The Philadelphia Fight are preparing to defend their 2011 USA Rugby League National Championship and are proud to announce their 2012 schedule. More detail »
What a year to remember for the Fight and Vixens! A successful launch to the USA Rugby League, hosting the inaugural USARL 9's tournament, a great regular season and then wrapping it up hosting and winning the USA Rugby League National Championship, it just couldn't have been a better year!!! More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight are working with the Amity Athletic Club in the Daniel Boone School district to start up a youth touch rugby league program in the Spring and Summer months in conjunction with the American Youth Rugby League Association. More detail »
The Thanksgiving parade went so well that Boeing has asked the Fight and Vixens back to take part in a Philadelphia tradition, the Sugar House Casino Mummers Parade! Watch for us on Sunday January 1st starting at 10am! More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight players and Vixens wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! Look for many of our players and Vixens in the 6abc Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Day parade tomorrow morning live on Channel 6 on the streets of Philly. They will be walking with Boeing Corporation and escorting Buddy the Dinosaurs Balloon! Go the FIGHT and Happy Thanksgiving! More detail »
The American Youth Rugby League Association (AYRLA) is a not for profit corporation that partners with The USA Rugby League, developing youth in all aspects of their life, providing role models from a top-down approach, REBELLING against At Risk Behavior.
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On the Eleventh Hour, of the Eleventh Day, of the Eleventh Month, we stop to remember those who have sacrificed so much in our pasts, so we can enjoy a brighter future. Whether you call it Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Armistice Day or Poppy Day, to those who have served, those who currently serve, and families of loved ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice, from any of the 18 Nations that recognize this day, when the clock strikes 11am we will take a short moment of silence to remember you. More detail »
The USA Rugby League has hit 3000 fans in just 10 months! Thank you so much to all our supporters in the USA and around the world, we really appreciate all your support! check us out at www.usarugbyleague.com More detail »
Fox Soccer Plus will be showing the toughest Rugby League nations (New Zealand, Australia, England, and Wales) square off starting on October 28th and finishing up on November 19th. Check out the link below to view it on DirectTv, Dish Network and Verizon FIOS. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight welcome another wonderful charity to the Fight family, the United Way. The United Way have been helping people all over the world since 1887 and the Fight are proud to have them as well as ALS as our charity partners. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight want to thank all of our fans for the great support this year and also for spreading the word about our great game and the team. We wouldn't be anywhere without you. The Fight thank you all!!! More detail »
Joel Weeks, the Philadelphia Fight half-back and Grand Final MVP, hails from the central coast of NSW, Australia. Joel, along with his good friend and Fight fullback, Sean Staunton, came to Philadelphia this season to experience Rugby League in the USA. Barely did he expect to win a Championship while he was here. His first ever. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight have won their first ever Rugby League Premiership. Philadelphia the fight may have had a home ground advantage but no one told the New Haven Warriors that fact.
Though it's a game that could have never happened as Hurricane Irene has been bearing down on the East Coast of the USA, things were looking touch and go for the city. It was decided to move the game forward by an hour from 3 pm to 2pm to miss the worst of the storm. More detail »
The Fight players, Vixens, family and friends all showed up for the 8 East Philadelphia Fight's end of year awards party Sunday afternoon, and continued their national championship win celebration from the night before. More detail »
IT'S ON! 2PM, RAIN OR SHINE, IRENE OR NOT!!! $2 Miller Lites and great smash mouth rugby league. GO FIGHT!!!
USA Rugby League National Championship match between the Philadelphia Fight vs. New Haven Warriors kick off time has been changed to 2pm today due to weather warnings in the Philadelphia area. We should be able to get the game off and avoid rain and anything else with the change. More detail »
This Saturday in Philadelphia at 3pm, two of the oldest clubs in the USA Rugby League battle it out for the inaugural USARL Championship. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight will battle the New Haven Warriors for the inaugural USA Rugby League National Championship on Saturday August 27th at 3pm. The match will be played at the Fight's home field A.A. Garthwaite Stadium. More detail »
Saturday August 27th 2011
3pm Championship Kick-off
Gates open at 12pm with pre-game match and activities (TBD results)
The match will kick off at 3pm, but come down early to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the curtain raiser game plus pre-match entertainment with the Philadelphia Fight Vixens. Ticket packages in Premium Access (limited number) and General Admission which includes main stand seating, BBQ, Food & Drinks ($2 Miller Lites) available for purchase. More detail »
Pepperoncini Restaurant and owner Tommy Defruscio of Conshohocken PA has stepped up in a big way to become our 2011 National Championship Match VIP Tent Caterer. We are very excited to have them apart of our inaugural event and look forward to a great day in the tent with our sponsors enjoying Tommy's outstanding food.
