Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union
Women's Collegiate Coordinator: Amber DeFabio - amdefabio@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).
Year Founded: 1995
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
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
Match Secretary:
DeSales Women’s Rugby
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. DeSales Women’s Rugby strives to form a community for students who want to stay active in college!
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
United States
Contacts:
President:
Sophia Evangelista - se9342@desales.edu
Coach:
Adriana Russo - AR0033@desales.edu ; Morgan Ruel - mr6910@desales.edu
Match Secretary:
Juju Foley - jf7354@desales.edu
East Strousburg University
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Angela Horner - ahorner1@live.esu.edu
Coach:
Melissa Rosenkranz - melissarosenkranz@yahoo.com
Match Secretary:
Lindsey Goodenough - lgoodenoug@live.esu.edu
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.
Year Founded: 1975
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Women’s Rugby
Athletics & Rec, PO Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604
Contacts:
President:
Jessica Kinker - jkinker@fandm.edu
Coach:
Ashley Letten - aletten@fandm.edu
Match Secretary:
Maya Brigandi - mbrigand@fandm.edu
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.
Year Founded: 1996
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Campus Recreation
300 N. Washington St., Box 400
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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.
Year Founded: 1983
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
1700 Moore Street
Contacts:
President:
Yamilex Lopez - lopezyx18@juniata.edu
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.
Year Founded: 2016
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Desiree Scott - desireescott@kings.edu ; Gwen Wertheimer - gwendalynwertheimer@kings.edu
Coach:
Christine Black - cmargheriteblack@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Lafayette Women’s Club Rugby
Lafayette Women’s Club Rugby practices two times a week on Metzger field. As a club we look to promote inclusivity, fun, and a love for the game along with goals towards constant progression of play and ability for every player. While we are in our building years as we recently hired a new coach and our team is primarily underclassman, we have seen great improvement individually and as a whole. The improvement we’ve seen as a team has driven us to keep an organized practice schedule throughout the winter to become even more successful players in the incoming spring season. Our whole team loves rugby and is really excited to see the sport grow!
Year Founded: 1992
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Lily Hercik - hercikl@lafayette.edu
Coach:
Rachel Grispon - rachelriccardo@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Keira Schroeder - schroeks@lafayette.edu
LaSalle University Women’s Rugby
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
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.
Year Founded: 1994
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Olivia Valenta - orv222@lehigh.edu
Coach:
Alex Arp - ana418@lehigh.edu
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.
Year Founded: 1980
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
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.
Year Founded: 2018
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Pacers Athletic Field 2300 Adams Ave. Scranton, Pa 18509
Contacts:
President:
Coach:
Woodrow Cole - wrcole@marywood.edu
Match Secretary:
Millersville University
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Jordyn Yerger - jmyloves2swim@aol.com
Muhlenberg College Women
The Women’s Rugby Team is a club that plays in the Small College Division of the EPRU. Some of the schools include: DeSales, F & M, Gettysburg, Juniata, Lafayette, Lehigh, Swarthmore and Ursinus. The team practices 2-3 times per week with games on Saturday mornings. The majority of the team begins with absolutely no previous experience, and we encourage anybody who is interested to give it a try! We have great coaches, who teach us the sport from scratch. Along with promoting athletic fitness, we strive for team unity and camaraderie. Playing rugby is an excellent way to be involved in the school, stay in shape, and make new friends.
Year Founded: 1995
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Neumann University Women’s Rugby
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Shippensburg University Women’s Rugby
Year Founded: 1978
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Jennica Pearson - jennicapearson@gmail.com
Coach:
Matt Lissner - jmlissner@ship.edu
Match Secretary:
Susquehanna Women’s Rugby
The Susquehanna Women’s Rugby team is a group of talented and hardworking young women who love the game of rugby. With emphasis on community and commitment to the sport, the River Hawks strive to give every young woman an opportunity to stay active and competitive while in college.
Year Founded: 1997
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Anne Llewellyn - llwellyna@susqu.edu (2025)
Coach:
Nikki Synder - (570) 847-0064
Match Secretary:
Reece Knorr - knorrr@susqu.edu (2025)
Swarthmore College Women
Their number one priority is to, “have fun playing rugby! But we also take ourselves seriously on the field.
