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11.03.09
Invictus-Oscar nominated film by Clint Eastwood about Rugby

Clint Eastwood brings rugby to the big screen in his new movie Invictus. It will be released on Friday December 11th and stars Matt Damon, and Morgan Freeman. It was filmed entirely in South Africa and the film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country.

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1.15.10
Fight and Vixens now on Facebook and Twitter

Check out the lower right side of our main page and the Fight Vixens page on this site for a link to our Facebook pages that are live now. Just click on the 'become a fan' button and you will be connected immediately. Both pages will have ongoing updates for you to follow both teams.

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5.19.10
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer-Returning as Fight Title Sponsor

The Philadelphia Fight are proud to announce continuing our relationship with our title sponsor; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. Pabst will remain the Title and Naming rights sponsor of the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Team.

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4.19.10
PBR Fight Practice starts Monday-Conshohocken B Field

On Monday and Wednesday nights we will be practicing at the Conshohocken B field at 13th and Hallowell Streets, Conshohocken PA, from 6:30pm-8pm starting April 19th.

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5.16.10
Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. Eagles-Rich Henson

Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. Eagles-Rich Henson

Halfback Rich Henson was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Fairfax Eagles. Rich Henson was best-on-ground as the 'little general' directed the team around the field. He had a great game picking up 2 tries and 1 goal during an exciting performance at half-back.

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1.10.10
Fight form partnership with Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse Team

Fight form partnership with Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National League Lacrosse team The Philadelphia Wings will host a Rugby League exhibition for the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club before their game on Saturday, April 3 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. This will be the first time the Fight, or any Rugby team, has participated in an event on the turf at the arena.

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4.04.10
2010 Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team Announced

March 14, 2010 - Hopefuls from all over the Philadelphia area attended the 2010 Vixens Dance Team Open Call auditions presented by CaRu Entertainment. Vixens co-director, owner of CaRu Entertainment and NYC choreographer, Cassie Russo, taught the routine that was performed in front of a panel of judges that included Fight representatives and sponsors.

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3.18.10
Marvin Dangerfield photography does pro shoot with Fight Vixen

Marvin Dangerfield photography does pro shoot with Fight Vixen

Meghan Lorine, 23, a member of the Vixens dance team, recently had a photoshoot with Marvin Dangerfield, the Fight's photographer. Meghan is a recent graduate of Drexel University.

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4.18.10
2010 Fight Sponsorship Proposal

For any potential sponsor we present our 2010 Fight Sponsorship Proposal for your review. We are looking for any level of support local companies can offer.

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3.14.10
Open Call Auditions for Fight Vixens Dance Team

Open Call Auditions for Fight Vixens Dance Team

Open Call Auditions for the Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team presented by CaRu Entertainment. Day: Sunday, March 14, 2010 Time: 12 p.m. -- 5 p.m. Location: Conshohocken Health and Fitness, 1100 East Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428

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1.13.10
New Member of Fight comes into the world!

New Member of Fight comes into the world!

One of Philadelphia Fights own welcomed their first child Thursday Dec 10, 2009. Winger Patrick Cox and wife Meredith had Carson Patrick Cox at Pennsylvania Hospital at 4:50pm. He weighed 8lbs 1oz and was 20 inches long. Mother and Father are enjoying their new bundle of joy and looking forward to bring him to his first Fight rugby league match.

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8.27.10
2010 AMNRL Grand Final-Jacksonville Axemen vs. New Haven Warriors

The American National Rugby League & PBR Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club are proud to announce the 2010 AMNRL Grand Final XIII presented by Londonbury @ Millenium Apts on August 28th at the Fight's home pitch A.A. Garthwaite Stadium in Conshochoken PA. Grand Final match to start at 3pm. Gates open at 12pm.

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4.03.10
Fight Night at the Wachovia Center vs. Fairfax Eagles

National League Lacrosse team The Philadelphia Wings will host a Rugby League exhibition for the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club before their game on Saturday, April 3 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. This will be the first time the Fight, or any Rugby team, has participated in an event on the turf at the arena.

