Anthony Adam Joins

Charles River as Head Coach

The Rats welcome Anthony Adam as the club's new head coach.  Anthony brings a breadth of rugby knowledge from a lifetime of international rugby experience and playing and coaching numerous local rugby clubs (including a partime assisstant gig with the Rats back in the early in the 2K's).  We look forward to future success under his direction.

2008 Men's Award Winners

January 24, 2009- Game On

Most Valuable Player Award

Derek Morin

In recognition of his outstanding play during the 2008 season

Dennis J. Sullivan Award

Michael Fair

In recognition of his hard play, fairness, leadership, and dedication to the club and to the game of rugby during the 2008 season.

Old Man River Award

Fergal Hehir

In recognition of is outstanding support of the club during the 2008 season

Most Improved Player Award

Dan Lewis

In recognition of his exceptional improvement during the 2008 season

Killer B Award

Grayson Sack

In recognition of his outstanding play and dedication to the club during the 2008 season

2008 Women's Award Winners

January 24, 2009- Game On

Most Valuable Player Award

Chrissy Andronico

In recognition of her outstanding play during the 2008 season

Unsung Hero Award

Kara McAuliffe

In recognition of her outstanding dedication to the club during the 2008 season

Most Improved Player Award

Alia Sullivan

In recognition of her exceptional improvement during the 2008 season

Rat Spirit Award

Jehanne Junguenet

In recognition of her outstanding enthusiasm and hard play during the 2008 season

Holiday Charity- Rogerson Communities

This holiday season, Charles River Rugby will be supporting Rogerson Communities.

Charles River will be running a holiday gift drive for Rogerson's adult day programs. Rogerson's day programs are designed to help participants maintain physical and mental abilities in the face of extreme adversity.

Suggested gifts are: hats, gloves, tote bags, perfume/cologne, note cards, picture frames, wallets, toiletries (such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, mouthwash, deodorant, floss, etc.), and seasonally appropriate clothes (large sizes preferable), especially jackets, tops and slacks.

Donations will be collected at the Charles River Rugby Holiday Gathering on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Game On Sports bar near Fenway Park.

Rogerson Communities has been providing housing and health care for elders and low-income individuals and families since it was founded in 1860. Today, Rogerson serves more than 1,500 Greater Boston families through 26 facilities and programs. These services include housing, adult day health programs, fitness training and memory loss care and treatment.

For many people, our gift will be their only holiday present.

Thanks for your support.

Charles River Rugby 35th Anniversay Party

An Incredible Evening

The 35th Anniversary Party was held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Saturday, October 11th.

Click here for photos and a recap of the event.

 

   

 

    

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

 

Charles River will be taking a bus to USA Rugby Versus Munster.

Charles River Group Tickets for this event are no longer available.

 

Meeting Time: 9:30 am

Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology Sweeny Field Parking Lot

Bring your own cooler.  Cans ONLY, No bottles allowed. Bring money for bus driver tip.

 

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Sign up for Charles River's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Team Click Here!

Sunday, September 7, 2008 UMASS Boston

For the last three years, the club has participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In September 2005, the club had thirty-one racers and a total of over $3,800 raised for the foundation. In September 2006, we far exceeded our team membership and fundraising goals, with fifty-one racers and $8,825 raised.   In 2007, Sixty-one Charles River Rugby players, friends, family and coworkers particapated raising $7,108.  Charles River Rugby is proud to support such an important cause, and it is our hope that our participation helps increase awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

 

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 VICTORY IS SWEET!

The Lady Rats buzzed into this year's Cape Cod's 7's emerging victoriously as the champions in the Classic Rock Bracket!! 

Clad in bee t-shirts and black tutus (Blind Melon's "No Rain" bumble bee girl as their inspiration) they swarmed the fields for a furious day of 7's rugby.  Battling 5 strong 7s groups en route to the title the Lady Rats sweated their way to the top, with most of the team playing for at least one other mixed-team group as well.  Undoubtedly the best outfitted team at the tournament ended up as the best thing to hit Classic Rock since the Beatles' one album.  They left the tournament leaving nothing but victory and lost tutu tufts in the wake, ready to sting the competition again next year. 

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July 12-  The Men go 2-2 at the 30th Annual New England 10's Tournament. The team fell to a mixed Portland/UK team in the Semifinals in the Plate Division.

 

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Paintball Fundraiser

 

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008 at10:00 (get there early to get your equipment)

Location: P & L Paintball Field
1221 Bedford Street, Bridgewater, MA
www.pnlpaintball.com

Phone: (508) 697-5808

How much: $45 will get you all you need (includes gun, all equipment, unlimited air fills, and 500 paintballs, bring extra money if you want extra rounds).

Saturday, August 16th, Charles River will be taking over the P & L Paintball Fields in an all out mayhem of gun fire and fun. Starting off at 2:00. We'll deck you out in gear and load you up with ammo. We’ll first take it to the ghost town to sharpen your skills and then out to the woods for a final game of capture the flag. Come out and support your favorite rugby team.

