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8.31.09 Fight Polo shirts for sale The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club are taking orders for merchandise, starting with Polo shirts. On offer are separate styles for men and women. More detail »

5.06.09 Wednesday Night practice field-Conshohocken B Field On Wednesday nights we will be practicing at the Conshohocken B field at 13th and Hallowell Streets, Conshohocken PA, from 6:30pm-8pm starting May 6th. More detail »

5.04.09 Monday Night practice field-Lower Perkiomen Valley Park We will be practicing on Monday nights from 6:30pm-8pm starting on May 4 at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park in Oaks PA. More detail »

5.03.09 PBR Philadelphia Fight now accept online payments The PBR Philadelphia Fight are now accepting online payments for player dues, individual player sponsorships, donations to our club and also donations to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. More detail »

4.13.09 Fight 2009 Schedule Announced The 2009 Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club schedule has just been released! More detail »

4.12.09 Fight partner with Eagletag-Youth Rugby League competition What is EAGLETAG? EAGLETAG is the American version of Flag Rugby. Flag Rugby is the latest craze in recreational sport that has competitions running all over Australia, New Zealand, England, and now in the USA! Eagletag will be played at each 2009 Fight Home game, and all summer long throughtout the league. More detail »

3.25.09 Rugby League interest growing in America (Lowe Down: Picking the best product) Article courtesy of Brian Lowe from American Rugby News. At the risk of offending the purists, I thought it timely to make a comparison between rugby union and rugby league, but make it relevant to the times we live in rather than dredge up the old emotional arguments. More detail »

3.21.09 Taste of Florida Fruit Sale by the Rotary Club of West Chester 2009 Taste of Florida Fruit Sale by the Rotary Club of West Chester PA Posted by Ryan McGough (Fight Chief Executive Officer and member of Rotary Club of West Chester PA) It is January, it is cold and blustery, but it is the time of year when Rotarians throughout West Chester begin spreading warmth and sunshine around with the annual Taste of Florida Fruit Sale. More detail »

3.20.09 New Home for the Fight-Albert A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club is proud to announce our new home; Albert A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken PA. More detail »

3.12.09 Fight Player signs with Australian Club Toukley Hawks Mike Kelly has been a loyal & consistent player for the Philadelphia Fight since 2005. He has a genuine love and a natural ability for the game. More detail »

3.10.09 Introducing the Fight Vixens Dance Team The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club is proud to present our new Dance team for all Fight home games and promotions, The Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team. More detail »

2.07.09 Fight Concert to Benefit ALS Association The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club is hosting a benefit concert in West Chester PA on Saturday February 7th from 2-6pm. We are working with a local bar (The Note) to host a concert with local bands The Urban Achievers and Bryn Mawr. The concert will be used as a fundraiser for the club, but we will also donate a portion of the proceeds (25%) to benefit our charity the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. We will be holding a raffle of various items donated by local businesses and also items from the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. All proceeds of the raffle will go to ALS. More detail »

2.07.09 Fight benefit concert a big success The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club hosted a fundraiser/benefit concert this past Saturday at The Note in West Chester PA and it was a big step for the club. Over 100 guests attended and we were able to raise nearly $500 dollars for the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, while also helping get the club on track financially for the upcoming season. More detail »

1.17.09 Leeds Rhinos vs. Salford City Reds Just under 6000 fans enjoyed temps in the mid to upper 50 and clear sunny skies. The Gates open right on time and fans flooded into Hodges Stadium and the University of North Florida to the sounds of live local band Dan Reading and No Relation along with Erin Brookes and Option P. They where also greeted by the Jacksonville Axe Maiden Cheerleaders along with the smell of good food and hot coffee from Bad Ass Coffee. More detail »

12.13.08 Fight Annual General Meeting-minutes The Fight held their Annual General Meeting on Saturday December 13, 2008 from 12-3pm. The meeting was held at our team clubhouse Kildares Irish Pub in West Chester PA. More detail »

12.11.08 Good News for AMNRL Article courtesy of Brian Lowe at American Rugby News. The American National Rugby League stands to gain financially, albeit modestly, from a successful World Cup 2008 in Australia. Much like the IRB does after a Rugby World Cup, the Rugby League International Federation plans to distribute some of the proceeds from its showpiece event to developing nations in 2009. More detail »

