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Who are the Friends of Fairfield Rugby? We are players, past and present. We are fans and supporters, always. We are keepers of the tradition. We are holders of the history. We are the Friends of Fairfield Rugby |
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OCTOBER 20, 2018
55TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER PARTY CELEBRATION
FEATURING NEW MEN & WOMEN INDUCTEES TO THE HALL OF HONOR FROM ALL SIX DECADES
Grauert Family $50,000 donation.
Left to right: Bill Connolly ’69, University President Mark Nemec, Chris Grauert ’68, Bart Franey ‘67
THE 4TH ANNUAL FOFR RUGBY FEST HOMECOMING
Thanks to over 500 who joined us for Rugby Fest ’17 on October 21st.
The blue-sky day featured a very competitive alumni match, the formal welcome of University President Dr. Mark Nemec to our rugby family, and $70,000 in donations by the Grauert Family and the FOFR. Of course, the highlight was the spirited play of President Nemec (#10 jersey) in the alumni win vs. CT Greys.
$17,500 Donation from FOFR to both teams. Kendall Pieri '18, Tim Johnston '18, Kelsey Persechini '18, Sarah McHale '18, Ginny Galante ’18, Colleen (Paull) Grinnell ’00, Dave Smith ’00, and Tom O’Connor ’75.
Yes, exciting times now and ahead for Fairfield Rugby including plans for our own clubhouse at Grauert Field. Stay tuned for news in the next few months as we chart an exciting new course for Fairfield Rugby for decades to come!
Alison Hildenbrand, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Rory O’Connor ‘12
Below are some links to a terrific video and photos from an historic and memorable day:
Video:
As featured on RugbyWrapup.com. Featuring interview with Dr. Nemec. Special thanks to Robert “Doc” Hynes ’75 for getting RugbyWrapup.com to come film and produce this incredible segment.
Photos:
Ceremony & Alumni match vs. CT Greys
Men’s matches ((A&B) vs. Fordham
From 10/15/17 - Women vs. Stony Brook playoff
More photos courtesy of Angele Kassar Ekert ’83, P’18.
Angele’s husband Ken joined our alumni squad and played a hell of a game.
FOFR Presentation photos prior to the Red Rugger vs. Fordham match
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Men's Rugby Team Moves Up To Division 1A and Joins the Liberty Rugby Conference |
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The FURFC Men are members of the newly formed Liberty Rugby Conference and the Women are members of the Tri-State Collegiate Rugby Conference, www.tristaterugby.com, and both play under the requirements of USA Rugby, www.usarugby.org. Practices are held 3-5 days a week with games played on Saturdays (men) & Sundays (women).
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FOFR thanks the following companies for their support of Fairfield University Rugby!
Visit Our FURFC Platinum Sponsor
 Visit Our FURFC Gold Sponsor Joe Herman, 1980 |
Towne LLC FURFC Silver Sponsor Brian McGarvey, 2002 |
 Visit Our FURFC Silver Sponsor Tom Fanning 1978 |
 Visit Our FURFC Bronze Sponsor Peter Ferrara 1973 |