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The 8 East Philadelphia Fight defeated a very good team in the DC Slayers 32-18 in monsoon conditions in the nations capital to reach the inaugural USA Rugby League National Championship match. The match will be on Saturday August 27th, a game in which the Fight are hosting at A.A. Garthwaite Stadium in Conshohocken, PA at 3pm. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight are set to battle the DC Slayers in the inaugural USA Rugby League semi final playoffs this Saturday August 13th. The game is set to be played at Duke Ellington Field, 38th St NW & R St NW, Washington, DC 20007 at 12pm in our nations capital. More detail »
A HAT-TRICK from winger Matt Thorton capped a spirited comeback from the Jacksonville Axemen as they notched an incredible 40-16 USARL victory over the Philadelphia Fight at Hodges Stadium, Florida. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight will battle the Firehouse Subs Jacksonville Axemen this Saturday July 30 in Jacksonville, for the inaugural regular season title in the USARL. Win and you are in 1st!! The winner will take home the minor premiership, and also host a home game in the playoffs. The loser will finish 3rd and go on the road. Game preview later this week. More detail »
'Top-of-Table Clash Determines USA Rugby League Minor Premiers'
In the 8th and final round of the inaugural 2011 USARL competition the Philadelphia Fight and Washington DC Slayers are the journeymen to Florida and Massachusetts. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight started slowed, but poured it on midway through the first quarter and kicked it in to high gear in the 2nd half to defeat the New Jersey Turnpike Titans 84-4 in the 4th Annual Yarabee Coal Battle to Strike Out ALS, in brutal 103 degree heat. More detail »
For the 3rd time in 7 matches this year, Dave Wilmore has been named 8 East Man of the Match. Dave was tireless in his work from dummy half taking the ball strong up field, and countless tackles he made from marker and from the line. His commitment to his fitness shown through even in horrible weather conditions. (103 degrees, and 115 heat index)
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We know it is going to be HOT on Saturday, but we still need you to come out and support this event, it is a truly worthy cause.
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight will hold their 4th Annual Battle to Strike Out ALS and proceeds will benefit the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association with the event being sponsored by Yarabee Coal Company.
A portion of the gate receipts, beer sales and raffles will go towards battling this horrible disease. This will be our last home game before the 2011 USARL playoffs. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight celebrate a remarkable last minute victory against the Warriors while the Axemen and Slayers continue on their winning way. More detail »
The Fight deliver mighty blow to the Warriors! The Philadelphia Fight 'fought' it tough throughout and right up to the very last seconds of their match against the New Haven Warriors in Connecticut to achieve a club record 5-1 season and remain equal 2nd in the USARL standings. More detail »
The Fight Vixens Dance team recently completed a new photo shoot and all the pictures will be coming soon. Check out the new Vixens profile page to learn more about your favorite girls.
Thanks ladies for all your support, the players, team administrators and sponsors appreciate all that you do for us! More detail »
The DC Slayers find themselves sitting alone and on top of the USARL standings while the battle for fourth spot heats up between the Warriors and Rebellion. More detail »
The 8 East Man of the Match vs. the DC Slayers was lock Kevin Wiggins, who gave everything he had in both attack and defense in the souring Washington heat. When he left the field minutes from the end he was completely spent. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight found the going tough in their top of the table clash with the DC Slayers on Saturday, July 9.
Both teams were undefeated after 4 rounds of the USARL competition. The clash was always going to be a tough encounter with the result not secure until the last quarter and the Slayers battling to a 24 -13 victory. More detail »
The 2nd half of the season and Round 5 gets underway this weekend with some great match-ups including the battle for first place between two undefeated teams. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight will square off against the Washington DC Slayers on Saturday July 9 in a contest that will put the winner in great position to host a home playoff come playoff time in August.