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3.15.10
New Fight Merchandise

New Fight Merchandise

The Fight are rolling out our first batch of new merchandise for all interested fans, players and sponsors.

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4.03.10
Fight Night after party at Kildare's Manayunk

Fight Night after party at Kildare's Manayunk

Kildare's Irish Pub at 4417 Main Street in Manayunk (The official clubhouse of Fight Rugby) will be the place to be following our historic game at the Wachovia Center on Saturday night April 3rd. The party starts around 10pm. Make sure to join the Fight, the Fairfax Eagles and the Fight Vixens Dance team for the big party following a huge night for Rugby League in America!

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3.27.10
Conshohocken St. Patty's Day Parade with the PBR Fight and Vixens

The rescheduled Conshohocken borough St. Patty's Day parade is today at 2pm. The PBR Fight players and CaRu Entertainment Vixens Dance team will be on hand marching down Fayette Street with local residents and merchants.

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4.05.10
Best Hits of 2009 in the Australian NRL

Check out the latest video from the NRL, 2009's Biggest Hits!

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3.29.10
More NRL 2009 Big Hits video

More video of the best Rugby League players doing what they do best! Hitting at the tackle line.

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4.05.10
2010 PBR Fight Rugby League Club Schedule

The 2010 AMNRL league schedule has been released and the PBR Fight's part of that schedule is listed below. We hope you will come out and support the PBR Fight and if you can't we hope you will follow us with our Live Webstream of each Fight Home game and also the AMNRL Grand Final hosted by the Fight on August 28th.

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4.06.10
2010 Inaugural Fight Hall of Fame Inductee-Jeff Preston

2010 Inaugural Fight Hall of Fame Inductee-Jeff Preston

The PBR Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club is proud to announce our creation of a club hall of fame, and our very first inductee is the club founder and former player Jeff Preston.

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4.05.10
The PBR Fight 2010 Season Commences

The PBR Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club advise all club personnel, interested players, trainers, conditioners and those who wish to assist, that preparations for the 2010 season commence with practice 6:30pm Monday April 19, 2010 and every Monday and Wednesday thereafter at the Conshohocken 'B'-Field, on the corner of E.13th Ave and Hallowell St, Conshohocken, PA.

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4.04.10
Fight looking for game announcer

The PBR Philadelphia Fight are looking for a game announcer to do our live web stream broadcasts this year. We will have a pre game show and then the game. Total of about 3 hours per game. You can also have a co host as our set up allows for it.

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4.07.10
A great night at the Wachovia Center for the Fight!

Saturday April 3 2010, Rugby League, namely the PBR Philadelphia Fight, went indoors for the first time in the USA at the Wachovia Center, Philadelphia. In conjunction with the Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse franchise, the exhibition match against the Fairfax Eagles from Virginia was held to help raise spectator numbers for the Wings and arouse awareness of Rugby League in Philadelphia.

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6.06.10
Opening Day-June 5th vs. Aston Bulls match result

Opening Day-June 5th vs. Aston Bulls match result

The PBR Philadelphia Fight started their 2010 season with an encouraging display over the Aston Bulls, one of the AMNRL's strongest clubs.

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4.26.10
Doubletree Guest Suites Phila West-Official Hotel of Fight Rugby

We are proud to announce the Official Hotel partner of Fight Rugby, the Doubletree Suites Philadelphia West in Plymouth Meeting PA. The Hotel is located at 640 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

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5.15.10
Fight win big in Inaugural PBR Cup vs. Fairfax

Fight win big in Inaugural PBR Cup vs. Fairfax

The PBR Philadelphia Fight had a strong start to their 2010 season with a 42-0 rout of the Fairfax Eagles at the inaugural PBR Cup held in Accokeek, MD, on Saturday.

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5.19.10
PBR Fight 2010 Season-Player preview

The PBR Philadelphia Fight are excited about having many new local faces joining the club along with securing the services of another group of Australian players for the 2010 season.

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5.07.10
The Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match award returns

Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk and GM Dane Gray have graciously agreed to return this season as the official sponsor of the Fight Man of the Match award.

