Club Men
The EPRU Men's All-Stars hold several practices and scrimmages in the Fall in preparation for intra-territory matches in November. These intra-territory matches are used as a selection vehicle for the MARFU Men's All-Star team.
Collegiate Men
The EPRU Men's Collegiate All-Stars hold try-outs and practices following the end of the Fall League season and playoffs. From these a team is selected to play against another LAU Men's Collegiate All-Star side (usually the New York State RU). Based on this match, the final EPRU team is selected to play in the MARFU Collegiate All-Star Round Robin held during the third weekend in November. The MARFU event offers the opportunity for the EPRU Collegiate Men's All-Stars to play against the All-Stars from the Potomac RU and Virginia RU. The matches are used as a selection vehicle for the MARFU All-Star squad and a chance to play of the MARFU All-Star team at the USA Rugby Collegiate All-Conference Event held in June, from which Collegiate All-Americans are selected.
Under-23 Women
The EPRU Under-23 Women hold several practices throughout the Fall season in order to select a team for the MARFU Collegiate All-Star Round Robin held the third weekend in November. The MARFU Collegiate All-Star Round Robin offers the opportunity for the EPRU Under-23 to play against the Under-23s from the PRU and VRU. The practices and the Round Robin event are used as a selection vehicle for the MARFU Under-23 team, the Under-23 ITT's, and the US National Women's Under-23 Team.
Under-19 Boys
The EPRU Under 19 Boys All-Stars are selected in early June from the District All-Star Championships. The four Districts are: Northeast, Southern, Susquehanna and Brandywine. Contact your District All Star Coach to obtain specifics on dates and location for practices. Traditionally, the All Star team plays in the LAU (Local Area Union) Cup Challenge held in June and may compete in other matches.
Under-19 Girls The EPRU Under 19 Girls All-Stars are chosen from an open tryout in May and compete against other Local Area Union teams. For more information, contact the Girls All Star Coaches.
Making Rugby Safer and Medical Preparedness
- Have you read the EPRU's proactive safety practices "Making Rugby Safer"? If not, please take the time to do so. Is your Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place? Do you have Medical Coverage at your matches? Contact: John O'Donnell, ATC, rugby@tryod.com, phone: 484-680-4713 , Link to EPRU Safety/Risk Mgmt Program »
Jun 18, `11 - Jun 19, `11
EPRU Boys U17 and U19 All-Stars at Potomac Cup Challenge
- at Founders Field, Pittsburgh, PA. The EPRU U17 team is the defending champion in that bracket. Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , More detail »
Apr 20, `11 - May 20, `11
Boys Rugby: All Star Nomination Procedure
- Want to nominate a player? Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , More detail »
Mar 16, `11
MARFU Senior Women's All Star Program Announces Spring Schedule
- including camps and preparation matches Contact: Bob Weir, bweirathome@comcast.net, phone: 302-377-6107 , More detail »
Apr 18, `10 - May 8, `10
EPRU West College All Star Tryout Update
- West Trial #3 April 18 at Scranton and West Trial #4 May 2 at Kutztown. May 8 match - East v West at Media's pitch in Bridgeport Contact: Bill Gregory, bgregory@eccogregory.com, phone: 215-669-7058 , More detail »
MARFU U23 Women - Warm Up Drill
- A video of the MARFU U23s warming up with some grass drills got picked up by Dan Cottrell's Better Rugby Coaching. , More detail »
Nov 8, `09
MARFU Men's All Star Try Outs
- at Doylestown RFC 11am to 1 pm , More detail »
Jul 24, `09
Kutztown U Rugger Named to World Games
- Marco Barnard playing in the World Games in Kaohsiung Chinese Taipei , More detail »
Jul 13, `09
Kutztown University's Marco Barnard selected to the USA Rugby All-American Team
- Kutztown University's Marco Barnard has been selected to the USA Rugby All-American Team for the third time in three years. , More detail »
Jun 12, `09
2009 EPRU Under 19 Girls All-Stars Chosen
- team to travel to Charlotte, NC for tournament
Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385 , More detail »
May 31, `09
EPRU Girls All-Star Team
- East vs West at 12 noon at Rustin HS. The East/West match will be open to any current EPRU HS player who is CIPP registered. Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385 , More detail »
May 31, `09
East Penn U18 Boys All Star face off against the Welsh
- While not winning the match, the EPRU lads left their mark on the Welsh side by hitting hard and never letting down. Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , More detail »
May 24, `09
MARFU U23 Squad Announced for 2009 National All Star Championships Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823 , More detail »
MARFU Women's U-23 Spring-Summer Schedule
- Be a part of the defending USA All Star Champions program , More detail »
Mar 26, `09
2009 EPRU Boys High School All Stars
- In February, yes February, selections were made for the EPRU Boys High School All Stars. Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , More detail »
Boys All Stars Compete in LAU Challenge Cup
- led by new Coach, Ray McGettigan the team traveled to Pittsburgh Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , Details »
EPRU Boys High School All Stars are Getting Ready for Action
- District All Star Championships in Hempfield, PA. Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , Details »
Jun 14, `08
EPRU HS Boys All Stars To Be Selected at All Star District Championships
- The EPRU High School Boys All Stars will be selected during the EPRU All Star District Championships on June 14th. Contact: Dan Currie, dancurrie1@verizon.net, phone: 215-901-0248 , Details »
May 4, `08
Prep Rugby Wears Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Research
- The Prep played against Christiana High School in the quarterfinals of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. The specially made pink jerseys, which were auctioned off after the game, raised over $2,500 for the Kelly Rooney Foundation and Save 2nd Base. Contact: Brian McCloskey, bmccloskey@sjprep.org, phone: 610-291-6485 , Details »
South for the Winner
- Unionville HS Dominates Rugby Showcase. The UHS Indians Boys Rugby program has won the Wake Forest University High School Rugby Showcase, held March 1-2, in Winston-Salem, NC. Contact: Curt Baker, patrojan@aol.com, phone: 540-892-0869 , Details »
Jan 28, `08
Ray McGettigan to Coach EPRU Boys U19 All-Star Program
- Pre-Season Skills Camps to Highlight Spring Season Contact: Dan Benedict, bennyinthescrum@aol.com, phone: 610-533-3589 , EPRU All-Stars Website »
Nov 11, `07
EPRU Collegiate All-Star Team Selected
- On Saturday and Sunday, November 10-11, the EPRU Collegiate All-Star tryouts were hosted by the Albright College Men Contact: Bjorn Haglid, bjorn1@comcast.net, phone: 302-540-7429 , Details »
2007 EPRU U19s
- The 2007 EPRU U19 Boys All-stars were a hard working and diligent group of ruggers as they participated in many rugby events. Their dedication to all-star participation was all after their regular 2007 EPRU high school season ended. Contact: Dan Benedict, bennyinthescrum@aol.com, phone: 610-533-3589 , Details »
3rd Annual Boys U-19 All Star Challenge Cup, Baltimore
- The EPRU All-Stars were part of this prestigious All Star Challenge Cup. With good numbers during the last few practice sessions the EPRU sent 2 teams to compete against teams from Florida, Texas, Minnesota, South Carolina, Met New York, Connecticut and Upstate New York . Contact: Dan Benedict, bennyinthescrum@aol.com, phone: 610-533-3589 , Details »
Aug 7, `06
Boys U-17's - USA Rugby's Newest National Team
- The team is being incorporated into USA Rugby’s High Performance Plan which is funded by the iRB, and is following the path of Tier 1 nations. , Details on the USA Rugby website »
U.S. Rugby Football Foundation - Youth/High School Grants & HS Start-Up Kits Contact: Brian Vizard, Executive Director, USRFF, bvizard@usrugbyfoundation.com, phone: 619-233-0765 , Details »
Club Men
Collegiate Men
Under-23 Women
The EPRU Under 19 Girls All-Stars are chosen from an open tryout in May and compete against other Local Area Union teams. For more information, contact the 