Post-Season, Referees and Communication

Please click on the links below to see how the post-season shapes up. This year has been disrupted somewhat by the withdrawal of teams (NJIT, Hartwick, ASA) as well as difficulties with other programs having low numbers. Poor communication and school policy issues have also proved problematic.

Please remember only teams that are in compliance with USA Rugby may play games. Just go to http://www.USARugby.org then click on Membership, Public Rosters and pull up the team roster and it will show if the team is compliant.

TS Men Fall 2018 Playoffs 10-8-18

TS Women Fall 2018 Playoffs 10-8-18

Referees

The Rugby Referees Society of New York (RRSNY) and the New York Rugby Referees Society (NYRRS) officiate all our games. Any schedule changes must go through the Conference before being then sent on to the Referee Society. The Referees are assigned and published on the RRSNY or NYRRS web sites and when that assignment is known then and only then may a team contact a referee. Some programs have unilaterally contacted referees and offered to pay more than the match fee. This is not allowed. Both Societies do a great job covering a large number of games with a small cadre of referees. Please understand that we must work within the system, PAY THE REFEREES IN A TIMELY MANNER and work together in a spirit of cooperation.

Communication

Please make sure that you communicate with your opponent each week to ensure the game details are known at the start of the week. Too often teams are just sending an e-mail which may or may not be read for days! The cell numbers of most team officers are on the web site so please talk to each other and confirm details as well as send an e-mail and text. Get confirmation.

Thank you for your time.

RESULTS 9/29 & 9/30, 2018
9/29/18
Vassar College Women 57* v 14 Marist College Women
Monroe College Women 42* v 24* University of New Haven Women
Maritime College Men 54* v 5 Drew University Men
9/30/18
Montclair University Men 5 v 89* Marist College Men
William Paterson University Men 49* v 10 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Men
USMMA, Kings Point Men 74* v 5 Seton Hall University Men
Hofstra University Men 22* v 12 Molloy College Men
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women 43* v 17 SUNY-New Paltz Women
University at Albany Women 50* 0 v Siena College Women
Fairfield University Women 33* v 24* Stony Brook University Women
Vassar College Men 28 v 0 SUNY-New Paltz Men (Forfeit)
Monroe College Men 86* v 5 Union College Men
Hofstra University Women 36* v 5 Manhattanville College Women
Fordham University Women 10 v 47* Montclair State University Women
Bard College Women 0 v 28* Drew University Women (Forfeit)
* denotes bonus point

Rugby Imports Players of the Week: 9/22/2018

Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Christopher Aube
School: Seton Hall University
Position: Fullback
Class: Sophomore (Graphic Design and Advertising)

Chris played the full 80 minutes at fullback. He made 4 try-saving tackles and many open field tackles throughout the game. He also scored Seton Hall’s only try of the game with a 60 meter run right up the middle of the field beating 5 defenders.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Oshana Reich
School: Vassar College
Position: Number 8
Class: Senior (Urban Studies)

Oshana scored 4 tries for the Vassar College women against visitors Siena College before being substituted. She is a tireless worker and deceptive runner in the open field. The #2 Nationally ranked Vassar Women are 3-0 and she has started all 3 games having also started every game last year when the team went 22-1-0.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week. 1-800-431-4514

Rugby Imports Players of the Week: 9/15/2018

Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Micheal Roura
School: The College of New Jersey
Position: Wing
Class: 5^th Year

After starting the season last week with an amazing 8 from 8 conversions, Micheal continued his performance with the boot kicking another 4 from 5 conversions and 2 penalty kicks. This week also saw Micheal more involved in attack scoring 2 tries. Micheal was also responsible for stopping several tries down his wing and forcing the opposition back in field. Micheal was responsible for 26 points, more points than the opposition.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Grace Mei
School: Fordham University
Position: Hooker
Class: Junior

In just her second season of rugby junior Hooker Grace Mei is making her presence on the field known. Mei won nine scrums for her team, recorded just as many tackles on the afternoon and was a big force in Fordham’s 36-0 win over Drew.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week. 1-800-431-4514

There have been a few edits to the Fall 2018 Schedule. Please click on the link below and see the latest publication.

Rugby Imports Players of the Week: 9/8/2018

Each week the Tri State Conference will honor a men’s and women’s standout performer with the Rugby Imports Players of the Week. Rugby Imports is the number one sponsor of the Tri State Conference and is the one stop shop for all authentic rugby gear, apparel and teamwear.

Men’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Rhys Henry
School: Marist College
Position: Outside Center
Class: Senior

Henry was nominated by two different individuals for his stand out performance against Seton Hall. The outside center notched three tries in the win and played a standout game defensively. Henry stepped up to a new position replacing the team’s leading scorer who is currently out with injury.

Women’s Rugby Imports Player of the Week

Player: Kate Welzel
School: Fairfield University
Position: Inside Center
Class: Sophomore

Welzel’s performance offensively and defensively were instrumental in Fairfield’s 31-17 win over New Haven this past weekend. The junior inside center scored 2 tries and kicked 3 conversions while playing stellar defense for the whole 80 minutes in the midfield.

If you would like to nominate someone for his or her play on the field please email tristaterugbyinfo@gmail.com after the completion of your match. Each week one men’s and one women’s player will be selected for Rugby Imports Player of the Week. 1-800-431-4514