TEAMS AND CONTACTS
Women's College Coordinator: Scott Stratton
Email: wcolepru@gmail.com
Albright College Women
Albright College Women’s Rugby was founded in 1995. The Albright Lions compete in the Small College-Division III League. In 2014, we joined the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO).
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1995
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 15234
13th & Bern Streets
Reading, PA 19612
United States
Contacts:
President:
Aliyah Robinson - aliyah.robinson@albright.edu
Coach:
Lance Orndorf - ljorndorf@gmail.com - 610-762-3963
Match Secretary:
DeSales University Women
DeSales University Women were founded in 2014 and admitted to the EPRU as Recognized Members in March 2014. DeSales began playing competitively in Fall of 2014 in the Small College Division replacing Millersville who joined MARC.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
United States
Contacts:
President:
Coach:
Adriana Russo - AR0033@desales.edu - 917-741-0800; Morgan Ruel - mr6910@desales.edu - 973-600-1402
Match Secretary:
East Strousburg University
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Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Angela Horner - ahorner1@live.esu.edu - 609-752-6376
Coach:
Melissa Rosenkranz - melissarosenkranz@yahoo.com - 610-730-2375
Match Secretary:
Lindsey Goodenough - lgoodenoug@live.esu.edu - 607-342-6283
Franklin and Marshall College Women
Established in 1975, the Franklin and Marshall Women’s Club Rugby team has a history of success. Currently, the team is in a critical time of growth and change.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Women’s Rugby
Athletics & Rec, PO Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604
United States
Contacts:
President:
Jessica Kinker - jkinker@fandm.edu - 215-771-5121
Coach:
Ashley Letten - aletten@fandm.edu - 717-586-4430
Match Secretary:
Maya Brigandi - mbrigand@fandm.edu - 610-334-7574
Gettysburg College Women
The Gettysburg Women’s Rugby Club was formed by co-founders, Ashley Binter and Debora Pfaff in 1996. During that year the team practiced unofficially with the men’s team under the guidance of their coach, holding in-house competitions.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1997
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Campus Recreation
300 N. Washington St., Box 400
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
Contacts:
President:
Erin Boyle - boyler01@gettysburg.edu
Coach:
Sara Brensinger - sarabethbrens@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Emma Lavoie - lavoem01@gettysburg.edu
Juniata College Women
The Hellbenders are Juniata College Women’s Rugby team and have been in existence for over 37 years. Named after Pennsylvania’s state amphibian, the Juniata Hellbenders are always “ready to bend hell.” The Hellbenders emphasize creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for any person interested in rugby. Hellbender Rugby continues to stay competitive while building connections with others.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1983
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address United States
Contacts:
President:
Yamilex Lopez - lopezyx18@juniata.edu - 623-703-7137
Coach:
Jules Slater - slatejc17@juniata.edu
Match Secretary:
Emma Ashlin - ashlieg19@juniata.edu
Kings College Women
The King’s College Women’s team was formed at the beginning of the 2016 fall semester by a group of female students. What were recreational touch rugby sessions quickly turned into more formalized and drill-oriented practices. Eventually, a committed group of students voiced their interest in forming an official women’s team. Through support from the college’s administration, the athletic department, and student affairs, the King’s College Women’s RFC was formed.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 2016
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Desiree Scott - desireescott@kings.edu - 570-983-5900 (Captain) & Gwen Wertheimer - gwendalynwertheimer@kings.edu - 484-764-5121 (Captain)
Coach:
Christine Black - cmargheriteblack@gmail.com - 443-771-0525
Match Secretary:
Lafayette College Women
Lafayette College Women’s Rugby team competed in Division II in the Mid Atlantic Rugby Conference in 2012-2013, but transferred to the EPRU’s Small College Division in January 2014.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1992
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Nicole Segalini - segalinn@lafayette.edu - 908-209-8906
Coach:
Rachel Grispon - rachelriccardo@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Janely Correa - correaj@lafayette.edu - 708-623-9214
LaSalle University Women’s Rugby
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President:
Coach:
Rec Director - Rob McIntosh - mcintosh@lasalle.edu
Match Secretary:
Lehigh University Women’s Rugby Football Club
The dedicated girls on the Lehigh University Women’s Club Rugby Football Club (LUWRFC) have been determined to improve their program every year. The team was founded in 1994 and has quickly become a competitive team in the area. These girls have gone to Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) Playoffs for the past three consecutive years, despite the fact that many of the new players did not have the opportunity to play rugby in high school.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1995
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Olivia Valenta - orv222@lehigh.edu - 732-853-5475
Coach:
Alex Arp - ana418@lehigh.edu - 717-386-2096
Match Secretary:
Ariel Deljanin - ard222@lehigh.edu
Loyola University Women’s Rugby
Loyola University Maryland’s Rugby Program was founded in 1976 and celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2021. The Loyola Women’s program began in 1980 but only played until 1984. The Women’s team was recently resurrected as a 7”s Program and was able to play two matches before Covid-19 shut things down. The Women look forward to the resumption of rugby and to competing again as soon as possible as a member of the EPRU. Loyola Men’s Program completed 2020 with a #1 National Ranking in NSCRO for 15’s and its 7’s Program finished 3rd in the 2019 NSCRO national 7’s tournament held in Philadelphia in conjunction with the CRC 7’s championships.
