There are over 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in four divisions.
The Division I teams compete for the right to advance to the MARFU Women's Collegiate Division I Championship, the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division I Sweet 16 and the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division I National Championship.
The Division II teams compete for the right to advance to the MARFU Women's Collegiate Division II Championship and the USA Rugby Women's Collegiate Division II National Championship.
The EPRU Women's Collegiate Division III and Division IV teams compete for the right to advance to the National D3/D4 Women's Collegiate Championships.
Responsible to EPRU Executive Committee for collegiate program.
Be responsible for ensuring Committee members meet their responsibilities.
Attend EPRU General Meetings and EPRU Executive Committee Meetings or delegate to another Committee member.
Establish budget and control expenditures.
Prepare Master Schedule from club input for use by DP Coordinators and Refs Society.
New Clubs - interface with colleges requesting membership in the EPRU and support their efforts.
Oversee CIPP compliance to ensure full compliance by all clubs and their coaches and players.
Support efforts by EPRU clubs hosting collegiate tournaments.
Play an active role as a member of the Territorial Union's Collegiate Committee.
Support member clubs who host a Territorial Union championship event.
Publicize positive aspects of collegiate rugby via the Union website and rugby publications.
Represent a club's best interests in dealings with other governing bodies and the Referees Society.
Be responsive to clubs and schools regarding rugby-related issues of concern.
Issue policies that are conducive to both maintaining a positive image of rugby and providing a quality experience for all involved including players and coaches.
Provide timely communications and support to club officers regarding their obligations to the Union, coaching and refereeing courses, and other relevant, upcoming events.
Interact with college officials to promote rugby and foster positive relationships between the college, the rugby clubs and the EPRU.
Provide clubs with materials and sources of information to improve their club; including those dealing with player skills, coaching, Laws of the Game, safety, behavioral matters relating to the image of rugby, fundraising, etc.
Encourage and promote clubs' support for community service projects.
Divisional Play Coordinators
Establish Divisional play schedule, divisions, playoffs and set-up.
Help foster competition at all levels (divisions).
Organize and coordinate EPRU playoffs and championships.
Post schedule and results on-line on EPRU website.
Facilitate conflict resolutions between member clubs involving match scheduling.
Collegiate Disciplinary Committee
Resolve disputes, protests, conduct violations, etc. that arises between clubs and for clubs themselves.
Make decisions regarding suspension, fines, etc. in conjunction with EPRU Disciplinary Committee as requested.
All-Star Coordinator
Make arrangements for and communicate about all EPRU and MARFU all-star events; working in conjunction with the other EPRU All-Star Coordinator (men's/women's) if event is held on same weekend and location.
Work with coaching staff to arrange for EPRU tryouts and team events.
Arrange and coordinate team travel (transportation and housing) to All-Star events; for out-of-EPRU venues, work with EPRU Men's All-Star Coordinator.
Establish budget and control expenditures; including coordinating and maintaining team equipment - jerseys, shorts, socks, balls, etc.
Work in conjunction with EPRU All-Star Head Coach to promote top players to the MARFU All-Star program/coach.
Coordinate and work with EPRU Men's and Women's Collegiate Committee when the MARFU All-Star event when hosted by the EPRU.
REMINDER New Address ? Phone? Email ? Report Your Team Officer Changes
- ALL teams are required to contact the EPRU Secretary IMMEDIATELY after the election or appointment of new club officers OR any change in address, phone or email. Include MAILING addresses !!! Contact: Dana Bateman, secretary@epru.org, phone: 610-524-7171 , Details »
Mar 27, `11
EPRU 'Safer Rugby News' - The Latest Safety News is Now Available
- As part of its continuing proactive approach towards rugby safety, the EPRU will be issuing a regular newsletter to help clubs to be best prepared for the care of their players. Contact: John O'Donnell, ATC, rugby@tryod.com, phone: 484-680-4713 , Details »
MARFU Sideline Behavior Policy
- This policy is applicable to all matches played under the direct jurisdiction of the Mid-Atlantic RFU (MARFU), such as, but not limited to, League matches, Playoff matches and MARFU Qualifiers , More detail »
Real American Rugby Stories--- Video Clip
- Enjoy this clip of young deaf players playing rugby,
http://www.realamericanstories.com/hydemodel-rugby/ , More detail »
YOU Can Reach Thousands of Rugby Players !!
