| American National Rugby League News 2003 |
Total Gym Championship Final MVP Award Total Gym through association with the American Telecast Corporation and American National Rugby League are proud to sponsor this years game MVP winning a Total Gym XL. For the first a selected player from both sides will receive this prestigious award valued at just under $1,600 per gym. Full Details Here...
Semi-Finals - Niu balls please Glen Mills charged their way to a sixth consecutive Championship Final appearance despite being down 22 - 6 minutes before the end of the first half. It was a game of two halves of football as both both teams treated each 40 minutes very differently with Glen Mills proving to critics that they can play second half football when most needed. Full Details Here...
Semifinals - Cats go Wild on New York The Connecticut Wildcats took one giant step closer to a story book season Saturday, as they defeated last years Champions, the New York Knights 58-26, in an incredibly physical and bruising Rugby League match-up in Norwalk, Connecticut. Full Details Here...
Playoffs R1 - Knights slay DC The New York Knights have move on to the second week of the play offs with a gutsy 22 - 18 win over the Washington DC Slayers. Playing in hot and humid conditions at the East River Park, spectators were treated to a spectacular game, with the lead changing several times before the Knights came out on top. Full Details Here...
Playoffs R1 - Bulls run wild through the streets of Philadelphia Glen Mills started their stampede for the C.D. Ferrainola Cup by running over an always determined Philadelphia Fight at Jack Pearson Stadium on Saturday Night. The Bulls playing without Carl Barr, (out for the season) Cory Sheridan and Chris McGuirk still showed plenty of size and speed to change gears on Philadelphia anytime they showed a glimpse of coming back into the game. Full Details Here...
R8 - Bulls beat the Wildcats... almost! The Glen Mills Bulls and Connecticut Wildcats presented a highly entertaining and physical encounter to determine the top place in the Lincoln Conference and provide a first round playoff bye. Full Details Here...
R8 - Sharks avoid a Fight to take out 2nd Top New Jersey Sharks held off a determined Philadelphia Fight in the 8th and Final Round to secure home field and a bye for the first week of the Playoffs. The Sharks playing host to the Fight under the lights in Levitown, started the game in excellent form by scoring quickly through some very soft Philadelphia defense. Full Details Here...
R7 - Bulls hold off the Sharks at the beach The "War at the Shore" lived up to its reputation when the Glen Mills Bulls took on old arch Rivals New Jersey Sharks in a thrilling contest at Sea Isle City, NJ Shore over the weekend. Both teams fought hard for a victory, but the Bulls never relinquished the lead as the Sharks fought back from a 12 nil horror start which ultimately proved to be too much. Full Details Here...
R6 - Bulls exact revenge on the Knights The New York Knights went down to a red hot Glen Mills outfit 52 - 22 on the weekend. The match was played in perfect conditions at Jack Pearson stadium in front of close to 1000 screaming fans, who were treated to a marvellous exibition of attcking Rugby League. Full Details Here...
R6 -Sharks have a Media feeding frenzy A red hot NJ Sharks faced off against the Media Mantarays on their home field "Shark Park" in Levittown for Week 6 of the AMNRL Franklin Conference matchup. Full Details Here...
Dogs of War run with the Bulls The Glen Mills Bulls have welcomed the arrival of three rising stars of the 2003 Champion Canterbury Bulldogs Jersey Flegg Squad. The Bulldogs are the Bulls Australian NRL partner club and the link between the two clubs is an exciting partnership as Rugby League continues to develop in the USA. Full Details Here...
Shark swims home to the USA Further proof of the mission of the AMNRL to promote youth development and create opportunities for American players to learn and improve their Rugby League skills is eveident in the recent return from Australia by Phil Shipos of the Sharks. Full Details Here... Stars shine on the Rising Sun
The USA Tomahawks soundly defeated the Japan Samurais by 78-6 in Philadelphia in what was the third meeting between the two nations.The Tomahawks outsized and overpowered a gritty and determined Samurais squad that may have suffered from the effects of travel and balmy conditions in a game that featured some outstanding ballwork from the home team. Full Details Here...