What to wear: Something you wouldn’t mind throwing out. Makes sure to dress in layers and cover your skin.  

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Congratulations to the 2007 Awards Winners!

Men's Awards Women's Awards  Most Valuable Player Award Arsenio DiBenedetto In recognition of his outstanding play during the 2007 season Most Valuable Player On the Field Award Jennifer Fedin In recognition of her outstanding play during the 2007 season  Dennis J. Sullivan Award Scott Wiech In recognition of his hard play, fairness, leadership, and dedication to the club and to the game of rugby during the 2007 season Most Valuable Player Off Of the Field Award Alicia Evangelista In recognition of her outstanding dedication to the club during the 2007 season Old Man River Award Fergal Hehir In recognition of his outstanding support of the club during the 2007 season Rat Spirit Award Jenn Van Kuren In recognition of her outstanding enthusiasm and hard play during the 2007 season  Most Improved Player Award John O'Keefe In recognition of his exceptional improvement during the 2007 season Most Improved Player Award Anna Schreckinger In recognition of her exceptional improvement during the 2007 season Killer B Award Chris Isherwood In recognition of his outstanding play and dedication to the club during the 2007 season

 

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Thank you to all who contributed!   On Sunday, September 23, 2007, Sixty-one of Charles River Rugby's players, friends, family, and coworkers particapated in the Race for the Cure.  $7,108 was raised in support of this great cause.       Top 3 Fundraisers: 1.) Stacy Art               $900 2.) Dennis Donovan     $875 3.) Alexandra Schmidt $750   Top Racers (Place out of 1583): 106   Stuart Dunster        23:00 215   Michael Fair           25:16 482   Sarah Baldwin        28:39 537   Colleen Shea         29:12 666   Alicia Evangelista  30:06   Great job! CongRats!

 

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Lady Rats Welcome Old Boy as Coach for Fall 2007 Season

The Charles River Lady Rats are very happy to announce that Mike Roy (Charles River Old Boy) has volunteered to coach the team this fall! Mike has an extensive resume including both playing and coaching rugby. We are very excited about the direction and expertise he will provide our team and look forward to an excellent fall season under his guidance!!

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Two Rats Reunite in Seattle

by Mike Fair

Seattle, Washington- Yours truly was in Seattle over the weekend and met up with former Charles River Rugby Captain, Jake Powell. Jake is alive and doing well.

So, I had tickets to the Mariners versus Red Sox game at Safeco Field on Friday night. I contacted Jako via text message to try and coordinate a rendezvous.


After a few text exchanges it was determined that, amazingly, Jake was sitting in the same exact section that I was but fours rows behind me.

The shear coincidence was frightening.

Contrary to popular belief, Jake is pretty smart. He's kicking some a$$ in his masters degree program and he will be heading to Taipei, Taiwan on an assignment (Also, many of you know that Taiwan has been my stomping grounds for numerous business trips as well).

Jake, good to see you ol' buddy. Good luck in Asia. Give my love to the Taiwanese folks and "Ni-hoa-ma".

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Women's Team Brings Home Some Hardware:

Lady Rats Take 2nd Place at Mt. Washington Valley Bullmoose Tournament, Men's Team Places 4th

June 9-10, NORTH CONWAY- It was another fantastic weekend up in North Conway for the fifth installment of the Bullmoose tournament, where the hay fields become rugby pitches and the ticks and misquitos are aplenty.

ConRATulations to the Women's team for putting on a spectacular display of 7's rugby and taking Second Place in the tournament. The ladies played a hard fought match versus a tough Seacoast squad in the Championship match.

The Men's team lost to Portland 10-0 in the first round of play and defeated Seacoast 20-15 in the second round. On Sunday, the men lost to Mystic River and ended up walking away with 4th Place.

The Bullmoose tournament director said, "Charles River is one of the Great Eastern clubs and its always great to have you at our tournament....thanks again for your support."

A big "Thank You" to Mike Polcaro for once again hosting us at the infamous Polcaro Chalet.

For the fith year, Mike has opened his doors up to the Club and graciously allowed us to stay in his vacation home. This is the weekend that continues to produce some unforgettable (never to be remembered) memories and is one of the highlights of the year.

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Sunday, September 23, 2007 UMASS Boston

Please Sign Up for our Race For The Cure Team Today!

Ruggers, friends, family, and coworkers are all invited to join our Race for the Cure Team in support of this great cause!!!

For the last two years, the Charles River Rugby Club has participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In September 2005, the club had 31 racers and a total of over $3,800 raised for the foundation. In September 2006, we far exceeded our team membership and fundraising goals, with 51 racers and $8,825 raised. Our 2007 goal is to set a new club record by demolishing last years fundraising dollars and increasing our team membership partcipation.

Charles River Rugby is proud to support such an important cause, and it is our hope that our participation helps increase awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

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Boston "United" Rugby vs. Haverfordwest Rugby Football Club
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Kick Off Time: 1:00 pm
Pitch Location: Moakley Park, South Boston

This weekend's match hosted by Charles River will unite five Boston metro area rugby teams to combine forces to play Haverfordwest touring the US from Wales. This is a unique oppurtunity for our clubs and should be a great time.

