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P.O. Box 77883
Charlotte, NC 28271
United States
ph: 704-941-7310
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News & Updates
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Queen City 7's Tournament, 17th June 2017 - Matthews SportsPlex
Please click on this link to be directed to the Events page for more detail results and photos!!
Congratiulations To The 2017 Queen City 7's Men's CGRU Qualifier Champions - Charlotte RFC, just edging out a galiant Southern Pines team in sudden death overtime, 15-10!!
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Congratiulations To The 2017 Cup, Plate and Bowl NC Single High High School Rugby Champions!!
Cup: Myers Park (beat Hough 36-7)
Plate: Providence (beat South Meck 22-18)
Bowl: Ardrey Kell (beat Rocky River 40-34)
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Congratulations To The 2016 Cup and Plate NC Single High School Rugby Champions!!
Cup: Charlotte Catholic (beat Myers Park 43-21)
Plate: Providence (beat Northern Guilford 32-29)
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Congratulations To The 2015 Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield NC High School Rugby Champions!! (Click HERE for more pictures!)
Cup: Charlotte Catholic (beat North Meck 55-17)
Plate: Hough (beat Myers Park 47-17)
Bowl: Berry Academy (beat West Meck 45-37) 
Shield: Grimsley
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NCHSRA and the entire rugby community send our condolences to the family and teammates of Marcos Hernandez (North Meck High School rugby player) who tragically lost his life on Tuesday, 26th May, 2015. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In honor of Marcos, North Meck participated in the NCHSRA Championship game on Saturday, 30th May, 2015. That story HERE!
Teen who drowned at Latta Plantation was junior at North Meck HS
The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on 26th May, 2015, on the 5200 block of Sample Road, which is in Latta Plantation, a nature preserve and historic park
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Boy's High School National Championships - Was played in Charlotte, NC at the Rugby Athletic Center (14th May - 16th May)
If you are interested in viewing or ordering a copy of the recorded video stream of all, or some of the games, please login HERE!!
To find the final scores from the Boy's High School National Championship, click HERE!!!
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U.S. Wins Bid to Host 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens
World Rugby announced that the United States has won the bid for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. World Rugby accepted a bid put forth by USA Rugby to host the tournament, with matches to be played in both San Francisco and San Jose, CA... Full Story>>>
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2015 Queen City 7’s Rugby
Tournament
Like us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-City-7s/243695969135781
NCHSRA is proud to bring this popular and ever-growing event to Charlotte, NC. As the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex venue develops to accommodate a 7,000-seat stadium & 12 multi-use fields, we foresee the Queen City 7's tournament to eventually be one of the largest rugby 7's tournament in the USA.
Tournament Facts
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Mecklenburg County SportsPlex in Matthews, NC Map: 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews, NC
Captain’s Meeting: 8:45 AM
Competition begins at 9:00 AM
Attendees: General Public, 40 Teams of All Ages, Family Orientated. Expected attendance: 1,000 Plus
Click here for Registration and all other event information!
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Upcoming 2015 NC Youth Ruggerfest!!!
Get additional details from the NCYRU website!!
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Update - Upcoming Level 1 Referee Course - Sunday, March 22nd, 2015!
The Southeast Rugby Referee Society will be holding a Level 1 Referee course on Sunday March 22, from 8:30 AM to 6 PM in Raleigh, NC. Registration and all other event information is available here:
https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=1699
Anyone interested in pursuing refereeing at any point in the future is encouraged to attend, as you only ever have to take this course once.
For questions on the course, please contact John Meyers @ chapeygonz@aol.com (803-528-1045)
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Update - Upcoming Level 200 Coaches Course - Saturday, September 20th, 2014!
Josh Sutcliffe will be leading a Level 200 Coaching Course, hosted at the RAC (Rugby Athletic Center - 3722 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC) on September 20th.
Here is the link to register:
https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=1519
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Update news from Gethsemane Garden Christian Center School (Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, in Kenya):
As you recall, NCHSRA donated some Hoggs (ex Providence HS) rugby jerseys to a Kenyan school in Africa. Here is the latest appreciative feedback from the school and how they are eager to learn and play the game!!:
Click here to see all of the photos!!
Wed 08/20/2014 - From Bill Smith (Executive Director GGCC, USA) - Hello guys! I have recently returned from Kenya leading a mission trip to GGCC (the Christian boarding school that I work with in ministry now). You all were instrumental a few months back in donating some rugby jerseys and securing other items for the new team that started at the school! I specifically had the guys get in the jerseys and uniforms to take some photos to give you as a sincere thanks. I have attached these for you, and truly want to thank you for this special donation!
Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in Africa, and in Kenya they are so excited. These guys were simply overjoyed to receive such gifts. Blessings to all of you! The coach also had the guys write letters to the Providence team. I will hand deliver those letters at your convenience!
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Congratulations To The 2014 Moonlight 7's Rugby Champions - Carolina United!!
First Semi-Final: SC Knight 26 Concord/RR 10
Second Semi-Final: Carolina United 26 North Meck 0
Finals: Carolina United 17 SC Knights 7
Thanks to all the teams who participated (especially Greensboro who travelled the furthest!) and for Rocky River HS for hosting the event!
Click here to see all of the results and photos!!
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Upcoming U19 Moonlight 7's Tournament - Rocky River High School, 26th July, 2014 - 6pm - midnight!!
Check out the latest details and playing schedule here!!
If you haven’t registered your U19 team yet and you would like to be part of this exciting event, please CLICK HERE!!
We are wanting to expand this event next year and take it to the Rugby Athletic Center (RAC) and hopefully see it as part (maybe 1 of 5) of a 7’s U19 circuit in North Carolina!!! Common Raleigh, Greensboro, Southern Pines, Asheville and maybe Wilmington … let’s make this happen!!! If the HSBC 7’s can do it, why can’t we!! :)
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Upcoming Level 1 Referee Course - July 20th - Asheville, NC!
Steve McAreavy, NCYRU Referee Development Director, posted:
A Level 1 referee course on July 20th is now posted for sign-up. The total cost for the day will be $75. We will collect $25 on the day to cover admin, lunch and snacks. You know you want to be a referee!
Here is the link to register and then click on the register link opposite Asheville, NC
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Upcoming Level 200 Coaches Course - September 20th - RAC!
Josh Sutcliffe will be leading a Level 200 Coaching Course, hosted at the RAC (Rugby Athletic Center) on September 20th.
We have a bunch of coaches within our ranks that want to get certified and no doubt there are other coaches throughout NC who need/want to get certified.
When USA Rugby posts the link to register we will provide more details and the link to register.
Please feel free to distribute this and invite any coaches who you think would like to join us.
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Check out the official scores and results of the Queen City 7's rugby tournament, here!
2014 Queen City 7's Rugby Tournament - Coming up on 28th June, 2014!!!
Check out all the excitemnt, details and sponsor information under the Events link!!
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NCHSRA Reaches Out To Assist A High School Start A Rugby Team In Kenya, Africa - 05/21/2014 Update!
Working together with Gethsemane Garden Christian Centre (Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, in Kenya), NCHSRA has donated (with the support and permission from Providence High School) a used set of "Hoggs" rugby jerseys as well as jackets for the rugby coaches! - see News and Highlights section for more details!
Here is a picture of the team wearing the jerseys!!
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Congratulations To The 2014 Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield NC High School Rugby Champions!!
Cup: Charlotte Catholic (beat North Meck 54-0)
Plate: Providence (beat Concord 33-17)
Bowl: East Meck (beat Berry Academy 61-17)
Shield: Sandhoke Early College
Click here for some team photos!!
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Check out the final 2014 season results and playoff schedules!!
Referee assignments can be found at this link.
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Register to Play in the Upcoming Queen City 7's Rugby Tournament!!!
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NCHSRA Reaches Out To Assist A High School Start A Rugby Team In Kenya, Africa!
Working together with Gethsemane Garden Christian Centre (Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, in Kenya), NCHSRA has donated (with the support and permission from Providence High School) a used set of "Hoggs" rugby jerseys as well as jackets for the rugby coaches! - see News and Highlights section for more details!
P-J Anderson, Naphtaly Mattah (Executive Director of Gethsemane Garden Christian Centre) and Jeff Greene - handing over the Hoggs Rugby jerseys for the new high school rugby team in Kenya!
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2014 11th Annual North Carolina Youth Rugby Ruggerfest Tournament!!!
Check out the results, scores and photos from this very successful youth rugby tournament, held at Matthews SportsPlex, Matthews, NC over the weekend of the 8th and 9th March, 2014 - see Events
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2014 SEASON HAS STARTED!!!
Latest scores and match updates - see Schedules & Results
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Rugby featuring strong in latest gatorade add being run on TV - 37 and 46 sec mark!
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North Carolina High School Rugby Coaches/Administrators/School Advisors Pre-Season Meeting - Friday 6th December, 2013!
Don't forget about this important meeting!
Location: Rugby Athletic Center (RAC - Bernie Funk's new rugby complex) - 3722 S.Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm (supper will be served!)
If you haven't already replied to the calendar invite from P-J Anderson, please RSVP as soon as possible!
