2015 Ruck Cancer Tournament Success

2020-01-16T10:54:07-05:00

On November 14, 2015, Uticuse Rugby hosted the 5th Annual Ruck Cancer Rugby Tournament at Dave’s Diner on Route 5 in Utica. An unprecedented 16 teams – 8 men’s and 8 women’s – traveled from near (Rome) and far (Philadelphia) to play.

The tournament theme, “Less Cancer, More Pizza,” was inspired by this year’s beneficiary, Mr. Benjamin Longale, a pediatric cancer patient from Voorheesville, NY. He loves the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which was reflected in everything from tournament t-shirts to team names.

The weather was uncooperative, with temperatures hovering around freezing throughout the day, but […]

2015 Ruck Cancer Tournament Success2020-01-16T10:54:07-05:00

Uticuse Rugby Attends World Cup 2015

2017-03-02T08:50:56-05:00

Uticuse was well-represented at the Rugby World Cup in London this year. Four players, Dy, Carly, Holly and Glod, as well as Coach Frank, traveled to the UK as members of the Nuts And Jugs touring side, which featured players from PA, NY and Eastern Canada. A total of 83 ruggers made the trip, which was a whirlwind week long and included the USA games against South Africa and Japan, a training at the London Irish facility, and the opportunity to play in a friendly match with the Worthing Women’s Rugby Club. Dy was coming off a shoulder injury, but […]

Uticuse Rugby Attends World Cup 20152017-03-02T08:50:56-05:00
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