U19 Gulls Heading to Nationals

After an undefeated summer season, the Mystic River Rugby Club U19 program has accepted a bid to participate in the National High School Invitational in Minneapolis, MN on August 10-11, 2017. This marks the first time the program has been invited to compete on the national stage. The select side team is comprised of players from six regional high schools and also includes nine players selected to the Northeast Academy in Boston. The inaugural Mystic River Rugby Club High School Selects:  

Ryan Connolly Boston College High School Northeastern University Connor Robinson St. John's Preparatory High School Boston College Brian Barrett St. John's Preparatory High School Tufts University Kevin Batting Malden Catholic United States Marine Corp Jeron Pantor Naparima Boys Exiles Rugby Youth Club Trinidad and Tobago Zach Ahlin St. John's Preparatory High School Wheeling Jesuit University Santiago Jacome St. John's Preparatory High School Boston University

Harry Sullivan Catholic Memorial High School Chris Troiano Boston College High School UMASS Tristan Wallace St. John's Preparatory High School Arizona University Xavian Morales Catholic Memorial High School Joseph Rombalski Xaverian Brothers High School Boston Rugby Football Club Notre Dame University Cameron Cook Catholic Memorial High School Harrison Hosker St. John's Preparatory High School American University

Program Director Thomas Clark has confirmed that Josh Smith, Head Coach of Mystic River Rugby Club, will coach the squad.  Coach Smith will be assisted by Kareem Afifi, Boston College; Mort Sullivan, Catholic Memorial; and Ben Nathan, St. John's Prep.

GO BLUE!!

Matua and 19 Crimes Sponsors Mystic 7s

Mystic River Rugby Club is proud to announce our new 7s sponsors Matua and 19 Crimes. In 1974, Mystic River Rugby Club was established and quickly became known for a certain style of play. In the same year, Matua's founder Bill Spence released New Zealand's first Sauvignon Blanc wine and the new flavor became well known across the country. When Mystic was established, it required a group of men to build a legacy from nothing. 19 Crimes achieved this same feat during the late 1700's when its founders chose to create a winery in Australia when little had been established in the country. Backed by a brand, logo, and culture, Matua has earned numerous awards and recognition across the globe, including New Zealand Wine Producer of the year in 2012. Like Matua, 19 Crimes has amassed numerous awards behind their sought after brand. As a club, we are proud to be sponsored by two great companies whose history resonates with our own! As a supporter, check out Matua and 19 Crimes wine at your local wine shop and ask for it at your favorite bar! Go Blue!!

MIAA Rugby Championships Tomorrow!

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) will host its inaugural Rugby State Championship games tomorrow Saturday, June 10th at Endicott College. This season marks the first time that rugby has been offered as an interscholastic sport sponsored by the State Association. In fact, Massachusetts is the first state in the nation to offer rugby as a state association sponsored sport. Endicott College, located in Beverly, will host three championship games at 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm: Division 2 Boys at 2:30 pm – Hanover vs. Milton Division 1 Girls at 4:30 pm – Algonquin vs. Belmont Division 1 Boys at 6:30 pm – St. John’s Prep vs. B.C. High Please try to make the event as many of these players are Mystic Youth rugby players and future Men’s players! Admission for Saturday’s Championship matches will be $7.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Best of luck to the Mystics playing tomorrow and GO BLUE!!