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Spring 2007 Youth Rugby Clinics:

Charles River is conducting a series of youth rugby clinics every Wednesday until the end of May.
Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm


Location: Kent Community Center
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Dates: April 25th through May 30 (six weeks)

Clinics Held at Other Sites Across Boston
East Boston:

Orient Heights Community Center
Mondays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by: Boston Women and Beantown

Roxbury:

Vine Street Community Center
Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by: Boston Men

South Boston:
Tynan Community Center
Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by: Boston Men & Women, Beantown

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Paintball Fundraiser

 

When: Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 2:00 (get there early to get your equipment)

Location: P & L Paintball Field
1221 Bedford Street, Bridgewater, MA
www.pnlpaintball.com

Phone: (508) 697-5808

How much: $45 will get you all you need (includes gun, all equipment, unlimited air fills, and 500 paintballs, bring extra money if you want extra rounds).

GOT ANY BALLS? Hope you are ready to have some fun and shoot your buddies at the same time. Saturday May 12th, Charles River will be taking over the P & L Paintball Fields in an all out mayhem of gun fire and fun. Starting off at 2:00. We'll deck you out in gear and load you up with ammo. We’ll first take it to the ghost town to sharpen your skills and then out to the woods for a final game of capture the flag. Come out and support your favorite rugby team. On lookers are encourage to come as well, but mind you the paint will be flying from all directions. We ask that you please RSVP if you plan on going. michael_fair01@yahoo.com.

What to wear: Something you wouldn’t mind throwing out. Makes sure to dress in layers and cover your skin.

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Charles River Hosts Boston II Select Side at NERFU Trials

Tournament Starts at 10:00 am

Location: Pine Banks, Mystic River's Pitch

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All River Weekend: A Pair of Shut Outs
Saturday, April 14, 2007

SCORE BOARD

Charles River Men: 45
Newport: 0

Charles River Women: 22
Connecticut Yankees: 0

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Rats Win Big at the Texas Hold Em Tournament
By Mike Fair

March 22, 2007- As I went to sleep last night, the clatter of chips being exchanged on the soft felt, the crisp sound of a freshly shuffled deck, and the incessant bellowing of, “Blinds Up!” echoed in my head.

If you weren’t at the tournament then you missed out on a spectacular display of card playing by two of our very own Rats who played in the final table. Josh and Luke got big payouts at 3rd and 4th place, respectively. The top prize of $1500 went to a coworker of yours truly.

Our new treasurer, Neil Foley, did a great job helping me with the adding, subtracting, and multiplying of the copious amounts of cash while Derek “The Muscle” Morin and the Everett cop on detail stood by as the cash was handled. Overall we were quite happy with the fundraising results.

Thanks to all the Rats who anteed-up and played in the tournament. Special thanks to Bugsy for his continued support in the operation of this tournament and to the Lady Rats (Dana, Smo, Annie, Alina, Alicia, C, Colleen, and Erin) who did a great job selling 50/50 raffle tickets

Texas Hold Em Tournament Fundraiser
Thursday, March 22 at 6:00.
Silver Fox 2, 530 Second Street Everett, MA

 

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Awards Banquet Recap

 

March 11, 2007-CongRATulations to This Year's Award Recipients

There was a common theme at this year festivities, "Let's kick some a$$..." That pretty much says it all folks.

Acceptance speeches were short and to the point, even Hal Baker was unusually short winded. Needless to say, a good time was had by all. Thanks to the Old Boys in attendance (Mick McCann, Joe Devlin, Bruce Pulliam, and Tom Berieau) for showing your support of the Club.

Click here for pictures from the event.

Most Valuable Player Award
Charles Mbaya
In recognition of his outstanding play during the 2006 season

Most Improved Player Award
Derek Morin
In recognition of his exceptional improvement during the 2006 season

Old Man River Award
Hal Baker
In recognition of is outstanding support of the club during the 2006 season

Dennis J. Sullivan Award
Neil Foley
In recognition of his hard play, fairness, leadership, and dedication to the club and to the game of rugby during the 2006 season.

Killer B Award
Jason Lachapelle
In recognition of his outstanding play and dedication to the club during the 2006 season

Most Valuable Player On the Field Award
Chrissy Andronico
In recognition of her outstanding play during the 2006 season

Most Valuable Player Off Of the Field Award
Natascha Kozlowski
In recognition of her outstanding dedication to the club during the 2006 season

Most Improved Player Award
Alina Doble
In recognition of her exceptional improvement during the 2006 season

Rat Spirit Award
Alex Schmidt
In recognition of her outstanding enthusiasm and hard play during the 2006 season


Special thanks given to Linda Morris for her contribution and dedication to the Women's Team.

Coach Fergal Hehir, you are the rock that the foundation of this team is built on. Thanks for your
hard work and dedication to the Club. We truly could not do it without you. Thanks!

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