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5.15.10
Fight & Vixens help Captain Morgan Celebrate

After a lifetime of creating legendary times and being the life of the party, fun-loving celebration icon Captain Morgan commemorated the most special of occasions on May 15 his 375-ish birthday and he did it in the city that spawned the nation. In honor of the epic event, Captain Morgan teamed up with Maxim Magazine to host birthday bashes in Philadelphia and across the country.

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8.25.10
Mike Schmidt Phillies Hall of Famer to appear at Grand Final

Philadelphia Phillie's Hall of Fame Third Basemen Mike Schmidt will make an appearance at the AMNRL Grand Final presented by O'Neill Properties in Conshohocken PA on August 28th! Mike will be on hand to meet fans, spend time in the VIP tent & enjoy his 1st look at an American National Rugby League match.

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5.21.10
O'Neill Properties join the Fight as a major sponsor

The PBR Philadelphia Fight are very pleased to announce that O'Neill Properties and their newest property: Londonbury @ Millenium located on the waterfront in downtown Conshohocken, have come on board with the team in a big way. They have agreed to not only become a Platinum sponsor with us, but also are backing our hosting of the National Championship match on August 28th, the AMNRL Grand Final as the Title Sponsor.

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5.25.10
CaRu Entertainment- Official Sponsor of the Fight Vixens

CaRu Entertainment, owned and directed by professional dancer and choreographer Cassie Russo, is a premiere entertainment company based in New York City. A privately held company, CaRu Entertainment is the umbrella entity for a variety of ventures in the entertainment industry.

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5.28.10
Fight Vixens Dance Team is seeking a Coach

The co-founders and co-directors of the Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team are seeking a coach to teach original choreography during weekly practices at Conshohocken Health and Fitness, and attend all Philadelphia Fight home games at the A.A. Garthwaite Stadium in Conshohocken. The position runs from June until August.

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6.04.10
American Rugby News-Game of the Week (Bulls @ Fight)

The kickoff to the 2010 American National Rugby League season is now just 24 hours away with a full slate of games scheduled for opening day. Straight away the match that stands out as the Game of the Week is the Aston Bulls at the Philadelphia Fight.

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6.06.10
AMNRL Week 1 wrap up from American Rugby News

The 2010 American National Rugby League season got underway Saturday with some big scores up and down the eastern seaboard.

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6.06.10
Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match vs. Bulls-Phil Shipos

5/8th Phil Shipos was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Aston Bulls. Phil in his first year with the Fight since joining us from the Sharks was outstanding both in attack and defense.

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6.12.10
Week 2-PBR Fight @ Northern Raiders

The PBR Philadelphia Fight will travel to Walkill NY to take on the Northern Raiders this Saturday June 12. More details to come soon.

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6.19.10
Week 3- 2nd Home-game DC Slayers @ PBR Phila Fight

The DC Slayers (0-1) travel to Conshohocken Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia Fight (1-1) in week 3 of Rugby League action.

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6.11.10
Bulls vs. Fight Video Highlights 6-5-10

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6.22.10
DC Slayers vs. PBR Phila Fight 1st Half Video Highlights 6-19-10

Click through to view video highlights of the DC Slayers visiting the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League squad on June 19th, 2010.

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6.12.10
PBR Fight run away from the Raiders for first win of the season

The PBR Fight visit NY and roll up the points in a convincing victory against the Northern Raiders to secure their first win of the year.

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6.12.10
Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match vs. Raiders-Brad Kielinski

Fight Captain Brad Kielinski was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Northern Raiders. In his fourth year with the Fight he has steadily been improving his play and seems to be starting a breakout year in his first year as the team captain.

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6.13.10
AMNRL Week 2 wrap up from American Rugby News

Week Two of the American National Rugby League season produced blowouts and some closer encounters. Winners included Aston, Fairfax, Philadelphia and Jacksonville. The Aston DSC Bulls made it two from two by beating the Washington DC Slayers 32-22. The Slayers earned a bonus point for scoring four tries even though they came out on the wrong side of the ledger.

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6.25.10
PBR Fight Social-Friday June 25, 7:30pm

The PBR Fight will have a social party on Friday night June 25th, 7:30pm at Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk. Please come out and party with the Fight and Vixens on our bye week. There will be drink and food specials on all night.

