Binghamton University Rugby Football Club

Merry Christmas!!

The Binghamton Men’s Rugby fall store is officially open! Binghamton Rugby Merchandise can make the perfect holiday gift to anyone in your family. We are also selling masks, the perfect item to stay safe during these times. To access, the password is Fall2020! http://www.e-sp-n.com/bumensrugby

In times like these, silence and complacency are the equivalent of taking the side of the oppressor. We as an organization feel that it is our duty to use our platform to show our support to the black community. We all have a role to play and that extends beyond social media. There are several ways that you as an individual can make a difference and show your support to the movement through your actions. Some of these include: Call/email government officials. Make donations ...to bail funds and organizations in support of the cause. Sign petitions that call for revised legislation and justice for those killed. Protest. We encourage people to reach out if they're confused about anything or want to know how they can help make an impact. In conjunction with our women's club, we have decided to raise funds for the Black Visions Collective, an organization based in Minnesota that is fighting for both equality and long term change. By supporting their work, we are supporting the pursuit of dignity, equality, and justice for all. Please help us by donating to the cause. Together we can and will make a change for the better. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter

Binghamton Rugby and the Liberty Rugby Conference are the first D1A programs to commit to the NCR.

Stephen Ambrosino named as a player to watch in the upcoming Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft on June 13 & 14. Good Luck!!! Make Binghamton Rugby proud!!

Our second graduation highlight film is the great breaded one Stephen "Gimli" Ambrosino, Hooker extraordinaire.

MLR collegiate draft... Do you have what it takes?

What does a rugby commentator do when there is no rugby... commentate on the everyday!

Premier of new D1A weekly rugby show now on FTF. Catch it for all your college rugby news.

Congratulations to our very own Alan Kim and Steve Ambrosino for making all conference second team and honorable mentions (respectively)

Binghamton Rugby welcomes Ryan Thompson, Class of 2024 as he begins his studies in the School of Management this fall. Ryan has played for seven years, joining the varsity side his sophomore year playing with Pelham Memorial HS RFC. He has played as a utility forward with experience at 8-man, flanker, lock, and hooker. In his time playing for Pelham, his club has won a Division II New York State championship and he has been selected for the Metropolitan NY All-Star Team 2 years in a row, winning the Regional Cup Tournament on both occasions. If you are interested in attending Binghamton University and playing for Binghamton University Rugby Football Club reach out to our Club Recruiters at [email protected] or contact Asst. Coach Brian Grills at [email protected].

Congratulations to Alan Kim and Stephen Ambrosino for receiving Liberty Rugby Conference honors. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2622277401191518&id=418100261609254

Have a Devilish New Year!

Merry Christmas from our rugby family to yours!

Watching all the matches I missed.

Thank you USA Rugby for raising awareness of Jim O'Brien's battle with Leukemia (~22:30 minute mark of video).

Please give to the Devil's Endowment this #GivingTuesday. We truly appreciate your support! Online link: https://advance.binghamton.edu/s/1796/interior-giving.aspx

Today we are asking for your help in assisting a former Binghamton rugger, Jim O’Brien (a.k.a. J.O.B). Job is part of the Class of 2017 and was a dedicated member of the program in his time at Binghamton. Kind-hearted and humorous off the field yet notoriously determined on the pitch, Job was a presence at the club and exemplified the spirit of Devils Rugby. In September 2019, Job was diagnosed with Leukemia and is currently in need of help. We are asking that friends, family, and fans of the team donate any amount they can to help him beat this. Please use the link in bio to find the Go FundMe to assist with Job’s medical bills. Wishing you the best of luck Job, we’re with you! #BURFC #AFD #ruckcancer #keephimoffthebench

Come down and grab some dinner and support the women's club!!

Youth clinic hosted by White Plains Rugby.

2019 Liberty Rugby Challenge & Championship Watch live on: 11Sports will televise the 1:00, 3:00, and 5:00 matches; all other matches will be streamed live on FTFnext.com.