R5 - Top Cats do it again NJ Sharks took on a undefeated Connecticut Wildcats side in NY on Saturday (28th June) under scorching hot conditions with Connecticut winning the battle 34-20. Full Details Here...
R5 - Act 5, Scene B4... What a Fight! A competitive but low in numbers DC Slayers took on a strong turn out by last years Minor Premiers New Jersey Sharks in the Top of the Franklin Conference Table for Round 4. Full Details Here...
R4 - Sharks turn out in numbers to slay D.C. A competitive but low in numbers DC Slayers took on a strong turn out by last years Minor Premiers New Jersey Sharks in the Top of the Franklin Conference Table for Round 4. Full Details Here...
R4 - Cats still hitting in New York East River Park, Manhattan - An historic Rugby League match, the first ever played on the island of Manhattan, proved to be a battle not soon to be forgotten. The Connecticut Wildcats overcame gale-force winds, a torrential downpour and the relentless New York Knights attack to retain the coveted Deserters Cup. Full Details Here...
R4 - No come back for the Fight The Media Mantarays withstood a furious final onslaught from the Philadelphia Fight to claim victory at Torresdale Boys Club by 32-30. The Mantarays have slowly begun to regroup after some early season struggles and turned on the power by jumping out to an early lead of 18-0 in the first half over a youthful Philadelphia Fight squad that will only improve as the season develops.
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R4 - Bulls back to winning form The Glen Mills Bulls made a welcome return to form with a victory over a depleted New Jersey Vikings squad that is battling to come to terms with the speed and power of the lead clubs in the AMNRL Competition. Full Details Here...
R3 - Cats hunt down the Bulls The Connecticut Wildcats combined an explosive offensive, to the tune of 7 converted tries, with a stern defensive performance to hand last years finalist and perennial AMNRL Champion Glen Mills Bulls their first defeat of the season. Full Details Here...
R3 - Slayers sting Mantarays in a sizzler Washington notched its second win of the year moving to second place by defeating the struggling Media Manatarays in muggy conditions for Round 3. Full Details Here...
R3 - Lightning Strikes as Sharks sink Fight The NJ Sharks and Philadelphia Fight met, for the first time this season, at "Shark Park" (Falls Township Community Park, Levittown PA) for third round action. Both team with a record of 1-and-1 were looking to take the top of the table standings and win the intra-conference local clash. Full Details Here...
USA vs Japan Announced The American National Rugby League continues to promote international Rugby League with news of coming internationals in the USA this Summer. A feast of Rugby League action will be hosted by the AMNRL with the Japan Samurais, the Kagoshima Broncos from Tokyo, and the Russian Bears all scheduled to tour the USA. Friday, June 27 at 7pm Full Details Here... AMNRL Round 2 Recap With the summer weather yet to begin on the East Coast, Round 2 was the setting for another wet and cold weekend as the teams braved the elements for the first of its AMNRL summer picnics. For the first time both conference teams were gathered in one location to get a look at each others talent and style of play. Full Details Here...
Cats Claim Inaugural Deserters' Cup Slayers carve up Sharks for first blood Fight record victory over Mantarays Oh Captain my Captain! In the build-up to the 2003 AMNRL season now only days away, the 8 team captains were asked a series of questions about the teams and players to watch this year. Full Details Here...
Year of the Wildcats? 2003 is shaping up to be the year of the Wildcat, as the entire Knights backline has left the Kingdom for the greener grass of South Norwalk, Connecticut, where they have built the newest squad in the AMNRL and a formidable challenger to capture the coveted C.D. Ferrainola Cup. Full Details Here...
Preview: Connecticut Wildcats V New York Knights Rugby League may of not yet made an impact in the city of New York in America, but on Andrew¹s Field in the neighbouring Connecticut you will be able to hear the hits, as one of the most anticipated clashes for the past six months kicks off the second game of the 2003 AMNRL Season. Full Details Here...
Tomahawks set their sights on Victory The USA Tomahawks will return to Moscow in May to take part in the Victory Cup, a four nation tournament between, Russia, France, BARLA (England Amateurs), and the USA. Full Details Here...
AMNRL Merchandise now available The Official AMNRL Team and leisure wear is now available to all our fans. In partnership with leading Australian Sportswear Company ISC, the AMNRL offer its many fans in America around the world an exclusive range of high quality merchandise. Full Details Here...