Year Founded: 1986
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
500 College Ave. Swarthmore, PA 19081
Contacts:
President:
Hannah Bartoshesky - swatwrugby@gmail.com
Coach:
Brian Weston - bweston1@swarthmore.edu
Match Secretary:
Chloe Savage - swatwrugby@gmail.com
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. Interested in playing? Email us at upennwrfc@gmail.com
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Gabrielle Culbreath - gculb@sas.upenn.edu
Coach:
Adam Dick - upennwrfccoach@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Margarita Ortiz - mo1298@sas.upenn.edu
University of Scranton
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Catherine Torres - catherine.torres@scranton.edu
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Kirsten O'Reilly - kirsten.oreilly@scranton.edu
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!
Year Founded: 1998
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Brooke Segich - brsegich@ursinus.edu
Coach:
Max Friel - maxwell.friel@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Shura McCartin - almccartin@ursinus.edu
Widener University Women
Year Founded:
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Micalah Morrison - morrisonmicalah@gmail.com
Coach:
Danna Kutchner - danna_kutchner@yahoo.com ; Alyssa Bauer - abauer91@outlook.com
Match Secretary:
York College of Pennsylvania Women’s Rugby Club
The York College of Pennsylvania Women’s Rugby Club has been established since the 1980s. The competitive DIII program has churned out countless All Americans and All Stars as well as a national USA Rugby player since its inception. Each season, the team’s goal is to spread the passion and love for the sport amongst as many female athletes as possible, crafting an inclusive environment for those who want to enjoy the sport. The program is well known for its success on the regional and national level, and is consistently ranked as one of the best DIII/small college teams in the country for both the 15s and 7s seasons. The York College Women’s Rugby Club is also continually looking for ways to accelerate their players into higher levels of play, including well beyond the college if the player desires. Under the leadership of Head Coach Amber DeFabio, York College holds various free or low-cost clinics for athletes within the area who are looking to get involved with rugby on the middle school, high school, or collegiate level. Please reach out to Amber at amdefabio@gmail.com if you have interest in participating in a clinic or are interested in playing rugby at York College of Pennsylvania.
Year Founded: 1987
Membership Active:
Yes
Practice Location:
441 Country Club Road
York, PA 17403
Contacts:
President:
Bailey Post-Raeburn - bpostraeburn@ycp.edu
Coach:
Amber DeFabio - amdefabio@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Kiersten McNeely - Kmcneely@ycp.edu
Women's D2 Coordinator: Mel Lawrenson - mkahler3@gmail.com
Women's D3 Coordinator: Kelly Renninger - goodwendigo@gmail.com
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club
The Philadelphia Rugby Football Club (PRFC), a registered 501 (c)(3), is the third oldest historically women’s rugby club in the nation and the oldest in the Philadelphia area. The club fields both a Women’s Club Division I and Division III 15s side in addition to both a competitive and social Summer 7s team. Players of all experience levels are welcome! Email recruiting@philadelphiarugby.org to learn more!
EPRU Division: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1976
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Domonique Pagan - president@philadelphiarugby.org
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Becca Silver - matchsec@philadelphiarugby.org
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2001
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Rachel Dayton - rdayton129@gmail.com
Coach:
Mary Merlo - mmerl585@yahoo.com
Match Secretary:
Kate McKenna - kathrynacoyle@yahoo.com
Harrisburg Women (Harrisburg Rugby Football Club)
The Harrisburg Women’s Rugby Team is a dynamic, inclusive, and competitive club built on camaraderie, athleticism and community. Based at Perseverance Fields at Sunset Park in Middletown, PA, the team plays on a new regulation-size pitch. The club fosters a welcoming and family-oriented environment, embracing players of all background and skill levels. Actively competing in local and regional leagues, it is known for its dedication to inclusivity and the sport, providing a thriving hub for both seasoned players and newcomers passionate about rugby. Harrisburg Women has represented the EPRU at D2 Women’s Nationals in 2007 and 2019.