- How? Advertise on the EPRU Website! Tournaments, Fundraisers, Businesses, Club Sponsors, Rugby Suppliers, etc. High hit volume and low prices.. , Advertising Details »
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 »
EPRU Field Preparation and Sideline Policy
- All clubs are to adhere to this important Policy aimed at improving the playing environment and enhancing the enjoyment of the match by everyone. , Details »
Nov 16, `12 - Nov 17, `12
USA Rugby Men's & Women's College 7s Championships
- Twenty-four men's teams will make the Championship through a combination of qualifying tournaments & At Large bids. Women's teams will be selected on an invitational basis and a minimum of 12 teams will compete. A venue has not been confirmed. , More detail »
May 19, `12
Subaru 7s
- at Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, DE for 44 teams. Combination of Club Women, College Men & Women, HS Boys & Girls and U15 Non-Contact. All teams are guaranteed 3 games. Trophies to all group winners and runners-up. Entry fee $100 to $250 due by May 11.
Proceeds support the Delaware Rugby Foundation Contact: Andy Newcombe, ACNewcombe@comcast.net, phone: 302-584-5999 , Details »
May 11, `12
UPDATED: Payments Currently Due to EPRU
- Does your team owe dues, fines or Fairmount Park permit fees? , Go to Payments Page »
Apr 14, `12
Prom Dress Tournament
- For collegiate women's teams at York College, York, PA. Entry fee $250 by March 1. After March 1 $300. Proceeds provide dresses to organizations helping underprivileged girls Contact: Sarah Serena, sserena@ycp.edu, phone: 410-474-1845 , Details »
Mar 31, `12
Buggy Bash
- for 8 college men and 8 college women's teams at Baker Field, Lancaster. Entry fee $250 due by March 1. After March 1, $300. Contact: Janie Swinehart, jswinehart@co.lancaster.pa.us, phone: 717-575-1830 , Details »
Feb 25, `12 - Feb 26, `12
3rd Annual Frost Bite Pre-Season Rugby Tournament
- Hosted by Hempfield Knightmare RFC and Roses Athletic Club at Hempfield HS, Lancaster, PA Contact: Tom Hallowell, THallowellPA@gmail.com, phone: 717-434-8383 , More detail »
Jan 23, `12 - Apr 23, `12
WCU Women Looking for Part-Time Assistant Coach
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Jul 16, `11
Marsh Creek Challenge 7s Tournament and Youth Showcase
- hosted by Downingtown RFC - Contact: Scott Brown, brownies726@gmail.com, phone: 484-678-3444 , More detail »
Jul 7, `11 - Jul 10, `11
10th Annual Player Development Camp, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Open to all high school and college males & females of all levels and abilities Contact: Kevin Castner, castner@live.com, phone: 570-460-2626 , More detail »
Jun 10, `11 - Jun 12, `11
USA Rugby Women's Under 23 All Star Championship
- Founders Field, Pittsburgh, PA , Go to USA Rugby Website »
May 13, `11 - May 14, `11
USA Rugby Men's and Women's Div 1 Collegiate Championships
- Steuber Rugby Stadium, Stanford, CA , More detail »
May 8, `11 - May 21, `11
MARFU Women's Collegiate All-Stars - Open Camps/Tryouts
- Locations have been updated , More detail »
Apr 30, `11 - May 1, `11
USA Men's & Women's Div 2 Collegiate Championships
- Founders Field, Pittsburgh, PA , Details »
Apr 26, `11
Concussion Testing Now Available for all EPRU Athletes
- get a Baseline Test for only $8.00 Contact: John O'Donnell, ATC, rugby@tryod.com, phone: 484-680-4713 , More detail »
Apr 16, `11 - Apr 17, `11
USA Rugby Men's and Women's Division 2 Collegiate Playoffs
- Men's MARFU 1 & 2; Northeast 1, 2, & 3; South 1 & 2; and Midwest 2
Women's Pools C & D
Seminole Soccer Complex, Sanford, FL
Men's SoCal 1, 2 & 3; Pacific Coast 1 & 2; West 1 & 2; Midwest 1
Women's Pools A & B
Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA , Details »
Apr 9, `11 - Apr 10, `11
New Jersey State Tournament
- West Windsor Fields, Princeton University for Collegiate Men's and Collegiate Women's teams. Entry fee $100 Contact: Alexis (Lexi) Johnson, lexibardjohnson@gmail.com, phone: 312-719-2202 , Details »
Apr 9, `11
Concussion Symptoms Differ in Male, Female Athletes
- according to a new study , More detail »
Mar 19, `11 - Jul 23, `11
MARFU Regional Events - Spring & Summer 2011
- Check all the MARFU Events , More detail »
Mar 16, `11
EPRU Pilots IRB Level 2 Coaching Course
- first IRB Level 2 coaching course held in this country! , More detail »
Feb 4, `11
24 Hour Fitness and USA Rugby Offer Special Member Rate
