Canton, Mass. & Wellesley, Mass. — NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union) is excited to announce the Championship Weekend, hosting top-level rugby competitions on April 13 and 14, 2024. This standout rugby weekend will feature both senior and college clubs vying for championship titles and national qualification spots.
Senior Clubs Championship at the Irish Cultural Center
On April 13, 2024, eight elite senior rugby clubs will compete at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, Massachusetts. The matches are set to determine the NERFU champions in four divisions:
- Division 3 Women: South Shore Sirens vs. Amoskeag Rugby
- Division 3 Men: Charles River Rugby vs. Boston Irish Wolfhounds
- Division 2 Women: Albany Knickerbockers vs. Worcester Shamrocks
- Division 2 Men: Portland Rugby vs. Boston Irish Wolfhounds
Winners of the senior club championships will advance to the Atlantic Super Regionals, serving as a semi-final stage for clubs across the Northeastern US and a qualifier for the National Championship.
Details on day-of logistics can be found here: https://www.nerfu.rugby/event/round-2-of-nerfu-playoffs/
NERFU Lighthouse 7s: College Championship Tournament at Babson College
Concurrently, the Lighthouse 7s Championship Tournament will take place at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts on April 13 and 14. This exclusive competition will feature 16 NERFU college teams in a thrilling two-day event, broken down into four competitive pools:
- Pool A: Colby, Bentley, Keene State, New Haven
- Pool B: Holy Cross, Tufts, Merrimack, Curry
- Pool C: Wesleyan, University of New England (UNE), Bowdoin
- Pool D: Middlebury, Babson-Maulers, Providence
The Lighthouse 7s champions will earn an automatic qualifier spot for the 7s Nationals, making it a crucial platform for aspiring national contenders.
A Weekend of High Stakes Rugby
“We are thrilled to host the NERFU Championship Weekend, showcasing the best of club rugby in New England,” said Brad Dufresne, President of NERFU. “These tournaments not only highlight the skill and commitment of our players but also set the stage for further achievements on national levels. We extend our best wishes to all participating clubs and look forward to crowning this year’s NERFU champions.”
The NERFU Board of Directors invites all fans of rugby to join in witnessing this exciting showcase of skill, endurance, and team spirit at both the Irish Cultural Center and Babson College. Come support your teams and enjoy a weekend filled with top-tier rugby action.
About NERFU
NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union) is a governing body for rugby union in the New England area. It is part of USA Rugby and serves to promote, manage, and grow the sport of rugby at all levels in the region.
For more information about NERFU and the Championship Weekend, please visit NERFU.RUGBY.
Contact:
Jeremy Hammond
NERFU Admin
207-751-7782
jeremy@nerfu.rugby
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