EPRU Division:
Year Founded: 1980-84; 2019
Membership Status:
Mailing Address:
Loyola University Women’s Rugby c/o Kenneth Ames – RadNet 7253 Ambassador Road Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Contacts:
President:
Claudia Valentine - clvalentine@loyola.edu
Coach:
Kathleen Malcotti - malcottik@gmail.com; Kenny Ames - kenneth.ames@radnet.com
Match Secretary:
Ciara Scheelar - cescheelar@loyola.edu
Marywood University Women’s Rugby
Marywood University Women’s Rugby formed as a varsity program in 2018. In its inaugural season, Marywood posted an 11-10 overall record between the fall and spring as a member of the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference and NSCRO. Led by head coach John Gulden, the Pacers joined the EPRU in 2020.
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Field Location: Pacers Athletic Field 2300 Adams Ave. Scranton, Pa 18509
Contacts:
President:
n/a
Coach:
Woodrow Cole - wrcole@marywood.edu
Match Secretary:
n/a
Millersville University
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President:
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Jordyn Yerger - jmyloves2swim@aol.com - 484-788-2657
Neumann University Women’s Rugby
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Shippensburg University Women’s Rugby
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1978
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Jennica Pearson - jennicapearson@gmail.com - 610-823-1773
Coach:
Matt Lissner - jmlissner@ship.edu - 360-349-946
Match Secretary:
Susquehanna University Women
The Women’s Rugby Club is a Small College club sport open to students of all experience levels. The club competes with teams from the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union. Practices and matches are held during both the fall and spring semesters
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1997
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Bayley McClure - mcclure@susqu.edu - 484-269-4600
Coach:
Nikki Synder - 570-847-0064
Match Secretary:
Abbie Boyer - boyeral@susqu.edu - 215-859-3949
Swarthmore College Women
Their number one priority is to, “have fun playing rugby! But we also take ourselves seriously on the field.
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1986
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Swarthmore Rugby C/O Max Miller, Swarthmore Health and Wellness 500 College Ave. Swarthmore, PA 19081
Contacts:
President:
Hannah Bartoshesky - swatwrugby@gmail.com - 734-353-7568
Coach:
Brian Weston - bweston1@swarthmore.edu - 215-668-8472
Match Secretary:
Chloe Savage - swatwrugby@gmail.com - 339-927-2356
University of Pennsylvania Women’s Rugby
UPenn Women’s Rugby is a club sport completely governed by its members. We’re a very welcoming team and are open to players of all experience levels. We aim to learn and grow not only as a group but as individuals as well, all while having fun. Due to our experiences on and off the pitch, we tend to think that we’re not only a team but a family as well.
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Contacts:
President:
Gabrielle Culbreath - gculb@sas.upenn.edu; General Email - upennwrfc@gmail.com
Coach:
Adam Dick - upennwrfccoach@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Margarita Ortiz - mo1298@sas.upenn.edu
University of Scranton
EPRU Division:
Year Founded:
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Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Catherine Torres - catherine.torres@scranton.edu - 347-806-3748
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Kirsten O'Reilly - kirsten.oreilly@scranton.edu - 516-661-9022
Ursinus College Women
We are a laid back; hard-working rugby team that loves to come together and play the greatest sport around. We welcome all players – from beginners to experienced ruggers! There are generally three to four practices a week and games normally fall on Saturdays. There is also a good amount of inter-rugby hanging out and team bonding. Come out and have some fun!
