WELCOME

The Scranton Norsemen is a collegiate rugby union team at the University of Scranton. The team was founded in 1985 and competes in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union. (EPRU)

2008–2009 OFFICERS

President-Matt Soderman ’11
Vice President-David Patton
Match Secretary-Chris Reilly ’11
Treasurer-Mike Kennedy ’10
Alumni Liaison-Mike Kennedy ’10

ADVISORS

Head Coach-Bill Gregory
Faculty Advisor-Robert Davis

Fall 2009 Norsemen at the Liberty Cup Kick-off Tournament sporting our new Canterbury sponsored jerseys.

Please read Coaches Corner for highlights

LATEST NEWS

Scheduled kickoff against West Chester
Tuesday evening 10/27 at 8:30PM at
United Sports Training Center
in Downingtown, PA
MUST LEAVE at 4PM

Following a 7 try 45-12 victory over Drexel University on October 17 and a 6 try 36-22 victory over York College on October 3, 2009 The University of Scranton Norsemen currently hold the #6 seed in EPRU D2 collegiate standings.
Previously this season the Norsemen played #2 seed Bloomsburg to a 13-13 tie, and lost a tough parents weekend match to #5 seed Millersville 13-3. In each of these matches, the tough Norsemen defense yielded only one try per game; indeed, both matches were decided in the final minutes.
On this Saturday October 24, 2009 the Norsemen will host #4 seed West Chester University at 1pm. This is the most meaningful match which the Norsemen have had for several years; the team has been practicing hard and is focused and prepared for this match.

Fundraising

Please see details of the Scranton Norsemen fundraising initiative. Click here to read full letter.
The largest need of fundraising is for bus transportation to away games, and of course the playoffs and championship matches we are planning on winning. Transportation is a safety and liability issue that must be addressed.

NEW SPONSORSHIPS!
The University of Scranton Men's Rugby Program is pleased to announce two new Sponsorship Agreements.

New Gear!

Hoodies, stadium pants, shorts (and much more!) are now for sale. Click Here

New Equipment

The team procured a scrum machine for use in upcoming spring practices.

Community Service Update

Parent's Weekend September 26, 2009 saw the University of Scranton Norsemen in PINK! See Photo links; our "A" side wore custom Pink Jerseys emblazoned with the logos of the American Cancer Society and Colleges Against Cancer. Partnering with the University Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, tee shirt sales by Women's Rugby, and the auctioning of the Pink Canterbury Game Jerseys, over $5,000 was raised and donated to the American Cancer Society. Our thanks to the hundreds of parents, Alumni and friends who attended the match. Thanks also to Kildare's Irish Pub who provided on field barbeque truck and donated food, drink and cooks. All proceeds from food sales were given to the charity fund as well.

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On Sunday September 27, 2009, 17 members of the Norsemen participated in the Tunnel to Towers Run in New York City. This annual event draws tens of thousands people from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Route to the World Trade Center and memorializes the memory of NYFD firefighters killed on 9/11.
Both the "Pink" Game and the Towers Run were covered by television news reports and conveyed a positive image of both The University of Scranton and The University of Scranton Men's Rugby Club.
It is our commitment to play excellent rugby on the field, and to embody the Jesuit Tenet "Be a Man for Others" off the field.
Measured in these terms, the Norsemen Fall 2009 season has been a resounding success.
Please support us as we continue our path through the playoffs.

JOIN US

The Norsemen are always looking for new players, so if you'd like to give rugby a try, join us (no experience necessary!). We play and practice during the September-November and March-May seasons. Come to any practice or EMAIL US for more information.

Alumni, family, friends and fans:
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Thank You to the National Guard for sponsorship of our team.