Old Glory DC adds MLR veteran Jamie Dever to the squad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (September 16, 2020) – Old Glory DC continues to add depth to the forward pack, adding MLR veteran Jamie Dever to the squad. Hailing from Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, Dever spent his early days playing for Ireland Under 16s, 18s, 19s, and 20s. He subsequently transferred to Connacht Rugby, […]
Sean Hartig Re-signs for 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (September 11, 2020) – Sean Hartig, 26-year-old scrum-half and Mount Saint Mary’s graduate, has been re-signed to Old Glory DC for 2021. Hartig’s continuing service to Old Glory represents another example of the club’s emphasis on developing home-grown players from the Mid-Atlantic region as rugby professionals. Born and raised […]
Old Glory DC signs Scottish Premiership Player Steven Longwell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (September 4th, 2020) – Old Glory DC continues to strengthen its Scottish ties this season, signing a contract with longtime Scottish Premiership player, Steven Longwell. The tighthead prop comes to Washington after spending a season with Verona Rugby in Serie A, a second-tier rugby union XVs competition in Italy. […]
Hong Kong Premiership player James King Joins Old Glory’s 2021 Squad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (September 2nd, 2020) – Old Glory DC has signed James King, 24-year-old front row and Hong Kong Premiership player. For King, rugby is a family matter. Having a brother and father who both played at high levels in South Africa and Australia, James grew up with a deep rugby […]
Old Glory DC welcomes back Timothy “Mo” Katz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (August 27, 2020) – Old Glory DC welcomes back Timothy “Mo” Katz, 26-year-old hooker and James Madison University graduate, to the OG squad. Mo Katz joined Old Glory during the exhibition season campaign in May of 2019. A mobile hooker with a thirst for ball carrying, Katz’s impact during […]
Major League Rugby to Support XV Foundation Virtual Fundraiser
DALLAS (August 26, 2020) — With just over a year before Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021, Major League Rugby (MLR) today announced they will be the title sponsor for the XV Foundation’s, ‘Building the Champion Mindset‘ global fundraiser. The virtual event will be broadcast on September 18 at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET and […]
Mike Dabulas Extends Contract with Old Glory DC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (August 19, 2020) – Old Glory DC welcomes back Mike Dabulas, 23-year-old fly-half and Penn State University graduate, to the 2021 roster. While Dabulas made appearances in only two games in 2020, his presence on the pitch did not go unnoticed. Coming off the bench with less than ten […]
OLD GLORY WELCOMES BACK CIARAN HEARN FOR 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (August 13, 2020) – Old Glory DC welcomes back Ciaran Hearn, 34-year-old center and Canadian International, for the 2021 season as a continuation of his two-year contract. Fresh off the 2019 Rugby World Cup run with the Canadian national team, Ciaran Hearn joined Old Glory, making his Major League […]
OLD GLORY DC INKS TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH DOUG FRASER
Washington, DC (August 6, 2020) – Doug Fraser, 28-year-old wing and Canadian International, has re-signed with Old Glory DC through 2022. In Old Glory DC’s inaugural season, Fraser brought excitement to game days with sharp side-steps and sudden acceleration down the sidelines. The wing accumulated 15 points during the shortened 2020 season, including the honor […]
OLD GLORY WELCOMES BACK APISAI NAIKATINI FOR 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (Washington, DC July 31, 2020) Old Glory DC welcomes back Apisai Naikatini, 35-year-old Fijian second row, for the 2021 season as a part of his two-year contract. The lock came to Washington with previous Major League Rugby experience, having played with the 2019 MLR champions, the Seattle Seawolves. Naikatini’s professional experience […]
