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March Madness Fundraiser

MARCH MADNESS IS COMING!
Support HRFC during the most exciting 3 weeks of the college basketball season by participating in our March Madness tournament fundraiser – fill out a bracket (or multiple brackets) for both the Men’s and Women’s March Madness tournaments!
The details:
  • $10 per bracket with a maximum of 10 brackets per person per tournament.
  • Venmo @TrippingBilly (last 4 digits of the phone number are 4685) with your entry fee(s). When sending, please include your bracket name(s) and which tournament(s) you are entering.
  • ONE WINNER PER TOURNAMENT!
  • 50% of each tournament pot will be donated to Harrisburg Rugby & 50% will be paid to the bracket champion!
  • Sign up for your brackets starting today!
  • Make your bracket picks after Selection Sunday, March 16th and before opening tip-off of each tournament (March 20th for the Men & March 21st for the Women)
Enter today:
  • Men’s tournament brackets: CLICK HERE (password: rugby)
  • Women’s tournament brackets: CLICK HERE (password: rugby)

Celebrating the Life of Richard “Ricky Rugby” Wilhelm

Richard “Ricky Rugby” Wilhelm passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.

He was born on January 20, 1954, to Joseph Wilhelm and Mary Schwartz Wilhelm Weierbach. He was a 1971 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School and served four years in the U.S. Navy. Rick retired from Derry Township Municipal Authority in 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Kate, and beautiful daughter Stacy.

Rick is survived by his grandchildren Christian and Kamryn Phaby, sister and brother-in-law Pat and John Alifano, brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Maria Wilhelm, brother and sister-in-law Joe and Angela Wilhelm, and many extended family members.

His joyful spirit and ability to light up a room with his grin are going to be remembered and missed by many.

He loved rugby, having played with the Harrisburg Rugby Club, cribbage, running, golf, dancing, and so much more. Rick was a man who loved life.

He spent the last four years living at Ecumenical. Friends were made. Thank you so much to Dawn, Renee and other kind staff in Buildings 3 and 1. A special thank you to LifeSong Hospice, Amber and Shemeilia and dear friends, Dave, Donna and Mike who went the distance with their friend.

A service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.

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Congratulations HRFC Award Winners

Annual Harrisburg Rugby Football Club Awards Banquet 🏆. Congratulations to our award winners. We love celebrating you all!

 

Women’s Most Improved – Fiona Lee
Women’s Rookie – Paige Stuppy
Women’s Most Dedicated – Julie Hillard
Women’s MVP – Hannah Starolis (not pictured)
Women’s Most Improved – Jenna Griffith (not pictured)

 

Men’s MVP – Peter Tantillo
Men’s Rookie – Ben Wasson
Men’s Team Contributor – Scott Strelec
Men’s Most Improved – Steve Handford (not pictured)
Men’s Rookie – Paul McKenzie (not pictured)
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HRFC Announces New Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

The Harrisburg Rugby Football Club (HRFC) is proud to announce the newly elected Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for the upcoming term. With a dedicated team of leaders at the helm, HRFC continues its mission to promote the sport of rugby, foster community engagement, and drive the club’s success both on and off the field.

Board of Directors:

  • Chair: Courtney Reapsome
  • Vice Chair: Eric Kovac
  • President: Andy Vazquez
  • Secretary: Julie Hillard
  • Treasurer: Erin Strelec
  • Men’s Coach: Scott Strelec
  • Women’s Coach: Ellie Hillard
  • Men’s Player Representative: Keller Hess
  • Women’s Player Representative: Melissa Pattison
  • Alumni Representative: Julie Hillard (proxy: Julie George)
  • Men’s Team Captain: Brady Frantz
  • Women’s Team Captain: Liz Gamble
  • Futures Committee Representative: Andy Vazquez (proxy: TBD)

 

Committee Chairs:

  • Financial Committee: Emily McHenry
  • Grounds Committee: Keller Hess
  • Harrisburg Rugby Football Club Foundation: Jenna Griffith
  • Harrisburg Sevens Tournament Committee: Scott Strelec
  • Men’s Team Match Secretary: Bill Sierra
  • Publicity Committee: Samantha Tantillo
  • Recruitment Committee: Lauren Moyer
  • Social Committee: Jeff Lancione
  • Touring Committee: Scott Strelec
  • Website Committee: David Atkins
  • Women’s Team Match Secretary: Mel Lawrenson

“This year’s Board and Committee Chairs bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to HRFC,” said Courtney Reapsome, newly elected Chair of HRFC. “We are excited to continue building a strong, inclusive rugby community in Harrisburg and further our club’s long-standing tradition of excellence.”

HRFC extends its gratitude to the outgoing board members and committee leaders for their hard work and commitment. The club looks forward to another successful year of competition, camaraderie, and community involvement.

For more information about the Harrisburg Rugby Football Club, upcoming events, or how to get involved, please visit the HRFC Website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.