Archive for May, 2011
Rich Murphy (Murph) on Franconia
A time (and tournament) unmatched from my point of view….A MUST every year for me..Can’t wait for next weekend…..Wife and dogs loved it too and what’s not to love. The beautiful mountains of New Hampshire, quality old boys rugby, great friends new and old AND “The Bucket??????” See you all on Fri night! Cheers…Murph
Thanks from Coach Rubino
CT Greys and New Haven RFC, Just a quick note of thanks from the Madison U19 RFC. Last Saturdays match against Waterford hosted on the Greys Family Day was fantastic! The team appreciates the great rugby, great food and camaraderie everyone showed the kids. To see the Greys and New Haven play White Plains was [...]
Capt Lou Petruzello on Franconia
The last few years we have had about 22-24 players in Franconia. Talked to Bubba and trying to get an estimate of players who will be active and the number of people who will be attending the two big cookouts on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. This is a rugby weekend like no other. There [...]
CT High School Championships This Sunday
State Championships Sunday May 29. A teams plays at 10:00 and 1:00 B teams plays at 10:45 and 1:30 Championship Rounds played from 2:30-5:00 The Games will be played at Simsbury High School . Simsbury High School is located at 34 Farms Village Rd in Simsbury, CT.
Reminder for Franconia
Everyone please take some time today, if you are going to Franconia, and contact Lou/Mike to let them know you are playing. Also please contact Bubba (bubba@snet.net) to let him know how many people you are bringing up (Bubba has to prepare for the food we are going to need). Meyer
Grey Rugger Talk: Jimmy Burke
1. What teams have you played for and during what years? A bit in high school in 1985. My real intro: Mt. St. Mary’s College in Maryland, 1987-1990. My army days: Desert Legion 1990-91, and Weisbaden (Germany) 1991-1993. I was selected for the “All Army” team in 1992 and 1993. I played in 1992, but [...]
Cleveland’s Stag Party
Guy’s here is the information for Cleveland’s Stag. This Friday, 5-27-11, starts at 7:00 pm. Cost is $25 at the door. Please pass this on to anyone else who may want to come or whose contact information that I don’t have and knows Cleve. American Legion Hall 138 Triangle Street Danbury, CT 06811
Update on Jim Burke
Jim got his ankle x-rayed on Monday. No Break!! Good News But the doctor said it was a bad sprain. Jim is in a walking cast for the next two weeks. He will be at Franconia but will most likely not be able to play.
Rugby Family Loss
I received word from Jim Riordan that Ian Rirey – dandy little fly half and scrum half for Boston Brahmins and Unicorns – passed away Sunday morning. He had been in a long battle with cancer and went to hospice for the last week or so. Per his wishes his wife has requested nothing be [...]
Family Day Recap by President Mac
Family Day 2011, As the haze and mist began to clear, a full day of Rugby began with the U-19 clubs of New London and Madison, a good match to watch won by Madison. The Grey vs White Plains followed with a hard nosed brand of Old Boys rugby that White Plains won [...]