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MEN’S RUGBY TEAM FACTS
EPRU Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union
NSCRO National Small College Rugby Organization
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Rugby
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY CLUB SPORTS ■
Baseball
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Basketball (Men)
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Cheerleading
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Dance Team
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Ice Hockey (Men)
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Roller Hockey
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Rugby (Men)
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Rugby (Women)
For information on any of the club programs, please contact the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Campus Recreation, David Deal, at (484) 840-4735 or [email protected].
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Formed in 2012
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Official Member of USA Rugby
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Local League: Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) National League: National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO)
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15 and 7 A-Side Competitions
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EPRU 2nd Place Finish in 2014
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facebook.com/NeumannKnights
twitter.com/NeumannRec
instragram.com/neumannrecreation
Qualified for postseason play in each of past two seasons
neumannathletics.com
NO LIMITS TO YOUR SUCCESS
FACILITIES Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development A state-of-the-art facility that serves as home to the university’s 22 NCAA teams. The men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team play home games in the main gymnasium, which seats approximately 1,200 spectators. The 72,000-square-foot building includes a grand foyer with impressive exhibits that feature five themes that connect sports to the Franciscan tradition: Play, Respect, Beauty, Balance and Reflection. The Mirenda Center houses the “Institute for Sport Spirituality and Character Development®”, the Athletic Department and a fully equipped fitness center and cardio room.
Bruder Athletic Fields Neumann University team members are as intense with their compassion as they are with their competitiveness. Integrated with the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development, Neumann athletics emphasizes Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship in every sport.
2016-17 SEASON PREVIEW The Neumann University Men’s Rugby was formed in 2012 and is open to any interested student, no experience necessary, looking to enhance their collegiate experience and/or continue in an athletic sport. The club focuses on developing camaraderie and team chemistry with practices twice a week and competitions in both the fall and spring semesters. The team finished the 2014 fall campaign as the runner-up in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) League Championship and is currently ranked 40th in the country in the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO).
The Bruder Athletic Fields are located in close proximity to the Mirenda Center and the residence halls. The men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse and field hockey teams play on a lighted turf field that has seating for more than 400 fans. The Bruder baseball and softball fields were renovated for the 2013 season with seating for fans, press boxes and spacious dugouts.
Ice Works Ice Works of Aston, a 1,000 seat facility one mile from campus, serves as home for the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. IceWorks has four ice surfaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, full-service pro shop, arcade and banquet/party rooms. The ice hockey teams have their own private locker rooms while the coaches have an office available at the rink.
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Courts The men’s and women’s tennis teams play on the lighted Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Fund Memorial Courts. The complex holds four courts.
COACH McMANUS Larry McManus joined the Men’s Rugby Club as Head Coach in 2014 and is certified with USA Rugby. Prior to his tenure with Neumann, he served at the helm of the Villanova Rugby Club, which advanced to the Collegiate Rugby Championships in 2013. Coaching since 1999, McManus is also an assistant coach with the Media Youth Rugby Football Club. Contact Coach McManus: 484-843-0502 [email protected]
COACH HEAVENS Matt Heavens has served as Assistant Coach for the Men’s Rugby Club since its inception in 2012. He is also a founding member of Media Rugby Football Club and has over 20 years of coaching experience at varying levels from youth to collegiate. Contact Coach Heavens: 610-547-3816 [email protected]
EPRU Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union
NSCRO National Small College Rugby Organization
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Rugby
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY CLUB SPORTS ■
Baseball
■
Basketball (Men)
■
Cheerleading
■
Dance Team
■
Ice Hockey (Men)
■
Roller Hockey
■
Rugby (Men)
■
Rugby (Women)
For information on any of the club programs, please contact the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Campus Recreation, David Deal, at (484) 840-4735 or [email protected].
■
Formed in 2012
■
Official Member of USA Rugby
■
■
Local League: Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) National League: National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO)
■
15 and 7 A-Side Competitions
■
EPRU 2nd Place Finish in 2014
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facebook.com/NeumannKnights
twitter.com/NeumannRec
instragram.com/neumannrecreation
Qualified for postseason play in each of past two seasons
neumannathletics.com
NO LIMITS TO YOUR SUCCESS
FACILITIES Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development A state-of-the-art facility that serves as home to the university’s 22 NCAA teams. The men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team play home games in the main gymnasium, which seats approximately 1,200 spectators. The 72,000-square-foot building includes a grand foyer with impressive exhibits that feature five themes that connect sports to the Franciscan tradition: Play, Respect, Beauty, Balance and Reflection. The Mirenda Center houses the “Institute for Sport Spirituality and Character Development®”, the Athletic Department and a fully equipped fitness center and cardio room.
Bruder Athletic Fields Neumann University team members are as intense with their compassion as they are with their competitiveness. Integrated with the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development, Neumann athletics emphasizes Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship in every sport.
2016-17 SEASON PREVIEW The Neumann University Men’s Rugby was formed in 2012 and is open to any interested student, no experience necessary, looking to enhance their collegiate experience and/or continue in an athletic sport. The club focuses on developing camaraderie and team chemistry with practices twice a week and competitions in both the fall and spring semesters. The team finished the 2014 fall campaign as the runner-up in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) League Championship and is currently ranked 40th in the country in the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO).
The Bruder Athletic Fields are located in close proximity to the Mirenda Center and the residence halls. The men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse and field hockey teams play on a lighted turf field that has seating for more than 400 fans. The Bruder baseball and softball fields were renovated for the 2013 season with seating for fans, press boxes and spacious dugouts.
Ice Works Ice Works of Aston, a 1,000 seat facility one mile from campus, serves as home for the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. IceWorks has four ice surfaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, full-service pro shop, arcade and banquet/party rooms. The ice hockey teams have their own private locker rooms while the coaches have an office available at the rink.
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Courts The men’s and women’s tennis teams play on the lighted Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Fund Memorial Courts. The complex holds four courts.
COACH McMANUS Larry McManus joined the Men’s Rugby Club as Head Coach in 2014 and is certified with USA Rugby. Prior to his tenure with Neumann, he served at the helm of the Villanova Rugby Club, which advanced to the Collegiate Rugby Championships in 2013. Coaching since 1999, McManus is also an assistant coach with the Media Youth Rugby Football Club. Contact Coach McManus: 484-843-0502 [email protected]
COACH HEAVENS Matt Heavens has served as Assistant Coach for the Men’s Rugby Club since its inception in 2012. He is also a founding member of Media Rugby Football Club and has over 20 years of coaching experience at varying levels from youth to collegiate. Contact Coach Heavens: 610-547-3816 [email protected]
