Chattanooga Men's Rugby Team

New Practices Location

2009-10-15T17:45:00.001-04:00

east ridge middle school 4400 bennett rd,chattanooga,tn

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Saturday's a Rugby Day - Birmingham @Away

2009-10-14T17:23:00.003-04:00

Nooga Meeting: ??????

Game Time: 1:00PM Central

Directions:
1. Head east on E M L King Blvd toward Market St 75 ft
2. Make a U-turn at Market St 0.3 mi
3. Merge onto US-27 S via the ramp to I-24 1.1 mi
4. Take the exit onto I-24 W toward Nashville/Birmingham
Entering Georgia 10.2 mi
5. Take exit 167 on the left to merge onto I-59 S toward Birmingham
Entering Alabama 131 mi
6. Take exit 130 to merge onto I-20 E toward Atlanta 2.0 mi
7. Take exit 132A for Oporto-Marid Blvd toward US-78 0.3 mi
8. Turn right at Oporto Madrid Blvd 0.7 mi
9. Turn right at Montclair Rd 3.1 mi

GPS Address:
Montclair Rd & Country Club Dr S
Birmingham, AL 35213

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Golf and Rugby Join 2016 Olympic Programme

2009-10-09T10:18:00.001-04:00

"09 October 2009
Golf and Rugby Join 2016 Olympic Programme
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The sports of golf and rugby sevens have been voted today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session for inclusion in the programme of the 2016 Olympic Games – awarded last Friday to Rio de Janeiro. The two sports had been recommended by the IOC Executive Board (EB) in August following an extensive evaluation by the Olympic Programme Commission of the seven sports seeking to enter the programme.
Global Appeal

“Both golf and rugby are very popular sports with global appeal and a strong ethic,” said IOC President Jacques Rogge. “They will be great additions to the Games.” The two sports, voted on separately in alphabetical order of the sports, golf then rugby, received a simple majority of votes cast by the members of the Session. The result of the first vote was not revealed to the Session until the vote for the second sport had taken place.
Absolutely Delighted

“The International Golf Federation is absolutely delighted by today’s results. We thank the IOC for the thorough process and we are looking forward to playing our part as a member of the Olympic Movement,” said Peter Dawson, Secretary General of the International Golf Federation. “This is great for golf and we hope to be of great benefit to the Olympic Games as well.”
Looking Forward to Rio 2016

Bernard Lapasset, President of the International Rugby Board, said: “I am so delighted and proud. My thanks to the IOC members for their wonderful support. Rugby is honoured to be a part of the Olympic Sports Programme and we are already looking forward to Rio 2016.” "

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Saturday's a Rugby Day - Hopkinsville @Nooga Home Pitch

2009-09-25T16:25:00.003-04:00

Nooga Meeting: 11:00 am

Game Time: 1:00PM

Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right

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Note:
Chattanooga RFC - it has been requested by the Rossville Athletic Association that we not park on the field for our matches. Since we should feel priveledged to have use of this field I don't think this is too much to ask of us. While it might be necessary to occasionally drive on the field to set up equipment, please do not leave your vehicle on the grass and move to the parking lot as soon as possible.

Saturday's a Rugby Day - Knoxville Away Game

2009-09-18T19:18:00.001-04:00

Time : Meeting at 9:00, Leaving 9:30 from Shoneys

*Knoxville rugby Team

Directions to Possum Park

* From Interstate 40 get off on exit #398 head north on Strawplains Pike
* At first stop sign, turn right on Asheville HWY.
* You will pass the Carter Library on your right.
* Turn left on Carter School Road. The Middle School and High School are on Carter School Road.
* Turn right on College, between the schools. You will see steel gates on the left before you get to the end of the road. This is the Pitch.

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Chattanooga First Game

2009-08-06T09:38:00.003-04:00

Chattanooga has our first game on sep,12,2009 against Highcountry @ 1:00pm (HOME)

So if you got work or something your normally do every day. Then you should start making plans to come out to the First Home game.

Will try to get a Schedule up soon as possible.

Chattanooga Pitch a Tent is about to start

2009-07-13T13:34:00.004-04:00

So make sure you have all the info you need. That you have Paid, and anything else you need in preparations for the Pitch a Tent Sevens.

