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Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Practices and Schedule Posted  05/08/08
Come Support the Philadelphia Fight
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Support the "Fight" at the “Battle to Strike Out ALS”  05/08/08
The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club, Kildare’s Irish Pub and the Greater Philadelphia ALS Association present:
“Battle to Strike Out ALS”
12:30pm Saturday May 21, 2008
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Brandywine Men A Side (36) v. Media (32)  05/07/08
Brandywine earns a hard fought 36-32 victory over Media. Rivalry, opposition, foe, adversary ...
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more information > www.brandywinerfc.com/n.php?n=96

Life Member Plays Part in Hong Kong 7s Title  05/01/08
Life member Chris 'Pudge' Ryan has just returned from Hong Kong with another title to add to his list of accomplishments. Chris is the Attacks Coach for the USA Women's 7s National team. In the last 2 months the team has brought home titles from the USA 7s in San Diego and the prestigious Hong Kong 7s.
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Nick, Pooh and Who?  05/01/08
Richard, Winnie and Nickolas Paquin
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contact > Richard Paquin
email > RDPAQUIN@VERIZON.NET
phone > 610 742-2546

So You've Been Wondering What John Flamish Has Been Up To  04/24/08
Wonder no more ... take a look at his beautiful little girl! Val gets a little credit.
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contact > John Flamish, General Contractor, RedHawk Remodeling & Construction
email > Redhawkconstruction@yahoo.com
phone > 703-283-9598

Alexander Archibald McCurry IV  04/21/08
Its a bouncing baby boy! Lex and Mel just had a beautiful baby boy. Like Lex, the boy seems to have started larger than life itself. Little Lexy ... that's what I'm calling him ... weighed in at 9lbs. 7ozs. WOW! As labor began Mel was heard muttering ... gimmie a C ... gimmie an S ... gimmie an 'ection' ... Lex replied ... What's that spell?
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contact > Lex McCurry
email > lexmccurry@comcast.net
phone > 267-307-3736

George J. Betzler | Railroad executive, 92  04/19/08
George Betzler's father passed this past Thursday. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Monday April 21st at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church in Bryn Mawr. Our prayers are with you coach.
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contact > George Betzler
email > george.betzler@att.net
phone > 610 539 6538

Kevin Wiggins Living the "Sporting Life"  04/18/08
More Press Coverage for Kevin Wiggins http://www.ashburtontoday.co.nz/
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Kevin Wiggins Makes an Impact in Mid Canterbury Rugby in N.Z.  04/16/08
Read the Celtic v Waihora Match Report from the Ashburton Guardian in New Zealand
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

"Enough with that rugby already" - Reader of Clark`s Blog Writes  04/06/08
Clark muses, then adds Richard Burton's full rendition of his last rugby game.
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contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474

Rugby is Us  03/22/08
A Brief Note from Club President Rafael Zahralddin
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

On St. Patrick`s Day even white men can jump  03/16/08
Clark DeLeon is still at it .. touting the glory days of rugby when real men ate their dead.
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Crazy Degos - Clark`s Whitemarsh come back & spin on heritage  03/16/08
I found out this week that lots of old boys are reading the news we send out - that's a good thing ... picking on Clark in the newsletter ... that's gonna back fire! Click through to read Clark's rebuttal.
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contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474

Chicago Lions 40 - PW 5 @ S. Jersey  03/15/08
PW can't fight off a 20-5 first half deficit.
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contact > Bob Weir
email > bweirathome@comcast.net
phone > 302-377-6107

Carl Chorba Circa 1979 - Chimes In  03/13/08
Thought I'd send a picture that sits in my office at home in Michigan. I
just read Clark DeLeon's, Every Son..... which made me spring into action.
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contact > Carl Chorba
email > cchorba@twmi.rr.com

USA Rugby Releases 2008 RSL Game Management Guidelines  03/11/08
The purpose of the guidelines is to make the game more exciting!
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contact > Bob Weir
email > bweirathome@comcast.net
phone > 302-377-6107

PWRFC Board Meeting  03/10/08
The meeting will be held Monday evening 7:00PM SHARP at the firehouse.
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location > King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Ya Gotta Read 'Every Son Must Find His Own War' by Clark DeLeon  03/10/08
Read about Clark, his father and his feelings about The Whitemarsh Rugby Club.
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contact > Clark DeLeon
email > deleonc88@aol.com
phone > 215 854 2788