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6.20.10
AMNRL Week 3 wrap up from American Rugby News

The New Haven Warriors and Aston Bulls have moved into a two-way tie for first place after three rounds of the American National Rugby League competition. Both teams posted huge wins Saturday with the Bulls tuning the Fairfax Eagles 96-22 and New Haven belting the Northern Raiders 74-5. Despite the lop-sided score against them, the Eagles earned a bonus point for scoring four tries even though they were missing 15 A-graders for various reasons.

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6.17.10
Fight Vixens on 93.3 WMMR hottie cam with Preston and Steve today

Check out the Vixens on 93.3 WMMR Preston and Steve morning show Hottie Cam right now, Thursday June 17 from 7:30-10:30am! www.wmmr.com

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3.15.10
FIght Rugby Mission/Vision/Values Statements

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6.20.10
PBR Fight start slow, but come back for the win vs. DC Slayers

The (2-1) PBR Philadelphia Fight got by the (0-3) Washington DC Slayers 42-26. DC led 10-0 at the end of the first quarter, but couldn't hold off the Fight, who began to find their rhythm in the second period in front of a crowd of over 200.

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6.20.10
Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match vs. DC Slayers-Sal Ranniello

Hooker Sal Ranniello was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the DC Slayers.

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7.24.10
3rd Annual Battle to Strike Out ALS Match vs. Boston Thirteens

The PBR Philadelphia Fight will square off in the "3rd Annual Battle to Strike Out ALS" (Lou Gehrig's Disease) against a very strong Boston Thirteens team on Saturday July 24th. The game will be played at 5pm at our home field, A.A. Garthwaite Stadium located at 11th Avenue and Harry Streets, in Conshohocken PA.

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7.28.10
Fight lose, Bulls finish 3rd in the standings-American Rugby News

The Aston Bulls have wrapped up the American National Rugby League regular season on a winning note with a 28-16 bonus point win against the Philadelphia Fight Wednesday night in Philadelphia. The win sees Aston snare third place in the standings.

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6.26.10
AMNRL Week 4 wrap up from American Rugby News

The Jacksonville Axemen brought Aston's unbeaten run to an abrupt halt with a stunning 26-6 victory over the Bulls Saturday in Week 4 action in the American National Rugby League. The Axemen scored early through a Zac Matta try and never looked back.

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7.01.10
2010 Philadelphia Fight Squad-Team Picture

View the official team photo and check out the squad for the 2010 season.

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7.02.10
Fight Vixens Dance Team-New Logo

The girls have a new logo!

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7.12.10
Fight vs. Sharks Highlight Video 2008

Click here for Highlights of the resurrected Fight in 2008 vs. the Bucks County Sharks.

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7.18.10
Unbeatens Stay that way-Week 6 wrap up by American Rugby News

The (2-2) PBR Philadelphia Fight traveled to Florida to take on the league leading (5-0) Jacksonville Axemen and put up a good Fight, but the Axemen were to strong in the end and came out winners 30-10.

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7.11.10
Fight Night at the Wachovia Center vs. Fairfax-Video Highlights

Pregame & Halftime Video highlights from the Fight vs. Fairfax at the Wachovia Center on 4-3-10 before the Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse vs. Toronto game. Footage compliments of the Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse Team.

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7.12.10
Rugby Union vs. Rugby League Code War: What Is It Good For?

Rugby Union vs. Rugby League Code War: What Is It Good For? Article courtesy of Matt Manley from American Rugby News.

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7.17.10
Watch PBR Fight vs. Axemen live on webstream broadcast

To watch the PBR Fight vs. Axemen game FREE this Saturday July 17th 'live' on the internet, just go to www.iknowjax.com and click on the 'Axemen Pro Rugby" link at the top of the page. Kickoff is scheduled for 5pm (EDT).

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7.19.10
Kildare's Irish Pub Men of the Match vs. Jax-Nick O'Connor/Brad K

Forwards Brad Kielinski and Nick O'Connor were chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub men of the match vs. the Jacksonville Axemen.

