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Charity Touch Tournament Location
Due to the snow last night, we will be moving the location of tomorrow's Charity Touch Tournament to the turf Madison Avenue Fields (1333 Madison Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065). We will still begin the event at 11am. See you there!
Lady Mudturtle Fundraiser
Our Lady's are on a roll again and moving on to to compete for the National Title in 2025. Since this involves travel and overnight costs they are having a Pop-Up Popcorn fundraiser to offset costs. See link below to help support the Lady Mudturltes, thanks.
Holiday Party Tonight
Gents, I'm very much looking forward to seeing you at Costa's in Roselle Park this evening. A couple reminders: Bring your raffle books and cash in an envelope clearly marked with your name and # of books sold on it. Remove the staple from the book stubs so they can be added into the pot. This is a formal event. Bar opens at 7pm, get your money's worth. Great work this season, let's party boys! -Tom
Mudturtles care
Greetings, As we move into the Holiday Season we want to show Mudturtles care. We will start Friday Dec 6 at the Holiday party. There will be a collection box accepting items to be donated to St. Joseph Social Service Center. They have their Giving Tree program which provides holiday gifts of clothing, toiletries, winter accessories, gift cards, and children's toys to our sister and brothers experiencing poverty. See link below for more information. If you are not attending the party and want to donate you can drop items at Brad-Pak 124 South Ave Garwood NJ Monday Dec 2 -Friday Dec 6 from 8:00-4:30. The Mudturtles will also be running a charity touch tournament to benefit "Embrace Kids" details to come.
Correction - Dowlings November 30th
Correction: We would like to pass along the following message from the Morgan children: It’s our dads birthday on Saturday Nov 30, so we’re going to be at Dowlings that night just chilling, we want people to know if they want to stop by for a drink or even just to say hi we’re trying to make it more of a celebration of him instead of something sad. Nothing formal at all just a come if you want kind of thing. We apologize, the date was incorrect in the first email. Thank you!
Dowlings Saturday November 29
We would like to pass along the following message from the Morgan children: It’s our dads birthday on Saturday Nov 29, so we’re going to be at Dowlings that night just chilling, we want people to know if they want to stop by for a drink or even just to say hi we’re trying to make it more of a celebration of him instead of something sad. Nothing formal at all just a come if you want kind of thing.
2024 Mudturtle Holiday Party
Reminder: Our annual Holiday Party will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2024, from 7-11pm at Costa's Restaurant! TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS FOR $80. Tickets will increase to $100 tomorrow. Use link to get your tickets today and save!
2024 Mudturtle Holiday Party
Reminder: Join us Friday, December 6th, 2024, from 7-11pm at Costa's Restaurant for our annual Holiday Party! Tickets are $80 if purchased before November 22nd, and $100 thereafter so purchase today! Use link to get your tickets today and save!!!
🚨 Lady Mudturtles Merch Fundraiser Announcement 🚨
The Lady Mudturtles are gearing up for Regionals this spring after securing our THIRD consecutive division win! 🏆 We're beyond excited for what’s to come, and we need your support to make this year our best yet. To help cover travel, gear, and event costs, we’re launching a Merch Fundraiser! Whether you want to show your Mudturtle pride or just need some cool gear, we’ve got something for everyone! Please use the following link for all your T-shirt, Sweatshirt, and hat needs!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo4W1qglM1QBfdbluekjnD27O-qYeAHnUXEXWfc2JNj_gSWw/viewform Thank you as always for supporting your Mudturtle fam!
Youth Tackle Sponsorship Opportunities
Good morning, As we prepare for the 5th Annual Bob Scheurer Memorial Winter Classic on December 15th, and the broader Tackle season this Spring, we wanted to make an ask of all Mudturtles. The Youth Tackle program does everything it can to run at the lowest cost possible to our players. We want to expand opportunities for the kids in our area, and sometimes that means operating at a loss. Sponsorships are a big help to the organization in managing our operating costs while keeping season dues low. The Youth Tackle program as a whole is always seeking sponsorships, and has the ability to accept sponsorship funding through a non-profit corporation account, which makes any sponsorship a tax deductible donation. If anyone within the club owns a business, or knows someone with a business, that would be interested in becoming a sponsor of the Youth Tackle program, please have them reach out to John McElroy, Youth Tackle Director, at elroy65@msn.com Thank you all for your time, consideration, and willingness to help us continue to grow our Youth Tackle program. Ryan 'Tree' Murphy, M.S., Rutgers YSRC Clinician, CYSA President, Union County Rugby Football Club Corporation Head Coach, Union County High School Boys Varsity Rugby
2024 Holiday Party
Join us Friday, December 6th, 2024, from 7-11pm at Costa's Restaurant for our annual Holiday Party! We have a lot to celebrate including the men's 50th anniversary, women's 10th anniversary, and successful Fall campaigns on both fronts. Tickets are $80 if purchased before November 22nd, and $100 thereafter so purchase today! This formal event includes full dinner, open bar, award ceremonies, and a DJ. Don't miss out!!
Lady Mudturtles Pet Photo Contest
Now through 11/1, Union County Women's Rugby Football Club is running a Pet Photo Contest. Players have submitted their Pets Photos and are looking for votes! One vote = $1 so give as many votes to as many cool pups and kittens that you want and thank you for submitting Women's Rugby!: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/ladymudturtles/search Click here to omit the voting and donate directly instead: https://account.venmo.com/u/LadyMudturtles
LADY MUDTURTLES ARE IN THE EDU D3 FINALS!
Union County have beaten HV/FLY this past Saturday 76-7 and are now moving on to the final round vs. Long Island. The match will be home this Saturday, 10/26, 11 AM at Unami Park! Come out and support the women as they are on the hunt to be EGU D3 Champions for the third year in a row! RAISE SOME SHELL!
Mudturtle Hockey Night
This Sunday October 20 will be the last call to purchase tickets for Mudturtle Hockey Night which is on Sunday October 27 Devils Vs Anaheim Ducks at the Prudential Center Newark 7:00 puck drop. Use the link below to get your tickets, thanks.
LADY MUDTURTLES HAVE SECURED SEMI FINALS!
This Saturday, 10/19, your #1 seed Lady Mudturtles are hosting #4 seed Hudson Valley/FLY at Unami Park at 11 AM for the Semi Finals. Come out and support Union County Women as they look to punch their ticket into the EGU D3 final. Our sponsor Alfonso's Catering food truck will be in attendance as well selling burgers, wraps, quesadillas, chicken tenders, etc. for between $4-7 each.