12.01.08 Two Players ship out to FIGHT for USA Army Stryker Brigade Sergeants Patrick Kelly and Stephen Buxton, both standout players for the Philadelphia Fight are shipping out on their second tours of duty in Iraq. More detail »

11.18.08 American wins RILF Award Article courtesy of Brian Lowe of American Rugby News. US Tomahawks center and Aston DSC Bulls captain Greg Stelluti has been honored by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) by being named an International Player of the Year. More detail »

10.24.08 Rugby League World Cup-starts this weekend The 2008 Rugby League World Cup to be contested in Australia starts this weekend and American fans can access the games live and on delay through SETANTA SPORTS CHANNEL which is available on Direct Tv, Dish, Verizon FiOS, Cox (Washington DC). Its being aired on Setanta Sports Channel More detail »

10.13.08 Fight Rugby Supports Inaugural Fight MS Golf Outing Jonesin' for a Monday off from work? Here's what you need - three pals, a round of golf, a couple of pops and a few laughs. Also, a rare chance to play the private Spring Ford Country Club golf course, home to the Philadelphia PGA Championship. All that and support of a great cause. It's a WIN-WIN. More detail »

10.13.08 Sponsor Spotlight-Gold Coast Titans In August, the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club LLC celebrated the end of its first season as a re-established club in the AMNRL. More detail »

9.29.08 Sponsor Spotlight-Belfor Property Restoration The Philadelphia Fight would like to thank Belfor Property Restoration for their support of our squad in 2008. Daryl Tunno and his team at the Exton Pa regional office provided both financial support and a large tent for our players at home and away games. More detail »

9.29.08 Fight 2008 Awards Luncheon and Season Honors The Philadelphia Fight held their first year end season honors luncheon yesterday at Kildares Irish Pub in West Chester PA. The team gathered along with sponsors to celebrate the rebirth of the Fight club, and honor those that helped put the Fight back on the map in 2008. More detail »

9.22.08 Sponsor Spotlight-Holiday Inn Express-Exton, PA The Philadelphia Fight want to thank Elaine Larosa along with her team of Heike Pinto and Tim Jones for all their support this year. Elaine was instrumental in getting us much needed financial support along with local name recognition, and introducing us to many businesses. Elaines networking contacts are second to none in the Exton/West Chester area and we thank her for helping taking us under her wing. More detail »

9.08.08 Sponsor Spotlight-RBS Enterprises, Inc. The Philadelphia Fight would like to thank RBS Enterprises, Inc in West Chester PA and their president Steve Stanko for all their support this year. The Fight could not have gotten back on the rugby league map in 2008 without RBS. More detail »

8.23.08 New Haven Warriors new AMNRL National Champions Article courtesy of Brian Lowe of American Rugby News. Photos courtesy of Dennis McDonald Burlington County Times, and Marvin Dangerfield Photography. A new American National Rugby League champion has been crowned and it is the New Haven Warriors. The club, which is just three years old, thrashed the leagues powerhouse team the Aston Bulls 50-18 in Saturdays Grand Final at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey. More detail »

8.23.08 Grand Final teams preview The two unbeaten teams from the 2008 AMNRL Club Competition have qualified for American National Rugby League Grand Final XI. The Aston Bulls with a perfect 9-0 record will take on the New Haven Warriors who also have a perfect record of 9-0. More detail »

8.23.08 AMNRL CUP FINAL XI-Action to be broadcast LIVE online and direct The 2008 AMNRL Grand Final will be available online live and direct from the Fort Dix Military Base in New Jersey this Saturday, August 23rd. More detail »

8.23.08 USA All Star Squad vs. NZ Police Fencibles announced Two Philadelphia Fight members have been selected to represent the USA in the prelude to this years Grand Final on Saturday August 23rd, 2pm at Fort Dix Air Force Base. More detail »

8.23.08 USA Allstars vs. NZ Police Squad Article courtesy of by John A. Lewis, Burlington County Times reporter. Photos courtesy of Dennis McDonald Burlington County Times, and Marvin Dangerfield Photography. The days second match pitted the USA All-Stars against the Auckland Metropolitan Police forces Rugby League team, The Fencibles, who were completing a three-match tour of the United States. More detail »

8.16.08 AMNRL Playoffs - Semifinals Article by Brian Lowe of American Rugby News The American National Rugby League semifinals have been decided, although not without some degree of controversy. More detail »

