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RUSSIAN COACHING CORPS MAKES PROGRESS

August 20th, 2013
From Victor Sapozhnikov

RLEF Coaching Manager Martin Crick strengthened the Association of Rugby League Club’s (ARLK) coaching ranks following a three-day seminar and workshop in Naro-Fominsk. As the ARLK continues to establish itself, identifying the key technical leaders is towards the top of the RLEF’s priority list for the strategically important Eastern European nation.

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RUSSIAN RUGBY LEAGUE LOOK TO BUILD ON EUROPEAN SHIELD SUCCESS

August 20th, 2013
From Phil Caplan, RLEF Media

Having emerged victorious at the culmination of the 2012-3 Rugby League European Shield – seeing off Italy, Serbia and Germany in the home and away tournament – Russia Rugby League (ARLK) are looking to further the sport in the country.

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Some News from Around the World

August 20th, 2013
By Daniel Andruczyk

Some news from around the world including Russia going in search of players abroad, Poland will be at the RLEF annual AGM and the Colonial Cup goes to 4 matches with Norway Pulling out.

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Axemen Ready To Defend USARL Championship Title

August 21st, 2013
From the Axemen Website
http://www.jaxaxe.com

The Firehouse Subs Jacksonville Axemen have been working hard the past two weeks preparing for the USARL Championship game this weekend against the Philadelphia Fight. This will be the Axemen’s 4th National Championship appearance in 5 years, and has the potential to be the team’s third win and make the Axemen the first team to win back to back Championships. The Axemen have come a long way this season, having several changes to the roster after losing players last year and taking their first loss in Round 2 since 2011 to Philadelphia. Since that game the Axemen have steadily improved with each round and the players have adjusted to working together. Jacksonville avenged the loss when they won against Philadelphia in Jacksonville in Round 5 and evened the score with a much improved Axemen squad.

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Fight/USARL special guest – Mavrik Laxton – the ceremonial kickoff and coin toss boy of the Championship Final

POSTED BY DRUZIK ON AUG 21ST, 2013 IN RUGBY LEAGUE | 0 COMMENTS
From Philadelpohia Fight Website
http://www.fightrugby.com

The Valley Forge Casino Fight and the USARL are proud to announce that we will have an official kick off and coin toss boy of the Championship Final this year. 8 year old Mavrik Laxton.

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Championship game breakers – 10 players to watch on Saturday

August 21st, 2013
Article courtesy of www.usarl.com

This Saturday is the battle of the heavyweights when the year’s top two teams battle it out for the ultimate prize in USA Rugby League.

Jacksonville has been the benchmark club for many years and a victory on Saturday will see a third Championship in just 5 seasons. Philadelphia aren’t too far behind and their contribution to the sport both on and off the field now sees them with a solid group of players and fan base that’s growing and gets louder each game. Philadelphia are one of the oldest clubs in the USA (1998) and only experienced their first Championship two years ago and a second will cement their place in history with a core group of players from that same roster. Both teams are rich in talent with a healthy mix of both international and domestic players that will make this the most anticipated final in the history of Rugby League in the USA.

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USA Squad for Canada

POSTED BY DRUZIK ON AUG 21ST, 2013 IN INTERNATIONAL, RUGBY LEAGUE | 0 COMMENTS
By Brian Lowe

The USA Tomahawks have named an 18-man squad for the second Colonial Cup match against Canada.

The US will host the Wolverines in Conshohocken, PA, on Saturday, August 24, 2013. The game will be played at AA Garthwaite Stadium and will follow the USARL championship final.

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Canada Names Team to Face USA in Philadelphia

POSTED BY DRUZIK ON AUG 22ND, 2013 IN INTERNATIONAL, RUGBY LEAGUE | 0 COMMENTS
From http://www.canadarugbyleague.com

The Canada Wolverines have named their team to play the USA Tomahawks in Game 2 of the 2013 Colonial Cup at AA Garthwaite Stadium in Philadelphia this Saturday, August 24. The Wolverines have made some notable changes to the side that beat USA in Game 1 of the Colonial Cup including the absence of explosive outside backs Adam Timler and Tony Felix, while England based pair McGoff and Robinson rejoin the team.

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USA TOMAHAWKS NAME NEW HEAD COACH

August 22nd, 2013
From Brian Lowe, Director of Media & Communications , USA Tomahawks

The USA Tomahawks rugby league team have staked their claim for a slice of the American sporting market, scoring a major coup in the appointment of decorated head coach Brian Smith. Smith will be the Tomahawks head coach for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup beginning in October.

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Wembley Still the Crown

August 23rd, 2013
By Daniel Andruczyk

To this day, Rugby League oldest competition is still its greatest and most prestigious. There is something to be said about the carnival atmosphere of the Challenge Cup Final. I have been to two of them and also to several Cup round matches and there is something wonderful in the air about them.