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The 8 East Philadelphia Fight are proud to announce the signing of former American Patriots/USA Tomahawks team trainer Ron Artingstall to their staff in 2011. More detail »
In an enormously physical and grueling match, the 8 East Philadelphia Fight assumed first place in the league with a hard fought effort in Conshohocken vs. their biggest rivals the Firehouse Subs Jacksonville Axemen. Full story coming soon. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight struggled all day vs. a very strong NJ Turnpike Titans side, but held them off at the end to run the Fight's record to 3-0. New Jersey's young, but very determined side, made it tough on the Fight all day long, forcing countless turnovers and also making the Fight play defense most of the game. Only with an outstanding tackling effort, and a huge amount of heart were the Fight boys able to hold off NJ. More detail »
Finishing up their 3 game home stand on Saturday June 25th, The 8 East Fight battle their long time rivals the defending National Champions from 2010, the Jacksonville Axemen.
The game will start at 5pm, but the gates will open at 4pm. More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight continue a 3 game home stand Saturday June 18th vs. the NJ Turnpike Titans.
The game will start at 5pm, but the gates will open at 4pm. More detail »
The Fight have their first international sponsor and it comes directly from our team captain Ryan Douglas' employer back in Australia, Yarrabee Coal Company a division of Yan Coal. More detail »
Both Axemen and Fight thump their opponents while the Warriors and Slayers grind out gutsy 'come from behind' wins in Week 2 of the USARL.
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The 8 East Philadelphia Fight defeat the Oneida Football Club 104-0 at home this afternoon. Pat Quirk named Man of the Match, with Jared Frymoyer second (and he scored 5 tries!), Prop James Coleman 3rd. The Fight look forward to hosting the NJ Turnpike Titans next Saturday at 5pm in Conshy. Go the Fight!!! More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight open a 3 game home stand this Saturday June 11th vs. the Oneida FC (2nd Boston side) after an opening weekend demolition of the Rhode Island Rebellion up in Providence, 46-4. More detail »
The first recipient of the 8 East Man of the Match award in 2011 is Corporal (I don't know that we can ever let go of his moniker PFC though) Dave Wilmore! More detail »
The 8 East Philadelphia Fight crushed the Rhode Island Rebellion in their opening match of the inaugural USA Rugby League regular season in Providence, 46-4.
Great start by the 8 East Fight in their quest for the USARL inaugural title! More detail »
The Fight embark on their quest to become the inaugural USARL National Champions on Saturday night June 4th vs. the Rhode Island Rebellion. More detail »
A new dawn of Rugby League begins this weekend as Season 1 of the USARL officially kicks off with eight of the countries best teams battling it out for the 2011 inaugural championship. More detail »
The Fight and Vixens are proud to announce they have a new home clubhouse in downtown Conshohocken, 8 East Bar and Restaurant and they are our new Title Sponsor! We are excited to have such an upscale establishment partner up with the team and we look forward to a long relationship with the owners Brad Craig and Bob Storti, Jr and GM Robin Binnall. More detail »
Congratulations to Tony Feasey and his strong and exciting team the New Zealand Police Fencibles on a great tournament and tour of the USA. They were unmatched in all their games in the 2011 Inaugural USARL 9's hosted by the Fight in Conshohocken PA. More detail »
Come out today for $2.00 Miller lites all day long (11am-7pm) at the inaugural USA Rugby League 9s Tournament at A.A. Garthwaite Stadium, 11th Avenue and Harry Streets, Conshohocken PA 19428. You will also get to see the best Rugby League players in the USA along with the Fight Vixens Dance Team. See you there, games start at 9am!!! More detail »
Follow all the game action of the inaugural USA Rugby League 9's Tournament Today in Philadelphia PA on Facebook & Twitter. Just go to the links below.
If you like football, you are going to love Rugby League!! More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club LLC is hosting the inaugural USA Rugby League 9′s ('You always remember your first one!'). It will be held on Saturday May 28 at the Fight's home field, A.A. Garthwaite Stadium, located at 11th Avenue and Harry Streets, Conshohocken, PA 19428, USA.
The Tournament will start at 9am and run to the final game at 7pm with beer and concessions running all day from 11am on.