EPRU Division: Women's College, Small College / NSCRO
Year Founded: 1998
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Brooke Segich - brsegich@ursinus.edu - 609-437-1863
Coach:
Max Friel - maxwell.friel@gmail.com - 610-507-6106
Match Secretary:
Shura McCartin - almccartin@ursinus.edu - 678-925-3014
Widener University Women
EPRU Division:
Year Founded:
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Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Micalah Morrison - mmmorrison@widener.edu - 540-294-5399
Coach:
Danna Kutchner - danna_kutchner@yahoo.com - 267-699-8374; Alyssa Bauer - abauer91@outlook.com - 610-597-3829
Match Secretary:
Casey Ventresca - cmventresca@widener.edu - 856-577-3454
York College Women’s Rugby
EPRU Division:
Year Founded: 1987
Membership Status:
Mailing Address:
441 Country Club Road
York, PA 17403
Contacts:
President:
Madelyn Knerr - mknerr@ycp.edu - 484-219-6305
Coach:
Amber DeFabio - amdefabio@gmail.com - 717-873-9363
Match Secretary:
Baily Bisci - bbisci1@ycp.edu
Women's DII Coordinator: Mel Lawrenson
Phone: 484-515-7976
Email: mkahler3@gmail.com
Women's DIII Coordinator: Kirby Gordon
Phone: 484-680-9440
Email: kirby.gordon93@gmail.com
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club
We are based in Philadelphia with a centrally located practice facility at Kingsessing Recreation Center and all home games are played in Fairmont Park. We practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and play a competitive schedule against teams up and down the east coast. Philadelphia Rugby is made up of a group of over 55 players with various levels of experience. Some have played for many years, while others just joined us this year. PRFC aims to support all levels of play and aspirations. Email recruiting@pwrfc.org to join us today!
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 1
Year Founded: 1976
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Kelsey Howarth - president@pwrfc.org - 908-528-2025
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Lucy Dawson - matchsec@pwrfc.org - 908-577-8120
Brandywine Women
Founded in 1999, Brandywine Women’s Rugby Football Club (BWRFC) is based out of the Brandywine Valley in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Nicknamed the “Riot”, Brandywine is a full member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union and competes within Division Two on both a regional and national level. The Club plays year round, fielding both a competitive side for 15s in the fall and spring as well as a social side for 7s during the summer. While the majority of the Club’s players have a significant amount of rugby experience, having played in high school and/or college, Brandywine strives to create a social team environment that welcomes athletes of all ages and skill levels.
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 2
Year Founded: 1999
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Stephanie Ottino - president@brandywinerugby.org - 609-405-1547
Coach:
Nick Abell - coach@brandywinerugby.org - 484-798-9958
Match Secretary:
Tobin Chidester - matchsec@brandywine.org - 610-324-2019
Doylestown Women
As of October 2001, the Doylestown Women’s Rugby Football Club (DWRFC) gained recognized membership in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU)
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 2
Year Founded: 2001
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
United States
Contacts:
President:
Rachel Dayton - rdayton129@gmail.com - 267-566-9222
Coach:
Mary Merlo - mmerl585@yahoo.com - 215-300-9507
Match Secretary:
Kate McKenna - kathrynacoyle@yahoo.com - 267-475-5636
Harrisburg Women
Harrisburg Women’s Rugby Club is a part of the Harrisburg Men’s Rugby Club which was established in 1969. Nicknamed the Harlots, Harrisburg Women continue to raise the level of competition in the EPRU Division 2 by developing skills on the pitch and building team bonds and friendships off the pitch. The Harlots play hard while enjoying and embracing the spirit of the game. Harrisburg has represented the EPRU at D2 Women’s Nationals in 2007 and has made MARFU championships many times in recent years. Contact HRFC at harrisburgrugby@
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 2
Year Founded: 2002
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Jeff Cook - president@harrisburgrugby.com - 717-554-8525
Coach:
Scott Stratton - sstrattonrugby@gmail.com - 717-215-7552
Match Secretary:
Erin Strelec - erinstrelec@gmail.com - 717-599-9303
Northeast Philadelphia Women
The Northeast Philadelphia Irish Ladies are closely related to their men’s side, the Northeast Philadelphia Irish, and compete as a part of the EPRU Women’s Club division. The club was admitted to the EPRU as a Recognized Member on February 6, 2012.
