FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 1, 2025

Sheehy Auto Stores Extends Partnership with Rugby East Conference for 2025-2026 Season

Rugby East Conference is proud to announce the renewal of the long-standing partnership with Sheehy Auto Stores, confirming their continued support for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. This renewed commitment will directly benefit the conference's seven participating programs.

"We’re excited to welcome Sheehy Auto Stores back as an official sponsor of the Rugby East Conference." said Commissioner Scott Zavrel. "Their continued support plays a vital role in advancing our mission to grow the sport across the region and elevate the level of competition. We’re looking forward to working together to further strengthen rugby in our communities."

As an official partner, Sheehy Auto Stores will continue to provide essential resources to Rugby East, including match balls and other on-field equipment for all programs. This ongoing partnership underscores Sheehy Auto Stores’ strong commitment to supporting the growth and development of rugby throughout the region.

About Sheehy Auto Stores

Sheehy Auto Stores began in 1966 as a small, family-owned Ford dealership just off the newly constructed Washington D.C. Beltway. Today, Sheehy Auto Stores is recognized as one of the nation's largest dealer groups, with 27 locations stretching from Hagerstown and Baltimore, MD, all the way to Richmond, VA. The company is also the largest retailer of Fords and Nissans in the D.C. metro area, offering the widest selection of new Ford vehicles. Its diverse range of franchises includes Honda, Lincoln, Subaru, Lexus, INFINITI, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, GMC, and Mazda. Beyond selling cars, Sheehy Auto Stores actively gives back to the communities it serves through various philanthropic efforts like its annual food drive, supporting the American Heart Association, and participating in Toys for Tots. The Sheehy family has also made significant donations to educational institutions.

For more information regarding Sheehy Auto Stores, their products, or their community initiatives through Sheehy Cares, please visit www.Sheehy.com.

About Rugby East

The Rugby East Conference is renowned for being the most formidable and competitive men's intercollegiate rugby conferences in the United States. Currently, the Rugby East includes member institutions from five states: Army West Point, Life University, University of Mary Washington, Mount St. Mary's University, U.S. Naval Academy, Penn State University, and Southern Virginia University.

For more information, visit www.RugbyEast.org and follow @RugbyEast on Facebook (facebook.com/RugbyEast) and Instagram (instagram.com/RugbyEast).