Order your Binghamton Rugby gear for the holiday season! Online store closes this Friday (Nov. 15) at 3 pm. Act now!! https://www.e-sp-n.com/bumensrugby

Premier of new D1A weekly rugby show now on FTF. Catch it for all your college rugby news.

The schedule for the 2019 Liberty Challenge held at Fairfield University has been released for Saturday, November 16th: Stadium Matches 8:30 AM Stony Brook v Colgate 10:00 AM Fordham v Binghamton... 11:30 AM Tufts v Cortland 1:00 PM Iona v St Bonaventure 3:00 PM LRC 3rd Place 5:00 PM LRC Championship 7:00 PM Fairfield v Buffalo Grass Pitch Matches 11:30 UConn v Albany 2:00 UMASS v Oswego All stadium matches will be produced and recorded by Next Level Rugby. The 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM matches will be broadcast on 11 Sports Network. All other stadium matches will be available via livestream.

Last home match of the season is in the books.

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Binghamton drops another one to Oswego 44-5

Mid-week match up between #21 Notre Dame and #36 Syracuse.

Saturday game film now available. Enjoy rugby fans!

Devils dropped a tough match to Syracuse 19-7.Devils dropped a tough match to Syracuse 19-7.

Calling all high school players looking to study and play at the best public university in New York. Let us know if you are coming for a visit. We look forward to welcoming you to Binghamton!

Your boys took the fight to Albany and came out Victorious! Lots of blood subs, but your boys ended the game 43-7. The Devils lead the game 38-0 before Albany slipped a sneaky one through a crack. Tedward (@tedelorenzo) started the game hot with two tries, setting a great pace for the rest of the game. Tries would be spread across the team for the rest of the game as offloads and support lines looked strong. Stay tuned for next week... its going to be one hell of a game.

Binghamton Rugby defeats Albany 43-7! #AFDBinghamton Rugby defeats Albany 43-7! #AFD

The guys took some time before the Cortland match to play catch with some future recruits. I am sure we will see this little guy rule the pitch in 16 years. Give us a call, we are always looking for the next generation of Devils!

Saturday's match film is now available on YouTube.

Binghamton Rugby beats Cortland 32-17. #AFDBinghamton Rugby beats Cortland 32-17. #AFD

Binghamton vs. Buffalo game film is now available!

Highlighted players from the last match. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2jlw02AckT/

Saturday's game film is now up and available.

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What are you doing tomorrow @ 1 pm?

Tomorrow the Devils take on the RPI Engineers on the final preseason match. Come support Binghamton's finest. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2EkS_hA0mr/?igshid=7m4diynt3rkq

First XV Man of the Match and Second XV Men of the Match from Saturdays scrimmage against Ithaca.

A beautiful day in the Southern Tier as Binghamton hosted Ithaca in a friendly pre-season scrimmage. The team took the opportunity to shake out the cobwebs. Some gaffs and some great trys from the vets to the rookies. Next weekend is home again against RPI.

Clear your calendars, rugby is coming! https://www.instagram.com/p/B1SQFJbAWcx/?igshid=ze9ftb7l1um4

Waking up and realizing preseason starts today. #AFD #Rugby

To all returning players, pre-season schedule is out! New students interested in playing should come down following arrival on campus. Wednesday (8/14) - Saturday (8/17) & Monday (8/19) - Tuesday (8/20)... Practice Session 1- Fitness/Conditioning: 10a - 12p, Field 11 Practice Session 2- Skills & Concepts: 4:30p - 6:30p, Field 11

Another Devil ties the knot. Congratulations to Ben and Liz! Binghamton Rugby AFD!!

Just closed out a huge weekend celebrating 40 years of rugby at Binghamton University. We had a great turnout of over 150 alumni and current players coming together throughout the three day celebration. See everyone next time May 1 & 2, 2020!!!

