We Are Rugby

Welcome!

davidniu — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:47:54 +0000

Growing up in Australia, in a rugby rich culture it was not unusual to be surrounded by rugby games, news media and information around the clock. For me, it was part of the family and community as much anything I can remember. So when I think of rugby, I think of all forms of the sport. Not just union or league, or sevens. Fortunately, I was able to play all of them at a high level which created memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

AMNRL Playoffs Round One

davidniu — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:42:46 +0000

A big weekend of Rugby League in the northeast...unfortunately the Wildcats have succumbed to late season injuries and cannot make the trip to Jacksonville. So that leaves the six remaining teams to battle it out in the heatwave that is gripping this part of the country. The Fairfax Eagles make the long trip up to Connecticut to face the unbeaten top seed, New Haven Warriors in what may seem like a straight forward contest but I am sure the Eagles may cause a few surprises with the likes of Reece Blayney and Dean Jameison leading the way.

AMNRL Playoffs Week Two - Semi Finals

davidniu — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:30:15 +0000

There will be some exciting action in the AMNRL Semi Finals this Saturday, August 21. The top four seeded teams in the AMNRL competition have won their way through to the final four, leading to some great contests. In Semi Final One, the New Haven Warriors take on the New York Knights at Ken Strong Stadium, Connecticut at 1pm.

AMNRL GRAND FINAL XIII

davidniu — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:33:57 +0000

What a fantastic day in Philadelphia at Garthwaite Stadium, PA! Congratulations to the Jacksonville Axemen. Deserving winners of our 13th competition. Commiserations to the New Haven Warriors...tough ending to a great season! It was a fascinating game, the Warriors jumping to an early lead and for the majority of the first half they looked like they may run away from the Axemen. A try by the Axemen right before halftime was the catalyst to launch a second half of football I haven't seen the likes of in many years of playing and watching.

Colonial Cup - USA Tomahawks v Canadian Wolverines

davidniu — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:42:03 +0000

It's great to see Canada back on the international rugby league scene. Full credit to Jamie Lester and Eric Perez with the CRL. I know how hard it is to get rugby league going in areas not familiar with the sport, and I am really excited about the on field potential and the off field support they are developing. I was really impressed with the standard of footy the Canadian guys played in their first hit out at War at the Shore XIII in Sea Isle, NJ. It was obvious that Jamie knew what he was doing in developing some basic fundamentals but even more so in guiding the team around the field.

ATLANTIC CUP - Big test for the Tomahawks

davidniu — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:37:43 +0000

The Atlantic Cup in Jacksonville in November will be a tremendous test for the USA Tomahawks when we take on Jamaica and Canada at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Last years victory over Jamaica was a fantastic result and real reflection of the hard work and dedication of our local teams, players and coaches. The Jamaican team had a number of foreign based players from the UK, so we knew we had to perform well to be competitive.

Selecting the USA Tomahawks Squad for the Atlantic Cup - Pay it Forward

davidniu — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:38:27 +0000

The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. Throughout history there are numerous examples of this selfless concept in action. I tripped over the notion of this when I saw a popular movie on this theme a few years ago. If you ever get a chance to see it, I suggest you check it out. It has nothing to do with the sport of rugby, but it holds true some really specific values about who the AMNRL is as an organization, and what the USA Tomahawks teams represents.

Live Game Broadcast of Atlantic Cup Games

davidniu — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:18:05 +0000

I am really excited that all three games in the 2010 Hotels of Jacksonville.com Atlantic Cup will be broadcast live on this website. It is a real indication of how far we have come in developing the great game of rugby league in the USA! Not only will the games be played in a first class facility at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida, but fans from all over the world will be able to tune in and watch the all the action live.

Atlantic Cup - Game One USA Tomahawks v Jamaica

davidniu — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:13:02 +0000

The boys kickoff the Hotels of Jacksonville.com Atlantic Cup with a really tough assignment against Jamaica on Tuesday night at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Both teams have had limited preparation, given the distances many players have traveled from all over the world to assemble for the tournament but what may be lacking in team combinations will certainly be made up for by enthusiasm and effort.

Atlantic Cup - Tomahawks pass first test!

davidniu — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:24:27 +0000

I can't tell you how proud I am of our team in winning the opening match of the Atlantic Cup against Jamaica. It isn't just the result and the fact that we won the game, but more so the commitment and dedication of this young group lead by team captain, Apple Pope. From the moment we assembled in Jacksonville it has been evident that these guys have a desire to be the best players they can be, and have a passion for representing their country that is a privilege to be associated with. We overcame a number of significant challenges in beating Jamaica on Tuesday.