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 2
Year Founded: 2012
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Danielle Menditto - neprugbypresident@gmail.com
Coach:
Vikki Crosier - zephnpep@gmail.com - 267-716-1013
Match Secretary:
Katie Webb - NEPmatchsecretary@gmail.com - 267-581-8960
Phoenixville White Horse Women
Phoenixville White Horse Women were created as the sister club to White Horse Men’s RFC. The Women of White Horse are committed to promoting rugby and developing the growth of the sport in and around the Montgomery and Chester County areas, and to provide a competitive and social outlet for women of all ages and walks of life. WHWRFC prides themselves in fostering team spirit, camaraderie and sportsmanship and welcomes all interested club members, both on and off the field. White Horse Rugby Club is also affiliated with the Phoenixville Mustangs, a high school club for boys. In May 2015, the team won the MAC Division 3 Championship! If you are interested in joining our team, contact whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com.
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 2
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Samantha Tretter - whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com - 215-817-2026
Coach:
John Hammer - coach.whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com - 484-653-8842
Match Secretary:
Maura Quigley - secretary.whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com - 610-324-8947
Lehigh Valley Women
The Lehigh Valley Women began in the Fall of 1976 as the Maulie Maguires and were one of the first women’s teams on the East Coast. Twenty years later the team folded but re-formed in Fall of 1999 as the Lehigh Valley Vultures with the support of the Lehigh Valley Men’s team. The club folded again in 2005, but is now back in the EPRU having been admitted as an Associate Member in November 2012.
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 3
Year Founded: 1999
Membership Status:
Associate, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Dave Young - president@lvrfc.org
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Katherine Minyety - minyety@gmail.com - 917-216-7950
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club DIII
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club (PRFC) was founded in 1976, making it the most established women’s rugby club in the Philadelphia area. PRFC fields both a Women’s Club Division I and Women’s Club Division III 15s side in addition to both a competitive summer 7s team and social summer 7s team. Philly DI competes in the DI East league (Albany, Boston, Charlotte, DC Furies, Northern Virginia, Philly, and Raleigh) and Philly DIII competes in the EPRU DIII league consisting of Lehigh Valley, South Jersey, and York/Lancaster. With over 55 active players and four coaches, PRFC supports all levels of play and always welcomes new players! We are based in Philadelphia with a centrally located practice facility at Kingsessing Recreation Center and all home games are played in Fairmont Park. We practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and play a competitive schedule against teams up and down the east coast. Philadelphia Rugby is made up of a group of over 55 players with various levels of experience. Some have played for many years, while others just joined us this year. PRFC aims to support all levels of play and aspirations. Email recruiting@pwrfc.org to join us today!
EPRU Division:
Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 8034 Philadelphia, PA 19101
Contacts:
President:
Kelsey Howarth - president@pwrfc.org - 908-528-2025
Coach:
Kristin Aliberto - coach@pwrfc.org - 267-536-9805
Match Secretary:
Lucy Dawson - matchsec@pwrfc.org - 908-577-8120
Reading Women Rugby
Reading Women’s RFC was created as the sister club to the Reading Men’s RFC. We are committed to promoting and growing the sport while creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness and competition. We are located in the Berks County area.
EPRU Division: Women's Division 3
Year Founded: 2019
Membership Status:
Associate
Mailing Address:
179 E Wyomissing Ave Mohnton, PA 19540
Contacts:
President:
Shane Waddy - stwaddy@hotmail.com - 610-587-5192
Coach:
Spike Eggleston - spike.eggleston@gmail.com - 484-804-3283
Match Secretary:
General - readingrugbyff@gmail.com
South Jersey Women
The South Jersey Women were formed in the summer of 2014 and admitted as Recognized Members in August. As of Fall 2015, the team will begin competitive play in Division 3 of the Mid Atlantic Conference. Players of all skills levels are welcome to join the club.