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Story from the Emerald Tigers RLFC website at http://emeraldtigers.com.au/
The Tigers have joined the Philadelphia Fight as an affiliate club. The club who former Tigers Ryan Douglas once captained will have Ryan back in their ranks again this year for pursuit of the National Title in the USARL competition. More detail »
We need Match Officials!!! Do you want to be a rugby league referee? Well now's your chance. See the details below to register for the opportunity. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team is proud to announce Zero Gravity Dance Company as their official studio sponsor. The Vixens will host their rehearsals at Zero Gravity during the 2011 Fight season More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight are proud to announce their final Australian player signings for the 2011 season. Matt Webster, Sean Staunton, and Joel Weeks will join Ryan Douglas and Billy Mewton and round out the Fight lineup and provide leadership and top play to propel the Fight towards our goal of the inaugural USARL Championship in 2011. More detail »
The Fight will start practicing on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8pm starting on May 2nd at the Conshohocken B Field located at 13th and Hallowell Streets, Conshohocken PA, 19428. More detail »
Philadelphia, PA-Former Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team member Cat Adducci made the cut for the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders. Cat was chosen from hundreds of hopefuls through a series of intense rounds of auditions. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight ended their tour of the UK with a thrilling 18-18 draw, with the Fight crossing the line at the final whistle but lost the ball over the line. It was a great tour and a full report will follow soon. Congratulations guys on a job well done, now get home and let's go win the inaugural USARL Championship! More detail »
Tremendous job by the Phila Fight boys, they go down to the UK Wigan Riversiders 23-14 in Wigan, but do us proud! Match report below from the Wigan Riversiders website. More detail »
The Wigan Warriors Community Foundation and the Riversiders RL will be hosting a truly unique event this year.
On Thursday 21st April the first ever UK v USA Club Rugby League match will take place between the Riversiders RL and the Philadelphia Fight. More detail »
After 6 months of preparations, the week of the LPD Electrical Trans-Atlantic challenge is here at last! Philadelphia Fight will this week become the first ever American club rugby league side to tour the UK and Wigan Riversiders will be the first British team to play an American club side on home soil. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight are proud to announce the signing of another Aussie import, Billy Mewton and he is a standout fullback, five eighth. He will be an outstanding addition for the squad and be a tremendous counter attacker from the fullback position with his great speed. Welcome Billy! More detail »
Ryan Douglas, Fight 2009 team captain and player of the year will be returning to the Fight for the 2011 season. Ryan was also Player of the Year playing for the Emerald Tigers in Queensland, Australia, he represented Central Queensland at U19's & was named in the National Conference League Dream Team while playing with Rochdale Mayfield, Manchester, UK in 2007/08. More detail »
CaRu Entertainment and the Philadelphia Fight welcomed 15 members to the 2011 Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team on Sunday. Along with seven returning veterans from both the 2009 and 2010 seasons, the Fight Vixens selected eight new faces to be a part of the upcoming 2011 Fight season. More detail »
The United States of America Rugby League (USARL) has launched its website for the inaugural season. The website is designed to keep the world up to date on the latest happenings in the sport of Rugby League in the USA. More detail »
CaRu Entertainment presents the 2011 Fight Vixens Dance Team auditions on Sunday, March 13 from 6-9 p.m. at Suburban Sports Training Center.
Cassie Russo, CaRu Entertainment's artistic director and NYC choreographer, is set to host the try-outs. Fight Vixens coach, Heather Grasso, will be teaching a combination to be performed in front of a panel of judges, which will include Fight representatives and sponsors. Judging will be based on dance technique, showmanship and overall appearance. More detail »
Please welcome Tommy Khoshaba and his team the Los Angeles Raiders to the USARL family, along with Loren Broussard of the Dallas Dragons, and Larry Monks leading the Houston Hornets. More detail »
Contact:David Niu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
USA Tomahawks 2011 Outlook and Player Eligibility
Donnybrook Cup, Colonial Cup and Rugby League World Cup qualifier
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Although likely to have been played as far back as the 5th Century, the sport of rugby is generally considered to have originated in 1823 at the Rugby School in England.
It has been played in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France by generations, spanning nearly two centuries. More detail »
ATTENTION ALL EXISTING & POTENTIAL FIGHT PLAYERS-The 2011 Rugby League season is building to be a thrilling challenge with a new competition, a new look Fight, the return of established & experienced players & the arrival of a new blood of Australian talent. More detail »
February 23, 2011 (NEW YORK, NY)-The USA Rugby League (USARL) announce an official partnership with Akuma Rugby for their inaugural season.
