Two Deep South Ladies Make The South Women's U19 Select Side 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen,
This weekend is the USA Rugby Women's U19
Invitational National All-Star Championships in Fort Lauderdale, FL. One behalf
of Head Coach Lindsay Hagerman we are proud to announce the team traveling
this weekend. Representing six states, seven high schools, five
colleges, and three women's clubs, this group of ladies truly depict
the growing reach of women's rugby in the South.
South Women's U19 Select Side 2009
Victoria
Albrecht
Bragg
WRFC
Annie
Bendgen
Jupiter
Kirsten
Brynestad
Oak
Ridge
Stephanie
Burleson
Jupiter (Indian
River)
Emily
Chosewood
Brookwood
Amber
Cook
Sebastian
River
Elisa
Cuellar
Sebastian
River
Jamie
Doone
Florida
Catherine
Eichhorn
Maryville
Ali
Frazier
Jupiter
Charlotte
Garbisch
College of
Charleston
Kyna
Graham
Knoxville
WRFC
Devin
Hall
Jupiter
Chloe
Harper
North
Georgia
McKenzie
Hawkins
Maryville
Tyler
Head
College of
Charleston
Christina
Kellerman
Sebastian
River
Amanda
Martin
Sebastian
River
Rachel
McCroskey
Tennessee
Danielle
Melton
Sumter
WRFC
Danye
O'Mahoney
Auburn (Deep South Rugby Union)
Shannon
Phillips
Hoke
County
Nicole
Rackley
Hoke
County
Mary Ann
Reynolds
Auburn (Deep South Rugby Union)
Drew
White
Oconee
Lona
White
Brookwood
In addition we'd like to recognize two other players from the South
who will be in Fort Lauderdale playing on the USA U17 WNT team: Gina Deihl
and Jashante Murchison of the Hoke County Hurricanes (NC).
Each of these young ladies deserves a big hand.
Look out INASC. Here we come!
Greetings Deep South fellow ruggers and rugby enthusiast. It is with great pleasure that the administration of the Deep South Rugby Union extends a warm welcome to its newest member, the Tallahassee Men's Rugby Club.
Located in the capital city of the Sunshine State, the Tallahassee Rugby Club found themselves caught between two LAU's. With some kind words and encouragement from the Florida LAU, Tallahassee Rugby Club followed in the footsteps of other Florida Panhandle teams and has joined the Deep South Rugby Union. Tally Rugby Club, for those in the know, is comprised of some classy and skilled veterans paired with youth and athleticism.
Tallahassee Rugby Club will begin matrix play in the Spring of 2010. They have entered the Men's Division III bracket with Okaloosa, Panama City Beach, Pensacola and Columbus, Georgia. The up-start rugby club likes their chances in the bracket and looks to make an impact on the competition in their first year. Please help the Deep South Rugby Union in welcoming Tallahassee Rugby Club to our LAU.
Auburn University Women's Rugby Club Joins Deep South
The administration of the Deep South Rugby Union is very pleased to announce that the Auburn University Women's Rugby Club has officially joined the Deep South Rugby Union family.
Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama was founded in 1856. Women's rugby has officially arrived on the Plains and the Auburn women are looking to make an immediate impact. The Auburn University Women's Rugby Club becomes one of only two collegiate women's rugby clubs in the state of Alabama. The women of Auburn rugby are the newest club on campus and are excited about spreading the word about the great sport of rugby in the Auburn community.
The Auburn University Women's Rugby Club will join the Deep South as a Women's Collegiate Division II club, beginning play in the Fall of 2009. Please help us in welcoming the Auburn University Women to the Deep South Rugby Union and support them as they grow their rugby program. As always, thank you all for your part in building a better and more competitive Deep South.
For more information on the Auburn University Women's Rugby Club please use the contact information on the Deep South website. www.deepsouthrugbyunion.com
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release August 9, 2009
Spring Hill College Rugby Club Joins Deep South
The administration of the Deep South Rugby Union is very pleased to welcome the Spring Hill College Men's Collegiate Rugby Club into the Deep South Rugby family.
Some of the longtime Deep South members may remember that Spring Hill Rugby Club was founded in the late 1960's or early 1970's and was a staple club until the early 2000's. Though the club disappeared from competition for a number of years they are back.
