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)

2009–2010 OFFICERS

President-Matt Soderman
Vice President-Joe Aeillo
Treasurer-Mike Farren
Match Secretary-Ryan Gregory
Alumni Liason-Joe Drennan

ADVISORS

Faculty Moderator-Bobby Davis
Head Coach-Bill Gregory

Colin Moran, Training Manager, Irish Rugby Football Union, conducted training session in beautiful Scranton Spring weather.

Please read Coaches Corner for highlights

LATEST NEWS

Following a great Fall 2009 winning season and competition for a playoff spot,and a great Spring Season highlighted by 25th Aniversary Alumni Weekend,The Norsemen are fully in rugby mode for the upcoming 2010 campaign…please refer to new schedule,and stay tuned for additional updates.

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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.