Men's Practice Tonight
Gents, Practice is on tonight, same time and location- 7pm 430 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ. We look forward to working on our rucking, tackling and support skills while running lots of pattern. We will use this off week to improve on our weaknesses and prepare for our last round match vs Montclair and the ensuing playoff push. For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Seasonal Jobs Available
Ladies and Gents, If you or someone you know who has lots of holiday spirit and loves spreading holiday cheer; we may have an opportunity for you. If you wish to earn extra money for the holidays, think about working for NYC Trees. We offer delivery jobs, decorating jobs, customer service and other support jobs. Fill out this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTV44pdHzCGJu1adxz36zXYWpGe8PTRz-K2tf41RJgEWqhUQ/viewform Our holiday season goes from Nov 18th- Jan 12th. NYC Trees is a full service Christmas company delivering, setting up, decorating and removing trees and decor in NYC, NJ and Westchester since 2012. Valid licensed drivers with their own truck or van for delivery and skilled Holiday decorators to the front of the line. Ho, Ho, Ho. Coach DeLucia
Practice Location
Gents, with the Clark UNICO Feast underway our regular practice field is unavailable. Tonight practice will be held at the Arthur L. Johnson High School football field (365 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066). This is football field almost immediately across the street from our usual practice field so it shouldn't be too much of an adjustment. Let's get after it! See you this evening, Tom
Mudturtle 50th Day Saturday October 12 at Unami
Remember this Saturday October 12 at Unami Park will be "50th DAY" to celebrate 50 years of Union County rugby. Last Saturday saw a big crowd come out to cheer on the Mudturtles, first the ladies who posted a 38-5 win over Long Island rugby. The men followed with a 24-5 win over Central Jersey Rugby. With these victories both the men and ladies continued their Fall season unbeaten streaks. This weekend the day starts at 11:00 with a Myths versus Legends flag match, open to any and all former players, fans, and family of Mudturtle rugby. Dust off your boots and show us you still have moves. Kegs will be tapped at noon. The men's A side will kick off at 1:00 against Bayonne, followed by a 3:00 kickoff of the B side also against Bayonne. After the matches there will be Hall of Fame Inductions inductees are as follows: Mike Sadowski, Jim Brady, Pat Burke, Curtis Noel, Billy Maclaney, and Will Galway. Drink up will follow. Don't miss out on a great day to get together with old friends at Unami.
Mudturtle Hockey Night
Join the Mudturtles Sunday October 27 to watch the NJ Devils take on the Anaheim Ducks, puck drop at 7:00. Ticket are $55.00 per person, limited amount so see link below and purchase your tickets today.
50th Day Saturday October 12
Saturday October 12 in Unami Park will be "50th DAY" to celebrate 50 years of Union County rugby. The day starts at 11:00 with a Myths versus Legends flag match, open to any and all former players, fans, and family of Mudturtle rugby. Kegs will be tapped at noon. The men's A side will kick off at 1:00 against Bayonne, followed by a 3:00 kickoff of the B side also against Bayonne. After the matches there will be Hall of Fame Inductions inductees are as follows: Mike Sadowski Jim Brady Pat Burke Curtis Noel Billy Mac Will Galway Drink up will follow. Don't miss out on a great day to get together with old friends at Unami.
Saturday October 5 Unami Park
Come out this Saturday October 5 at Unami Park to support your Mudturtles. The day starts at 11:00 when the women kick off against their biggest rival Long Island. Our ladies went undefeated on the recent UK tour chalking up two wins and have been rolling since. Show up early and watch some impressive rugby. Following the women our men will kick off at 1:00 against Central Jersey. A full day of rugby in Unami, put on your Union swag and come cheer both sides.
Saturday @ Bayonne
Gents, We have a solid team for the weekend, lots of competition for squad selections. If you are not listed in the 'A' team, we will have a full 'B' game for you to put your best foot forward and show the coaching staff and selectors what you can do. Play violent, play with intent, play for 80 min. Be switched on and ready to go Saturday, nothing else matters but being 2-0. Where: 16th Street Park Bayonne, NJ When: 11:30am Arrival, 12:00 Warm Up Kickoff: A Side 1pm B Side 3pm Post-Match Social: Vic Tavern (107 Hobart Ave.) First IV: 1. Nick Ballas 2. Rob Herbert 3. Declan McNamara 4. John Ryan 5. Matt Scarfuto 6. Stephen Joswick 7. Connor Morgan 8. Melvin Green 9. Aidan Guarnuccio 10. Tom Ross 11. Julian Caceres 12. Alex Bianchini (C) 13. Johan Figueredo 14. Tom Erickson 15. Chris Keim --------------------------------- 16. Pete Wargo 17. Matt Lopez 18. Eric Gartenberg 19. Bryan Valaquez 20. Tristan Herod 21. Ryan Salvatore 22. Cas Malak 23. Conor Chopey Always Together, Coach DeLucia
Referees Needed
Rugby NJ is looking for certified officials to referee at the 2024 Fall 7's Series. They are in dire straits and do not have enough referees for this weekend or moving forward. If you are a certified ref and are available for any of these dates please let them know. They can use your help. 9/22 CBA Lincroft NJ 9/29 Union - Cranford NJ 10/20 CBA - Lincroft, NJ. The Ref Fee for each tournament is $170 Even if you were only recently certified and haven't done your first real game yet, reach out. This is the perfect opportunity to get some real game time under your belt and some money in your pocket. If you are available please contact Lou Rebimbas Lou.rebimbas@gmail.com - Tree
Practice schedule
For the remainder of the season men's club practices will be held from 7-9pm at Migliaro Field (430 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ, 07066). We will continue our Tues/Thurs schedule. Tomorrow we slightly alter our usual timeframe and will practice from 6:30-8pm. After practice, everyone is encouraged to attend the Irish Wake of Todd Morgan at Dowling's Pub. With our first game on Saturday it is crucial to make these practices; starting spots are up for grabs! See you tomorrow and let's get after it this season -Tom
Todd Morgan's Irish Wake
Todd Morgan's Irish Wake will be held at Dowlings in Roselle Park on Tuesday, September 3rd at about 7pm.
Todd Morgan Services
Memorial services for Todd Morgan will be held Wednesday August 28, 6:00- 9:00 PM at the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home. Show up and represent, send our friend home with honors.
fall 2024 RUGBY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration and dues payment is now open on the club website. Click on the link below to sign in to your account and pay your dues. Contact Url if you have any issues with the website. jim@brad-pak.com or 98-451-0399 thanks.
48 HOURS LEFT FOR MUDCLUB
We all know rugby is famous for procrastinators but time is running out Mudclub sale ends Wednesday. Click on link below now to make your donation and get this years shirt.