This Jesuit school is located in Mobile, Alabama, founded in 1830, Spring Hill College is Alabama's oldest institution of higher learning. As more and more of the Catholic High Schools around the country start rugby teams, Spring Hill is poised to build quickly. The Deep South Rugby Union is pleased they have chosen to join our growing LAU.
Spring Hill College Rugby Club will join the Deep South as a Men's Collegiate Division III club, beginning play in the Fall of 2009. Please help us in welcoming Spring Hill College back to the Deep South Rugby Union.
For more information on the Spring Hill College Rugby Club visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11291499434&ref=ts
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release August 9, 2009
University of Alabama Women's Rugby Club Joins Deep South
The administration of the Deep South Rugby Union is very pleased to announce that the University of Alabama Women's Rugby Club has joined the Deep South Rugby Union family.
The Univeristy of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama was founded in 1831. It may have taken 178 years, but women's rugby has come to the Capstone. The University of Alabama Women's Rugby Club becomes the only collegiate women's rugby club in the state of Alabama. The women of Bama rugby are excited about the prosepct of bringing the women's game to the University of Alabama and playing in the Deep South.
The University of Alabama Women's Rugby Club will join the Deep South as a Women's Collegiate Division II club, beginning play in the Fall of 2009. Please help us in welcoming the University of Alabama Women to the Deep South Rugby Union and support them as they grow their rugby program. As always, thank you all for your part in building a better and more competitive Deep South.
For more information on the University of Alabama Women's Rugby Club visit them at www.alabamawomensrugby.com
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release July 20, 2009
USA Rugby South 7s Championship Results
Atlanta Old White defeated Life University in the final of the South 7s championships to take the #1 seed from that region.
Life will attend nationals with the #2 seed thanks to the fact they made the
final.
Current brackets for the 2009 National Club 7s Championships:
Pool A West #1 Life University Pacific #1 Mid-Atlantic #2
Pool D Atlanta Old White Midwest #2 Northeast #2 West #2
Pool C Mid-Atlantic #1 West #3 Pacific #2 Midwest #1
Pool B Northeast #1 Belmont Shore Midwest #3 OMBAC
For Immediate Release June 25, 2009
University of Alabama Women's Rugby Seeking to Develop
The women ruggers of the University of Alabama are seeking to develop into a full 15-aside rugby club. Having just begun in the late spring of 2009 the developing side in its infancy at the Capstone. With field and limited coaching support from the Alabama mens side they could make a quick entrance on the Deep South Rugby scene.
If you or members of your club would like to offer start-up advice or words of encouragement please do so. Contact information for the club can be found on the Deep South website, under the current teams header, and then developing rugby teams. http://www.deepsouthrugbyunion.com
Please join the Administration of the Deep South Rugby Union in encouraging this start-up side and the growth of our beloved game within the LAU.
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release June 2009 IRB Memorandum on Dangerous Tackles
Please read the two attached PDF files and inform your players.
Thank You,
Steve Parrill Chairman Deep South Rugby Referee Society
Three Deep South teams made the trip to Columbus, Georgia to participate in the Men's Division II & III playoffs, held on April 25th and 26th. Two of the three Deep South teams will be moving on to the National rounds of 16 and 8.
On Saturday April 25, Division II Deep South LAU West bracket winner New Orleans played Krewe (Tampa, FL) with that decision going the way of Krewe 26-10. Cross state rivals, and Deep South LAU West bracket #2 seed, Baton Rouge was matched against Jacksonville to complete the Florida versus Louisiana teams semi finals. In what was a tight match Baton Rouge managed to come out on top 24-17.
Sunday April 26, saw the top two Division II teams Baton Rouge and Krewe playing for the first and second seeds in the National round of 16. Oh, did I mention that bragging rights as South Division II Champion were also on the line! Baton Rouge started well enough racing to a 19 point halftime lead. However, the Krewe onslaught was launched in the second half. Krewe made the improbably come from behind to win the match 33-22. Congratualtions to Baton Rouge for making the Division II Men's Club South final after their first year returing to the Deep South from years in the Texas LAU. Baton Rouge secured the South TU second seed and will play against Midwest first seed on May 16th.