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 3
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Ivy Wiggins - ivywigs4@gmail.com - 856-906-9999
Coach:
Christopher Kevenaar - kevenaar88@yahoo.com - 856-473-2033
Match Secretary:
Nina Bolden - sjwmatchsecretary@gmail.com - 856-366-5307
Wilmington Women’s Rugby Club
EPRU Division: Women's Division 3
Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Lorraine Avery-Easterwood - president@wilmingtonrugby.com - 570-407-3447
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Steph Forbes - womensmatchsecretary@wilmingtonrugby.com
York and Lancaster Thorns Women
We emphasize building camaraderie on and off the pitch and try to provide a positive environment so every player, no matter the skill level, can thrive. It’s never too late to join.. Come out to practice and have some fun. We welcome all ages(above 18) and skill levels…NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!
EPRU Division: Women's Club Div 3
Year Founded: 2005
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Nikki Inslee - Thorns@lancasterrugby.org - 717-669-2064
Coach:
Darren Reid - darren.reid57@gmail.com - 717-341-3398
Match Secretary:
Eva Dombrowski - Thorns@lancasterrugby.org - 717-926-8544
Men's DII Coordinator: Julian Bellman
Email: julbellman@gmail.com
Men's DIII Coordinator: Ian Bukowski
Email: I_bukowski@yahoo.com
Schuylkill River Exiles Men
Schuylkill River Exiles Rugby Club was founded in 1995 and is the only Men’s Division I club that trains and plays in Philadelphia. Since its inception in 1995, the club’s accomplishments are a source of pride and the foundation on which it builds its future.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division I
Year Founded: 1995
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
2411 N. American St.
Philadelphia, PA 19133
United States
Contacts:
President:
Matt Zebrowski - mattzebrowski2@gmail.com
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Ryan McHugh - rmchugh04@gmail.com
Doylestown Men
The Doylestown Rugby Football Club (Men’s Division) was formed in December of 1974 by Jo Stefano, Tony Stefano, Matt Tyksinski, Gary Mount, and John Tomlinson (JT). Through the Doylestown Maennerchor Society, they gained access and built a rugby pitch on Cold Spring Creamery Road, Buckingham Township. Doylestown won the MAC Championships in 2018-19 and 2021-22 making their way to Nationals. DRFC Men were ranked in the top 4 and top 8 in the country in Division 2 Men Rugby.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1974
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 543
Doylestown, PA 18901
United States
Contacts:
President:
Brian Kelnhofer - president.mens@doylestownrugby.com
Coach:
Jason Christiansen - coach.mens@doylestownrugby.com
Match Secretary:
Brian Stella - matchsecretary.mens@doylestownrugby.com
Media Men
Media Rugby Men’s Football Club played its first game in the spring of 1978. Three high school friends who were returning to the Media, PA area from college and had played collegiate rugby started the club. In the mid 1980’s Media assimilated Marple Rugby football club into its fold and continued to grow. In the 1990’s and early 2000’s Media grew into a regional powerhouse. Media Rugby grew from its humble beginnings into the premier Division 1 club in the EPRU, moving from division 3 up to the top echelon of Division 1’s men rugby and was nationally ranked in USA Power Rugby as one of the top 10 teams in the nation. In 2008 the club was inducted in the Media Area Sports Hall of Fame. In Fall of 2016, Media dropped out of Division 2 league play due to lack of numbers. The team returned to league play in 2017.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1978
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1085
Media, PA 19063
United States
Contacts:
President:
Brendan Brower - brendanfbrower@gmail.com - 973-647-5407
Coach:
Rick Van Luvender - rjvanluvender@verizon.net - 610-312-3621
Match Secretary:
Austin Keith - austin.keith@aol.com - 610-787-2418
Old Gaelic Men
Old Gaelic RFC was formed in the winter of 1975 and became a Full Member of the EPRU in February 1987. The club participated in the Division 3 National Club Championship Series in 2010 and 2011. In May 2015, the club won the Mid Atlantic Conference (MAC) Division 3 Championship and moved to Division 2 in Fall 2015. The club plays matches in Hershey, Dillsburg and Mechanicsburg.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1975
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
19 Broadmoor Dr. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Contacts:
President:
Alex Diegel - diegelam@gmail.com
Coach:
Dan Roth - rothcomputer@hotmail.com
Match Secretary:
Tony DeFreitas - adefrietas08@gmail.com - 240-394-2424
Philadelphia Whitemarsh Men
Philadelphia Rugby Club was founded in 1961 in Philadelphia. The Whitemarsh Rugby Football Club started in 1967 in Whitemarsh Township Montgomery County Pennsylvania.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1961
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Ed Curran
5 Somerset Lane
Malvern, PA 19355
United States
Contacts:
President:
Ryan McLean - joseph.ryan.mclean@gmail.com - 610-513-3854
Coach:
Tim Day - timday0419@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Collin Johnston - collinjohnston20@gmail.com - 610-392-3431
Phoenixville White Horse Men
Phoenixville White Horse Rugby Football Club is a Division 3 Senior Men’s Rugby team who play in Phoenixville, PA. In May 2015, the team won the Mid Atlantic Conference (MAC) Division 4 Championship and moved up to Division 3. New players of all skill levels are always welcome!