The new scrum sled is here in all its glory.

Looking to come play rugby at Binghamton?Here are some tips for moving through the admissions process.

BINGHAMTON RUGBY STORE NOW OPEN UNTIL APRIL 22! https://www.e-sp-n.com/bumensrugby

Continuing on with the whole Devil theme, former club president Billy Cusack will be continuing his studies as a Blue Devil this fall semester. Congratulations!!!

Calling all current players and alumni, less than a week to RSVP for the Alumni Weekend catered events. Undergrad tickets are only $10 per event, alumni are $40. April 18th is the deadline..... ACT NOW!!

Its great to see Binghamton Devils continuing to play the game we all love! Brandon Healy, former #10, now plying his skills as #9 for White Plains RFC. Good Luck!

Every game will count! A new competition structure has been proposed for international rugby with relegation and promotion. This would give 2nd tier nations a pathway to the highest level. What do you think?

Fifth straight final appearance, 2nd USA 7s title, 1st in the world!!! #USA7s

Hello fellow alumni, family, friends and supporters of Binghamton Rugby After a successful fall season and semester on and off the pitch, the club is now in full preparation for the upcoming spring season. Be it 15s or 7s, close or far, everyone is excited to play. Practices, along with strength and conditioning training, are taking place on campus at the East Gym, across the street at United Health Services and at a new indoor venue 434 Sportsplex (Vestal, NY). Everyone... is doing their part for what will hopefully lead to a successful spring for Binghamton Rugby. We are also excited to announce a new collaborative effort between each club and alumni group the desire to have an updated sled for both clubs. From Rhino Sports, the Rhino Rugby Premier Sled is ideal for teams who want the maximum amount of feedback from their machine. Its heavy weight, low height and adjustable heads make this the perfect sled for top tier teams wanting to get the most out of their pack. The adjustable heads retract and adjust on three different planes. The Premier Scrum Sled is packed with accessories to make it extremely versatile. This is the ultimate sled for our clubs. After much discussion, club teams and alumni groups have committed to a designated portion of the overall cost we are hoping we can help each other push to build the future. The total cost for the sled is $6,350.00. The Men's Rugby Club, the Women's Rugby Club, the Men's Alumni Group and the Women's Alumni Group each have a goal to raise $1,587.50. Both clubs and alumni groups are currently underway with this exciting, promising initiative. Our goal is to have it on campus for the upcoming annual alumni day on Saturday, May 4. In order to reach this goal, we hope to have any support you can provide in place by Friday, March 22. The fundraising kickoff begins Monday, March 4. If we reach our goals, we'll order the sled on March 25! How to give: A separate account is available for both the men and women clubs. All gifts provided March 4 22 in those accounts will be used toward the individual group goal. Men’s Rugby Direct Gift Account In case your links do not work, visit the club sport giving webpage to access: https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-r/club-sports/giving.html If there are any questions, please contact Craig Dube (Senior Assistant Director, Campus Recreation) at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for any support you can provide to this wonderful initiative as well as your ongoing support overall. Best wishes and see you soon, William Billy Cusack, Men’s Club President Michael Geller and Brian Grills, Men’s Alumni Representatives Craig Dube, Campus Recreation

Don't forget to grab some hot pizza on this cold and snowy night!!

Calling home the generations of Devils.

Looking for some new blood in NJ!

Pop goes the weasel!

Come out and fill up on lots of burritos!!

*TOMORROW* The Devils are headed to Massachusetts for the the first annual Liberty Conference Playoffs! Keep a lookout on Twitter for live game updates starting at 3:00pm! #libertyconference #d1a #playoffs #letsgodevils

*UPDATED POST* -- The Devils are back home this weekend! Playing Cortland tomorrow at the PITCH on Murray Hill Road! Come out tommorow and show your support! #home #cortland #fallseason #libertyd1a #dresswarm