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7.31.10
War at the Shore XIII a great success

The new look War at the Shore event has been won by the DC Internationals, a select side from Washington. The Internationals beat the New York Knights 10-0 in the championship final Saturday evening in Sea Isle City, NJ. The American National Rugby League's showpiece event had a vastly different look about it this year with teams playing abbreviated games as part of a festival-like set up.

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7.19.10
PBR Fight vs. Jacksonville Axemen full game video

Full game video from the PBR Philadelphia Fight vs. The Jacksonville Axemen on 7-17-10

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7.22.10
Totaro's Restaurant-announced as Grand Final after party caterer

Friendly, comfortable, unique, affordable, and of course, fun. These are the reasons our customers have been returning to Totaro's for over 40 years. Our main dining room consists of 55 seats with a smaller adjacent private room able to seat up to 10 people. The open floor plan of our large upstairs dining room is the perfect setting for your next event.

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7.23.10
AMNRL Week 7 Preview-American Rugby News

It's the final round of the regular season in the American National Rugby League and there are some very competitive match ups on tap this weekend as teams roll the dice. Everything is on the line with the postseason looming and apart from qualifying for the playoffs; the most important prize of all will be home field advantage.

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7.26.10
AMNRL Week 7 wrap up-Playoff teams set-American Rugby News

New Haven and Jacksonville have wrapped up undefeated regular seasons and clinched the top two seeds for the playoffs with victories in the final round of the American National Rugby League competition. Other Round 7 winners included Washington DC and Philadelphia.

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7.27.10
Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. Boston 13s-Nick O'Connor

For the second straight week, Aussie import prop Nick O'Connor has taken home the Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match award vs. the Boston Thirteens.

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8.14.10
Fight lose to Aston in overtime of the playoffs, 46-30

In the early quarterfinal, the Aston Bulls and Philadelphia Fight had to go to OT to determine a winner with Aston eventually finishing on top 46-30.

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7.29.10
Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match vs. Bulls-Jared Frymoyer

Winger Jared Frymoyer continued his outstanding play in recent weeks and was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Aston Bulls.

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8.14.10
AMNRL quarterfinal playoff wrap up-American Rugby News

Defending champions New York have lived to fight another day, but not before being forced to come from behind very late to win their playoff game against Washington Saturday night in the American National Rugby League quarterfinals. The Knights scored a game-winning try inside the final minute of play to beat the DC Slayers 28-22.

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8.15.10
Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match-Playoffs-Captain Phil Shipos

Fight Captain and 5/8th Phil Shipos was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Aston Bulls in our quarter final playoff loss. Phil in his first year with the Fight since joining us from the Sharks was outstanding both in attack and defense.

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8.18.10
Russell Crowe and the AMNRL-from American Rugby News

Hollywood star Russell Crowe is keeping a close eye on the American National Rugby League playoffs and seems to have more than just a passing interest in them. The actor tweeted with AMNRL president David Niu in the early hours of Sunday following the opening round of the 2010 postseason.

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8.06.10
Playoffs around the corner-American Rugby News preview

The regular season is in the books, the annual War at the Shore showcase event is behind us and now it's on to the money rounds in the American National Rugby League. The playoffs get underway on Saturday, August 14 with the quarterfinals.

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8.03.10
Fight at Bulls game 2 video highlights

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8.07.10
Football, better than Rugby?

You can't deny the popularity of a game like American football. It's violent, marketed beautifully and filled with a luscious history that is as decorated as it is celebrated. American football is also one of the highest generators of action in any sportsbook as well.

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8.13.10
AMNRL Playoffs-Game of the Week-Fight @ Bulls-American Rugby News

On paper at least, this weekend's American National Rugby League quarterfinals look to be pretty competitive, but one matchup in particular could go either way and it's the ARN Game of the Week. The Aston Bulls are hosting cross-town rivals the Philadelphia Fight in the third meeting of the two this season.

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8.29.10
PBR Fight vs. Bulls playoff highlights

Click through to view the Fight @ Bulls playoff video highlights from 8-14-10

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8.01.10
Rugby League's Greatest Hits

This sport is not for the meek. Play or get played!

