marist College Women at Quinnipiac University Women will be 12:30 p.m. It is also senior day at Quinnipiac. Sunday 11/11/12 12:30 pm Marist College Women at Quinnipiac University Women 1:00 pm Rutgers University Women at University of Albany Women Men The regular season game between Molloy College Men and Fairfield University Men is most likely going to take place on
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Division II Playoffs USA Rugby Info

2012-11-01 15:55:00

Here is the latest from USA Rugby about Div. II Playoffs 10/31/12 From: Riley, Roger [mailto:RRiley@winona.edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:32 AM Subject: D2 National Playoffs - update Ladies and Gents, (Does anyone know the Conference Coordinator for Ohio D2?? Please send me their name and address) The D1 collegiate playoffs were easy to decide for the Women’s Collegiate Competition Committee because there are only 8 conf
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Regular Season Finish 11/4/12 & Forfeits

2012-10-29 14:23:36

For Immediate Release Monday October 29, 2012 NJ-NY-CT Tri-State Conference Collegiate Rugby (Men & Women) Tri-State Conference Rugby News Standings & Forfeit Decision Women's Collegiate Standings & Playoffs The top 4 teams in the women's standings are known but the picture is a little murky! Quinnipiac University Women will finish the regular season as the number 1 team and host the 4th placed
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Post-Fall Season Coaches Meeting

2012-10-29 14:05:07

Tri-State Conference Collegiate Rugby Men & Women NJ-NY-CT Please note that we will have a mandatory Post-Fall Season Meeting for the Coaches of each team. It is absolutely critical that all the head coaches clear their calendar and attend. Please get back to me with your availability for the following dates: Friday Dec 7th (evening meeting) Saturday Dec 8th (morning meeting) Saturday Dec 8th (afternoon meeting) Wednesday Dec 12th (evening meeting) Ve
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Molloy College request re: Hofstra forfeits

2012-10-23 15:40:58

On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Anthony Augugliaro of Molloy College Men’s Rugby wrote: Hello Tony, I'd like to raise a request to you and the conference. Because Hofstra has been disbanded from the conference and their opponents are now being rewarded with forfeits and a subsequent bonus point in the standings, I feel that the teams that have faced them already should be rewarded with these bonus points that the other teams are receiving from the forfeits. It is only f
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Hofstra Men v New Paltz Men - Game Protest

2012-09-03 22:36:34

The game result on Sunday September 16, 2012 between Hofstra University Men and SUNY-New Paltz Men was protested by Hofstra. An independent committee, the Empire GU Disciplinary Committee, reviewed accounts submitted by all parties and ruled the result should stand.
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Sideline Crowd Control Barriers Mandatory

2012-08-20 02:42:29

Sideline crowd control barriers, ropes or other physical control barriers at least 5 meters from both touch lines, are required for matches refereed by RRSNY. Lack of this sideline control may result in the pitch being deemed unplayable by the referee. With the recent law amendments allowing more opportunities for quick throw ins, it is important that the 5 meters of space from each touch line be clear to allow for this part of play. Also due to several recent pitch inva
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Guidance on New Law Amendment Trials

2012-08-20 02:28:20

Information on the Law Amendment Trials can be found on the IRB website at http://www.irblaws.com/2012/index.php?language=en Some clarification for a few of the Law Amendment Trials follows. Further clarification may come from the IRB or USA Rugby in the future and that will supersede my clarifications below. Scrum Engagement Sequence: http://www.irblaws.com/2012/index.php?amendment=21 "Crouch" "Touch" "Set" The scrum engagement sequence changes from 4 words to 3 words.
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