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 2002
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 26025
Collegeville, PA 19426
United States
Contacts:
President:
Eoin Beck - eoin1171@gmail.com - 610-400-3247
Coach:
Dan Pickerskill (D2) - danpicks@gmail.com - 484-576-3039; Jason Michener (D3) - jmichener@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Rhett Lebus (D2) - rhett.lebus@gmail.com; Nathaniel Haberle (D3) - nhaberle@gmail.com
Reading Men
Established in 1978 the Reading Rugby Football Club competes in the Eastern Penn Rugby Union. Currently the team competes at the Division III level against teams from the Mid-Atlantic region of the US and the National Competitive Region 4 (NCR4). Reading also fields a competitive 7s side. Although the club has seen success at the local and national levels, the true heart of the club has always resided in its players. Reading Rugby has never wavered on its commitment to sportsmanship, competition, and camaraderie. Always with an eye to the future, Reading Rugby extends a challenge to anyone who would like to join and become part of something not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1978
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Luke Sutliff - lukedsutliff@gmail.com - 484-638-0653
Coach:
Kerry Griffith - kerry@millerbuilderssupply.com - 484-256-3029
Match Secretary:
Richard Whitaker - budwhitaker09@myyahoo.com - 484-269-1924
Roses Rugby Men
The Roses Rugby Football Club, (Roses RFC), is a rugby union team based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that was founded in 2000. The club competes in, and is governed by, the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union and USA Rugby.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 2000
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Zachary Kelly - zjrkelley@gmail.com - 717-875-2800
Coach:
Ed Prichard - edwardpritchard@gmail.com - 717-723-5921
Match Secretary:
Bryan Dewease - bdewease@gmail.com
South Jersey Men
South Jersey RFC is a Division II member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union. Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, just a ten-minute drive from Philadelphia, and 40 minutes to the Jersey Shore, the team is always looking for new players to join the ranks.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1969
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Michael Ottino - southjerseyrugby@gmail.com - 609-694-6108
Coach:
Andrey Biryukov - ostap65@netzero.net - 609-230-3387
Match Secretary:
Tommy Messina - tmess174@gmail.com
Wilmington Men
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1974
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 30606
Wilmington, DE 19805
United States
Contacts:
President:
Lorraine Avery-Easterwood - president@wilmingtonrugby.com - 570-407-3447
Coach:
headcoach@wilmingtonrugby.com
Match Secretary:
Rob Shutt - matchsecretary@wilmingtonrugby.com
Blackthorn Men
The Blackthorn Rugby Football Club (Elkins Park, PA) was founded in 1971 by Marshall Sturm, John Galante, and Bob Kirkpatrick. Sturm had been a member of the Penn State Rugby Club and then played for Whitemarsh R.F.C. After playing several seasons for Whitemarsh, Sturm decided to form a club.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division 3
Year Founded: 1971
Membership Status:
Full, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
United States
Contacts:
President:
John Porter - jjporter3487@icloud.com - 856-266-8632
Coach:
Jim Andruskiewicz - jandruskiewicz1@gmail.com - 570-881-3427
Match Secretary:
Kevin McIlhinney - kevinmcilhinney@gmail.com - 215-370-6587
Brandywine Men
The Brandywine Rugby Football Club was formed by West Chester University graduates who wanted to play rugby while still continuing their careers. The club’s founding father, Scott Johnson, grabbed some mates and moved around from the elementary schools and parks to play their favorite sport. The BRFC has been in the National Elite 8 in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and came in second in the nation in 2008. In 2001, the team traveled to Scotland as part of their tour — a far cry from the days the club didn’t have their own field or enough players for a game.