USARL Chief Executive Officer Ryan McGough is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Akuma Rugby to be the official kit supplier to the newly formed USARL for the upcoming season
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The Philadelphia Fight offer our thoughts and prayers to our friends and their families after the massive quake in Christchurch New Zealand yesterday.
By Laura Bly, USA TODAY
UPDATED, Tuesday 6:30 a.m.
Less than six months after a 7.1 earthquake hit the southern New Zealand tourism center of Christchurch, a 6.3 temblor three miles from the city has caused at least 65 deaths, scores of injuries and massive damage, with Prime Minister John Key calling the event "New Zealand's darkest day." More detail »
The core of the Fight team began indoor training sessions today in preparation of a title drive in 2011 and their tour of England in April. Training was held at Suburban Sports Training Center in Conshohocken, our new state of the art training facility sponsor. More detail »
February 20, 2011 (NEW YORK, NY)-The USA Rugby League (USARL) is pleased to announce an official partnership with Vanguard Rugby for their inaugural season. More detail »
February 18, 2011
For Immediate Release:
The USARL Board of Directors (BOD) is pleased to announce the ratification of the initial draft of the USA Rugby League Constitution that was adopted as the cornerstone for the unified future of Rugby League. The constitution draft addressed all current league issues, yet has been developed to allow modification and additions to be added by a BOD as the USARL and Rugby League expands and grows in the United States. The foundation of the constitution (that will soon be released publicly) is to hold Rugby League as its focus, yet also be progressive and thus allow for the long terms future growth of the sport in an even changing and developing market. More detail »
On January 29, 2011 the first official meeting of the USARL was held in Philadelphia (The Birthplace of US Independence) and the selection and ratification of the first Board of Directors (BOD) was confirmed. The newly formed board wasted no time in electing officers and highlighting areas for improved club operations and ideas for the progression of Rugby League in the United States of America.
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Rugby is now the third fastest growing sport in the United States according to a major study on sports participation.
The study, conducted in 2010 by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), reveals that new sports are beginning to carve out a greater share of the market, even though overall participation in mainstream team sports has declined. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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! More detail »
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!! More detail »
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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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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! More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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! More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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! More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More about Michael Jack and The Fight »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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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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). More detail »
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
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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More on PBR Fight Victory »
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. More on Brad Kielinski »
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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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. More about Phil Shipos' Match »
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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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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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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. More detail »
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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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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. Read More about Sponsorship »
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.
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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! More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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 More detail »
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. More detail »
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. More detail »
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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. More detail »
We would just like to thank all those people who helped us during 2009. The fans who came to games, the media who covered any part of our games or events. Anyone who came to any of our events, the medical team (Dr. Jack, Dr. Kevin and Megan), all our sponsors (especially Pabst Blue Ribbon and Kildare's Manayunk Irish Pub) and the families of our players and dance team who allow your loved ones the time it takes to be a member of this team. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club will host a Beef and Beer fundraiser that benefits ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It will be held on Saturday Night December 12th, starting at 6pm at the TK Club in Conshohocken PA. More detail »
The Montgomery County Community College Mustangs men's basketball team hosted the Bucks County Community College Centurions in their 2009-2010 season home opener on Thursday, November 19. Included in the evening's promotional events was the attendance of the Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team. More detail »
The USA has scored a sensational 37-22 come-from-behind win against Jamaica in the Atlantic Cup Rugby League Test Saturday in Jacksonville, FL. The Jamaicans led narrowly 12-10 at the half, but the Tomahawks dialed in some champagne football in the second spell to get the richly deserved victory. More detail »
Bring your friends, family, colleagues to a great poker event! The doors open at Noon. The chips fly at 1:00 PM. Enjoy food, drinks and a great poker atmosphere that is run by Riverchaser's own 'Big Dave'. Special appearance by the Fight Vixen's Dance Team. More detail »
The American national rugby league team is in Jacksonville as it prepares for Saturday's Atlantic Cup Test match against Jamaica.