For More Info and Update please make sure to visit our Website at www.Chattanoogarugby.com

WATCH THE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM LIVE on ESPN in HD on the 4th of July! (Kickoff - 4 p.m. EST)

2009-07-02T14:37:00.000-04:00

WATCH THE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM LIVE on ESPN in HD on the 4th of July! (Kickoff - 4 p.m. EST)

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=6487191

Youth Camp Preparation at Thurs practice!

2009-06-08T09:40:00.001-04:00

All,

I've been getting a good response from you all regarding help with the youth camp. Still have a few people I haven't heard from and we are still well short of the total number of people we need.
I am going to use the first part of this Thursday's practice as our preparation for the camp so we can go over what is expected of everyone and run drills etc. This does not mean practice is cancelled, quite the opposite. Whether you are able to help with the camp or not, we need everyone there. If you usually come to practice don't use this as an excuse to sit out. We will be practicing. We will be running drills and playing a game. I want to prep the volunteers and get them used to coaching a small group and refereeing games etc.
If you have volunteered, please be at the Rossville game field BY 7pm ready to go. The camp is the following week and time is tight!!!

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE AT PRACTICE THURSDAY BY 7PM!

See you there.

Jared.

Up Coming Events for Nooga

2009-04-16T10:33:00.001-04:00

Well we've finished the spring season and are now looking forward to a few weeks off before we start the summer season.

First, we're going to have our spring banquet and golf outing on Saturday, May 2. For the golfing event, we'll be playing 18 holes at Eagle Bend. Tee off will be at 9:30 am and the cost is $35.00. If you are planning on playing, please let me know so we can get an accurate head count. Later, at :6:30, we will have our banquet at the Waterford apartment's clubhouse. We're planning on doing it as a covered dish BYOB again, this worked well for our Christmas party that we decided to do it again.

Second, the Chattanooga RFC is going to host a youth clinic June 2 - 6. This camp will be open to ages 6 - 12 and we are working in conjunction with Chattanooga Parks and Recreation to introduce the game of rugby to as many kids as possible. This is a real opportunity for us to promote both ourselves and the sport itself. if you have time to contribute, we would appreciate your time as we will need as many people as we can get to help with this event. We are hoping to use this to get the game in to the schools and then approach the high schools later this year to start their program for next spring. If you think you can help, please let me know.

Third, our annual 7's tournament is coming up July 24 - 26 at Cherokee farms in Lafayette. If you have never been to this, you are missing out on one of the best tournaments in the east. We have sold out the last 3 years and expect 20 men's and 16 women's team for the event. Clubs from as far as Michigan, Philadelphia, Florida, Chicago, Louisiana, and other great places have entered in previous years to make this tournament the best social on the east coast. Put it on your calendars and make plans to attend.

Thanks to everyone for their support of Chattanooga rugby and look forward to seeing you soon.

Jack

Last game of the Season Huntville !!!!

2009-03-31T12:39:00.002-04:00

Note From Jared:
Team,

Practice tonight and Thursday starting at 6:30pm in Rossville. I need to see everyone there, even if you are late so I can start putting together a list of those going to Huntsville. I need to know who's available.

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Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at ?:?? am
Kick Off ; ?:?? PM

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Huntsville

(Will update Thursday about what Times)

1. Head west on E 4th St toward Walnut St 0.3 mi
2. Take the ramp onto TN-29 S/US-27 S 1.4 mi
3. Take the exit onto I-24 W
4. Take exit 152 for US-64/US-72 toward US-41/Kimball/S Pittsburg 344 ft
5. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Main St/TN-27/US-64/US-72 and merge onto Main St/TN-27/US-64/US-72
Continue to follow US-72
Entering Alabama 72.8 mi
6. Take exit 19B to merge onto S Memorial Pkwy/US-231 S/US-431 S
Continue to follow S Memorial Pkwy/US-231 S 3.0 mi
7. Take the exit toward Drake Ave 0.1 mi
8. Merge onto Memorial Pkwy SW 0.2 mi
9. Turn right at Drake Ave SW 1.4 mi
10. Turn left at Triana Blvd
Destination will be on the left 2.0 mi

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Practice moved to Home game Field

2009-03-18T17:53:00.002-04:00

Guys Practices has now changed fields, we are now back at our Home game field. Also Please Read the note at the bottom.