- Get fit for the new rugby season with USA Rugby and 24 Hour Fitness - USA Rugby members get an exclusive membership rate! , More detail »
Dec 1, `10
Spectators Guide to Rugby
- Get the Spectators Guide to Rugby for your parents, friends. Easy to print pdf file , More detail »
Nov 28, `10
New Book 'Earth Angels' Focuses on Heroism of Women's Rugby Team
- IUP Women helped survivors of a multi-vehicle accident on the PA Turnpike. , More detail »
Nov 26, `10
IRB Releases Law Amendments
- Changes Put Player Welfare First , More detail »
Nov 24, `10
There's an App for that ! New Rugby Laws App Now Available
- IRB launches an innovative application for universal download of the Game's Laws. , More detail »
Nov 20, `10 - Nov 21, `10
Lock Haven Women Earn D4 National Title, Drexel Finishes 2nd in D3
- Haven runs wild in D4 final, while Drexel slugs it out with Bentley. Contact: Steve Cohen, sdcohen4@mindspring.com, phone: 609-714-2203 , More detail »
Nov 19, `10
USA Rugby Offers New Insurance Plan for Members
- a Voluntary Rugby Accident Policy is now available , insurance@usarugby.org , More detail »
Nov 8, `10
Shippensburg Women #1 in EPRU
- Beats Temple by 2 points 19-17
LaSalle beat York 15-10 in the third place match.
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Oct 21, `10
IRB Launches New Player Welfare Website
- The International Rugby Board has launched a new interactive Player Welfare website aimed at educating and informing the global Rugby family on best-practice medical and player welfare policies and research. , More detail »
Sep 12, `10
MARFU Announces New U-23 Women's All Star Coach
- This is to announce that Kate Nichol has been selected to head the MARFU Women's U23 All-Star team for the next three years.
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Sep 12, `10
CDC, USA Rugby Partner for 'Heads Up' Concussion Awareness
- to help coaches, players, match officials, and parents identify and manage concussions in rugby.
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Aug 30, `10 - Nov 10, `11
2011 National Playoff and Championship Dates
- Check these dates before you plan your schedule Contact: Lindsay Tiernan, Events Manager, USA Rugby, LTiernan@usarugby.org, phone: 303.539.0300 x 106 , More detail »
Aug 20, `10 - Sep 5, `10
2010 Women's World Cup, London, England
- USA Women in Pool B in the 6th Women's World Cup facing 2006 runners-up England, as well as Ireland and Kazakhstan. , More detail »
Jun 1, `10
Sports Authority Stores Now Carrying Rugby Balls
- the following stores in the EPRU area now carry rugby balls , More detail »
May 2, `10
USA Rugby Collegiate Div I and Div II Results
- Temple Men and Women rise to the top of the best collegiate Div II clubs in the US. , More detail »
Apr 21, `10
Temple Men & Women Ready for National Championships
- Temple was the Div II National Champs in 2004 and Runnerup in 2005. Temple Men also going to Div II Nationals! , 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 »
Jan 7, `10
EPRU Welcomes Dr. Brian Reiter
- The EPRU is excited to have Dr. Reiter as a go-to resource for orthopedic injuries with same-day or next-day availability to rugby players. , More detail »
Dec 2, `09
College Teams - Recruit HS Players - Add Your Program to the USA Rugby Database
- a new service from USA Rugby just for colleges , More detail »
Nov 21, `09 - Nov 22, `09
Drexel Wins National D4 Wm's Collegiate Championship; ESU Places 2nd in D3
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Nov 9, `09
RESULTS: EPRU Women's Collegiate Championships
- Delaware and Temple win Contact: Kate Alford, wcol@epru.org, phone: 484-888-8591 , More detail »
Oct 28, `09
USA Rugby's College Rugby Project - Important Information for HS Rugby Players
- The College Rugby Project is a database of colleges with rugby programs containing information on both the program and the institution. The document is updated each week with new submissions. , More detail »
Oct 2, `09
I Play Rugby - watch USA Rugby's new promo video
- Excellent - share it with your family and friends , More detail »
Aug 26, `09
USA Rugby Announces Change in Under 20 Women's National Team Eligibility
- To be eligible for the Women Under-20’s squad for the upcoming season players must be under 20 years old on September 1, 2009. This is a change to the prior date of January 1, 2010 , More detail »