Bob Weir Becomes Head Coach for PWRFC  02/20/08
Local coach with national coaching development experience takes the helm.
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Christmas Party Becomes Rugby Event  12/15/07
As the night lingered and the kind and respectful guests filtered out ... I believe it was Richard Paquin who found the hidden case of beer and positioned it at the center of the kitchen table.
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contact > Ed Curran, Symbol Technologies
email > efcurran@yahoo.com
phone > 610 745 1976

Ursinus College Men’s Rugby Club Program/Yearbook  12/04/07
All proceeds go towards keeping our club alive!
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contact > Cole Racich
email > niracich@ursinus.edu
phone > 215-870-5166

Marco Barnard of Kutztown - USA Rugby Collegiate All-American  12/01/07
Marco Barnard, a sophomore at Kutztown University, becomes the fourth member in the history of the Golden Bear's, to be named to the USA Rugby All-American Team.
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contact > Gregg Jones
email > greggajones@verizon.net
phone > 610 703 5973

The 7th Annual Tatonka Anniversary Bowling Extravaganza  11/24/07
& Leslie too! A blast was had by all - Thanks Lex!!!!
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contact > Lex McCurry
email > lexmccurry@comcast.net
more information > maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=RfVZdep_0ToC25iw_6p7hYAyrnxMiHZBiZU4cEU-&csz=Devon%2C+pa&countr

Francis Coghlan, Founder of Philadelphia Rugby Club, Passes at 80  11/09/07
Here is an Excerpt from a Piece Written by a Villanova Rugby Player and an Obituary from the University of New Brunswick
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Reid Ellis Cassidy  10/15/07
Marla only delivers in the morning. It's a boy! Yet again. The Cassidy family continues ...
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contact > Joe Cassidy
email > jpcdu@hotmail.com
phone > 610 909 3422

Mathilde Rose Dettling  10/10/07
7lb 14oz!
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contact > Brian Dettling
email > BDETTLING@PRINTPACK.COM

2007 Surfside 7s - 4th annual - SUCCESS  07/28/07
New Photos Posted
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location > Stone Harbor Rec Center
contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

PW RSL 23-12 over Washington  04/21/07
Games at Rosecroft Raceway Ft. Washington, MD 20744
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Lion Killers  03/31/07
Belmont Shore Tops Chicago Lions in Thriller
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Have you completed your player profile yet?  03/29/07
Download it today!
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contact > Marcus Maffei
email > marcus_maffei@agilent.com
phone > 215 353 1919

PWRFC Contracts with Recycling USA  03/14/07
Donate print cartridges and cell phones to PWRFC!
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more information > www.recyclingappealusa.com

PW Partners with Donate Car USA!  03/14/07
Donate your car to PWRFC!
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888
more information > donatecarusa.com/application.php?temp_charity=382

Philly-Whitemarsh Invades USA 7s  03/13/07
Lots of photos of the boys in San Diego
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Let The Good Times Roll  03/11/07
Clark DeLeon is at it again ... PW warms up v. PAC
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contact > Clark DeLeon
email > deleonc88@aol.com
phone > 215 854 2788
more information > www.clarkdeleon.com/dailydeleon/2007/03/let_the_good_times_roll.php

Men, Men, Men, Men. . .  02/28/07
Clark DeLeon gives his take on the Hall of Fame Banquet
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contact > Clark DeLeon
email > deleonc88@aol.com
phone > 215 854 2788

John Siano and Pete Enter the Hall of Fame  02/24/07
Check out some of the photos from the event ...
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contact > Marcus Maffei
email > marcus_maffei@agilent.com
phone > 215 353 1919

Meet Shawna Marie Clark  02/06/07  -  12/06/07
Meet Shawna Marie Clark

Anthony Clarks new 'little one', 9lbs!

1/24/2007 Practice Notes and Beep Test Results  01/24/07
25 players out (including Old Boy Brad Mills)!!!!!
Great turnout for first practice and freezing temperatures at new Upper Darby Field.