Practice at:
6:30pm

Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right

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Note:
Chattanooga RFC - it has been requested by the Rossville Athletic Association that we not park on the field for our matches. Since we should feel priveledged to have use of this field I don't think this is too much to ask of us. While it might be necessary to occasionally drive on the field to set up equipment, please do not leave your vehicle on the grass and move to the parking lot as soon as possible.

Saturdays Game Day - Knoxville

2009-02-28T01:40:00.001-05:00

Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at 11:00 am
Kick Off ; 1:00 PM

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Knoxville

Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right

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To Cindy

2009-02-23T03:28:00.002-05:00

Hi Cindy,
I tried to contact you back but i couldn't get your e-mail (blogger won't let me). Anyways I have put the Schedule up here on the Blog, but I don't always have time to update things. So if you have any other question about something our website www.chattanoogarugby.com will always be up-to-date with all the info. It would be great to have your Grand son out for our home games.

Thank you for your comment.
Ian J Cooper

Saturdays Game Day - Huntville

2009-02-19T23:20:00.000-05:00

Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at 11:00 am
Kick Off ; 1:00 PM

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Huntville

Directions to Field:

1. From I-24 take exit # 180B south on Rossville Blvd.
2. Cross into Georgia and turn right onto McFarland Ave. at the Post Office
3. Continue on McFarland Ave. until you pass the fire hall/library (on left)
4. Cross RR tracks and turn right onto Maple Street
5. The field is two blocks on the right

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Check out Rugby Sunday on ABC

2009-02-19T23:13:00.005-05:00

Original Link Here

ABC will broadcast the USA Sevens rugby tournament presented by Bridgestone as a one-hour special, on February 22 at 5 p.m. EST.

The USA Sevens event was held February 14-15 at San Diego’s PETCO Park and is the fourth of eight annual global tournaments in the annual International Rugby Board Sevens World Series circuit. Sixteen elite international teams competed in 44 matches over the two days.

The one hour program is hosted by longtime rugby announcer Dave Sitton and international analyst Jonnie Cox, as well as a noted team of commentators for the match calls featuring Nigel Starmer-Smith, Wyn Gruffydd, Gareth Rees and Ray Viers.

The program will also feature an interview with IRB Chairman, Bernard Lapasset, regarding the IRB efforts to have Rugby Sevens added to the Olympic Games in 2016.

“Having a chance to showcase the premier event of one of the country’s fastest-growing sports is an enormous opportunity,” said Ray Peterson, managing director of the USA Sevens LLC. “Rugby fans across America will now be able to watch their favorite teams compete and many new viewers will also be introduced to the dynamic game of rugby sevens.”

USA Sevens and USA Rugby are encouraging all current and former players and fans across America to support the growth of rugby in this country by tuning in to watch this broadcast - be sure to check your local listings for time.

Saturdays Game Day - Knoxville

2009-02-12T13:30:00.001-05:00

This is normally where we meet if we go to Knoxville. Meet at Shoneys

Time - 8:30 am if you want to eat. 9:30 am We leave Shoneys

If you are going by yourself or can't make it to the meeting.
Save these 2 numbers, just in case you are lost.
Jared - 423.240.99.68
Wayne - 423.653.66.84

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*Knoxville rugby Team

Directions to Possum Park

From Interstate 40 get off on exit #398 head north on Strawplains Pike
At first stop sign, turn right on Asheville HWY.
You will pass the Carter Library on your right.
Turn left on Carter School Road. The Middle School and High School are on Carter School Road.
Turn right on College, between the schools. You will see steel gates on the left before you get to the end of the road. This is the Pitch.

