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Thanks from Westbrook Youth and Family Services

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Thanks to all that donated to purchase gifts for families in need this past holiday season.  A special thanks to Donkey and the other Old Boys who used the donations to purchased and transport these gifts to Westbrook Youth and Family Services.

See the attached thank you letter from Westbrook Youth and Family Services.

Rugby Thanks

2012 Penguin Plunge

Friday, December 30th, 2011

The New London Penguin Plunge raises funds for Special Olympics Connecticut’s year-round programs of sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities.

Please support New London County Rugby as we prepare to dive into the icy cold waters of the Long Island Sound at Ocean Beach Park, New London at 12 PM on February 12, 2012 by making a contribution to Special Olympics Connecticut.


First Match of the 2011 Fall Season – NLC Rugby Vs. Harvard Buisness School

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

The NLC Rugby’s home opener is this Saturday, September 17th vs Harvard Business School at Clark Lane Middle School, Waterford, CT.  The Kick off is at 1pm.
Come out and support your local RUGBY Club!!! Drink up to follow.

5th Annual Battle In Berlin – August 18, 2011

Sunday, August 7th, 2011
5th ANNUAL BATTLE IN BERLIN
A fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis and Cystic Fibrosis

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Rugby Football Foundation in association with the Town of Berlin are pleased to announce exhibition rugby matches August 18, 2011 at Scalise Field in Sage Park.

A fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis and Cystic Fibrosis.

Schedule

5:30 Gates Open
6:00 UConn v New London
7:30 Hartford v. New Haven

Post Match Reception – Rookies in Cromwell

Tickets will cost $5.00, children under 10 are free of charge. All proceeds will be divided equally between the Connecticut Chapters of MS and CF.

2011 Fall Season Practice

Sunday, August 7th, 2011

15’s practice for the 2011 fall season starts on Tuesday August 9th from 6-8PM at Southwest Elementary School in Waterford, 51 Daniel’s Rd. We need everyone playing this fall to be there.

2nd Annual New London County Rugby Golf Tournament – 7/30/11

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Come out for the 2nd Annual New London County Rugby Golf Tournament at Birch Plain Golf Course in Groton, CT on Saturday July 30th with a 9:00 AM tee off.

Shotgun start scramble (best ball), Steak lunch to follow.
$50 per person/$200 per team. Sponsor a hole for $20(gets you a sign on a tee-box).

For more details or to sign up a team contact a NLC Rugby team member or one of the NLC Rugby officers at info_nlrugby@nlrugby.org

Birch Plain Golf Course

New London County Rugby Night – Saturday May 28th – Hanafin’s Public House

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Come Join the team for a fun night out at Hanafin’s Public House, 312 State Street New London, CT on May 28th from 9PM until close!

Live Music from Frank and the Beans!

$5 Cover

Frank and the beanshanafins

Tuesday 3/8/11 Practice

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
We will be having training on Tuesday 3/8/11  at the Old Lyme High School gym from 530 to 730. Bring water, sneakers, and anything else needed.
Our first match is April 9th, down in Washington DC, playing in a round robin tournament. Keep the fitness up as it will pay off down the long run.

Tuesday 3/1/11 Practice

Monday, February 28th, 2011

There will be Practice on Tuesday 3/1/11 from 5:30PM – 7:30Pm at the Old Lyme High School gym.  Be there early and ready to go at 5:30.  Bring appropriate shoes for the gym and any extra rugby balls you may have.

August 2010 Schedule

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

August Schedule (Starting August 3rd):

Practice Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8pm @ Waterford Beach Park

Battle In BerlinAugust 21st, Arrival 5pm, Kick Off @ 6pm

New London vs. Burlington – August 28th @ Burlington, Kick Off TBD