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Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Sean Lonsinger - seanlonsinger32@live.com - 484-888-0603
Coach:
Joseph Cassidy - jpcdu@hotmail.com - 610-299-4074
Match Secretary:
David Plunkett - davidalanplunkett@gmail.com - 903-288-3555
Delmarva Men
A rugby club whose heart and soul were established in 2011 by a small group of rugby fanatics. They began to build on the dream of a full-on club and it has come to fruition! The club became a Recognized Member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union in September 2012. Delmarva is looking to expand their membership in both players and supporters, so please feel free to contact us at DelmarvaRugbyClub@Yahoo.com and find out what rugby and rugby culture are all about!
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 2012
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
22595 Ramble Road
Lewes, DE 19958
United States
Contacts:
President:
TJ Cornell - timothyjcc@gmail.com - 704-677-6636
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Justin Herrera - jth277@humboldt.edu - 925-457-6989
Harrisburg Men
Harrisburg RFC, established in the autumn of 1969, Celebrates is 50th year in 2019. Club growth now includes men’s, women’s, old boys (HOBOS), old girls (HOGS) and high school teams. Harrisburg is currently fundraising for a Rugby Complex. Updates and donations at http://www.gofundme.com/harrisburgrugby
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1969
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 161, Federal Square Station
Harrisburg, PA 17108
United States
Contacts:
President:
Jeffrey Cook - Cookjj2@gmail.com - 717-554-8525
Coach:
Scott Strelec - hrfc.strelec@gmail.com - 717-951-8149
Match Secretary:
Scott Strelec - hrfc.strelec@gmail.com - 717-951-8149
Hibernian Men
The Hibernian Rugby Football Club, based in Levittown, PA was founded on January 21, 1976 by former Blackthorn RFC players along with some enthusiastic novices to the game. The club’s name is derived from Latin “Hibernia”, which the Romans called the wild and unconquerable island now known as Ireland. The original club logo was adopted from the Ancient Order of Hibernians, but was later changed in the 1977/78 season to the crest of the Province of Connaught, Ireland. This Province of Ireland, as it turns out, is the homeland to the ancestors of most of the Club’s Founding Fathers. The team’s colors are Black and White with Royal Blue trim.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1976
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Daniel Abel (Viking Dan) - Hiborugby@gmail.com - 215-913-7895
Coach:
Matthew Pashley - matt.pashley@gmail.com - 267-566-9307
Match Secretary:
John Vella - shortyjv30@netscape.net - 267-566-0657
Jersey Shore Men
The Jersey Shore Rugby Football Club (JSRFC) was founded during the summer of 1986. Three members of the South Jersey RFC became tired of the long trips to Cherry Hill and beyond for practices and matches and were considering rugby retirement. After the spring season, and before retirement, these three friends and assorted other rugby enthusiasts began practicing and playing touch rugby at a school field in Ocean City.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1986
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 31
Ocean City, NJ 08226
United States
Contacts:
President:
Alex Brigden - aredskins@gmail.com - 609-226-9211
Coach:
Dr. John Zimmerman - drzimmerman@verizon.net - 609-412-6283
Match Secretary:
Liam Marshall - lwmarshall6@gmail.com - 609-992-4788
Lehigh Valley Men
The Lehigh Valley Rugby Football Club is a non-profit corporation. Founded in 1998, the Club represents men’s and women’s rugby in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. The Club also takes an oversight role for the High School and Youth teams. The men’s team is a Full Member of the EPRU.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1998
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 21662
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
United States
Contacts:
President:
Nick Szmodis - president@lvrfc.org -
Coach:
Steve Cooper - stevenacooper10@gmail.com - 216-633-0741
Match Secretary:
Nate Sheptock - mensmatchsecretary@lvrfc.org
Montgomery Bucks Men
Montgomery Bucks RFC was formed in 1988 as a high school program for UK Ex-pats whose children did not have a team to play for in the Lansdale/Hatfield, PA area. The club was started as North Penn RFC and in 2021 was rebranded as Montgomery Bucks RFC to unify all our teams. Since those humble beginnings Montgomery Bucks RFC now includes a youth flag rugby program, U13/U15, two PA State Championship high school programs, and our Men’s team who have been highly competitive in Division 3 are looking to make a name for the club in Division 2 of the EPRU.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1988