In Division III play the Pensacola Aviators dispatched Savannah 37-7. This victory meant that Pensacola would meet Hilton Head in the South Division III final. In a wide open game the Pensacola team had enough offense to see them clear of Hilton Head by a score of 27-11. The win sets Pensacola up as the South Division III Champions and secures them the South first seed in the Division III round of 8. Pensacola will play the Northeast first seed on May 16th.
Please join the Administration of the Deep South Rugby Union in congratulating Pensacola and Baton Rouge for making it to the USA Rugby Nationals. Good luck in the next round of National playoffs from all in the Deep South.
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release April 11, 2009
Deep South Teams Fair Well At First Round Of Playoffs
Four Deep South teams took the field today seeking a spot at the Men's Division II & III playoffs in Columbus, Georgia on April 25th. Three of the four Deep South teams came away winners, while one lost in a tight contest.
Division II West bracket winner New Orleans hosted Old White B at Home. New Orleans cruised to victory in this game coming out the winner 42 -5 when the final whistle sounded. Cross state rivals, and West bracket #2 seed, Baton Rouge traveled north to take on Hunstville. It was a back and forth game domintated by periods of stout defense from both sides. Baton Rouge managed to outlast Huntsville with a 25 to 24 scoreline in favor of the Redsticks visitors.
In Division III play the Pensacola Aviators hosted High Country in a warm weather contest. In a fast paced game the Pensacola team managed to run away from the High Country team in the final quarter of the game, eventually winning 38 to 21. In the other Division III game the Birmingham Vulcans made the trip over to play Hilton Head rugby club. Birmingham was in the game, representing the Deep South and themselves well, but eventually went down 15 to 9.
Congratulations to all teams making it to post season play. Good luck from all in the Deep South for those progressing on to the final rounds of South playoffs in Columbus, Georgia.
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release March 31, 2009
USA Rugby South Men's Division II and III & Women's Division I and II Collegiate Championships
March 28-29, The Deep South Rugby Union would like to thank the University of Alabama Rugby Club for hosting the 2009 USA Rugby South Men's and Women's Collegiate Championships. All games were played on campus at the intramural sports complex at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The results were as follows:
Women's Division 1 Final
Clemson University 0 University of North Carolina 27 Clemson are USARS Champions and take the South's #1 seed
Men's Division 2 Championship
University of South Florida 27 East Carolina University 24
South Florida are the USARS Champions and take the South's #1 seed East Carolina take the #2 seed
Women's Division 2 Championship
University of Central Florida 12 East Carolina University 36
East Carolina are the USARS Champions and take the South's #1 seed Central Florida take the #2 seed
Men's Division 3 Championship
Furman University 10 Coastal Carolina University 13
Coastal Carolina are the USARS Champions and take the South's #1 seed
There was some very good rugby on display over the weekend and the sportsmanship between all playing sides was also very impressive. The Deep South Rugby Union would like to thank all of the teams for their participation in this year's championships and wish them the best of luck in their next round of playoff games.
The Deep South Rugby Union would also like to thank Mr. Brian Stringer for his tireless efforts as the South Territorial Collegiate Director. As well as Don Staley of the Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation for playing a huge role in organizing and directing accommodations and promotions for the entire event.
Charles P. Dube President Deep South Rugby Union
For Immediate Release March 30, 2009
Baton Rouge Women's Rugby Club Joins Deep South
The administration of the Deep South Rugby Union is very pleased to announce that the Baton Rouge Women's Rugby Club joined the Deep South Rugby family.
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the team is known by friends and fellow competitors as the "Barbies." I wouldn't let that name fool you as they have become quite a rugby force among the women's rugby community. Baton Rouge Women's Rugby Club may be fairly new to rugby, forming in December of 2005, but they pride themselves on the quality of play on the pitch.
The Baton Rouge Women's Rugby Club will join the Deep South as a Women's Senior Division II club, beginning competitive play in the Fall of 2009. Please help us in welcoming the Baton Rouge Women to the Deep South Rugby Union and support them as they grow their rugby program. Thank you all for your part in building a better and more competitive Deep South.
For more information on the Baton Rouge Women's Rugby Club visit them at http://www.pinkrugby.org
