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What: British-American Charity Rugby Festival
When: Sunday, May 16, 2004
Where:: Vancortlandt Park (250th & Broadway), Bronx, NY

The British-American Charity Rugby Festival featured a full day of events, including a New York co-ed adult touch rugby tournament, a Play Rugby Little League member's Flag Rugby demonstration and a high school rugby match. The highlighted match between the South Wales Police Rugby Team and the New York select side was the culmination of the South Wales Police Team's US tour, during which they raised nearly $1,500 for the New York Police and Fire Widow’s and Children’s fund.

SWP Donation to the New York Police and Fire Widow’s and Children’s Fund

British-American Charity Rugby Festival Schedule of Events
TIMES EVENT DESCRIPTION
10:00am - 12:00pm Adult (mixed)Touch Rugby Pickup Tournament
12:00pm - 1:30pm Play Rugby Childrens' Flag Rugby clinic and fun rugby tournament
1:30pm - 3:00pm High School Rugby Match
3:00pm - 4:30pm The British-American Charity Rugby Cup: New York Select XV vs South Wales Police XV play off for the Eric Liddell Memorial Trophy
Either pre-register by sending an email to registration@playrugbynyc.com or just show up.




South Wales Police XV from Great Britain
For further information please visit http://playrugbynyc.com.

Last Updated On: Tuesday, June 8, 2004

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