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PHILLY - CHARLOTTE A GAME RESCHEDULED AS RSL HOME GAME |
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PHILLY - CHARLOTTE A GAME RESCHEDULED AS RSL HOME GAME
Event Date:
Saturday, 11/12/05
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PHILLY - CHARLOTTE A GAME RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 1, 2006 AS RSL HOME GAME
In light of RSL scheduling Charlotte as a home game in the Spring both teams agreed to save Charlotte the expense of flights to play us at home twice. We look forward to our new RSL partner visiting in April 1, 2005.
SUPER LEAGUE WELCOMES ST. LOUIS AND CHARLOTTE
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RSL Enters 10th Season with 16 Clubs
DALLAS (October XX, 2005) – Today, the Rugby Super League announces that it welcomes both the St. Louis Bombers and the Charlotte RFC to league competition beginning in the upcoming 2006 season. 'The skill, intensity and excitement that St. Louis and Charlotte bring to the RSL is welcomed by the entire league and its growing fan base, said RSL President Keith Engelbrecht. “The league is eager to compete with its new partners and is thrilled to return play to the South and expanding its presence in the Mid-West.” The Super League fields 16 teams in 14 of America’s top markets.
The Queen City of Charlotte represents the RSL’s first venture into the Carolina’s. Originating in 1971, the club quickly established itself as the premier Carolina side. In 1980, Charlotte began its streak of nine consecutive state championships, several undefeated seasons, a ranking as high as fourth in the nation, and was selected as hosts to the Wales Rugby Football Union National side during their 1997 US tour. More recently, Charlotte made a Territorial change to MARFU seeking more Division 1 competition and has had a string of strong appearances in the national playoffs culminating in 2005 with an appearance in the Division 1 national semi-finals.
Reflecting on joining the RSL, Charlotte RFC Board Member Eric Mangiardi stated, “Charlotte RFC sees this opportunity as the culmination of five years of planning and efforts within the Charlotte Rugby Club. This is another step toward the club providing the highest level of rugby possible for the players in Charlotte, the Carolinas, and the South.”
Also, eager to face RSL competition, St. Louis Bombers Club President Dan Ward stated, 'The Bombers embrace this challenge as we have with past challenges - with total commitment. The leadership of our club is united in the belief that as a club, if you are not moving forward - then you are likely moving backward. In joining the RSL, the Bombers look forward to continuing old rivalries and developing new ones.”
Forming in 1962, St. Louis has a decorated history of club and member successes. Within its storied history, St. Louis boasts 11 consecutive Missouri Division I Championships and claims four Western USA Championships since 2001. Consistently represented on the USA Rugby Western Select Territorial Team, St. Louis continually has players competing for spots on the USA Eagles National Team. Past Eagles include Jim Dierker, Ron Laszewski (Bomber’s Head Coach), Chris Schlereth, Danny Fernandez, John McBride and John Tarpoff.
The format and schedule for the 2006 season will be announced in November.
The USA Rugby Super League is proudly sponsored by Michelob Amberbock, the official beer of the Rugby Super League, by Kudu Rugby, the official rugby outfitter of the Rugby Super League, by Summit Rugby Balls, the official ball of the Rugby Super League and by Rugby America, official screen printer of the Rugby Super League.
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RXZA@elliottgreenleaf.com
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