Men's practice cancelled
Gentlemen, due the approaching tropical storm we are canceling practice tonight. Unami is prone to flooding, already waterlogged, and will otherwise be ripped apart. We don't want to start the season by ruining one of our greatest assets. Instead, be productive today by hitting the gym with a focus on cardio. You'll thank me later! See you on Tuesday for our first session. Best, Tom
MUDCLUB DEADLINE APPROACHING
One week left to get into the 2024 MUDCLUB, click on link below so you don't miss out. Last day to join Wednesday August 14.
AGM & Men's Fall Practice Reminder
Hi Gents, As a reminder the men's club AGM will be held at 7pm tomorrow evening at the Community Center (220 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ). This event is mandatory for all active members. We follow this up with our first Fall practice on Thursday, August 8th. All practices in August will be held at Unami Park from 6:30-8:30pm, and we plan on continuing our usual Tues/Thurs schedule. Big season ahead, see you all there! Yours Truly, Tom
Coaching 2 Course Volunteers Needed
Hello Mudturtle family! Union County Rugby is back at is again giving back to the sport through hosting a USA Rugby Level 2 Coaching Course. We are in need of volunteers to assist these future coaches in drills and games on Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th from 10 AM to 12 PM. All that is needed is athletic footwear! Please reach out to me and let me know if you can assist the club. All players welcome (Men, Women, Youth, Old Boys, and Union supporters [:) Raise some shell, -Sydlo sydleezy@gmail.com 732-770-0077
2024 MUDCLUB
Join the Mudturtle Rugby 2024 Mudclub! Help our club by donating $100 and receive a long sleeve rugby tee. This year's shirt includes Latin on the left sleeve which translates to: 50 YEARS 1,000,000 BEERS. Donations will be accepted until August 14th at midnight. Don't miss this limited time offer! Donate today!
Men's Fall Rugby
Gents, I hope everyone is having a great summer! We are about a week away from the CanAm tournament in Lake Placid, and with the AGM following on August 7th, we wanted to provide a few reminders heading into next week. We will have two formal practices before CanAm, next Monday and Wednesday at 6pm at Unami. Even if you are not going up, please make an effort to come to practice and help us prepare. Next week we will not hold regular touch on Tues/Thurs due to the practices. The AGM is mandatory for all current members. See you the Cranford Community Center (220 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ) at 7pm on Wednesday, August 7th. Practices will begin the week after the AGM, on August 13th. Our first game is September 7th. We'll send out the full schedule soon. Fall is right around the corner, its time start thinking about rugby. Looking forward to another great season! Best, Tom
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.
Quick Saranac Prep Change
It's our understanding a good number of people travel up to Saranac on Thursday so we will change the trainings from Tuesday/Thursday to Monday/Wednesday the week of Saranac. Saranac Practice Schedule: 6:30-8pm @ Unami Monday, July 22nd Wednesday, July 24th Fill out the Doc! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13NCMEuRC6Lc2DOfNspc7DKlAZaOyUqJNv7DBEukW1qw/edit?gid=28086410#gid=28086410
Saranac Availability & Summer Dates
Gents, Hope you are enjoying the downtime and getting fitness and lifts in to get your bodies right for the fall season quickly approaching. Summer 7s was a hit, the boys played in a couple tournaments- earning finalist in each. There is still summer touch every Tuesday and Thursday at Unami from 6:30-8pm through the start of 15s practices in August. Please Fill Out Saranac Availability Doc Here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13NCMEuRC6Lc2DOfNspc7DKlAZaOyUqJNv7DBEukW1qw/edit?gid=28086410#gid=28086410 Saranac Trainings: Tuesday, July 23rd and Thursday, July 25th from 6:30-8pm Saranac Can-Am Tourney: July 26-28th Lake Placid, NY 2024 AGM: August 7th @Cranford Community Center 7pm First Official 15s Training: Tuesday August 20th 6:30pm @Unami Enjoy Your Summer, Harry & Joe
Volunteers Needed
Union County Mudturtles will be hosting coaching clinics this summer and in need of volunteers! We will be hosting a Level 1 Coaching course Sunday, July 14th from 8:30 AM until 5 PM at the Clark Rec Center and a Level 2 Coaching Course Saturday and Sunday. August 10-11th 8 AM to 5 PM. Volunteers will not be needed for the whole day, just 2-3 hours for practicals. If this is something you are interested in helping with, please reach out to Sydlo, Social Chair for the Women's team, at 732-770-0077 or email her at sydleezy@gmail.com There is still time to register for both classes as well if you are interested in getting certified! Link to register is: https://usa.rugby/courses
50TH GALA PHOTOS
Thank you so much to each and every one of you who came out to make the 50th Anniversary Celebration a night to remember. We were honored to give the early members of our club a celebration for all of the hard work and dedication to the Mudturtle family, and to look forward to the future of rugby at home and in the USA at large. Thank you again for your patience as we corralled everyone for photos. As promised, please check out the link below. We hope the album offers you some treasured keepsakes. Note that any photos that you download will not have the image watermark. Simply enter you email address to view albums. Let us continue to keep Union traditions strong and keep growing as both a rugby club and a part of the Union County community at large - Here's to another 50 years!
Summer 7s and Saranac 15s Availability
Gents, Hope you are all enjoying the down time, getting fitness and lift sessions in. You should start preparing for a banner fall campaign. Rugby is most fun when you are fit. Anyone for 7s? Stay fit, have fun and win some hardware! Practices are 1x per week usually Tuesday or Thursday with the other day being touch. We have 4 tournaments scheduled this summer Rockaway (This Saturday), Princeton 7s (6/22) Danbury 7s (6/29), and Surfside 7s (7/13). * Please Note in order to give you some downtime before 15s training for Saranac and lack of enough interest, the New Haven 7s on 7/20 won't be attended. All 7s and 15s players please fill out the availability doc below. Some Tues/Thurs dates got moved around and the Surfside, NJ Tourney was added so please update your availability for 7s and Saranac 15s today! Available This Saturday? Want to play 7s, meet at Rockaway Beach in the Morning, follow our team socials for meet up and carpool information. All are welcome! Touch Tonight, 7s on Saturday! Fill out the Player Availability Doc! All the Best, Coach DeLucia
Mudturtles help
As some of you may know Megan Farrell, the daughter of life long Mudturtle Kevin Farrell, is fighting a rare and inoperable brain sarcoma. Saturday July 6 will be Meghan's Miracle Fundraiser from 3:00PM-7:00PM at the Elks Lodge 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road Howell NJ. All are encouraged to show up and support. A $35 donation includes a pasta dinner, beer, wine, and soda. Not around and want to help in Meghan's fight click on the link below. Thanking all for supporting Meghan.