It has been almost exactly two years since their last venture in the UK when they faced a formidable Samoa outfit in the 2008 World Cup tenth-place playoff tournament. More detail »
The USA Tomahawks will feature fourteen debutantes in the squad that will face Jamaica in the Atlantic Cup Challenge match at the University of North Florida on November 14th. More detail »
Cheap beers, good beers, shots and pumpkin bombs were all the rage on Ryan Douglas' send-off celebration. The show started promptly at 8:00 PM at the TK Club in Conshohocken where we found ourselves drinking the night away until 10:00 PM with a bar tab of $40. More detail »
The Jacksonville Axemen in partnership with the American National Rugby League (AMNRL) and the Jamaican Rugby League Association (JRLA), are excited and proud to announce that a full international game between the two nations will take place at the University of North Florida on Saturday November 14th. The USA Tomahawks will square off against the Jamaicans in this historic event. More detail »
Fight Vixen dancers Meghan and Leah were out in the area promoting their dance team and the Fight Rugby League team at the Walk to Defeat ALS at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia yesterday. More detail »
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. More detail »
Football fans across the United States get the chance to see Football 'Aussie style' this Sunday morning with the Australian National Rugby League Championship game at 11am on Spike TV. More detail »
Article courtesy of Brian Lowe of American Rugby News.
The New York Knights have been crowned 2009 American National Rugby League champions following Championship Final XII Saturday night in New York City.
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MoreThanTheCurve.com is launching a series of networking events in January 2010. The events will be held the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will rotate between the Conshohocken and West Conshohocken bars and restaurants. More detail »
NEW YORK, NY, September 2, 2009-Spike TV will be the exclusive American television home to the 2009 National Rugby League playoffs and championship game, it was announced today by Brian J. Diamond, senior vice president, sports & specials, Spike TV. More detail »
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 »
Captain Ryan Douglas was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the defending National Champion New Haven Warriors in Connecticut.
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From AmericanRugbyNews.com
Drama has marked the opening round of the American National Rugby League playoffs with a disqualification and red cards in the quarterfinals.
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The American National Rugby League playoff series starts this weekend with the quarterfinals and both matchups are ARN's Game of the Week.
2008 champs New Haven are at home to the Philadelphia Fight, while Boston is on the road at Aston. More detail »
The Philadelphia Fight Annual Awards were handed out Saturday August 8th at the Fight's club-house sponsor, Kildare's Irish Pub of Manayunk. More detail »
The PBR Philadelphia Fight put a final stamp of authority on their regular season with a 64-20 belting of the Connecticut Wildcats and finished with a 4-4 record. They will travel to New York next week to take on the Knights whom they narrowly lost to a few weeks ago. More detail »
As they say, time flies and it doesn't seem to have taken long this year, but we've reached the end of the regular season in the American National Rugby League. More detail »
Located on the left side of our main page, just click on Profiles and learn about all of the Fight players and Vixen Dancers. You can also view the latest on the Fight Management team and our affiliates. Please take a look and let us know what you think. More detail »
Photos from many of the Fight games this year are now available for all to purchase by Marvin Dangerfield Photography. Site located at http://www.dangerfieldphotography.smugmug.com/
Special prices are available to players and the dance team. Check them out! More detail »
Defending titlists New Haven proved to be way more than a handful for Aston in a replay of the 2008 Grand Final Saturday at War at the Shore - the American National Rugby League's showcase event.
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The '2nd Annual Battle to Strike out ALS' (Lou Gehrig's Disease) was a huge success for the PBR Fight and the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. A large crowd of fans (over 130) showed up to see a great game of rugby league and also support a great cause. More detail »
From AmericanRugbyNews.com by Brian Lowe
Jacksonville Runs the Table! The Jacksonville Axemen have completed an unbeaten regular season with a 48-12 win against the Philadelphia Fight Saturday in Round 7 of the American National Rugby League. More detail »
This week's Game of the Week features the second-placed New York Knights at #4 PBR Philadelphia Fight, and a log jam is starting to form on the points table as teams prepare to head into Round 6 of the American National Rugby League season. More detail »
Article courtesy of American Rugby News.
The Aston DSC Bulls have inflicted the worst defeat on the Philadelphia Fight so far this season with a 50-4 victory Wednesday night in Conshohocken, PA. More detail »
Fight Hooker PFC Dave Wilmore was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs the Aston Bulls. Dave was relentless on defense during the game, making upwards of 40 tackles and was equally as active on offense in running the ball and making good meters for the club.