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Fight Claim Second Title in Championship Thriller

August 26th, 2013
By Daniel Andruczyk

Philadelphia Fight 28 (22) – Jacksonville Axemen 22 (06)

The Philadelphia Fight and Jacksonville Axemen played out a thrilling USARL Grand Final in Conshohocken on August 24th. Both teams were the pace setters in the season and played out two close games with each team winning one. Both teams were coming in having won a championship each in the USARL. The Fight in 2011 were the inaugural USARL champions winning while hurricane Irene was baring down on the East Coast. Last year the Jacksonville team travelled to Boston to take the Championship. A glorious day, perfect for Rugby League was put on by the sporting God’s. A large crowd of 650 turned up to take in what would become one of the USARL classic matches, one that will be spoken of by many in the future.

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USA Hit Back with Big Win over Wolverines

POSTED BY DRUZIK ON AUG 26TH, 2013 IN INTERNATIONAL, RUGBY LEAGUE | 0 COMMENTS
By Daniel Andruczyk

Unites States of America Tomahawks 44 (22) –16 (06) Canada Wolverines

The Unites States Tomahawks have levelled the the Colonial Cup Series 1-1 with an emphatic win over the Canadian Wolverines in Conshohocken on the 24th August. Both teams had fairly strong squads and the Tomahawks are starting to build for their World Cup Campaign in October and November. The match was played after the USARL Grand Final and a good vocal crowd stayed on to watch the International. After the National Anthems the clearly patriotic American crowd was getting right behind their team.

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Growing Rugby League in Japan

AUG 26TH, 2013
By Shun Tamura and Lachlan Grieve

On Sunday 21 July, in 33C heat, a Rugby League Sevens tournament took place in the Kansai area (West of Japan). Rugby League is a largely unknown sport in Japan compared to its counter code, Rugby Union. Traditionally, very little Rugby League have been played domestically, however the Tokyo based Japanese Rugby League (JRL) and its volunteers have been working tirelessly since its launch in 1993 to grow the sports on the ground level. In recent years the JRL launched the first ever regular season competition, the JRL National Cup, which is currently battled out between two Tokyo based teams over a 10 game series.

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GREEK RUGBY LEAGUE FEDERATION FORMED AND ACCEPTED

August 27th, 2013
From Phil Caplan, RLEF media

In a major step forward for the on-going development of rugby league in Greece, an Athens Magistrates Court has approved an application for federation status, confirming the creation of the Hellenic Rugby League Federation. As a result, the HRLF has now been accorded official Observer status by the Rugby League European Federation. HRLF will now hold new elections to vote in directors of the new organisation.

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[RHCP]

This is some good stuff druzik.

How was the crowd for the USA game? And how is their form in general? Any stars that stand out above the rest?

 

[druzik]

This is some good stuff druzik.

How was the crowd for the USA game? And how is their form in general? Any stars that stand out above the rest?

Thanks.

So the Grand Final Crowd, I am informed had 963 paid people... that was tickets at the door. I would say about 1/3 to 1/2 of them stayed for the International including quite a few of the Jacksonville fans.

I never saw game one, so hard to make that comparison, but the USA did look good. It will be interesting to see what, if any, USARL players will make it into the squad. Freed was solid at FB, and Preistly did a good job from dummy half. It was a good, solid, all round performance from the team.

Canada did come with a slightly depleted team I was told, but that is no excuse... I am sure for the third game they will be ready.

It was an excellent day all round... I had a great time.

 

[deal.with.it]

So does the USA pick apple pope or leave aussie priestly as hooker?
Same thing with Freed, he's an ausie playing on dubious residency.

 

[druzik]

So does the USA pick apple pope or leave aussie priestly as hooker?
Same thing with Freed, he's an ausie playing on dubious residency.

Good question, that is one for the coach and selectors I guess.

 

[druzik]

RLEF AGM & CONFERENCE REGISTERS RECORD ATTENDANCE

August 30th, 2013
From Phil Caplan, RLEF Media

A record number of 24 nations, an increase of four from last year, attended the 11th Rugby League European Federation Annual Council Meeting and fourth RLEF Conference at Brunel University, to coincide with last weekend’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

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SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY LEAGUE ANNOUNCED THE SENIOR TRAINING GROUP TODAY FOR THE 2013 SEASON

AUG 30TH, 2013
From South African Rugby League Media

The Rhino’s first match will be against New South Wales Country League at Bosman Stadium in Brakpan, Gauteng on the 18th of October 2013. The New South Wales Team will also play a Gauteng Combined Clubs side the 12th of October 2013.

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