Mudturtle Golf Friday June 7
Golf tomorrow Friday June 7 7:30AM - 9:00AM Registration, Tree City Vodka Bloody Marys & grab-n-go breakfast sandwiches 9AM - 2PM 18 holes (hotdog, Tree City Vodka drinks & beer at turn, cart concessions) 2PM - 4PM BBQ lunch, silent auctions, raffle, awards Not too later to join us for lunch $35 per head
50th Anniversary Week
Greetings to all Mudturtles, This is our 50th Anniversary week golf outing this coming Friday June 7 and Gala Saturday June 8. To help commemorate the 50th we have an oversized rugby ball we would like all past and current Mudturtles to sign, see link below for picture. We will have the ball at the golf outing and Gala for signing. We will also have the ball at the Rathskeller Wednesday June 5 from 6:30-9:00, in case there are those who are not around this weekend they can sign on Wednesday. Thanks.
UCRFC Summer Events
Hi all, as we head into the summer I want to remind you of important upcoming events. Summer 7's – Practices begin this Wednesday, 6/5, 6pm at Unami. If you plan to join in ANY capacity and haven't already, please fill out Harry's doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13NCMEuRC6Lc2DOfNspc7DKlAZaOyUqJNv7DBEukW1qw/edit?usp=sharing. Additionally, players MUST register a men's 7's account on our website. We will use this to send out important updates (rosters, times, locations, etc.). Don't miss something crucial because you were lazy: https://www.mudturtlerfc.com/register/ Can-Am Tournament - July 25 to 29. Probably 3x as fun as the Boston trip, I cannot recommend this enough. We have a house that fits 12 and the cost is just $350pp inclusive of food and beer. Only a few spots remain so if you're interested talk to Dumptruck ASAP (973) 879-3365. Those who want to room separately or with wives/girlfriends should book accommodations soon. UK Tour - Final payments will go out shortly. IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ASAP. Prices are pretty good right now. Some suggested flights are in the Tour FAQ (Instagram bio), but if you find a deal/airline you like better feel free to book it instead. As always, if you have any questions or if money is tight please talk to me (908) 230-7211. We will work with you to make sure you can join in on the fun. Let's have a 50th summer for the books, men! Best, Tom
UCRFC Summer Events
Hi all, as we head into the summer I want to remind you of important upcoming events. Summer 7's - Along with touch at Unami on Tues/Thurs, we will play a full 7's season. If you plan to join and haven't already, please fill out Harry's doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13NCMEuRC6Lc2DOfNspc7DKlAZaOyUqJNv7DBEukW1qw/edit?usp=sharing. Additionally, players MUST register a men's 7's account on our website. We will use this to send out important updates (rosters, times, locations, etc.). Don't miss something crucial because you were too lazy to register: https://www.mudturtlerfc.com/register/ Can-Am Tournament - July 25 to 29. Probably 3x as fun as the Boston trip, I cannot recommend this enough. We have a house that fits roughly 12 people and the cost is just $350pp inclusive of food and beer. First come first serve, if you're interested please talk to Dumptruck ASAP (973) 879-3365. Those who want to room separately or with wives/girlfriends should book accommodations soon. UK Tour - Final payments will go out shortly; the deadline has been pushed back a few weeks. IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ASAP. Prices are pretty good right now. Some suggested flights are in the Tour FAQ (Instagram bio), but if you find a deal/airline you like better feel free to book it instead. As always, if anybody wants to attend anything but money is tight please talk to me (908) 230-7211. We will work with you to make payments at a later time and schedule. Let's have a 50th summer for the books, men! Best, Tom
Mudturtle Mens Club - Register for Summer 7s
Mens Summer 7s Registration is Now Open
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.
Men's Summer 7s/Saranac Schedule
Good Afternoon Gents, It's been a couple of weeks, I hope you are all on the mend and have already begun fitness training for summer 7s and fall 15's. Attached is an availability doc for summer 7s season and a brief 15's window before the Saranac Can-Am tournament in late July. Please fill out the form even if you are only attending trainings and can't make the tournaments. Availability Doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13NCMEuRC6Lc2DOfNspc7DKlAZaOyUqJNv7DBEukW1qw/edit?usp=sharing Structure of 7s Trainings: Wednesday Nights 6-8:30pm @Unami Touch: First 30 Min Fitness & Skills: Next 60 Min Rugby 7s Matches: Last 60 Min There will also be another week night designated for competitive touch from 6:30-8pm. Either Tuesday or Thursday, please check socials like Facebook and Instagram for that info when its available. Regarding 7s Training: Numbers are key, any training that doesn't have 14 players available for training according to the doc are at risk of being cancelled. Please pass this on to our collegiate partners Rutgers, Montclair State Universities as the areas premier 7s team. Dues: College Players Dues are $50, Men's Dues are $100. This covers practices, vans, tournament fees and tournament post game refreshments. -- For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Last call Mudturtle golf and gala
Be warned time is running out to sign up for the Mudturtle's 50th events. Last day to register for golf is this Sunday May 19. Last day to register for the Gala is next Thursday May 23. Click on link below to go to events page and register today. Thanks.
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
Flag Season opens soon.
Flag rugby registration is open, don't miss out on summer fun for the whole family, click the link below to sign up your players. Also tell your friends, neighbors, and family all are welcome to come join the rugby lifestyle. All of our players stay active, learn team building, and all participate each week. Rugby is one of the few games you can play for your whole life. Over the years we have had flag players move on to youth tackle, the go off and play in college, to return and play on our men and womens teams. All while making lifelong friends along the way. Practices start the first week of June. We also welcome adult participation join the fun and help coach no experience needed we will teach. Looking forward to another summer of flag rugby!!!
50th Anniversary Gala Tickets
The celebration of the Mudturtles 50th Year is less than a month away, being held 6:00 PM June 8, 2024 at the Galloping Hill Golf Club. This is a formal event including cocktails, dinner, awards, and dancing. Don't miss out on what promises to be one of the most memorial nights in club history. Use the link below to register. Should anyone traveling out of town require lodging for the weekend, there is a block of rooms reserved for our group at the Kenilworth Hotel. Please call the hotel directly at 800-775-3645 to make a reservation and request to book under "Union County Rugby Club 50th Anniversary Room Block." There will be shuttle transportation to and from the Gala for anyone utilizing the club room block. Finally, if you have any photographs or memorabilia you would be willing to contribute to the event, please reach out to a.e.gildea@gmail.com Thank you.