EPRU Division: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1969
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Courtney Reapsome - creapsome516@gmail.com
Coach:
Ellie Hilliard- elliehillard@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Melissa Lawrenson - mkahler3@gmail.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2012
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Danielle Menditto - neprugbypresident@gmail.com
Coach:
Vikki Crosier - zephnpep@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Katie Webb - NEPmatchsecretary@gmail.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Samantha Tretter - whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com
Coach:
John Hammer - coach.whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Maura Quigley - secretary.whitehorsewrfc@gmail.com
Brandywine Women
Founded in 1999, Brandywine Women’s Rugby Football Club (BWRFC) is based out of Media, PA. Nicknamed the Riot, Brandywine is a competitive and welcoming women’s club committed to fostering camaraderie and growth within the sport. Open to players of all skills levels, we prioritize teamwork, development, and building a supportive community on and off the pitch. 2022 EPRU D3 Champions & 2008 MARFU D2 Champions (4th place finish nationally)
EPRU Division: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1999
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Maplezone Sports Institute 4881 Chichester Ave Upper Chichester, PA 19014
Contacts:
President:
Stephanie "Icebox" Ottino - president@brandywinerugby.org
Coach:
Nick Abell - coach@brandywinerugby.org
Match Secretary:
Selena Tacchino - matchsec@brandywine.org
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1999
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Dave Young - president@lvrfc.org
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Katherine Minyety - minyety@gmail.com
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club
The Philadelphia Rugby Football Club (PRFC), a registered 501 (c)(3), is the third oldest historically women’s rugby club in the nation and the oldest in the Philadelphia area. The club fields both a Women’s Club Division I and Division III 15s side in addition to both a competitive and social Summer 7s team. Players of all experience levels are welcome! Email recruiting@philadelphiarugby.org to learn more!
EPRU Division: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Scanlon Rec: 1099 E Venango St. Philadelphia, PA 19134 Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Contacts:
President:
Domonique Pagan - president@philadelphiarugby.org
Coach:
Justin Muldoon and Juan Best
Match Secretary:
Becca Silver - matchsec@philadelphiarugby.org
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2019
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
179 E Wyomissing Ave Mohnton, PA 19540
Contacts:
President:
Shane Waddy - stwaddy@hotmail.com
Coach:
Spike Eggleston - spike.eggleston@gmail.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2014
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Ivy Wiggins - ivywigs4@gmail.com
Coach:
Christopher Kevenaar - kevenaar88@yahoo.com
Match Secretary:
Nina Bolden - sjwmatchsecretary@gmail.com
Wilmington Women’s Rugby Club
EPRU Division: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded:
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Lorraine Avery-Easterwood - president@wilmingtonrugby.com
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Steph Forbes - womensmatchsecretary@wilmingtonrugby.com
York/Lancaster Thorns Rugby
The York Lancaster Thorns welcome all to explore and celebrate our collective strength, grit, and community through Rugby and the culture of the sport. The Thorns are proud to have been runners up for the 2023 EPRU Championships, and are working hard to return to the Championships, intent to bring home the title this time! Spanning York and Lancaster counties, the Thorns welcome players from all skill levels, beginners all the way to seasoned veterans! We believe everyone can benefit from experiencing the great sport of rugby, all the fun we have, and life skills we learn along the way! Come play with us!
EPRU Division: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2005
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Erin Dugantiz - thorns@lancasterrugby.org
Coach:
Darren Reid - darren.reid57@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Eva Dombrowski - thorns@lancasterrugby.org
Men's D2 Coordinator: Julian Bellman - julbellman@gmail.com
Men's D3 Coordinator: Ian Bukowski - 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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1995
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
2411 N. American St.
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1974
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1978
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
PO Box 1085
Media, PA 19063
Contacts:
President:
Brendan Brower - brendanfbrower@gmail.com
Coach:
Rick Van Luvender - rjvanluvender@verizon.net
Match Secretary:
Austin Keith - austin.keith@aol.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1975
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
19 Broadmoor Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Contacts:
President:
Alex Diegel - diegelam@gmail.com
Coach:
Dan Roth - rothcomputer@hotmail.com
Match Secretary:
Tony DeFreitas - adefrietas08@gmail.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1961
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Ed Curran
5 Somerset Lane
Malvern, PA 19355
Contacts:
President:
Ryan McLean - joseph.ryan.mclean@gmail.com
Coach:
Tim Day - timday0419@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Collin Johnston - collinjohnston20@gmail.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2002
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
P.O Box 26025
Collegeville, PA 19426
Contacts:
President:
Eoin Beck - eoin1171@gmail.com
Coach:
Dan Pickerskill (D2) - danpicks@gmail.com ; Jason Michener (D3) - jmichener@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Rhett Lebus (D2) - rhett.lebus@gmail.comn; 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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 1978
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Luke Sutliff - lukedsutliff@gmail.com
Coach:
Kerry Griffith - kerry@millerbuilderssupply.com
Match Secretary:
Richard Whitaker - budwhitaker09@myyahoo.com
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: {{brizy_dc_3944_epru_division}}
Year Founded: 2000
Membership Status:
Yes
Practice Location:
Contacts:
President:
Zachary Kelly - zjrkelley@gmail.com
Coach:
Ed Prichard - edwardpritchard@gmail.com
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.
