New Orleans Rugby Football Club
The New Orleans Rugby Football Club (also known as NORFC), founded in 1973, is a men's rugby union team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The club competes in and is governed by the Deep South Rugby Union (LAU), USA Rugby South (TAU), and USA Rugby.
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| Full name | New Orleans Rugby Football Club | |
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| Union | USA Rugby | |
| Founded | 1973 | |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Ground(s) | Gretna Park | |
| President | Mike Kerrigan | |
| Coach(es) | Jerry Malina | |
| Captain(s) | Jeff Reuther | |
| League(s) | Deep South Rugby Union | |
| 2010–11 | 1st | |
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| Official website | ||
| www.nolarugby.com | ||
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[edit] History
The New Orleans Rugby Football Club is a member of the Deep South Rugby Union. New Orleans Rugby plays distinguished clubs such as: Baton Rouge, Jackson, Battleship, Houston Athletic Rugby Club, Memphis Blues, Little Rock, Atlanta Renegades, Okaloosa, Pensacola, Shreveport, Tampa Krewe, Old White, and Nashville. [1] NORFC won the USA Rugby South Division II Deep South Pool in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2011, NORFC fielded a 2nd XV in the D3 competition. This team won the Deep South Pool and advanced to the South Finals. New Orleans won the 2011 D2 Club Rugby National Championship, defeating defending champions Tampa Krewe. For the 2011-2012 season, New Orleans will compete in Division 1.
[edit] Current players
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under IRB eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-IRB nationality.
[edit] Practice/Field Loaction
Currently the NORFC practices at the Gretna Rugby Pitch located on Gretna Blvd, just off Belle Chase Hwy. in Gretna, Louisiana. New players as well as experienced ones are always welcome to come out and join. Practice starts at 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See NORFC's Home Page for contact info about practice.
[edit] Notable alumni players
Gary Giepert, Tim Falcon, Bob Olsonowski (USA Eagles), Chip Curtis (USA Eagles) and countless others.
[edit] Coaches
Dr. Jerry Malina is the current head coach of NORFC. Seyi Aiyegbusi is the assistant coach.
[edit] Sponsorship
New Orleans Rugby Football Club is actively seeking sponsorship. NORFC is able to display logos on team jerseys and paraphernalia as well as on the playing field during games and tournaments. Contact the team through the home page for more information.
[edit] High School Rugby Program
NORFC created the Louisiana High School rugby program, with clubs such as the Jesuit Blue Jay Rugby Club, the Brother Martin Crusader Rugby Club, Rummel Raiders Rugby Club, Shaw Eagle Rugby Club, and ESA Rugby Club.
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[edit] References
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