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Presidents Day Getaway and the Winner is……  01/22/07
Eoin Beck (one of our own).
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location > King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
contact > Marcus Maffei
email > marcus_maffei@agilent.com
phone > 215 353 1919

Presidents Day Getaway Raffle Drawing Set  01/20/07
January 20th - Win a trip for 2 to Miami Beach Florida
5 Days and 4 Nights Hotel, Plus Roundtrip Airfare
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contact > Marcus Maffei
email > marcus_maffei@agilent.com
phone > 215 353 1919

PW Club Gear  01/20/07
Pick Up Parkas, Socks, Training Shirts and Polos at Practice
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Super League Meeting  01/20/07
Pre-Season Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

PWRFC Board Meeting (Agenda Posted)  01/08/07
Board Meeting 1/8/2007 King of Prussia Firehouse
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location > King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

PWRFC 2006 Christmas trees  12/11/06
R. Keith McLean is hosting the tree sale again - Thanks Keith -- Donate a tree this year, it's not too late - send $50 to TheRugbyClub
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location > R. Keith McLean Residence
contact > Keith McLean, President, Hancock Building Associates, Inc.
email > rkm@hancock-building.com
phone > 610 633.8315

Brad Allen in Japan for business successfully recruiting for MARS  12/11/06
Next festival is in 2008 - Edinburgh.
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contact > Steve Cohen
email > sdcohen4@mindspring.com
phone > 908 474 8734

Nine Week Strength & Conditioning Program  12/09/06
Week 1 Begins December 11, 2006
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

MARFU Rolls into the Final  12/02/06
Big Game Against the Midwest
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Four PW Players and MARFU Squad Travel to Defend Title  11/29/06
Philadelphia Whitemarsh's Anthony Clark(D2), Michael Graham(RSL), Marcus Respes(RSL), Matthew Wyatt(RSL) all made the squad.
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

MARFU Side Beats NZ Embassy 15  11/19/06
Pete Steinberg's MARFU Convincingly Puts Away NZ Embassy 31-16

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Conway, Louis, Ric Dortone, Justin Zadnik, David Nui Play Japan  10/28/06
USA TOMAHAWKS AND JAPAN SAMURAIS TO BATTLE FOR ATLANTIC CUP
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contact > David Niu
email > DNNiu@aol.com
phone > 4849190072
more information > www.amnrl.com/news/0972006atlanticcup.html

Spring 2007 Schedule Posted  10/18/06
schedule set!
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USA 7s Player Pool Announced  10/13/06
Whitemarsh Old Boy Al Carevelli announces 2006-2007 Eagle 7s Player Pool which includes Marcus Respes, Roger Tuamaholoa and Kevin Wiggins
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UPDATE: Marcus Respes makes Eagle Pool  09/11/06
Whitemarsh RSL Player and Board Member one step closer to National Team
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MARFU Division II North (EPRU) Season Starts  09/09/06
Full D II Schedule Posted Here
- Bye week on 9/9/2006
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888
more information > www.therugbyclub.org/games.php

Santa Monica and Boston Irish Accept Super League Invite  08/30/06
RSL Grows to 18 Clubs
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Rugby Blogs - Clark Deleon & Michael and Vanessa Badger  08/24/06
Keep up with your rugby buddies!
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How about those pants?!  08/24/06
style or thrift shop?
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contact > Mike DiFrancesco
email > mikenlin78@comcast.net

New NA 4 Starters  07/30/06
Local Players, Mike Graham and Kevin Wiggins Get Start Against Canada East
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2006 Royall Lyme Surfside 7s - 3rd annual  07/29/06
All the details at surfsidesevens.com
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location > Stone Harbor Rec Center
contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474
more information > www.therugbyclub.org/n.php?n=50

Latest NA4  07/26/06
7-26-2006 - NA4: USA Falcons, Canada East Win
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NA4 Updates  07/22/06
7-22-2006 - NA4: USA Falcons, Canada West Win
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Rugby League Match  07/19/06
Glen Mills Bulls versus Cambridge University
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location > Jack Pearson Stadium

New Board for USA Rugby  07/17/06
Governance Restructure Complete With New Board

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Coach Seeing Double?  07/07/06
The twins were born July 7th to the proud parents are Kevin Niebling and Bernadette (Betzler) Niebling. The proud Poppop is our own George Betzler.
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contact > George Betzler
email > george.betzler@att.net
phone > 610 539 6538