Jun 16, `09
MARFU U23 Women take Third at 2009 USA Rugby NASC
- 17 EPRU players were part of the MARFU U23 All Star Squad. Contact: Lisa Rosen, coachingrugby@gmail.com, phone: 215-421-1823 , 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 »
May 19, `09
USA Rugby Announces Newest Partnership with Better Rugby Coaching
- The Coach Development Department is excited to announce its partnership with Better Rugby Coaching, an online resource dedicated to the betterment and continuous education of rugby coaches around the world. Contact: Mollie McCarthy, USA Rugby, mmccarthy@usarugby.org , More detail »
May 5, `09
USA Rugby Announces 2009 Women’s All-American Selection
- Seven EPRU players representing Shippensburg, Delaware and LaSalle are honored as Division II All-Americans. , More detail »
May 2, `09
Shippensburg Women Win Second National Championship
- by defeating Washington State and Stonehill College , More detail »
Apr 7, `09 - May 31, `09
USA Rugby Announces 2009 Women's All-American Program
- and for the first time will officially field a Women's All-American team , More detail »
Your Club and the East Penn Rugby Referees Society
- Everything your clubs needs to know to make a Match Day go smoothly both on and off the field. Contact: David McHugh, David.McHugh@thomsonreuters.com, phone: 973-207-0186 , More details »
EPRU Women's Collegiate Championships (All Divisions)
- Details for the EPRU Women's Collegiate Playoffs taking place at
Princeton University on November 1 & 2. Contact: Deb Yates, wcol@epru.org , Details »
Aug 25, `08
LaSalle Women Start off a Great Year with a Nike Grant
- Team receives a grant for $20,000 toward Nike merchandise from the Let Me Play foundation. Contact: Britni Buffalino, buffalinob1@lasalle.edu, phone: 908-489-0997 , La Salle Women Rugby Club »
Jul 31, `08
7 EPRU Women Named Collegiate All-Americans
- Shippensburg and West Chester represented , Details »
Jun 23, `08
Second Meeting of the Collegiate Coaches Alliance
- 7:00 pm at Kildare's, King of Prussia, PA Contact: Bjorn Haglid, bjorn1@comcast.net, phone: 302-540-7429 , Details »
May 4, `08
Shippensburg Women Win National Division 2 Title
- SHIP shuts out U Minnesota-Duluth 47-0 for the championship. , Details »
Jan 14, `08
West Chester University Women's Rugby Club and Varsity Status
- West Chester is only one of four Varsity/NCAA teams in the U.S. Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385 , West Chester Women's Club Website »
Dec 14, `07
Women's National Team Age Grade Structure to Change in 2008
- USA Rugby announced today structural changes to the Women Contact: Yvonne Parkhurst, YParkhurst@usarugby.org , WNT Link »
Nov 3, `07 - Nov 4, `07
RESULTS: Women's Collegiate Championships at Gettysburg College
- An exciting weekend was had by all - see the results here! , Details »
Sep 19, `07
USA Rugby Releases Womens Collegiate All-American Selections for 2006-2007
- Congratulations to Elizabeth Inkellis (Princeton)and Katy Black (West Chester) named to 1st Team and Stephanie Burkhardt (West Chester) named to 2nd Team. , Details »
Sep 16, `07
Women's Collegiate Rugby History is Made
- When West Chester University Women played Eastern Illinois Women on Saturday, September 15, 2007, it marked the first-ever game between NCAA varsity rugby programs. Contact: Tony DeRemer, aderemer@wcupa.edu, phone: 610-517-6385 , Link to Match Report »
Aug 29, `06
Women's Collegiate All-Americans Named - 4 from EPRU
- Four EPRU women's players were named as Collegiate All-Americans for the 2005-2006 academic year. , Full story from USA Rugby »
Procedure for Confirming Match Day Arrangements
- This is a MUST-READ for all team Presidents and especially, Match Secretaries. Print a copy and follow it. , Print Procedure for Confirming Match Day Arrangeme »
Jun 22, `04
West Chester University Makes Women's Rugby A Varsity Sport
- Long a pioneer in intercollegiate athletics, West Chester University has been at the forefront of recording historical firsts when it comes to the Golden Ram women competing at the varsity level and winning championships. WCU becomes the first NCAA Div II institution to grant women's rugby varsity status. , Details »
May 3, `04
Temple Women Win USA Rugby Div 2 National Championship
- Temple U defeated Providence College 17-7. , Details »
There are over 30 women's collegiate teams in the EPRU competing in four divisions.
