Rahway Youth Flag Rugby

Mudturtle U12 U14 report

The U12 and U14 teams this year showed the rest of the Rugby NJ programs what the Mudturtles are all about. Starting in January, both teams came together to progress their skill sets, physicality and teamwork. After a slow start to the season our u14s came back strong in the regular season with a close win at Franklin, and dominant wins over Morris and Jersey Shore. After winning a back and forth match against Morris 30-25 in OT in the first round of the Championship, we fell to Franklin 20-10 in a heartbreaker in the final after suffering a couple of key injuries. Our U12s were dominant from the get go in the regular season going 5-0 with 4 strong wins and 1 nail biter, last second try, win over Morris at Morris in week 4. We opened the championship with a solid 30-10 win over Franklin in the opening round and closed out in the championship with our most complete performance of the season in an 40-10 win over Jersey Shore. To date our U12 have out scored opponents 320-110, well done! Next up, the U12 and U14s will be combining forces and traveling up to Syracuse for 7’s Jamboree with Syracuse, Corning, two teams from Rochester and two teams from Buffalo. See link below for pictures of each side.

2025 U12 U14 sides

Mudturtles in the news

Check out the video in the link below, two Mudturtles, Mike and John Scheurer who started in flag, went through our youth tackle program, then off to Sienna College are featured in this piece. Both are seniors so can complete the circle by coming back to play for our men’s club.

Sienna College Mike and John Schuerer

Flag Rugby Referees

Good morning flag family!! If you have a child or know someone who has aged out of the flag program (at least finishing freshman year in high school) but still wants to be involved and would like to make a little extra money ask them if they would be interested in refereeing for the flag season this year. If they are interested or have any questions please have them text Dorella (917-299-2505).