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Development Work continues...
The off season may be upon us but the development team of the AMNRL
have been hard at work spreading the Rugby League word and promoting
awareness and understanding of the game at youth level. Led by Bill
Hansbury and Ron Artingstall a full day of skills and drills was
on the agenda for Strathaven Middle School in SE Pennsylvania.
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 National
Rugby League on Foxsportsworld
The
American NRL in conjunction with the NRL in Australia and Fox Sports
International will be announcing the schedule for the NRL season
on Foxsportsworld soon. The
excitement and interest generated by the playoffs of 2001 have led
to the full season being featured in 2002 and presented by the AMNRL.
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AMNRL
plans expansion to Delaware
Current
US Tomahawks International forward Tim Griffiths is the driving
force to develop a club team in Wilmington for the 2002 season.
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Open
Trials and applications for AMNRL Teams
The
AMNRL Club Teams are seeking applications for player, coaching, and administration
positions for each club for season 2002. Applications should made directly to
each club via the AMNRL website.
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 Proud
to be an American
A fantastic night of entertainment and Rugby League was enjoyed by many on hand
at the Red Cross-American Rugby League Challenge.
At
Jack Pearson Field, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, a huge crowd gathered to witness
a fantastic game of Rugby League and also join in a community effort to raise
funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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American
Rugby League Challenge
To Benefit The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
The AMNRL is proud to announce the "AMERICAN RUGBY LEAGUE CHALLENGE"
to benefit the American Red Cross on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at Jack
Pearson Field, Glen Mills at 7pm. The
AMNRL will coordinate an exhibition Rugby League match featuring the USA ALLSTARS
and the WORLD ALLIES, comprising both homegrown and foreign born players
from all over America to raise funds for the victims, families, and heroes of
the September 11 terrorist attack. 100% of funds and donations received
will go to this effort. Second
round of Playoffs this Weekend
More exciting Rugby League coverage from the National Rugby League in Australia
will be proudly presented by the American NRL in association with the Australian
NRL and Foxpsorts International this weekend.
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AMNRL
Saddened by Tragic Events
The main competition
of the AMNRL is located in the Northeast of the USA and in areas closely linked
to the disaster USA
Tomahawks Internationals Robert Balachandran and Kazoo Seto are both residents
of Manhattan and players for the New York Knights.
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 One
step closer to
Asia Pacific Cup
The
Asia Pacific Cup scheduled for April 2002 in Hawaii has received final confirmation
from each nation of their involvement and an official announcement from the RLIF
is expected this week. Although details of sponsors and potential television coverage
is still in development, the tournament dates are in place.
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USA
bids for 2005 Student World Cup
The
American National Rugby League is making way to bring the Student World Cup to
the United States in 2005. Niel Wood, Director of the Student Rugby League, is
reviewing a formal bid for the tournament from the AMNRL. The Student World Cup
will bring 12 nations to the United States to compete over ten days for the championship
world title.
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Plans
continue for Asia Pacific Cup in Hawaii
Pending
the final approval from the Rugby League international Federation (RLIF), the
American National Rugby League will take another step toward the expansion of
Rugby League globally with the introduction of the Asia Pacific Cup competition
in Hawaii next April.
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Bulls
make it Four from Four
The
Glen Mills Bulls made it four at the shore with a 26-16 victory over the Media
Mantarays to take out there fourth straight Championship Final at Dealy Field
In Sea Isle City, NJ.
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Youthful
Sharks give a sign of what's to come.
The New
Jersey Sharks capped off a fine season with a strong 40-20 victory over a hapless
Philadelphia Fight. The
young Sharks recorded a convincing win to take out third place in the competition
and send a message that they will have a bright future as they develop their young
team.
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Young
Sharks step up the pace
In
the most exciting match in the history of the Super League America Cup Competition,
the New Jersey Sharks staged a dramatic assault on competition favorites, the
Glen Mills Bulls.
Before a large and vocal crowd the Sharks turned in one
of the most courageous performances of the season.
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Mantarays
may have to wait
The
Glen Mills Bulls powered their way to a certain fourth straight Championship berth
with a convincing win over a depleted Media Mantarays squad at Jack Pearson Field.
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Media
continue in top form
The Media Mantarays continued their winning form with a convincing 40 to 16 victory
over a hapless Philadelphia Fight at Sea Isle City, NJ.
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Finals
slip away from Sharks
Despite being down 12-0 early in the first quarter the Bulls managed to overcome
a willing New Jersey Sharks to remain undefeated in this season's competition.
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Bulls
K.O. an injured Fight.
The Glen Mills Bulls continued their winning ways with a solid victory over a
still winless Philadelphia Fight in front of a huge crowd at Deely Field in Sea
Isle City, NJ.
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Sharks
struggle at the beach.
