🏉 Introducing the Inaugural UMass Rugby Hall of Fame Dinner 🎉

Join us for a night to remember as we honor the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and celebrate the legacy of UMass Men’s Rugby.

After a two-decade hiatus, the Hall of Fame was re-established in 2024 by the Friends of UMass Rugby to recognize those who paved the way and set a lasting standard of excellence for future players. Since its founding in 1965, Men’s Rugby at UMass has evolved from a group of students and Western Mass locals brought together by camaraderie (and the occasional pint) into a nationally competitive program — still enjoying a few pints along the way.

This year, we’re swapping our annual golf tournament for something bigger: a celebration dinner open to alumni, family, friends, and significant others. Let’s raise a glass to those who’ve given so much to the club — past, present, and future.

🏆 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

1970s – Mike “Moses” Malone
1980s – Jim “Mully” Molignano
1990s – Alren “AJ” Gerritson
2000s – Robert “Granby” Tomlinson
2010s – Sam “Sammy” Grant
2020s – Archie Brydon

Congratulations to our 2025 Inductees — your contributions have propelled UMRFC to the highest levels of National Collegiate Rugby!

📅 Date & Time
Saturday, September 27th, 2025

• A-Side Kickoff: 1:00 PM (vs. Northeastern, behind the football stadium)
• Hall of Fame Dinner: 6:00 PM

📍 Location
The Marriott Center – 11th Floor, UMass Hotel
Enjoy sweeping views of campus and the Berkshires during peak foliage 🍁

🍽️ Dinner & Drinks

• American-style BBQ & appetizers by UMass’s award-winning dining team
• Full bar service available
• UMass Rugby merchandise for sale

🎟️ Tickets
$100 per guest
Discounted rates available for current players & student guests.
Contact Mike Griffin: griffinmike95@gmail.com

Reserve now (limited availability):
🔗 https://buy.stripe.com/4gMaEY1fe9tkeeK3ymcjS00

🏅 Table Sponsorships Available
🥇 Gold | Table for 8 • Name & Logo Displayed • 3 Drink Tickets/Person – $1,000
🥈 Silver | Table for 4 • Name & Logo Displayed • 2 Drink Tickets/Person – $500
🥉 Bronze | Table for 2 • Name & Logo Displayed • 2 Drink Tickets/Person – $300

👔 Dress Code: Business Casual

🏨 Hotel Block
Friends of UMass Rugby secured a discounted rate at the UMass Hotel:
🛏️ $199/night (normally $250) — Only 9 rooms left!
🗓️ Discounted rate held until August 29th

🔗 https://www.reseze.net/servlet/SendPage?hotelid=1760&skipfirstpage=true&page=850092

💸 Donations
Can’t attend but still want to support the club?
Donate here → https://donate.stripe.com/3cI28s9LK0WO6Migl8cjS01

This is our largest fundraiser of the year — your support directly impacts the future of UMass Rugby.

Cheers.