LAST CALL GOLF OUTING
We need to give final number for the golf outing next Monday. Registration will close Sunday!!!! Click on the link below to register for the June 7 Mudturtle Golf outing. Do note website is used for purchase of Golf & Lunch, Lunch only, and club/gear rental. To be a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsor which includes a foursome contact Mike "OG" Rotella (908) 578-4774 or Brian "Cyborg" Ludlum (908) 578-8746 direct. Also contact them if you wish to sponsor a hole or know a business that wants to sponsor a hole. Any and all Mudturtles are welcome to attend. Don't miss out!!!
Welcome to Union Summer 7s
Welcome to the Union Men's 2024 Seven’s Program! Union will be offering a competitive Men’s 7’s program this summer beginning Wednesday June 5th 6-8:30pm @Unami · We will be offering open tryouts for our (1) competitive side. · Practice location: Unami Park · 7’s Rugby dues will be $100 for the entire program covering practices and tournament fees. We are WELCOMING NEW ATHLETES to our club! * College Rugby Players * Graduating High Schoolers * Crossover Athletes from Soccer, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Hockey, Track, Baseball etc. All Are Welcome! NO Rugby Experience Necessary 2024 UCRFC Summer 7's Schedule Date Event Location Time Wednesday, June 5th Practice Unami 6p – 8:30p Wednesday, June 12th Practice Unami 6p – 8:30p Saturday, June 15th Tournament Rockaway, NY Wednesday, June 19th Practice Unami 6p – 8:30p Saturday, June 22nd Tournament Princeton, NJ Wednesday, June 26th Practice Unami 6p - 8:30p Saturday, June 29th Tournament Danbury, CT Wednesday, July 3rd Practice Unami 6p - 8:30p Wednesday, July 10th Practice Unami 6p - 8:30p Saturday, July 13th Tournament Stone Harbor, NJ Wednesday, July 17th Practice Unami 6p - 8:30p Saturday, July 20th Tournament New Haven, CT
Mudturtle Golf outing June 7th
Apologizes to those who tried to sign up for golf and may have gotten a sold out message seems we had a bug in the programming. This has been corrected spots are still open click the link below and register. Thank you.
June 7th Mudturtle Golf Outing
Don't miss out!! Click on the link below to register for the June 7 Mudturtle Golf outing. Do note website is used for purchase of Golf & Lunch, Lunch only, and club/gear rental. To be a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsor which includes a foursome contact Mike "OG" Rotella (908) 578-4774 or Brian "Cyborg" Ludlum (908) 578-8746 direct. Also contact them if you wish to sponsor a hole or know a business that wants to sponsor a hole. This event is limited to 25 foursomes so register today before all slots fill up.
Mudturtles say Hello Ball
Don't miss out on what is surely to be one of the best golf outing you will ever attend!!! Register now to join the Mudturtles as they take over the course at Ashbrook on June 7. See link below, once on page scroll down for details and to purchase tickets. Not a golfer purchase a lunch ticket and join in on the fun!! Current players, old boys, ancients, parent in flag or youth program, fans, and friends all are welcome to attend.
Mudturtle Day at Unami Park Saturday April 13
Good things happened for the Mudturtles this past weekend. The men went to South Jersey posting a 44-19 win. The women went to and secured their first ever victory over Morris!!! This weekend Saturday April 13 is a full day at Unami with the Ladies B side playing Montclair U at 11:00, followed by the Men D3 kicking off against Brooklyn at 1:00 and D4 kicking off against Bayonne at 3:00. We encourage all Mudturtles to come out and support lets fill up Unami Park!! Also do not forget to first drop by the Mudturtle car wash that is being run by our youth tackle program. Location is at Brad-Pak 124 South Avenue Garwood, NJ.
Mudturtles doing good work!!
Rosie Zbeda who has been heading up our Berkeley Heights Flag program for years will be part of a team for Women Unite to fundraise for Covenant house that supports teenage homelessness, this Friday April 12 at Giants stadium. Click on the link below to support Rosie a good Mudturtle doing good work!!!
Mens Practice Schedule Change
Gents, We are now officially back at Brewer Field located at 430 Westfield Ave Clark, NJ. Practice will now kickoff at 7pm and finish at 9pm sharp. Please make it to training on time and let’s have a great showing and get ready for a banner day Saturday! For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Mens Practice Cancelled Tonight
Gents, Due to the weather and temperature we are cancelling training tonight. Please get to the gym and get a fitness session in. Thursday rain or shine we will continue to build our skills and fitness to get ready for Saturday. We look forward to putting up a dominant performance on the weekend. See you boys Thursday; please be on the lookout for a possible practice location change back to Brewer Field, administrators will confirm tomorrow. For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Mudturtle carwash Saturday Aril 13
Help support the youth tackle program on Saturday April 13 from 9:00AM-2:00PM as they will be running a carwash at Brad-Pak 124 South Avenue Garwood, NJ. For a $10 donation you can get a nice shiny ride!!!
LAST CALL NJ DEVIL HOCKEY NIGHT
Last chance to click on the link below and join us on April 7 to watch the Devils take on the Nashville Predators. Further details also on the link. We need to give final headcount Monday so will cut off sign up Monday morning.
Calling All Union Men
Gents, Tomorrow we open up our first game at Unami at 1pm. The first home match of the 2024 Spring season. The Albany Knicks are coming down with 2 sides to reignite an old rivalry. We need all hands on deck to help fill out our 2nd side. Calling all old boys, social players and recent retirees to bring your boots and help fill out our 2nd game, there are minutes for everyone. 1130am 1st IV Arrival 1pm 1st IV Kickoff (2nd IV Arrival) 2:30pm 2nd IV Kickoff For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Men's Practice Tonight
Gents, Thanks for the solid showing over the weekend. You boys played tough and gutted out terrible weather against a higher division playoff team. Up 10-3 at the half, I gave Monmouth back their red card loss of player and soon after our front row went down with injuries. You boys didn't give in and even after losing some backrow players and scrumhalf, you still gutted it out for a full 80 minutes. We came up short 28-10 but this baseline test was very productive. We have things to work on and improve, but we have even more to build off of. We need to finish trys, we need to finish tackles, we left 3 trys off the board with poor skills under pressure meters from the try line. Best part is all of this is easily fixable. We need everyone out at training. Tonight we will focus on skill work to begin with then progress and focus on rucking, scrums, line-outs, counter-attack, and bring it all together for a semi-opposed run through seeing players at different positions. We need everyone at training, we need all hands on deck. If you were only planning on coming Thursday please make every effort to be there tonight. Competition breeds success. Let's get after it tonight, looking forward to seeing everyone. For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Mudturtle Hockey Night!!