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9.07.10
2 Members of the Fight to make USA team debut vs. Canada

There is extremely exciting news out of the USA Tomahawks camp that PBR Fight Winger Jared Frymoyer, and Lock Larry Madden have been named to the 17 man roster for the upcoming international match vs. Canada on September 19th.

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9.07.10
Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers in the USA

The United States looks to be in the driver's seat to host regional qualification for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is encouraged by the positive growth of the 13-man code in North America and the Caribbean. The American National Rugby League has just completed a successful 13th year of competition; the game is re-establishing itself in Canada and Jamaica is emerging as a genuine Rugby League nation.

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9.13.10
2010 Fight Year End Awards

The PBR Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club held its 2010 end of season awards party Saturday night September 10th at Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk. It was a nice mix of players, vixen dancers, sponsors and fans that came out to celebrate with the team and recognize some top performers for the FIGHT this year.

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9.19.10
USA vs. Canada Test Match-Man of the Match-Jared Frymoyer

USA Test match Man of the Match vs. the Canadian Wolverines-Philadelphia Fight Winger Jared Frymoyer in his USA test debut!!!!! Great job Jared, way to do the Fight proud!

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9.17.10
USA Tomahawks vs. Canada Wolverines battle for the Colonial Cup

While the odds will be very much stacked against them, the Canadian Wolverines will be striving to make history when they face the USA Tomahawks in the Colonial Cup Rugby League international this Sunday in Kingston, Ontario. Canada has not beaten the US in their previous eight meetings.

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8.20.10
AMNRL Playoffs-Semifinals preview from American Rugby News

The penultimate round of the American National Rugby League postseason is upon us with the semifinals set to be played Saturday. Defending champions the New York Knights travel north up the 95 to tackle the New Haven Warriors, while the Aston Bulls head south down the same freeway to match up against the Jacksonville Axemen.

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8.20.10
AMNRL develop match official program with Australian Rugby League

Friday, August 20, 2010. Philadelphia, PA. The AMERICAN NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE is excited to announce that NRL Referee Chris Sutton will control the AMNRL Grand Final XIII in Conshohocken, PA on Saturday, August 28.

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8.23.10
Fight announce new major sponsor-POWERADE

The PBR Philadelphia Fight are extremely excited to announce an alliance with major event sponsor POWERADE!

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8.20.10
2010 PBR Fight Season in Review-by Chairman Peter Illfield

The PBR Philadelphia Fight wrapped up their 2010 season on Sat August 14 when they bowed out of the AMNRL competition with a determined and hard fought quarter-final loss to the Aston Bulls. Both teams fought hard to gain the upper hand in the 80 minutes of regular time. By the end of the 4th 20minute quarter it was all tied up with the Fight 30, Bulls 30. The bruising and exciting contest required extra time.

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8.21.10
Champs KO'd in Semis-American Rugby News Playoff Wrap up

They have been the two form teams all season long so it should come as no surprise that New Haven and Jacksonville will meet in the 2010 American National Rugby League Grand Final next week in Philadelphia. Both the Warriors and Axemen posted convincing wins in Saturday's semifinals to set up what promises to be an enthralling championship game.

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8.24.10
7 Fight Players selected to play Blue vs. Red USA All-Star game

Congratulations go out to the following Fight players for being selected to the Red vs. Blue All-star match being played before this week's AMNRL Grand Final:Fullback-Patrick Quirk,Wing-Matt Worthington, Lock-Larry Madden, Prop-Danny Gabrielli, 2nd Row-Brad Kielinski, Hooker-Rich Henson, and Wing-Jared Frymoyer.

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8.26.10
Grand Final Preview from American Rugby News

It's finally here. After three months of hit-ups, knock downs and end to end action, the American National Rugby League season reaches a crescendo this weekend with the 2010 Grand Final. The New Haven Warriors and Jacksonville Axemen will meet at AA Garthwaite Stadium in Conshohocken, PA, Saturday afternoon to determine a new national champion.

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8.30.10
Huge thanks to all for helping us put on a great grand final!