Two Philly Whitemarsh Standouts make NA4 Pool  07/05/06
Matt Wyatt and Mike Graham on USA Hawks Roster-Coached by Old Boy and MARFU Head Coach Pete Steinberg, Kevin Wiggins also named to Hawks Roster
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Delaware Rugby Foundation Captain and Crew Golf Outing  06/02/06
Chisel Creek Golf Course – June 2, 2006 Shotgun Start 1:00 PM
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Annual General Meeting - New Officers  05/20/06
Officers were elected by Philly-Whitemarsh for 2006-2007
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location > TheRugbyClub House
contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Inaugural Betzler Invitational  05/13/06
A Glimpse at U.S. Rugby’s Future
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contact > Dawn White, Tournament Director
email > dawn@betzlerinvitational.com
phone > 484-431-7178

Whitemarsh takes it to Washington 64-0  05/06/06
Playoffs Not in the Cards this Season
Philly's defense #1 in the RSL
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location > Stone Harbor Rec Center
contact > Joe Kelly
email > coachkelly@therugbyclub.org
phone > 4844329170
more information > www.premier-rugby.com

Playoff Math  05/02/06
Chicago Old Blue are #1 and #2,
#3 and #4 up for grabs by NYAC, PAC, CHARLOTTE and PWRFC
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Exec Board Meeting 7:00pm at the fire house  05/01/06
Monday May 1st
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location > King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
contact > Steve Printz, Speedo, Thomas Allen & Assoc.
email > sprintz@speedousa.com
phone > 2152082065
more information > R

PW 37 - Boston 0 !!  04/29/06
PW stuns the boys from Beantown.
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contact > Joe Kelly
email > coachkelly@therugbyclub.org
phone > 4844329170
more information > www.premier-rugby.com

Friends for Friends 10th Annual Golf Outing  04/28/06
Friday, 4/28 Paxton Hollow Country Club
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contact > Bob Carroll
email > racarroll@verizon.net
phone > 610 825 4684

Two Points off the RSL Pace with Two Games to Play  04/24/06
The point standings after this weekend are close!
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more information > www.premier-rugby.com/template.php?sid=2

Jason Forrest Leads Super League in Penalty Goals  04/14/06
Review all the score leaders at www.www.premier-rugby.com
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Darby Conley Gets Fuzzy Over Rugby  04/14/06
Stupid Rugby
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contact > Clark DeLeon
email > deleonc88@aol.com
phone > 215 854 2788

PWRFC Charlotte Game Reports  04/04/06
Coach's Report and Official Match Report
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

1st Home Game v. Charlotte - PWRFC Wins - Video Clip  04/01/06
PWRFC Wins 15-10

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location > Pennypack Park
contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474
more information > www.therugbyclub.org/n.php?n=315

PW OLD Boys get A Win over Charlotte Bs on Old Boys Day  04/01/06
Old Boys Day - 1:00 kickoff
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location > Pennypack Park
contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474

Coach Report - Joseph Kelly  03/26/06
PW v PAC RSL 2006
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Tir Na Nog Directions from PennyPack Park  03/25/06  -  05/06/06
Super League aftermatches in 2006
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location > Pennypack Park
contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888
more information > www.tirnanogphilly.com/homepage.php

PW Falls Short v PAC 17-20 - see Conway Try Video  03/25/06
Second away game in a row. Whitemarsh loses a close one. PWRFC says goodbye to Jeff Shipe, in his last game, on his way to London for a new job.
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contact > Joe Kelly
email > coachkelly@therugbyclub.org
phone > 4844329170

Week Two Preview of RSL  03/23/06  -  03/26/06
PWRFC Travels to PAC who held Charlotte Scoreless in Week 1
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The Russians are Coming!  03/21/06
Daniil, 8lb 10oz, 20in
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contact > Andrey Biryukov
email > ostap65@verizon.net
phone > 609 230 3387

Spring-Ford Area School District - JOB OPENINGS  03/17/06
All Applications will be accepted on www.pa.educator.net
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contact > Michael Badger
email > badger.michael@gmail.com
phone > 609.846.4596

