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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.
NORFC Full name New Orleans Rugby Football Club 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 Team kitOfficial website www.nolarugby.com Contents
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.
Current players
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under IRB eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-IRB nationality.
Player Position Union Tony Breaux Hooker United States
Adam Massey Hooker United States
Wes Eustis Hooker United States
Mike Gibbs Hooker New Zealand
Sean Malek Prop Trinidad and Tobago
Matt Upton Prop United States
Mason Briant Prop United States
Ian McNulty Prop United States
Jimmy Courtenay Lock United States
Ben Benvenutti Lock United States
Matt Lytle Lock United States
Matt Oertling Lock United States
Chris Beacher Lock United States
Bogdan Negulescu Lock Romania
Chase Donaldson Lock United States
Michael Guarisco Lock United States
Jimbo Hotard Lock United States
Jerry Zifodya Lock Zimbabwe
Kevin Kern Flanker United States
Robbish Hoffman Flanker Japan
Ryan Fitzgerald Flanker United States
Corey Lesassier Flanker United States
Timur Alptunaer Flanker Seth Magden Number 8 United States
Will Barrett Number 8 United States
Gary Giepert Number 8 United States
Jarrett Falcon Number 8 United States
Paul Bode Number 8 United States
Nick Benvenutti Number 8 United States
Player Position Union Kevin Smooch Delaney Scrum-half Ireland
Joel McLain Scrum-half United States
Todd Fitzgerald Scrum-half United States
Casey Mackintosh Scrum-half United States
Ricky Decastro Fly-half United States
Geoff Orsmby Fly-half United States
Jeff Reuther Fly-half United States
Will Traylor Fly-half United States
Jeff Ahlemeyer Centre United States
Joe Palermo Centre United States
Eric Mackintosh Centre United States
Jeremy Boyce Centre United States
Seyi Aiyegbusi Centre Nigeria
Mauricio Urrutia Centre Chile
Pat Kennedy Centre United States
Andrew Quackenbos Wing United States
Alex Phillpot Wing United States
Joey Nieto Wing United States
Brad Guarisco Wing United States
Nick Raziano Wing United States
Mike Freeman Wing United States
Seth Stevenson Wing United States
Blake Hosli Fullback United States
Trip McCormick Fullback United States
Buck Buckingham Fullback United States
Saade Bou-Mikael Fullback United States
Screech Bellaci Fullback United States
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.
Notable alumni players
Gary Giepert, Tim Falcon, Bob Olsonowski (USA Eagles), Chip Curtis (USA Eagles) and countless others.
Coaches
Dr. Jerry Malina is the current head coach of NORFC. Seyi Aiyegbusi is the assistant coach.
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.
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.
External links
References
Rugby union in the United States Governing body Territorial area unions National teams Related articles Rugby Super League · International players · Churchill Cup · Americas Rugby Championship · Comparison of American football and rugby union · Rugby union in American Samoa · Rugby union in Guam · Rugby union in Puerto Rico · Rugby union in the United States Virgin IslandsCategories:- Louisiana stubs
- American rugby union teams
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- Sports teams in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Sports clubs established in 1973
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