The PBR Philadelphia Fight would like to thank David Niu and the AMNRL for helping us put on a tremendously successful Grand Final. It was a perfect day in many ways. Great weather, great fans (over 1300), great food, Phillies hall of famer Mike Schmidt, Sports Broadcaster Howard Eskin and what seemed like the whole borough of Conshohocken PA!

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8.31.10
Grand Final wrap up-from Amercian Rugby News-Jacksonville Win!

The American National Rugby League has crowned a new champion. The Jacksonville Axemen have won it all by downing the New Haven Warriors 34-14 in the 2010 Grand Final Saturday in Philadelphia. It is the Axemen's first national title and they had to come from behind to win it.

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8.30.10
UPDATE-Grand Final Broadcast

Grand Final Web stream update....Thank you to all the fans who tuned in for the Grand Final broadcast. We are sorry that you were not able to get the chance to actually view it. Due to the massive amount of people that tried at the same time and all through the game to see it, the servers crashed 4 times and finally the broadcasting group at We Are Rugby had to abort the broadcast.

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8.31.10
Accolades for AMNRL Grand Final MVP-Brent Shorten-Jacksonville

American National Rugby League Grand Final MVP Brent Shorten was presented with his trophy at an awards presentation ceremony Monday night in Jacksonville, FL. Shorten was named MVP for his outstanding performance in helping the Axemen clinch their first ever AMNRL national title in Grand Final XIII in Philadelphia at the weekend.

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8.31.10
AMNRL League MVP from the Jacksonville Axemen-Adrian Grayson

From Jaxaxe.com-- AMNRL president, David Niu, informed the Axemen management of the announcements last Monday night via email as the team was celebrating their victory with fans at their partner social venue.

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9.20.10
USA vs. Canada-wrap up from American Rugby News

The USA Tomahawks have extended their unbeaten run against Canada, but got all they could handle from the Wolverines in their 20-16 triumph in Sunday's Colonial Cup Rugby League international in Kingston, Ontario.

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9.27.10
The PBR Fight have another Prop on the way

PBR Philadelphia Fight prop and team owner Tony (Rollz) Meyers and his wife Julia have a new addition; John Patrick and he was born on Friday night Sept 24th at 9:50pm and weighed 9lbs 2oz! The Fight congratulate the new parents and look forward to Big John joining the Fight starting lineup in May 2030!

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9.27.10
USA Wins Wheelchair (Murderball) Rugby Title

The USA will start as hot favorites to win gold, and defend their Paralympic title in London 2012, after securing another World Wheelchair Rugby Championship at the weekend.

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9.29.10
8 PBR Fight Players named to USA train on Squad for Atlantic Cup

PBR Fight Captain Phil Shipos, Danny Gabrielli, Brad Kielinski, Patrick Quirk, Rich Henson and Matt Worthington join current USA Tomahawks Larry Madden and Jared Frymoyer in the 40 man player pool competing for the 22 man roster for the upcoming Atlantic Cup in Jacksonville Florida in November.

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10.02.10
US Connection to NRL Grand Final-from American Rugby News

One of the world's great sporting spectacles takes place in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (US time) with the staging of the NRL Grand Final. It pits St George against the Sydney Roosters. American National Rugby League president David Niu was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald as part of its preview of the big game as he has ties to one of the Grand Finalists.

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1.13.11
USA Rugby League name a Chairman-the Fight's own Peter Illfield

USA RUGBY LEAGUE (USARL) NAMES PETER ILLFIELD CHAIRMAN. January 13, 2011 (NEW YORK, NEW YORK)-The USA Rugby League (www.usarugbyleague.com), has named Peter Illfield as Chairman. Mr. Illfield hails from Maitland, NSW, Australia, and is a veteran of Rugby League coaching, youth development and administration, most notably with the WARL and Western Reds.

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12.04.10
Fight Beef & Beer Fundraiser at Maloney's Pub

The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club will be holding another team fundraiser for our Spring 2011 tour of England on Saturday December 4th at our new team clubhouse Maloney's Pub, 641 Old Elm Street, Conshohocken PA, 19428.