8.11.08- 8.24.08 NZ Police ready for US Tour The New Zealand Police Rugby League Team (The Fencibles) are about to embark on a 4 match tour of the East Coast of the USA. The team all sworn officers based in Auckland are lead by former NZ Warrior and Kiwi player Tony Tatupu they bring a 22 man squad to seek out the very best the AMNRL has to offer. More detail »

8.09.08 AMNRL Playoffs Week One Article courtesy of Brian Lowe at American Rugby News. Defending champions Connecticut Wildcats and the Jacksonville Axemen emerged victorious in the opening round of the American National Rugby League playoffs Saturday. More detail »

8.02.08 Fight vs. Jacksonville Axemen Article courtesy of American Rugby News. The playoff teams are all set after the final whistle blew on the American National Rugby League regular season Saturday. The two frontrunners Aston DSC Bulls and New Haven Warriors emerged unbeaten and have earned a first round bye, while the Jacksonville Axemen, Connecticut Wildcats, New York Knights, and Washington DC Slayers are through to the quarterfinals. More detail »

8.01.08 War at the Shore photos for sale Check out photos for sale of the War at the Shore matches from Marvin Dangerfield Photography More detail »

7.26.08 War at the Shore XI-Wrap Up from American Rugby News Article Courtesy of Brian Lowe of American Rugby News. Pictures Courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography. Playoff bound teams jockey for positions The New Haven Warriors continue to nip at the heels of the leagueleading Bulls after finishing over the top of the Jacksonville Axemen 50-22 in north Florida Saturday in Round Seven of the American National Rugby League. More detail »

7.26.08 Fight vs. Eagles @ War at the Shore XI Pictures Courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography. The Fairfax Eagles got by a gutsy Philadelphia Fight 34-24 in an earlier game at War at the Shore. Both teams picked up a bonus point for tries, the Eagles dotting down seven times and the Fight five times in strong onshore winds. More detail »

7.21.08 American Rugby News week 6 roundup Article from American Rugby News editor Brian Lowe More detail »

7.19.08 Fight vs. Northern Raiders In a hard fought match, the Fight were able to come away with their first win of the season defeating the Northern Raiders 20-0. Try scorers for the Fight were: James Coleman, Joe Bascelli, Bob Pozun and John Evangelista. Mike Kelly converted two of the trys. More match details to follow. More detail »

7.14.08 New Fight Video Highlights Check out the latest Fight 2008 season video highlight reels on our video page. Click to see highlights »

7.12.08 Bulls too much for the Fight - II Pictures Courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography. More detail »

6.28.08 Fight vs. Bulls Game 1 Results All photos courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography. The Philadelphia Fight played their first away game against the undefeated Aston DSC Bulls, Saturday 28 June 2008. A spirited & much improved Fight surprisingly headed the Bulls 6 to 4 in the first quarter with a try to prop, Joe Bascelli, converted by half-back Mike Kelly. More detail »

6.21.08 The Fight vs. the Fairfax Eagles The Philadelphia Fight found a very spirited opponent in their third home game encounter with the Fairfax Eagles at Farrell Stadium, West Chester University. With influence from two Australian imports & a more controlled game, the Eagles proved too strong for the Fight taking out the match 36 - 10. More detail »

6.14.08 The Fight vs. The Bucks County Sharks The Fight expected to improve on their previous outing 2 weeks prior against Jax. The Bucks County Sharks, coming off a 20-66 loss to the Aston Bulls, had other ideas and got off to a good start, took the early advantage and carried on for a 54-14 win. Three of the Fight's key players were injured & forced to leave the field during the match. More detail »

5.31.08 The Fight Open Against The JAX All photos courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography. A massive down pour that began moments before the start of the AMNRL season didn't dampen the spirits of the mighty Philadelphia Fight prior to their season opener against the Jacksonville Axemen from Florida. The venue for the opening game was the Fight's magnificent home ground at Farrell Stadium, West Chester University. More detail »

5.23.08 Fight Launches new Web site Fight Rugby has launched a newly redesigned Website for 2008. The new site features news and game highlights driven by a back-end database. More detail »

1.26.08 Leeds Rhinos 26 - South Sydney Rabbitohs 24 12,000 people have turned out to watch Australian and British rugby league teams at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida. More detail »

12.15.07 2007 Annual General Meeting The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club LLC is holding an Annual General Meeting for players and all interested persons or parties to accept its Constitution and the election of Committee Board Members on Saturday 15 December 2007 at 11:30am. More detail »

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