Don't miss out tickets are going fast, come join the club Sunday April 7th at Prudential Arena in Newark to watch the NJ Devils take on the Nashville Predators at 7:00. 34 tickets are available for this event, 20 of which will allow you to come early and meet the Devils, use link below to purchase. Included with your ticket is a $20.00 food/drink voucher. Once it has been confirmed we will let the "early tickets" know what time to be there to meet the players. Questions? Contact Cyborg (908) 578-8746 thanks.
SAD NEWS
The whole club sends condolences to Chris Herring who lost his mom, Samantha Ann Mott, this past Saturday. To offer condolences in person a memorial service will be held Wednesday March 20 from 1:00-4:00PM at Gorny & Gorny Funeral Home 215 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth NJ 07206
MUDTURTLE NIGHT AT DEVILS HOCKEY
Come join the club Sunday April 7th at Prudential Arena in Newark to watch the NJ Devils take on the Nashville Predators at 7:00. 34 tickets are available for this event, 20 of which will allow you to come early and meet the Devils, use link below to purchase. Included with your ticket is a $20.00 food/drink voucher. Once it has been confirmed we will let the "early tickets" know what time to be there to meet the players. Questions? Contact Cyborg (908) 578-8746 thanks.
Union County Women's Rugby Spring Season Begins Saturday
SPRING SEASON IS BACK FOR THE LADIES! This Saturday at Madison Ave Turf Fields (1333 Madison Ave, Rahway NJ) the Lady Mudturtles faceoff against South Jersey and Harrisburg in a Round Robin format. Kickoff is at 11 and social to be followed at Butch Kowal's sponsored by Moaaz Mediterranean Grill (28 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065). Come out, support, and RAISE SOME SHELL!!!
MUDTURTLE GALA TICKETS ON SALE NOW
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration. The Gala will be held on June 8, 2024 at 6pm and is a formal event including cocktails, dinner, awards, and dancing to honor and celebrate 50 Years of Mudturtle Rugby. Register prior to April 15, 2024 by using the link below. Should anyone traveling out of town require lodging for the weekend, there is a block of rooms reserved for our group at the Kenilworth Hotel. Please call the hotel directly at 800-775-3645 to make a reservation and request to book under "Union County Rugby Club 50th Anniversary Room Block." There will be shuttle transportation to and from the Gala for anyone utilizing the club room block. Finally, if you have any photographs or memorabilia you would be willing to contribute to the event, please reach out to a.e.gildea@gmail.com Thank you.
MUDTURTLE TOUR REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER TODAY
Warning today is the last day to register and pay your deposit for our tour of England in August. Click on the link below and register. If anyone needs to work out a payment plan see either Tom Ross or Anna Gildea. Don't miss out on one of rugby's best experiences touring abroad. Register today and join us in August to celebrate 50 years of Mudturtle Rugby!!!
Mudturtle Pub Crawl 2024
All adult Mudturtless are welcome to join this years pub crawl. Assembling at Unami Park at noon this Saturday March 2 pub crawling from there, rain or shine. Players, fans, parents of flag and youth players, all are welcome. The more the merrier see you there!!!
Tour Registration - Friday Deadline
Happy Monday! - Reminder that deposits are due for the 50th Anniversary Tour to England. The last day to register is THIS FRIDAY March 1. Seats are filling up quick - don't miss your opportunity to represent your club abroad and celebrate the last 50 years of Mudturtle Rugby.
MARCH OF THE MUDTURTLES
Save the date March 9 2024, the Mudturtles will be marching in the Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade. All flag, youth tackle, adult players, old boys, and ancients along with parents, spouses, friends and fans are welcome. Details to follow shortly, thanks.
MENS SPRING SCHEDULE
See link below to find the men's Spring schedule. Do note pack your bags road trip to Boston for April 27 match.
Tour Registration - 1 Week Remaining
Registration for the 50th Anniversary Tour to England closes in 1 WEEK! Are you in?? Head to the link below to submit your initial deposit no later than Friday March 1
MUDTURTLE RUGBY TO INVADE ENGLAND
Greetings, To celebrate our 50th Anniversary the club will tour to England. The time has finally come to begin collecting deposits for our trip this August! Below is a link for the clubs 50th anniversary page. On this page you will find a link showing tour details and another to make your initial deposit of $500. If you are ready to go and would like to secure your spot, submit your initial deposit. Once you register, a member of the Tour Committee will reach out to you to confirm your details including any guests, rooming, and kit sizes. Deposits are being collected between February 15 and March 1. IF YOU DO NOT PAY YOUR DEPOSIT BY MARCH 1 YOU WILL NOT BE GOING ON TOUR. Can't wait for the Mudturtle UK takeover!
Super Bowl Boxes
Nick Ballas is running a super bowl squares competition. $25 per entry with payouts at the end of each quarter of $150, $300, $150, and $400, respectively. Chose boxes and full rules are in the link below. He is donating the leftover money to UCRFC, which conveniently sidesteps a few gambling laws that could theoretically get UCRFC into some trouble if hosted directly. I think some people are not aware/don't understand this, which is why we're having trouble selling as many squares as prior years. Please consider entering the competition. Also, please share with whoever else you think might be interested (or old boys that may not be aware). I found this to be fairly easy to sell to around the office as well. Thank you, Tom Ross
Mudturtle photos
Preparing for the big 50th Gala and asking all for some help. If you have old rugby photos from matches, tours, parties, shenanigan's please upload them to the link below. If old school picture you can take a clear shot on your phone and use that to upload. Do note what you submit may be used for all to see. Thanks.
50th Anniversary Tour
Welcome to Union County RFC's 50th year. The biggest event we have scheduled for this year is a full on rugby tour of England. Please see the link below and fill out the tour survey. All are encouraged to go, ask anyone who has toured with a rugby club it is truly an event you do not want to miss.
Union County Women's Rugby Needs Your Support
Hello Mudturtle Fam! Our first fundraiser is underway to support your Union Women on their Regionals run this coming April. To offset travel and boarding costs, we are selling popcorn that gets delivered straight to your door! You can buy single bags or check out some of their popular collections. The link to purchase can be found here and we cannot thank you enough for your continued generosity, love, and support for Women's sports: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/8bf64aq5
MUDTURTLE LADIES POPCORN FUNDRAISER
Help support the lady Mudturtles and give yourself a treat at the same time. click on the link below and buy some popcorn a portion of each sale goes to the ladies fundraiser, thanks.
2023 HOLIDAY PARTY DON'T MISS OUT
Reminding those who have not already registered, this Friday December 1 is the Mudturtle Holiday party from 7:00-11:00 PM at Costa's in Roselle Park. See link below to register, can pay online or at the door but register. Don't miss out on one of the biggest parties in years, we are close to 100 registered to attend.