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A New App To Help Assess Concussion Launched By IRB!!
A new app to help assess concussion has been launched by the IRB. The app for iPads and iPhones will help you assess whether a player has concussion by helping you conduct a few simple tests by the pitch.
Click here to get more details and to download link!
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North Carolina Single High School Rugby Club Interest Meetings!!
Two single high school rugby club interest meetings have been setup in the Greensboro/Rockingham/Triad region, specifically covering the Guilford and Winston-Salem/Forsyth School County systems. Principal's, AD's and any other interested parties have been invited to attend:
October 5th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
At Northern Guilford High School, 7101 Spencer-Dixon Rd, Greensboro
October 19th from 11:00am - 12:30pm
At Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem
Justin Goonan (head coach of Wake Forest) will be there and has invited all attendees to stay and attend the Wake Forest vs Maryland rugby game at 2:00pm.
Contact Scott Ilkenhons at 336-705-1617 or ilkenhons@gcsnc.com or scott.ilkenhons@gmail.com
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Heartfelt Sympathy's and Condolences - Thomas Connor
Our condolences go out to the family of Thomas Connor, who lost a battle with lung cancer last month. Tom was one of the pioneers of the creation of the Myers Park High School Rugby Club and an ardent supporter at the Charlotte Rugby Club and Appalachian State University Men's Rugby Club! Tom, we will miss you!!
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Congratulations To The 2013 Moonlight 7's Rugby Champions - Union County!!
First Semi-Final: Triad 19 North Meck 5
Second Semi-Final: Union County 29 Concord 5
Finals: Union County 31 Triad 19
Click here to see all of the results and photos!!
Read more about this here!!
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Congratulations To The 2013 Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield NC High School Rugby Champions!!
Cup: Catholic A (beat Providence 57-0)
Plate: Northern Guilford (beat West Meck 29-24)
Bowl: Myers Park (beat North Meck 19-12)
Shield: Catholic B
Read more about this here!!
Click here for some photos!!
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Congratulations To The 2013 Playoff Teams!
Congratulations to the teams that played in the NC State High School playoff's the last 2 weekends! See how the final Cup, Plate and Bowl games will play out this coming weekend (Saturday 11th May) at Charlotte Rugby Club!!
Read more about this here!!
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Will Bill Belichick Start A New Trend?
" ...... any success by ruggers in the NFL will only help to increase the interest level for Americans in the sport of rugby. If the Americans take to rugby and it gets proper TV coverage by a major media outlets it will mean more revenues for Rugby and better contracts for their players. Thus, if we do cherry pick some of your talent it will be a win-win for both sides."
Read more about this interesting article here!!
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2013 SEASON HAS STARTED!!!
- Latest scores and match updates - see Schedules & Results
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2013 10th Annual North Carolina Youth Rugby Ruggerfest Tournament!!!
- Check out the results and scores from this very successful youth rugby tournament, held at Elon Park, Charlotte, NC over the weekend of the 9th and 10th March, 2013 - see Events
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USA Rugby Referee Educator's Conference on Best Practices - to be held at the British American School, Charlotte, NC - Sat 5th Jan - Sun 6th Jan.
- A Level 1 Referee Course is being offerred at the same time, as part of the agenda on Sat 5th Jan. Anyone interested, please click on the link below to register:
http://89.185.144.30/Coaching/OnlineSignup/SelectCourses.aspx?Category=EVENTCAT_REFEREE
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USA Rugby Has Established New Disciplinary Regulations and Procedures for Foul Play.
- To be used at all USA Rugby, Territorial Union (TU), College Conference (CC), Geographic (GU) and Local Area Union (LAU), and State Based Rugby Organizations (SBRO) events and matches
Specific disciplinary situations and sanctions have been outlined, including for repeat offenses for foul play
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USA Rugby Announces New Tournament Sanctioning Process - Very Important!!
- USA Rugby to enforce new tournament sanctioning process effective immediately
- Sanctioning is free for registered clubs and members
- Non-sanctioned tournaments will not be covered by USA Rugby insurance
See news for details
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IRB and Unions Sanction Global Law Trials -USA Rugby Newsletter 05/23/2012
The International Rugby Board and its Member Unions have sanctioned a global trial of five aspects of Law amendments following an extensive process of consultation and evaluation. See news for details
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2012 Rugby South Regional High School Champions - 05/20/2012!
Congratulations to our NC representative Myers Park on winning the Single High School division of the USA Rugby South Regionals, in Atlanta. See News for details
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P.O. Box 77883
Charlotte, NC 28271
United States
ph: 704-941-7310
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