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 285
Lansdale, PA 19446
United States
Contacts:
President:
John Lock - john.e.lock.iii@gmail.com - 215-285-7143
Coach:
Christian Lewis - christianlewis418@gmail.com - 215-527-1313
Match Secretary:
Tyler Smith - tylerscottsmith@gmail.com - 267-372-4997
Northeast Philadelphia
The Northeast Philadelphia Rugby team, also known as the Irish, was founded in 2011 and were admitted to the EPRU as Recognized Members on February 6, 2012. In a short two years, the Irish went undefeated and won Division 4. In Fall 2014, they moved up to Division 3 and look to further establish themselves against greater competition. Contact info@neprugby.com.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 2012
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Tom Saunders, Tmsaunders925@gmail.com, (215) 251-4816
Coach:
Tim Day, Timday0419@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Tom Saunders, Tmsaunders925@gmail.com, (215) 251-4816
Philadelphia Gryphons Men
The Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club (RFC) is a sports organization dedicated to encouraging participation, building athleticism, and improving our community through the sport of Rugby. We work to foster a diverse environment that welcomes all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation, age, race, or fitness level. We are a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union, competing in Division III play. phillygryphons@aol.com.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 2004
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
1229 Chestnut Street, #180 Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States
Contacts:
President:
Andy Kinney - president@phillygryphons.club - 814-558-2476
Coach:
Phill Calhoun - coach@phillygryphons.club - 301-221-2591
Match Secretary:
Mike Slossar - matchsec@phillygryphons.club - 856-630-7125
Schuylkill River Men DIII
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Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Dave Codell - david.codell@gmail.com - 610-742-0200
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Ryan McHugh - rmchugh04@gmail.com
Wilkes-Barre Men
The Wilkes-Barre “Breakers” Rugby Football Club was founded in 1973. Coal mining became a popular trade at the turn of the 19th century in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre rugby adopted the the name, heritage and traditions of the region.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division III
Year Founded: 1973
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Broc Wenrich - wenrichbroc@gmail.com - 717-468-3213
Coach:
Jack Bukowski - bukorugby@gmail.com - 570-417-3162
Match Secretary:
Ian Bukowski - I_bukowski@yahoo.com - 570-417-6532
Wilmington Men
EPRU Division: Club Men, Division II
Year Founded: 1974
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 30606
Wilmington, DE 19805
United States
Contacts:
President:
Lorraine Avery-Easterwood - president@wilmingtonrugby.com - 570-407-3447
Coach:
headcoach@wilmingtonrugby.com
Match Secretary:
Rob Shutt - matchsecretary@wilmingtonrugby.com
Wharton Wharthogs
For over 30 years, the Wharton Rugby Football Club has represented the University of Pennsylvania on the pitch in heated competition against American rivals such as the Harvard Business School, Stanford University GSB, and the Kellogg School at Northwestern, as well as international competition such as the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), the Smurfit School of Business at University College-Dublin, and the London Business School. The Wharthogs, or “Hogs” as we are known, have traditionally been among the strongest teams at their level in the United States and have experienced success in both national and international tournaments such as the MBA World Cup, held every spring at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
EPRU Division: Club Men, Non-Division
Year Founded: 1883
Membership Status:
Full,Good Standing
Mailing Address:
300 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Contacts:
President:
Sebastian Apud - President - sapud@wharton.upenn.edu - 240-888-1257
Coach:
Ben Charles - Match Secretary - charb@wharton.upenn.edu - 267-401-8649
Match Secretary:
Craig Wilson - Head Coach - wilson.j.craig@gmail.com - 281-382-0864
Wild Rovers Men
The Wild Rovers are an invitation-only Over 35 men’s rugby team
EPRU Division: Club Men, Non-Division
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Status:
Recognized, Good Standing
Mailing Address:
Contacts:
President:
Kenny Burke - President - lostlion10@icloud.com - 717-364-9002
Coach:
Dwight Hare - Match Secretary - Hare12y@yahoo.com - 717-887-4269
Match Secretary:
Sean Robinson - Head Coach - sean.p.robinson@verizon.net - 717-576-2328