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10.08.10
Watch the 2010 AMNRL Grand Final Highlights and Footage now!

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12.08.10
Fight Annual General Meeting

The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Clubs Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday December 8th from 6-9pm. The meeting is MANDATORY for all members of the club and will be held at Maloney's Pub at 641 Old Elm Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 the new home clubhouse of Fight Rugby.

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11.14.10
EPRU Championship Rugby Match-Shippensburg vs. St. Joe's

Come out and watch some of the best college rugby around when Shippensburg battles St. Joe's at 2pm this Sunday for the EPRU championship. Fight players Danny Gabrielli and Larry Madden anchor the squad and with them leading the way, Ship should roll to the win.

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11.11.10
Thank you United States of America Veterans!!

The entire FIGHT family are extremely proud of our countries Veterans and their dedication and commitment to carry out their duties and fulfill their need to serve their country to keep us all safe. We wish them all good health, god speed home, and thank them for their gallant service of our country.

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11.20.10
USA Wins Atlantic Cup! story by Brian Lowe from We Are Rugby.com

The USA has won the 2010 Atlantic Cup with a convincing 46-12 victory over Canada Saturday in Jacksonville, FL. In the end it was nine tries to two after the Tomahawks had built a commanding 24-0 halftime lead.

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11.27.10
Russell Crowe reveals his American Rugby League Dream!

SOUTHS co-owner Russell Crowe has proposed an expanded World Club Challenge competition involving the top four teams from the NRL and Super League be played in the US at the end of the season.

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11.30.10
Russell Crowe's Las Vegas Spectacular

SOUTH SYDNEY chief executive Shane Richardson plans to raise club owner Russell Crowe's proposal for an expanded World Club Challenge in the United States at the NRL's annual end-of-season conference, which starts today.

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11.29.10
Fight to tour England in April 2011

The Philadelphia fight are proud to announce the full itinerary for their upcoming tour to England.

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11.29.10
Suckit upUSA.com, Join the Tom McManus Movement!

Are you tired of this 'Generation of Entitlement?' - Tom McManus has the cure - www.suckitupusa.com

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11.30.10
Fight Rugby and USA Team Doctor gets international support!

Medical professionals and the National Referees governing body in New Zealand have come out in support of USA team Doctor Jack Kazanjian following an unusual set of circumstances that occurred during the Rugby League Atlantic Cup in Jacksonville, FL.

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1.15.11
Fight Vixens Dance Team pre-audition workshop

CaRu Entertainment and the Fight Vixens will be hosting a pre-audition workshop at the Suburban Sports Training Center on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 12-4 p.m. SSTC is located at 1032 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA, 19428.

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12.17.10
Spinner Howland joins McManus Uncensored Radio show

Congratulations are in order for the Philadelphia Fight's sister club the Jacksonville Axemen, their founder and driving force, Daryl 'Spinner' Howland has been added as a permanent co-host of the Tom McManus Uncencored radio show in Jacksonville FLA.

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12.21.10
Suburban Sports Training Center-the home of Fight indoor training

Suburban Sports Training Center has taken 'SPORTS' to an entirely new level. For the moms and dads that need 'Microsoft Outlook Calendars' in order to manage your children's activities, Suburban Sports Training Center is the location for you. Suburban Sports Training Center truly has it all!!

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12.23.10
Happy New Year 2011 from the FIGHT!

To all the SPONSORS of the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club-THANK YOU for everything you have done for us in 2010, we would not be here without your support!! To our FANS-this is YOUR team and we thank you for giving us the PRIVILEGE of allowing us to represent you and the city of Philadelphia and Conshohocken!

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1.11.11
The Fight become a founding club in the USARL (USA Rugby League)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: USA RUGBY LEAGUE (USARL) IS FORMED; NINE CLUBS ALREADY COMMITTED TO INAUGURAL 2011 SEASON. January 11, 2011 (NEW YORK, NEW YORK)-Nine prominent Rugby League clubs announced the formation of a new national competition today, the USA Rugby League (www.usarugbyleague.com), which will hold its inaugural season in the summer of 2011.

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