USA Tour to Japan Postponed The AMNRL have been forced to postpone the coming tour of Japan by the USA Emerging Tomahawks (U/23) Developmental Squad. The proposed tour was to include two matches in Tokyo between the USA and the Japan Samurais and also and East Japan Squad on the weekend of March 29 and 30. Full Details Here... Number 5 is alive - USA wins again Perfect conditions for the month of March was an unusual setting for the usual classic encounter offering a thoroughly entertaining game of Rugby league as the USA defeated Ireland 20 to 12 for Game V. Full Details Here...
2 new clubs in 2003 Expansion plans continue to develop within the AMNRL Club Competition for season 2003. Two new areas will sport clubs this coming season in regions Washington-Baltimore in Maryland and also in Stamford, Connecticut, more detailed news to be announced shortly. Full Details Here...
Stars Shine at St George A return to Kogarah Oval in the St. George area was the setting for a carnival like atmosphere of approximately 5,000 fans as some of Rugby Leagues former great players and the USA Tomahawks rallied together for a helping hand. The idea started when old teammates David Niu and Jeff Hardy spoke shortly after the devastating news that a former champions player and fellow teammate lost his wife to Breast Cancer. Full Details Here... USA struggle in the first 2 games Down Under The USA National 2003 Tour of Australia got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a heart breaking loss to the Australian National Police followed by a disappointing performance against a well prepared Newtown Jets Team. Full Details Here...
Tomahawks prove they are worthy of the World Sevens The USA Tomahawks put forth a valiant effort to qualify for the World Sevens at the qualifying tournament at St.Marys, only to be denied by eventual tournament winners, the NASCA Australian Aborigines. Full Details Here... USA Tomahawks To Tour Australia Commemorating 50 Years Since The First Tour Of Australia By An American Rugby League Team The American National Rugby League continue to lead the way in international Rugby League with the USA Tomahawks scheduled tour Australia in February. Full Details Here...
USA on show at St Marys Sevens The Tomahawks will be on show prior to this year's three match Australian Tour with a squad announced for the World Sevens Qualifier at St. Mary's, Sydney Australia on January 29. The US Squad will comprise Australian based players who qualify to play for America or play in the AMNRL Club competition. Full Details Here...
Womens League set to take off In an exciting new development. The AMNRL plan on supporting and developing plans for a Womens Rugby League based in Philadelphia this coming season. Full Details Here... Vikings head North The addition of the two new clubs to the 2003 season will also be the relocation of the Wilmington Vikings across the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey. The club will be managed and led by USA Tomahawks Team Physician, Doctor Merrick Wetzler, and will be known as the New Jersey Vikings. Full Details Here...
2 new clubs in 2003 Expansion plans continue to develop within the AMNRL Club Competition for season 2003. Two new areas will sport clubs this coming season in regions Washington-Baltimore in Maryland and also in Stamford, Connecticut, more detailed news to be announced shortly. Full Details Here... A Knights Tale The AMNRL continue to develop key roles in the promotion and development of Rugby League in America with the announcement that Matt Astill, current player/coach of the 2002 Cup Champion New York Knights, will join the AMNRL administrative staff as the Northeast Development Manager. Full Details Here...
Stylish USA Tomahawks unveil their new jersey 'BALL'S OUT Rugby!' Supply Company based in the USA have agreed to be the official supplier of Match Kit and replica apparel for the USA Tomahawks and the American National Rugby League competition domestic teams over the next 12 months. Full Details Here... Heavens Above... Knights win the Cup! The New York Knights stopped what looked certain to be a fifth Bulls Title with an impressive display of Rugby League to take out the 2002 Championship Trophy. The Knights who started the playoffs in 4th spot with must win games back to back found form at the right time of year coming into the final. Full Details Here...
Sharks win Minor Premiership The New Jersey Sharks cast aside demons of years past and played near perfect football to beat the AMNRL competition favorites Media Mantarays in the last game of the regular season. The win now gives the 5 year old club the Minor Premiership and number one spot in the playoffs giving them a bye next week. Full Details Here...
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