Welcome to the 39th Annual “Throw Me Something, Rugger”
Mardi Gras Rugby Tournament
New Orleans, LA
February 23, 2019
The New Orleans Halfmoons Rugby team will be hosting their annual “Throw Me Something, Rugger!” Tournament on February 23, 2019. The tournament is 15’s rugby and is open to both women’s and men’s teams, each with club, collegiate, and, new this year, high school divisions. Please note that this is a USA Rugby sanctioned tournament so all players must be CIPP’ed.
Teams are guaranteed at least three games (weather permitting) during the one day of competition with plenty of parades, partying, and general debauchery in the great city of New Orleans. Come on down to the Big Easy and enjoy the amazing atmosphere, food, and rugby that we have to offer!
How to Enter
- Online: Fill out the online entry form and pay via PayPal (yellow Donate button on the right side of the website).
- Paper: Complete the 2019 entry form and mail a check to the address on the form.
- MOTLEY TEAMS: This is a USA Rugby Sanctioned event and all teams must be in good standing with USA Rugby in order to be eligible to participate. Motley teams are allowed as long as individual players are in good standing with USA Rugby and they submit the following Motley Club Tournament Roster form
- SINGLE PLAYER REGISTRATION: In an effort to create more opportunities for women to compete, female players may now register as single players. The cost is $15 per player, non-refundable. The deadline for single player registration is January 31, 2019. CIPP number must be included on registration form. There is limited availability.
TEAM REGISTRATION
| Enter before | February 3 | after February 3 | ||
| Entry Fee | $400 | $450 |
WOMEN’S SINGLE PLAYER REGISTRATION
| Enter by: | January 31 |
| Entry Fee | $15 |
Tournament Location
La Salle Park
6600 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Where to Stay
Tournament hotel block info:
Ramada Inn Metairie-New Orleans Airport
Feb 22-23
$109/night and free parking!
Cut-off date for block Feb 1, 2019
Space is limited!
Hotel phone: 504-833-8201
Ask for “Mardi Gras Rugby 2019” block rate
Other options:
- airbnb, VRBO, Craigslist
- Hostels: Site 61, St. Vincent’s Guest House, The Garden District House, NOLA Jazz House, The Atlas House, IHSP French Quarter House, India House Hostel, Auberge NOLA, Madame Isabelle’s House
Teams Entered
| Women’s Club |
| KC Jazz |
| H.E.A.T. |
| Halfmoons |
| Augusta Furies |
| Life University |
| Men’s Club |
| Waterloo Co. Pirates (Canada) |
| Rougaroux |
| The Highwaymen |
| Savages RFC |
| Women’s Collegiate |
| Tulane University |
| Men’s Collegiate |
| Pittsburg State University |
Contact us at NewOrleansWomensRugby@gmail.com with any questions!
Check out the Tournament site on Facebook!
Is there a PayPal link on here for us to pay the entry fee for the madri gras tournament or am I over looking it?
There is a “Donate” button on the Home Page that is linked to our PayPal. Please feel free to use that. Thanks!
Are you considering adding an Old Boys (over 40) division. We are a team from
Canada that would love to leave the great white North for a weekend and play some rugby.
We would certainly love to have an old boys bracket if we have enough interest.