Howard has a Few words  03/16/06
Alan Carey, age 93(approx) has died.
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contact > howard few
email > howardwilliamfew@yahoo.com
phone > 609-933-3405

New Home Field for RSL Spring 2006 on Delaware River  03/14/06
New Home Field for RSL Spring 2006
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Coaches Summary of RSL Pre-Season and Pre-Match Report for Opener  03/13/06
Report from Joe Kelly on Pre-Season and Upcoming NYAC Match
full details >

location > Edgely Field in Fairmount Park
contact > Joe Kelly
email > coachkelly@therugbyclub.org
phone > 4844329170

2nd Division Team in the Fall  03/09/06
We'll have a dedicated coach also!
full details >

contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Drexil University Men Need a Coach  03/09/06
full details >

contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Madness and Mayhem at the Monthly Board Meeting  03/06/06
Board Meeting at King of Prussia Firehouse 7:00 SHARP
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location > King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474
more information > therugbyclub.org/pwrfc/fun/index.php

Just Like That - Knit hats SOLD OUT  03/02/06
Vermont Originals!
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contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888

Alec in Wasps Jersey  03/02/06
cute!
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contact > Louis Tulio, Sr Mortgage Specialist, Gateway Funding
email > louistulio@hotmail.com
phone > 215.620.6303

Dolan & Bennett Christie Cox  02/24/06
Dolan finally has a brother, Ben
full details >

contact > Lee Cox
email > leecox@comcast.net
phone > 610 971 1073

HBA moves to Paoli.  02/15/06
'The Owner', Keith McLean, has new digs.
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contact > Keith McLean, President, Hancock Building Associates, Inc.
email > rkm@hancock-building.com
phone > 610 633.8315
more information > www.hancock-building.com/p.php?p=51

Tatum Lynn Born to Joe and Lynn  02/14/06
Everyone knew this baby would be beautiful!
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contact > Joseph O'Brien
email > joe@public-finance.com
phone > 610 820 0688

Bobby DePaul Get Together  02/02/06
PW (mostly Whitemarsh) presented the photo of Bobby DePaul to his family Thursday night.
full details >

contact > George Betzler
email > george.betzler@att.net
phone > 610 539 6538

PWs Matt Wyatt - GoffonRugby Player of the Month  01/08/06
Matt Wyatt is the GoffonRugby December, 2005 Player of the Month.
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contact > Matt Wyatt
email > mwyatt_@hotmail.com
phone > 215 378 5369

Christmas Tree Sales Completed - CYWA & Salvation Army Winners!  12/06/05  -  12/25/05
R. Keith McLean hosted the tree sale again - Thanks Keith
full details >

location > R. Keith McLean Residence
contact > Keith McLean, President, Hancock Building Associates, Inc.
email > rkm@hancock-building.com
phone > 610 633.8315

Old Boy Pete Steinberg & MARFU Win - Wyatt MVP  12/05/05
Mauling PWRFC hooker Matt Wyatt, NASC MVP, goes over for the final try and a 40-21 win for MARFU over the Pacific Coast
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PWRFC 2006 RSL Schedule & Spring Events Announced  11/09/05
PWRFC 2006 RSL Schedule & Spring Events Announced

full details >

contact > Rafael Zahralddin, Managing Shareholder, Elliott Greenleaf
email > president@therugbyclub.org
phone > 302 545 2888
more information > www.therugbyclub.org/games.php

Koniecki & Respes take honors at EPRU/VRU vs PRU All-Stars Match  11/06/05
Koniecki takes Forward of the Match, Respes shares Back Honors
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location > Gravely Point (NOVA Pitch)

Conestoga High School Boys U-15 Tackle Side  10/04/05
Help start a U-15 tackle side in your area
full details >

Ivy League Tournament a Huge Success!  04/09/05  -  04/10/05
check out www.ivyrugby.com
full details >

location > A.A. Garthwaite Stadium
contact > Steve Printz, Tournament Director
email > TD@IvyRugby.com
more information > www.ivyrugby.com

Lex and Mel: A True PW Rugby Wedding  09/04/04
All sorts of PW players and spouses were in attendance!
full details >

contact > Stephen Siano, President, 4 x 3 Web Development
email > siano@4x3.net
phone > 610.389.4474

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