2023 Unions Men's Wrap Up
Good Afternoon Gents, Just wanted to send out a quick wrap up on our season. It was a year that started off with the clubs foundation rocked with departures, discipline and turnover. You all bought in to the new systems and laid a solid foundation for the club to flourish for the foreseeable future. The core of this team is rock solid and I look forward to a spirited spring season where we build on our success and write another chapter in Unions rich history. Hopefully, we welcome back some of those that were not with us this year after hearing of all your successes! Thank you to Coach Taranto, Coach Erickson and Coach Smith for making this season a success. There is no more practice this season, but stay tuned for information about touch sessions to this fall into winter. We will put together a competitive and fun spring that will see us tested in preparation for Fall 24'. Please stay the course, recruit mates and remember always be the hammer not the nail. It was an absolute pleasure leading you boys out on the pitch. Yours Truly, Coach DeLucia
SAVE THE DATE HOLIDAY PARTY
Friday December 1 is this years Mudturtle Holiday Party. We will be gathering at Costas in Roselle Park from 7:00-11:00 PM. See the link below to register, you will have the option to pay online or just register and pay at the door.
LAST CALL ON BLAZERS
Club blazer sale ends after tomorrow Sunday November 5. Order yours now, don't miss out. Be ready for our 50th next year have a blazer to wear on the 50th tour and at 50th gala.
BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONS
The Lady Mudturtles had a great Fall season and defended their Empire Union title. They are currently running a fundraiser which will go towards financing travel and rooms to the regional championship round in the Spring. See the link below, buy some swag, support our Mudturtles!!!
Club Blazer Sale ends soon!!!!!
Club blazers are on sale till Sunday. Be amongst the sharpest dressed at club events. Don't miss out see link below and order yours now.
Need Everyone at Training!
Gents, The rugby gods have smiled upon us. New Haven lost this past weekend @ Danbury leaving a huge opportunity for us to claim a playoff spot if we take care of business the next two weeks. Although this week there is only a D4 match, we need all Union Men at training. There will be a good amount of crossover of D3 reserves and D4 players making a solid team to dominate this weekend. We need everyone out to maintain the level of competition we had last week and continue to build depth and assemble powerful sides for our playoff aspirations.. See you tonight, boots on by 7pm. Always Together, Coach DeLucia
CHAMPIONSHIP RUGY AT UNAMI SATURDAY OCTOBER 21
Come support the lady Mudturtles as they defend their Empire GU title this Saturday October 21, kicking off at 11:00 for this championship match versus Long Island Womens Rugby. Put on your Mudturtle swag and come out to cheer on the ladies.
MUDTURTLE CLUB BLAZERS ON SALE
Union County RFC blazers are currently on sale, we will be taking orders until November 5, 2023. Remember next year is our 50th anniversary we have a tour and gala planned be amongst the best dressed for both. Use link below to order.
New Location for Mens Match Today
Todays match has been moved to 161 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ. The game kicks off at 1pm and we need everyone at the pitch by 11:45am. Today we show our Rivals what it means to be Union Men. Always Together, Coach DeLucia
MUDTURTLE CHRISTMAS SHOP SATURDAY OCTOBER 7
A full day of rugby in Unami Park Saturday October 7. The women kick off against White Plains at 11:00, the men D3 side then faces New Haven at 1:00. Finishing up the day will be the men D4 at 3:00 versus North Jersey. The Mudturtle Christmas village will also be open. For sale will be club ties, supporter scarves, club blankets, and plushies. Get you xmas shopping done early.
Biggest Challenge of Season
Men, You are playing great rugby, wearing your heart on your sleeve and leaving it all on the pitch. This week we will stay away from contact in training and work on pattern of play. We need all available hands on deck, we are playing to retain sole position of first place without 5-6 starters. We will not be deterred, we shall draw the line in the sand and hold the line, controlling what we can control and that is our defense. I need every player to attend training tonight, we need to put the best foot forward and assemble a team that can withstand the upcoming obstacle and continue carving our path of success. Thursday's training will be at Rutgers, making tonight very important for us to run through our pattern of play. Remember early is on-time and on-time is late. For the Club, Coach DeLucia
Food and Coat Drive 10/7
Hello Mudturtle Family, Union County Women's Rugby is hosting a Food and Coat Drive Saturday, October 7th between 11 AM and 3 PM during both Men and Women's Matches. Please bring your nonperishable food items and any lightly worn coats to be donated on behalf of the club. Thank you and happy season of giving!
Jersey fundraiser
The women's team is auctioning off our retired Blue Jersey set as a fundraiser. If you are interested in a jersey, please see the form below for the list of available numbers and corresponding sizes and to place a bid. The auction will end after our home game on October 7th (11am KO if you want to come support!) See link below.
All Hands on Deck
Gents, You've played inspiring rugby this season. You've overcome incredible odds, large roster turnover and have been incredibly coachable leading to your success. We have played good rugby and hang our hat on high quality defense. You have outscored opponents 90-18 thus far, yet we are far away from achieving our goals of an undefeated season and 1st place in our division. The next two weeks will be the most challenging as we are without 27% of our starting 15 for weddings and the world cup as we compete with Danbury and New Haven for 1st place. Now is not the time to be complacent, we will react-adapt-decide to overcome and not let it slow our aspirations. Next man up mentality, others must rise to the occasion. We will be shuffling different people at 9,10 & 15. If you feel you can play on our top side at any of these positions, please let it be known during training so we may get a proper look at you. Looking forward to getting after it tonight, please come to training, there is only 6-8 trainings left of the season. We need all hands on deck and must continue to develop and play as one. Always Together, Coach DeLucia
Mens Game vs Montclair 2pm
Good Morning Gents, 2pm kickoff today at Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ. Please be at the pitch by 12:30. Boots on ready to roll by 1pm. Goose Egg today boys, no one crosses our line. -Coach DeLucia
Order Your 2023 Mudclub Fleece - Sales End Sunday!
Our 2023 Mudclub Fleece fundraiser ends soon! Don't miss your opportunity to own this high-quality Mudturtle gear and help the organization. Sunday, September 24th is the last day of the fundraiser. Click the link to donate $100 and get your super-soft fleece today!
Practice Tonight
Good Afternoon Gents, We need to have a good showing at training tonight, please make every effort to attend. We are playing good rugby, have outscored opponents this season thus far 73-18. If you want to achieve all of our goals of a league championship and a national title run this spring; we need all hands on deck! Tonights focus will be on skills for 30 minutes, we'll split backs and forwards for 20 minutes, then review new penalty plays, counter attacks and kick chase structure while we have a team run through. Get to training, be a part of something special! For the Club, Coach DeLucia
2023 MUDCLUB
As the Men's Fall season opens up so does the 2023 Mudclub, see link below. For your donation of $100 you will receive a red fleece vest to help stay warm as you come out and support the games in the Fall. Limited time offer last donations will be accepted until September 24.