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Saturday is a Rugby Day - Nooga VS Montgomery

2009-02-04T13:39:00.002-05:00

Kick Off: 1:00 Central time

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Driving Directions
Link: Click Here

Start address: Chattanooga, TN
End address: Brown Springs Rd Montgomery, AL 36117

Start at: Chattanooga, TN

1. Head southwest on Dodson Ave/TN-17 toward Cheek St - 1.8 mi
2. Turn left at E 3rd St - 0.4 mi
3. Turn right at Glenwood Dr - 0.4 mi
4. Slight right at Dodds Ave/TN-17/US-11/US-64 Continue to follow Dodds Ave/US-11/US-64 - 1.2 mi
5. Turn right at E 23rd St/US-11/US-64 - 0.4 mi
6. Turn left at 4th Ave/S Kelly St - 331 ft
7. Turn right to merge onto I-24 W Entering Georgia - 12.6 mi
8. Take exit 167 on the left to merge onto I-59 S toward Birmingham Entering Alabama - 124 mi
9. Take exit 137 on the left to merge onto I-459 S toward Montgomery/Tuscaloosa - 17.5 mi
10. Take exit 15 to merge onto I-65 S toward Montgomery - 79.4 mi
11. Take exit 171 for Day St/I-85 N toward Atlanta - 0.1 mi
12. Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-85 N and merge onto I-85 N - 8.9 mi
13. Take exit 9 for Taylor Rd/State Hwy 271 toward US State Hwy 231 - 0.3 mi
14. Turn left at AL-271/Taylor Rd Continue to follow Taylor Rd - 1.3 mi
15. Turn left at Winton Blount Blvd - 0.4 mi

Arrive at: Brown Springs Rd Montgomery, AL 36117

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Wayne Anderson

Saturday is a Rugby Day !!! Maryville RFC

2009-01-28T23:49:00.005-05:00

Rugby Team: Meet at 11:30 AM
Kick Off: 2:00 PM (Eastern)

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Maryville RFC

After Match Party: TBA

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Saturday Is a Rugby Day - Grizzlies

2008-11-17T13:19:00.002-05:00

Rugby Team: Meet at 11:00 am
Kick Off: 1:00pm CENTRAL TIME

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Grizzlies

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1162 Foster Ave, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee 37210, United States

Note from Wayne: the game should be played on the field with the track around it.

Dana Johnston - Women's Club President

2008-11-03T12:28:00.000-05:00

WOMENS RUGBY MEETING - Tuesday November 4th @ 7 pm - Upstairs at Hair of the Dog

Saturday Is a Rugby Day - Old White

2008-10-24T19:00:00.002-04:00

Rugby Team: Meet at 11:00 am
Kick Off: 1:00 PM (Eastern)

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Old White

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Sry guys about not updating in a while. I haven't have much time these days.

Saturday Is a Rugby Day - Sewanee

2008-09-26T01:33:00.003-04:00

Time:
Rugby Team: Meet at ??:?? am
Kick Off ; 1:30 PM (central Time)

Teams:
Chattanooga VS Sewanee

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Note for Sewanee: We are still not sure where the Pitch is, But should find out by Saturday.

New Video For Nooga

2008-09-23T01:32:00.003-04:00

These are different parts of the game that I recorded and though were good. So hope you enjoy !!!!

For the Higher Quality click this link.
and click underneath the video "watch in high quality "

2 Messages from Coach

2008-09-21T14:47:00.001-04:00

You know, the more I think about today's game the more pissed off I get because of all the stupid mistakes we made that allowed Huntsville to score. We totally dominated this game. We probably had 75% of the possession and yet were losing by 14/15 points at half-time. They had about 4 penalty goals that all came from mistakes we just should not have made. Standing at the side of a ruck! That's offside! Back foot guys, we know this.
On a positive note we were stringing together some fantastic phase play. I counted about 15 phases at one point. We still need to work on our presentation at the rucks and mauls, but for the most part it was pretty good. Finishing too needs work. The first 20 minutes we were camped in their 22 and couldn't put on any points. We will work on all of this at practice this week.
In the context of where we were last season (including losing to these guys 60-0) this game was a huge step up. Huntsville were rotating players in and out all game long (and still had 3 game ending injuries), we made 3 subs with 15 minutes to go. It was a huge effort by all of you. Too huge to go unrewarded. That's why we will work on the weaknesses and make sure that next week, Sewanee gets the full force of NOOGA RUGBY!!!

Jared.

I should also mention the man of the match awards. Well done to Forward of the match Justin and back of the match Ethan, with M-o-t-M going to Justin. Also, the forward of the match award was a close run thing between Justin and Jeff Z. I believe this was only Jeff's 2nd game ever, and it was a great performance. So well done to all 3 of you.
Practice, Tuesday starts at 6:30pm. See you there.

Jared.