In
the second of the double header at Sea Isle City, NJ the Media Mantarays outgunned
the New Jersey Sharks 58-24. The Sharks battled hard for three quarters of the
match but couldn't hold off the Mantarays in the final period.
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 Rugby
League returns to USA TV
In
an historic and exciting step for Rugby League in the USA. Live Rugby League Action
will be featured on Fox Sportsworld on Cable television this weekend.
The
third and deciding State of Origin clash of 2001 between the NEW SOUTH WALES 'BLUES'
and the QUEENSLAND 'MAROONS' will be aired live on Fox Sportsworld at Sunday
July 1, 5.30am est.
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Bulls
still the ones to beat!
The
Glen Mills Bulls proved convincingly they are again the team to beat in this years
competition in the East. In a big turnaround from their last performance against
the visiting BARLA Squad the Bulls turned on a big performance to outgun a willing
Media Mantarays that will be wiser for the encounter.
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Youthful
Sharks open the summer with a bite!
The
New Jersey Sharks outgunned an understrength Philadelphia Fight to claim two valuable
competition points at Torresdale Boys Club in NE Philadelphia.
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Mantarays
Glide to the top of the East.
An
under strength Philadelphia Fight were punished for multiple handing errors by
a fast developing Media Mantarays to leave last years grand finalists without
a win in the first two rounds of the 2001 competition.
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 BARLA
Shines in Historic USA Tour
In a historic first-ever international between the United States and Great Britain
at junior age level, BARLA Under 21s defeated the Junior USA National Team 64-14
in Philadelphia.
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Mantarays
sting the Sharks
The
Media Mantarays turned a thirty point deficit into an eight point victory in the
space of twenty five amazing minutes in the first round clash between the Sharks
and Mantarays at Elwyn Field in Media.
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No
fight against the Bulls
The
AMNRL Season 2001 kicked off with a bang at Jack Pearson Field as the Glen Mills
Bulls sent out a chilling warning to all teams as they thrashed last season runner
up Philadelphia Fight by 54 to 14.
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Brits
head to the USA for a 3 match tour
The British
Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA) will travel to the Northeast in what
promises to be a thrilling explosion of rugby league.
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Youth
Development plan gets underway.
The
AMNRL have embarked on a detailed development plan for the promotion of Rugby
League awareness at the grass roots level. Headed
up by National Coaching and Development Coordinator Bill Hansbury and assisted
by National Team Trainer Ron Artingstall, the team have visited a number of schools
in the Philadelphia region.
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A
league of their own
The New
York Knights, led superbly by US International Rob Balachandran sprang a huge
upset over the Philadelphia Fight taking the inaugural AMNRL Mother's Day Sevens
tournament at Tri States Sports in Aston, PA.
Final
Score: New York Knights 28 - Philadelphia Fight 22
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MVP
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Bulls
take on 'Vai's Challenge' on NBC10
The Glen Mills Bulls will represent the AMNRL on NBC10 in Philadelphia on Tuesady,
May 8 at 5.30pm with former NFL Pro Bowler, and now Sports Anchor, Vai Sikahema.
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Northeast
Shoot-out Exhibition Match
The NE Shootout provided the AMNRL with another opportunity to present Rugby League
to a new audience.
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AMNRL
Mothers Day Weekend Sevens.
The
AMNRL are excited to announce the Inaugural 'Mother Day Seven a Side' Tournament
to be held at Tri States Sports Center in Aston, PA at 12pm
Saturday, May 12 with the first
match scheduled for 12pm.
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Rugby
League in the USA looks west.
As
a part of the overall development plan for Rugby League in the USA, the AMNRL
are about to unveil the Western American National Rugby League (WAMNRL).
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sound the warning.
The
Glen Mills Bulls retained the North American Challenge Cup with a convincing 56
to 24 victory over a tough Canadian Thunderbirds outfit.
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Bulls
vs. Canadian Thunderbirds
As winners of the last years Cup, the Glen Mills Bulls have been granted
the opportunity to defend the North American Challenge Trophy. The Bulls will
be representing the USA in it's quest to defend the title at Jack
Pearson Field on Saturday, April 7 at 1.30pm.
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Map & Directions
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Rugby League expands to Hawaii
The
AMNRL are excited to announce further development plans with the expansion of
Rugby League operations now in Hawaii.
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Brian
Smith welcomes the new Blue and Gold
One
of Australia’s most respected coaches and the Parramatta Eels' Senior Coach,
Brian Smith welcomes the Media Mantarays
to the AMNRL...
"On
behalf of the Parramatta Eels, I am excited by the prospect of having a relationship
with the Media Mantarays in the United States."
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Australian
Club Sharks CEO "Steve Rogers" welcomes New Jersey.
One
of Australia’s former playing legends and now "The
Sharks" CEO, opens the door on a US club association with the New
Jersey Sharks.
"Rugby
league in Australia probably has the same immense popularity, history
and tradition as American Football in your country."
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