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Year Founded: 1969
Membership Status:
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Contacts:
President:
Michael Ottino - southjerseyrugby@gmail.com
Coach:
Andrey Biryukov - ostap65@netzero.net
Match Secretary:
Tommy Messina - tmess174@gmail.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.
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Contacts:
President:
John Porter - jjporter3487@icloud.com
Coach:
Jim Andruskiewicz - jandruskiewicz1@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Kevin McIlhinney - kevinmcilhinney@gmail.com
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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Contacts:
President:
Sean Lonsinger - seanlonsinger32@live.com
Coach:
Joseph Cassidy - jpcdu@hotmail.com
Match Secretary:
David Plunkett - davidalanplunkett@gmail.com
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!
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Practice Location:
22595 Ramble Road
Lewes, DE 19958
United States
Contacts:
President:
TJ Cornell - timothyjcc@gmail.com
Coach:
Match Secretary:
Justin Herrera - jth277@humboldt.edu
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
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Practice Location:
PO Box 161, Federal Square Station
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Contacts:
President:
Jeffrey Cook - Cookjj2@gmail.com
Coach:
Scott Strelec - hrfc.strelec@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Scott Strelec - hrfc.strelec@gmail.com
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.
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Contacts:
President:
Daniel Abel (Viking Dan) - Hiborugby@gmail.com
Coach:
Matthew Pashley - matt.pashley@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
John Vella - shortyjv30@netscape.net
Jersey Shore Sharks Rugby Club
Founded in 1986 by Jimbo Steelman, USA Eagle Bill Regotti and Roger Howell, The Jersey Shore Rugby Club competes in the EPRU of the Mid Atlantic Rugby Union. Jersey Shore fields 3 sides, A, B and Old Boys as well as a youth rugby league and a Boys High School U-19 Rugby Club. Our club is very competitive on the pitch and prides itself on its no nonsense approach to training sessions. That being said, our club is extremely social and having fun is a priority. The team hosts multiple social gatherings all year long including our famous Six Nations Super Saturday Party at Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point, NJ. The team hosts the annual Atlantic City Rugby Invitational Tournament the 1st weekend in May and also holds the annual Cape May Brewery Brew Cup where the winning team receives $500.00. The Jersey Shore Rugby Club is based at 636 South New York Rd. (Rt.9) Galloway Township, NJ. Contact Dr. J Zimmerman for more information at 609-652-6363
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Practice Location:
P.O. Box 31
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Contacts:
President:
Alex Brigden - aredskins@gmail.com
Coach:
Dr. John Zimmerman - drzimmerman@verizon.net
Match Secretary:
Liam Marshall - lwmarshall6@gmail.com
Lehigh Valley Rugby Football Club
The Lehigh Valley Rugby Football Club is a non-profit corporation. The Lehigh Valley RFC Hooligans were founded in 1974 and just celebrated a 50 year anniversary! Lehigh Valley currently has a Men’s, Women’s, High School, and Youth team. The Club also takes an oversight role for the High School and Youth teams. We practice and play at 1554 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA.
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Practice Location:
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Contacts:
President:
Nick Szmodis - president@lvrfc.org
Coach:
Steve Cooper - stevenacooper10@gmail.com
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.
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Practice Location:
P.O. Box 285
Lansdale, PA 19446
Contacts:
President:
John Lock - john.e.lock.iii@gmail.com
Coach:
Christian Lewis - christianlewis418@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Tyler Smith - tylerscottsmith@gmail.com
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.
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Contacts:
President:
Tom Saunders - Tmsaunders925@gmail.com
Coach:
Tim Day - Timday0419@gmail.com
Match Secretary:
Tom Saunders - Tmsaunders925@gmail.com
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
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Practice Location:
1229 Chestnut Street, #180 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contacts:
President:
Andy Kinney - president@phillygryphons.club
Coach:
Phill Calhoun - coach@phillygryphons.club
Match Secretary:
Mike Slossar - matchsec@phillygryphons.club