Rugger Mortis 2025

There will be a 35-45 year old bracket and an over 45 bracket. Team and Player registration will be held at the beer trailer. 35-44 group - Registration starts at 9:00 AM with kickoff at 10:00 AM. Over 45 - Registration starts at 10:00 AM.

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Where:

SRFC Home Field

4035 E. Sawyer Rd

Brookline, MO 65619

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Player Info:

All players must provide proof of registration (CIPP) prior to playing. We will have a tent set up where teams can provide proof of registration. Any individual player(s) wanting to participate in the event the fee is $20 and will be collected, along with CIPP confirmation, on the day of the tournament.

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Note:

“At Large” CIPP’s are valid for only 1 week.

For players there will be craft beer and food provided at the facility after the final match is concluded.

Team Tents will be provided on the sidelines for the Tournament.

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Supporters:

For spectators there will be craft beer for sale together with a variety of concessions.

This includes a Shrimp/Crawfish Boil - $7.00 per plate.

Post Tournament Info:

A post match tournament party will be held at The Pitch Pizza and Pub located at 2924 E. Sunshine St. starting about 7:00 PM.

There will be food and drink specials and the debut of the History of Springfield Rugby video.

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Any questions?

Please contact SRFC1983@gmail.com.

Payment can be made directly by Venmo to @SRFC-Rugby or the below registration form.

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See you at the pitch on May 17th!

This event is Sanctioned and Insured by USA Rugby.

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Tournament Rules:

The normal laws of rugby as per the International Rugby Board (IRB) shall apply with the following law variations (unless varied by mutual agreement between teams and officials):

35 to 44 age group - Players must be 35 years of age or older.

35 to 44 age group - The game shall be 2 x 25 minute periods or as determined by mutual agreement.

Over 45 age group - Players must be 45 years of age or older.

Over 45 age group - The game shall be 3 x 15 minute periods or as determined by mutual agreement.

All 8 forwards must remain bound in the scrum until the ball has been cleared.

The half back must not follow the ball around the scrum.

There must be NO pressure scrummaging.

There shall be NO striking against the head by the hookers.

From a penalty there shall be no quick tap & all players shall retire 10 metres.

Players may kick the ball only in their own 22.

In line-outs all 8 forwards must take part.

Teams scoring a try shall restart the game by kicking the ball to the non-scoring team.

Substitution of any player is permitted at any time and a player substituted may return to the game at any time.

Players must observe the offside rule, particularly that of remaining behind the hindmost foot at rucks and mauls, 5M at scrums and a minimum of 10 metres at line-outs.

Sin Bin” (Yellow Card) lengths will be 5 minutes. Any player sent off for misconduct (Red Card) may be disqualified from further competition in the tournament. The game referee and the tournament committee have the final decision on a player’s ability to further compete in the tournament.

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Breaking Ties:

A coin toss will precede a 10-minute sudden-death overtime period. If neither team scores, the winner will be determined by successive field goal tries starting at the 10-yard line and increasing distances of five yards for each additional kick required. Each team may nominate one player, that had participated in the game, to do the placekicking.

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Rugger Mortis is back with a vengeance in 2025 on May 17th!!! We want to give you lot plenty of warning to save the date. You’ll need all the time you can get to dust off the cobwebs and shake off the dirt.

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15 players on a side. Brackets will be adjusted as needed but initially we are planning on doing 35 - 44 and 45+ brackets. We just need teams to commit so we can get others excited and committed as well.

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Please contact us if you don't have a team. We can help place you on a side or we may even have enough for a tournament side.

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🍻 Players will receive free beer and food after the final match❗️

 

​Schedule

Friday, May 16

6:00 - 10:00 PM @ Pappy's Place BBQ

943 N Main Ave, Springfield, MO 65802

This is a meet and great event available to everyone. The night will also feature a homecoming for Southwest Missouri State rugby alumni.

No cover. Live band. Buy your own food and drinks.

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Saturday, May 17

Springfield Rugby Pitch

4035 E Sawyer Rd, Republic, MO 65738

9:00 AM - Registration

9:30 AM - Captains Meeting

10:00 AM - Kickoff​

All players must be CIPP registered. Temporary player registration may be purchased for only $15 (directions at the bottom of the page). All players must provide proof of registration prior to playing.

Crawfish Boil after the final!

7:00 PM - The Pitch Pizza & Pub

2924 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804

Join us for the post tournament party at Bryan Bevel's Pitch & Pub! There will be food and drink specials and the debut of our new documentary!

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Rooms have been blocked at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Springfield located at 2431 N. Glenstone Avenue until April 18th. Double Queen non-smoking rooms are available for $134/night plus tax by calling 417-831-3131 or clicking the link below. 

 

Book a room HERE