Coach Ed to lead the Atlantic Coast All-Stars in Bordeaux

Coach Ed Tubridy’s reputation has taken him to the international stage. He’ll be head coach of the Atlantic Coast All-Stars, representing the United States at the World University Rugby Invitational Tournament in Bordeaux, France, from September 21 to 28, against a New Zealand collegiate side, Cape Town, Sydney and Oxford universities. It’s a huge honor for Ed and a testament to what he has accomplished. Two NU players, Coleman Jackson and Alvaro Borrego, have been named to the initial roster.

Alumni Mark Phillips, Andy Hermo, Dave Wedge, Cal Hennessey, Eric Graham and Chris Wicken have joined an organizing committee to help deliver an outstanding result in Bordeaux. The team has already received support from National Collegiate Rugby, the Liberty Conference, the New England Free Jacks and several NOBs, and we’re planning an alumni event in Toulouse on September 28 during Japan vs Samoa at the World Cup.

NOB news

A group of recent NOBs got together for the Montana Maggotfest tournament and, in true Maddog fashion, won the social division with a 4–0 weekend. Way to represent, Dogs!

NU Old Boys Ryan Casey and Mark Phillips coached Weymouth High School in the Massachusetts D2 state final, going for back-to-back titles.