Super League

Old Blue, Cambridge To Play for Stewart Shield

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:11:00 GMT

(Ed Hagerty photo) The New York Old Blue RFC announced that its Sept. 18 match against Cambridge University RUFC would have added significance. Old Blue and Cambridge will be honoring the fallen of 9-11-01, especially those from the US and the UK, and play for the Stewart Shield. Old Blue&...

Tough PAC Decision Certainly Not the First

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:30:00 GMT

By Alex Goff (Ed Hagerty photo) The Potomac Athletic Club becomes the second team this off-season to drop out of the Super League, as they made their announcement Wednesday. In a conversation with RUGBYMag.com, PAC president Stefan Hankin said the reason was entireley financial, citing the risin...

PAC Exiting Super League

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:06:00 GMT

The Rugby Super League (RSL) has received notice today from the Potomac Athletic Club (PAC) that they are to withdraw from the RSL with immediate affect. PAC’s board and membership voted to withdraw from the Super League competition for 2011. "As a founding member of the RSL, it is sad ...

Old Blue Woo Lewis From Denver

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:35:00 GMT

August 24, 2010 (New York, New York) - Old Blue RFC have signed Steve Lewis as the club's new head coach. Steve previously coached Denver Rugby (Highlanders) in Colorado as well as working with the Western All-Star Mens, Collegiate and Sevens squads, and the Eastern Rockies U-19 All-Star side. He pl...

Super League Wraps Summer Meeting

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:26:00 GMT

By RUGBYMag.com Staff The USA Rugby Super League concluded its summer meeting this weekend in New York City. As is always the case in the RSL meeting, the topic of how the league can survive and grow came up, and it seems there isn’t much that will change. The league will retain its c...

Irish Wolfhounds Exit Super League

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:36:00 GMT

Super League commissioner Sean Kelly has confirmed the Boston Irish Wolfhounds' exit from the Super League. "The Wolfhounds have decided that they are at a point in their history where they need to change the strategic direction of their club. Unfortunately they feel that the club does not curr...

OMBAC Signs McKittrick as Head Coach

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:56:00 GMT

By Alex Goff (OMBAC struggled through a 1-5 season in the Super League this past spring. Alex Goff photo) Old Mission Beach Athletic Club has signed on John McKittrick as the club’s new head coach. McKittrick was head coach of the USA 7s team from 2001-2005 and has also been coach at North...

Diamantopoulos Takes Boston RFC Coaching Helm

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:41:00 GMT

Mike Diamantopoulos, who assisted Head Coach Eugene Mountjoy during the 2009 and 2010 Super League seasons while also acting as Head Coach for the 2009 Fall Division 1 season, has agreed to succeed Mountjoy as Boston Rugby's Director of Coaching. He will be replacing Mountjoy, who has returned to h...

Ref Head Backs Henshall in RSL Final Call

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:56:00 GMT

Super League Final referee Chris Henshall did not make a mistake when he ordered a 22-meter dropout on a restart than went into the end zone, says USA Rugby's Ed Todd.

Injuries Part of SFGG Story

Mon, 31 May 2010 13:24:00 GMT

By Alex Goff (Playing on a bum leg, Albert Tuipulotu was spectacular. On a worse leg, Jone Naqica - background - lasted just over 20 minutes. Numina Photo) No one likes to make excuses, but RUGBYMag.com’s job is to find out reasons why things happen on the field (and off) and sometime...

Long Period of Pressure Had to Pay Off for NYAC

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:38:00 GMT

By Alex Goff NYAC’s long period of pressure in the second half of the 2010 Super League Final did several things: It kept the ball away from SFGG’s potent attack. It forced Golden Gate to defend for long period, thus sapping of the energy. And most importantly, it resulted in ...

2010 Super League Final Gallery

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:32:00 GMT

Shots from Numina Photo

NYAC WIns Super League Final

Sun, 30 May 2010 19:05:00 GMT

By Alex Goff The New York Athletic Club won the USA Rugby Super League final in startling and dramatic fashion, with Pete O’Brien’s wind-buffeted penalty goal from 45 meters out being the difference in a 28-25 victory. It was a thoroughly entertaining match with the lead changin...

NYAC Leads SFGG at Halftime

Sun, 30 May 2010 17:50:00 GMT

By Alex Goff (Pictures from the final, Numina photo) NYAC leads the USA Rugby Super League final 10-8 over SFGG in a thoroughly entertaining match at SFGG’s Treasure Island facility. On a sunny, breezy day in San Francisco with the wind rushing across the field, but sides started wi...

Watch the Super League Final Live

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:14:00 GMT

The big game is approaching! You can watch NYAC and SFGG do battle in the Super League final right here at 6pm EST. 06&locale=en_US"/> Video streaming by Ustream

Lineup for SFGG as they Defend RSL Title

Fri, 28 May 2010 17:52:00 GMT

SFGG has set their lineup for the 2010 Super League final, although one player will be a game-day decision

NYAC Names Suqad for Super League Final

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:51:00 GMT

By RUGBYMag.com Staff (Ed Hagerty photos) NYAC has named its roster for Sunday’s Super League Final at Treasure Island in San Francisco. The match is scheduled to kick off and will be played between the teams that have won the last two Super League Championships – New York Athletic Clu...

Little Brother Lays Down the Challenge

Fri, 28 May 2010 01:49:00 GMT

Chris Petri has a national championship, and challenges older brother Mike to get one too.

Friendship Only Goes So Far

Fri, 28 May 2010 01:47:00 GMT

Longtime friends Conor Coyne and Danny LaPrevotte play against each other in Sunday's Super League final

Mental Attitude Key in Final - Petri

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT

By Alex Goff (Mike Petri looks for a gap. Ed Hagerty photo) Two years ago Mike Petri helped carry NYAC to a Super League title with a gritty performance that included some crucial tackles and a few important runs – including the one to set up the winning penalty kick. Back then, Pe...

SFGG Ready for the Conflict Up Front

Wed, 26 May 2010 17:40:00 GMT

By Alex Goff (SFGG forwards trying to bust through the Life defense. Austin Brewin photo) Turning points can be overblown, but most everyone in Saturday’s Super League semifinals between SFGG and Life University says the late rolling maul that didn’t result in a Life try was huge....

RSL Final Set for Sunday in San Francisco

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:51:00 GMT

By John Doody It’s been an eventful season, and the grand finale is here. On Sunday May 30th, The New York Athletic Club (NYAC) and San Francisco Golden Gate (SFGG) will square off in an intriguing contest to determine the 2010 Champion in the Rugby Super League. NYAC will represent the East ...

New York AC 34, Boston 7

Sat, 22 May 2010 22:43:00 GMT

Words and Pictures By Ed Hagerty Travers Island, Pelham, NY - What was expected to be a highly competitive Super League semifinal turned into a bit of a rout as the New York Athletic Club defeated the Boston RFC 34-7. In so doing, NYAC advances to the SL final where they will face San Francisc...

SFGG Golden in Tough Semi

Sat, 22 May 2010 21:08:00 GMT

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2009 RSL Final Rematch for Life, SFGG

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:31:00 GMT

SFGG beat Life a year ago to win the Super League, so naturally Life wants revenge.