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The home Rugby Pitch of the Red Rugger is the '''Lt. Hans Grauert Field'''. Dr. Christopher Grauert, '68 and his wife, Leila B. Grauert, donated the Rugby Pitch to Fairfield in honor of their son Lt. Hans Grauert, who was a Naval Aviator lost at sea during the Vietnam War. During the FURFC 40th Anniversary Celebration, Dr. Grauert, read a letter written by his wife to honor the players and the esteemed tradition of hard efforts on and off the field of the Red Ruggers. In the letter, Mrs. Grauert wrote "[l]ike everyone else in this room, Hans possessed the traits which personify every rugger-athleticism, good sportsmanship, and a zest for life. This Rugby Pitch resides in the softest part of my heart and will always remain 'God's Little Acre' to me!" <ref>[http://www.fairfieldmirror.com/sports/1.482004 Rugby celebrates 40th anniversary]</ref> |
The home Rugby Pitch of the Red Rugger is the '''Lt. Hans Grauert Field'''. Dr. Christopher Grauert, '68 and his wife, Leila B. Grauert, donated the Rugby Pitch to Fairfield in 2003 in honor of their son Lt. Hans Grauert, who was a Naval Aviator lost at sea during the Vietnam War. During the dedication ceremony at FURFC 40th Anniversary Celebration, Dr. Grauert, read a letter written by his wife to honor the players and the esteemed tradition of hard efforts on and off the field of the Red Ruggers. In the letter, Mrs. Grauert wrote "[l]ike everyone else in this room, Hans possessed the traits which personify every rugger-athleticism, good sportsmanship, and a zest for life. This Rugby Pitch resides in the softest part of my heart and will always remain 'God's Little Acre' to me!" <ref>[http://www.fairfieldmirror.com/sports/1.482004 Rugby celebrates 40th anniversary]</ref> |
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| Full name | Fairfield University Men's Rugby Football Club | ||
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| Union | Metropolitan New York Rugby Union | ||
| Nickname(s) | Red Ruggers | ||
| Founded | 1963 | ||
| Ground(s) | Lt. Hans Grauert Field | ||
| President |  Michael Kennedy | ||
| Coach(es) | Matt Leonard | ||
| League(s) | Metropolitan New York Rugby Union, Collegiate Men's Division II | ||
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Fairfield University Men's Rugby Football Club or FURFC is a men's college rugby club based at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. The nickname for the FURFC is the Red Ruggers. The Red Ruggers compete in the Men's Collegiate Division II League of the Metropolitan New York Rugby Union.
History
The FURFC is celebrating it's 45th Anniversary in 2008. The FURFC was established in 1963 and is the longest continuously running sport club at Fairfield University. The club has grown considerably over the past 10 years, and now includes over 40 students.[1] The club's philosophy is to emphasize teamwork over individual stardom, contribution more than victory, and loyalty to the club and each other.[2]
The Red Ruggers successfully concluded the Spring 2008 season with a 6-2 record. Competition included a split against the Bahamian National Team on the '08 Spring Break Rugby Tour in Nassau, Bahamas and participation in the prestigious Beast Of The East Tournament in Providence, Rhode Island.[3]
Rugby Pitch
The home Rugby Pitch of the Red Rugger is the Lt. Hans Grauert Field. Dr. Christopher Grauert, '68 and his wife, Leila B. Grauert, donated the Rugby Pitch to Fairfield in 2003 in honor of their son Lt. Hans Grauert, who was a Naval Aviator lost at sea during the Vietnam War. During the dedication ceremony at FURFC 40th Anniversary Celebration, Dr. Grauert, read a letter written by his wife to honor the players and the esteemed tradition of hard efforts on and off the field of the Red Ruggers. In the letter, Mrs. Grauert wrote "[l]ike everyone else in this room, Hans possessed the traits which personify every rugger-athleticism, good sportsmanship, and a zest for life. This Rugby Pitch resides in the softest part of my heart and will always remain 'God's Little Acre' to me!" [4]
Awards
All-American
- Bradley Troupe (HM, 2003)[5]
Northeast Collegiate All-Star
- Bradley Troupe (2002, 2003)[6]
Notable Alumni
- Paul Sheehy - played for the United States national rugby union team in the 1991 Rugby World Cup; [7] member of the Washington Rugby Football Club Hall of Fame[8]
- Tim Kreen '67 - cofounded the Essex Rugby Club (later became the OMEX Rugby Club); cofounded the Ridgewood RAYS Rugby Association[9]
References
- ^ FURFC Spring 2008 Season in Review
- ^ Paul Irwin Davis, men's rugby moderator profile
- ^ A Stag scrum: Men's club rugby team continues 'banner year'
- ^ Rugby celebrates 40th anniversary
- ^ Troupe rallies Stags
- ^ Troupe rallies Stags
- ^ Scrum.com: Paul Sheehy Profile
- ^ Washington Rugby Hall of Fame
- ^ Ridgewood RAYS Team History
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