LAST DAY FOR CELTIC FEST DISCOUNT
For our fans who plan on attending the games at the Celtic Fest this Saturday Sept 9, do remember today is the last day to pre-purchase discount tickets for the event, see link below. $10.00 today, if you pay at the event is it $25.
Must Watch: 20 Min Video Explanation of our Structure
Good Afternoon, Please take 20 minutes and watch this video, breaking down our 2-4-2 structure. This video explains in great detail, a step-by-step breakdown of responsibilities and options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4-sFpsT8c "The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching." Prepare like a Pro, give this a watch today, over the weekend and Tuesday at lunch. Regular season is here, let's earn the right to be 1-0. Next week all players are expected to know this structure so we can spend adequate time on game preparations instead of installing structure. Happy Labor Day Weekend. Go Rutgers! Coach DeLucia
Rugby at Union County Celtic Fest Saturday Sept 9, 2023
Saturday, September 9th is the First Annual Union County Celtic Festival, hosted at Oak Ridge Park in Clark (136 Oak Ridge Road Clark, NJ 07066). The Festival will be featuring rugby games during the day and the Mudturtles will be involved in ALL of them. This is the the schedule of games: 10:00am - High School Boys 7s 11:00am - Women vs Long Island 1:00pm - Youth Flag 2:00pm - D3 Men vs Morris 4:30pm - D4 Men vs Princeton While players will be admitted to the festival free of charge, there will be a fee for all others. Friends and family can use the following link to get discounted tickets to the festival for $10 rather than $25 at the gate. https://fevogm.com/event/UnionCountyCelticFestivalPiper The code is good through Wednesday, 9/6 at midnight. For $10 the event will be well worth it. There is a lot on the festival grounds but it may be better to operate under the assumption that it will be full. Everyone should expect to park in the overflow area or additional offsite lot so allow a little extra time to arrive. A shuttle will bring us to the game and it isn’t far away. That this is an unfortunate, unavoidable downside to an otherwise awesome event.
Men's AGM 2023
The Men's AGM will be this Wednesday August 9th, from 7-9PM at the Cranford Community Center- 220 Walnut Ave Cranford NJ 07016.
2023 Can Am Rugby Roster
If you plan on playing in this years Can-Am Rugby tournament, July 28-30 in Lake Placid/Saranac, let Chris Keim know you are bringing your boots. Text or call letting him know 908-868-3228, thanks.
Saturday July 22 Myths VS. Legends flag game
It's that time of year Mudturtle Rugby Flag Fest is this Saturday July 22, kids games kick off at 9:00. Location is Madison Ave Park in Rahway, 1300 Madison Ave (behind hospital) Following the kids games we will be having our annual Myths VS Legends Flag game open to all adult Mudturtles which include current and former players from all programs, friends, fans, and anyone else who purchases a Myths VS. Legends shirt for the low low price of $15. Myths kickoff to Legends around noonish. The Mudturtle beer garden will be open during and after the game.
Golf outing Friday June 2
A reminder for those golfing tomorrow the schedule for the day is as follows: • 7:30 - 9:00: Check in at registration table and Continental Breakfast • 9:00 - 2:00: Shotgun from assigned hole (18 hole scramble with golf cart) • 2:00 - 4:00: Cookout Lunch, Awards & Raffle winner selection Do check in upon arrival so the course knows you are there and will have the proper amount of carts ready for the start. The forecast is calling for a very warm day so remember to bring something cool to drink to stay hydrated. Thanks
High School Boys Championship Match
Come support our High School boys team this Saturday May 27 as they play in the NJ State Championship 12:30 PM Kickoff. Location: Christian Brothers Academy 850 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ 07738
Mudturtle 50th Anniversary Gear Sale Ends May 15th!
Monday, May 15th is the last day to place your orders on the Mudturtle Club Store for our 50th Anniversary gear. Don't miss out! Get your orders in now. For those who have made purchases, we thank you for your patience as we did extend the sale.
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.
Sending Lady Mudturtle To Super Regionals
The Lady Mudturtles will be playing in the Atlantic Super Regionals April 29-30, representing Union as the Empire GU D3 Champs. Help support the ladies by clicking on the link below, supporters have a chance to win a ball signed by the ladies team.
Saturday April 1 Double Header Home Openers!!
Put on your Mudturtle Swag and head to Unami Park today, April 1, the club has a double-header with both a Ladies and Men having their home openers. The ladies, who are the 22-23 Empire GU champs kick off at 11:00 with the men to follow. All are welcome to come support the Mudturtles.
Mudturtle Shop Sale Extended Till May 15
Please note we will be extending the sale in the Mudturtle shop sale till May 15. Tree has acquired samples of the Bomber jackets so people can try them on for size. He will be bringing them to the mens and ladies games this Saturday April 1 so you can see which size fits best.
Calling All Mudturtles
March with the Mudturtles in the Union County St. Pats parade Saturday March 11 all from our Flag & Tackle programs, Men's & Women's teams, alumni & supporters are welcome. Assemble 11:00 AM in lot across from Boys and Girls club 1050 Jeanette Ave Union. After parade we will assemble at Dowlings in Roselle Park.
Men's Practice Spring 2023
Men's practice for the Spring season starts this week 8:00 at Rahway River Park on Tuesday and Thursday, we will be in Rahway every Tuesday and Thursday until we announce moving to Unami. Be there boots on warmed up and ready to go.
Mudturtle 50Th Anniversary March 6, 2023 Update
See the link below for latest update on 50th Anniversary happenings. Included is new swag on club store https://shop.mudturtlerfc.com plus details on golf outing fundraiser happening June 3, 2023.
Rugby New York -vs- Old Glory Sunday March 5
This Sunday, March 5, you have a chance to watch a legacy of Mudturtle Rugby play professionally as Michael "Chicken" Dabulas and Old Glory of Washington DC travel to New York to take on RUNY. See link below for game and ticket information.
Super Bowl Sunday
Looking to add fun to this Super Bowl Sunday? See link below to play Mudturtle Super Bowl Squares. Also a number of players will be gathering at the Cranford Elks to watch the game. Pre-game at 5:00 the Elks are having a Taco buffet for $15.00, in the area come join the fun!!
50Th Anniversary Update
See link below for an update on happenings for the 50th Anniversary. Included is a survey for a grand tour please take your time to complete. Thanks.
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