Past Announcements

MUDTURTLE FLAGFEST SATURDAY JULY 20, 2024

Tomorrow Saturday July 20 is Mudturtle Flagfest at Madison Ave Park in Rahway. 1333 Madison Ave, behind the hospital. All are encouraged to come out and cheer on our future Mudturtles. There will also be an adults Myths VS Legends (MVL) flag game at the end of the Fest. All Mudturtles are invited to join in on the fun. MVL legends shirts will be available for $20 each, arrive early to get you shirt. MVL game starts after all flag games are over which is 11:30 to noonish in rugby time. There will also be a beer garden which opens during the MVL game and will stay open afterwards. Don't miss out this is always a great event which puts the fun into rugby.

50TH GALA TICKET SALES CLOSES MIDNIGHT FRIDAY MAY 24

We know the rugby lifestyle includes procrastination but this is it, ticket sales for the 50th Gala ends at Midnight Friday May 24. Click on the link below and order now or you will be missing the biggest event in club history.

50th GALA DINNER

Level 1 Coaching Course

Good morning, The club is hosting a Level 1 Coaching Course in Clark on 7/14/24. This is the minimum requirement to be a certified Head Coach of a tackle program. If you are interested in becoming a certified coach, please consider registering as this is the closest course you will find. You can register here: https://usarugby.docebosaas.com/learn/course/internal/view/classroom/43/level-1-coach-course-formerly-l200 You will need a Rugby Xplorer account prior to registering for the course. Any club member (including parents of current or former players) who attends the course will be reimbursed for the cost of their certification by the club. If you register, please contact Tree for information on how to obtain your reimbursement on completion of the course. Please direct any questions on the process to him as well. You can get in touch with him via email: ryanjmurphy19@gmail.com

Coaching Course Registration

Youth Tackle Board AGM - Monday, June 6th 7:30 pm @ Brad-Pak

We will be having our Youth Tackle Board AGM on Monday, June 6th 7:30 pm at Brad-Pak, 124 South Ave Garwood. The board will be going over several items parents and coaches are welcome to attend. Agenda Recap of the year for 7s, U12/U14 , U16 U18 teams. Budget present/ future. Plan for next year ( 7s, Winter Classic, fundraising, recruitment, and our plan for next year) Bylaws Coaching If there are any other items that should be added to the agenda please email me unionflagrugby@gmail.com See you there, Coach John

Correction: Youth Tackle Board AGM - Monday, June 12th 7:30 pm @ Brad-Pak

Correction: We will be holding our Youth Tackle Board AGM on Monday, June 12th 7:30 pm at Brad-Pak, 124 South Ave in Garwood. Please update your calendar. Apologies for the mistake. Thank you, Coach John

Sean MacLaney

Sean MacLaney has been playing rugby for 16 years since he started in First grade with the Westfield Owls. This upcoming weekend, he is playing in the Division1A National Championship game - Navy vs. Cal on May 6, 2023, which can be watch on therugbynetwork at 7:30 pm. During the playoffs, he was voted the "Man of the Match" in Navy's win over Army when Sean lead his team with their opening try of the game.

Watch On The Rugby Network

Car Wash April 29th Cancelled

Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate yet again. We are cancelling the car wash for tomorrow, Saturday the 29th, but will try to reschedule for a later date. If you have purchased tickets, please hold onto them. Thank you.

Car Wash April 29th 9am-2pm

Get your car washed and help support our Youth Tackle program this Saturday, April 29th from 9am - 2pm at Brad-Pak, 124 South Avenue, Garwood, NJ. A fun fundraiser for all! Don't miss out.