Category: Players and Coaches

Old Glory DC signs 2020 Game-Changer and Old Glory Co-Captain Mungo Mason

Old Glory DC signs 2020 Game-Changer and Old Glory Co-Captain Mungo Mason In Old Glory DC’s inaugural season, Mungo Mason quickly became a crowd favorite, known for his powerful line breaks and tackle-breaking runs on offense and “everywhere-at-once” defense on the pitch. The team co-captain played 400 minutes at flanker in five matches and ended […]

Old Glory DC re-signs 2020 MLR Point Leader and team flyhalf, Jason Robertson

Old Glory DC re-signs 2020 MLR Point Leader and team flyhalf, Jason Robertson In Old Glory DC’s inaugural season, Robertson earned a reputation for his marksman-like qualities at the tee and his confidence in defense situations.  At the season’s outset, Robertson flew up the MLR player statistical ranks, frequently opting to kick for points during […]

Old Glory DC adds speed and precision to the backs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (October 9, 2020) – Old Glory DC has signed utility back Daniel Thomas, adding speed and precision to the back line. Thomas came to Old Glory DC through the Southern California player pathway and has made six USA Club 7s Nationals appearances. Having moved from Farnham Common, England before […]

Will Vakalahi Re-signs for 2021!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, DC (September 24th, 2020) – Old Glory DC welcomes back tighthead prop Will Vakalahi to the Old Glory 2021 squad. “I’m excited to go back to the DMV and finish what we started last year,” said Vakalahi. The tighthead prop played 160 minutes in five matches during the 2020 MLR […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]