Congratulations to Dave, he will receive a $25 gift card to use at Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk at any time.
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Photos courtesy of Allene Rachal Photography.
In front of 1500 fans, the largest crowd this season, The Barons Brewing Jacksonville Axemen have kept their perfect record in tact and advance to 6 and 0 on the season after a tough affair against the PBR Philadelphia Fight that had players from both teams spend time in the locker room getting sewn up by Dr Moore. More detail »
Fight Captain Ryan Douglas was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs the Jacksonville Axemen. Ryan's defense was bruising and he made countless inroads into the Axemen defense to set up several tries and his work rate was tremendous. More detail »
After enjoying a week off for the Independence Day weekend, the American National Rugby League swings back into gear and the Game of the Week features the only two unbeaten teams. More detail »
We want to wish all of our US Soldiers a safe and Happy 4th. Especially Pat Kelly and Stephen Buxton, two members of the Fight currently deployed in Iraq. Remember what all their comrades past and present have done for us, and also remember to thank them when they get home. Stay safe guys and see you soon. More detail »
Photos courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography.
The Conshohocken Borough hosted the first ever 13-a-side Rugby League match at the A.A. Garthwaite Stadium on Saturday 27 June, between the home team, the Pabst Philadelphia Fight and the visiting Washington DC Slayers, with the home team running out convincing winners 72 to 16. It's their third consecutive win for the season and their first home game. More detail »
The Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the match vs. DC Slayers was Mitch Heumiller who was outstanding at lock. He scored 3 tries as a worthy reward for his continuous hard running. His defense was rock solid, sound and very effective. Mitch hails from Queensland Australia, and played in Manchester England for two seasons prior to joining the Fight this year. Congratulations to Mitch, he will receive a $25 gift card to use at Kildare's at any time. More detail »
The PBR Philadelphia Fight play their first home game of the 2009 season at the A. A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken this Saturday. After two great wins over the Fairfax Eagles (20-12) and Bucks County Sharks (32-12) they look forward to taking on last year's Grand Finalists, Aston Bulls. More detail »
The PBR Philadelphia Fight played an outstanding game in wet and muddy conditions and took home their second win of the year to go to 2-0 on the season. The Fight defeated the Bucks County Sharks 32-12 at Neshaminy Middle school. More detail »
The Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Bucks County Sharks was center Michael Kaufman in his debut match with the Fight. Michael was dominating on defense, scored one try, but had 3 others called back due to some poor refereeing decisions. Congratulations to Michael, he will recieve a $25 gift card to use at Kildare's at any time. More detail »
FIGHT WIN!!! PBR Philadelphia Fight 20-Fairfax Eagles 12
All photos courtesy of Jen Bentley.
Article Courtesy of Brian Lowe, American Rugby News.
The American National Rugby League's new boys on the block the Boston 13s acquitted themselves admirably in their first ever hit-out as the 2009 season revved up Saturday along the eastern seaboard. More detail »
The PBR Philadelphia Fight will play their 2009 season opener vs. the Fairfax Eagles at 1pm on Saturday June 6 at Signal Hill Field #1 in Manassas VA. More detail »
Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk and GM Dane Gray have graciously agreed this season to become the official sponsor of the Fight Man of the Match award. More detail »
The PBR Philadelphia Fight has taken up residence at the A. A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken for the 2009 season. Along with a new venue come new sponsors, players and a return to the familiar Fight colors of Scarlet red & Kelly green with black trim. More detail »
The PBR Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club held a successful social at Kildare's in Manayunk on Saturday May 30th. A live band The Band of Strangers played from 7:30-9:30pm. More detail »
The sun couldn't keep the pokers players from coming out and enjoying a No Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament to benefit ALS last Saturday at August Moon. More detail »
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 »
On April 18, 2009 a group of 27 girls turned out to ICE Nightclub in King of Prussia for the first ever Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team auditions. More detail »
The Saturday before Easter turned out to be a great night for a social event for the Fight at our new clubhouse, Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk. More detail »
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 »
(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.
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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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 »
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 »
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
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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 »
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 »
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.
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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 »
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 »
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.
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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.
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
