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Clonakilty Golden Ticket Legacy Bottle Raffle Winner: Brian George!
Last month, Old Glory DC and Clonakilty Distillery announced the winner of the Clonakilty Golden Ticket Legacy Bottle Raffle, which will send the winner on a trip for two to Cork, Ireland, to visit the Clonakilty Distillery. The winner is Brian George, a Virginia Tech rugby alumnus and Northern Virginia
The Next Chapter of Old Glory Begins on Saturday in Canada
Following Old Glory’s most competitive and complete match of the season, the Nate Osborne era begins as OG plays its first international match at the Toronto Arrows in Canada on Saturday. DC nearly pulled off an epic upset of Rugby New York last weekend, where it pushed the opponents to
Cherry Blossom Celebration Meets Professional Rugby
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 6, 2022) – As an extension of the friendship between Tokyo and D.C., symbolized by the cherry blossom trees originally gifted to the U.S. from Japan in 1912, Old Glory DC launches a city-themed matchday top, inspired by D.C.’s iconic Cherry Blossoms, in partnership with the Embassy
Old Glory DC Names Nate Osborne Interim Head Coach
WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2022) – Old Glory DC has named former NOLA Gold Head Coach Nate Osborne as Interim Head Coach for the balance of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Osborne replaces former Old Glory Head Coach Andrew Douglas, whose departure was announced Tuesday. Osborne, a native
The Journey for Victory Hits the Road in New York Sunday
The quest for Old Glory DC’s elusive first win continues this Sunday at Rugby New York. An improved showing against NOLA didn’t yield a victory, but the squad earned a bonus try point in the standings. With Old Glory’s play trending on an upward trajectory, the team looks to pounce
Old Glory DC names SpeedPro Northern Virginia as the Official Signage Partner of Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC names SpeedPro Northern Virginia as the Official Signage Partner of Old Glory DC. This natural partnership formed out of shared mutual values between Old Glory DC and SpeedPro Northern Virginia, including dedication to relationship-focused, community-oriented partnerships in business. “We are proud to be Old Glory’s signage
Head Coach Andrew Douglas to Depart Old Glory DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29, 2022) – Old Glory DC today announced that Head Coach Andrew Douglas is departing from the organization effective immediately. As the first and only head coach in the history of Old Glory DC, Coach Douglas joined the team before its first official MLR game, leading the
Old Glory DC Donates VIP Experience to The Women’s Club of Great Falls’ Scholarship Fund
Old Glory DC & The Women’s Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce a partnership based on the two organizations’ common core values of education and community. Representatives from both groups came together on March 26, 2022, in Leesburg, VA, in celebration of International Women’s History Month
Old Glory DC announces Margy Dessypris Thomas as the 2022 Old Glory DC With Her Award Recipient
Old Glory DC is excited to announce Margaret “Margy” Dessypris Thomas as the 2022 Old Glory DC With Her Award Recipient. This award is presented to an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the advancement of women’s rugby in the Washington Metropolitan and
Women’s Day Profile – Margy Dessypris Thomas
Margy has had a significant influence on rugby in the Mid-Atlantic, but you probably never knew her name. After her playing days were over, Margaret Dessypris Thomas, affectionately known as Margy, rose through the administrative ranks of club rugby to become the Chairwoman of the USA Club Rugby National Competitions
Needing a Win, Old Glory Awaits NOLA for a Saturday Test
After opening each of the last two seasons against the NOLA Gold in New Orleans, Old Glory DC this year tackles their Eastern Conference foes in Week 8, this coming Saturday. The series between the two teams has been characterized by feisty and tempestuous clashes, and OGDC will look to
Women’s Day Profile – Kat Aversano
Any catastrophic accident would keep the average person down. But not Katherine Aversano. After a long and grueling recovery after a sky-diving accident, Kat rediscovered rugby and the joy and confidence it ignited in her. Knowing that her playing days were over, she decided to bring her passion to the
Know Before You Go | Old Glory DC vs NOLA Gold
Streaming Old Glory DC vs. NOLA Gold will be streamed live on NBC Sports Washington and The Rugby Network at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 26. More information on NBC Sports Washington can be found here. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s match! Help us cheer on the
Uruguayan International and World Cup capped player Facundo Gattas joins Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC announces the signing of Uruguayan International and World Cup capped player, Facundo Gattas. Facundo Joins Old Glory with 33 appearances for Uruguay with his first international test in 2016 against Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship. Facundo was selected to the Uruguay roster for the 2019 Rugby
OGDC Women’s Day Profile – Takunda Rusike
When Takunda Rusike enrolled at Howard University, rugby wasn’t a sport that was offered. So instead of finding another sport to play or continue to play club, she blazed her own trail bringing rugby to the HBCU. Herd Women’s+ Rugby at Howard University is now in its second year and
OGDC Women’s Day Profile – Celeste Valerio
One of the most promising up-and-coming players in the DMV is Celeste Valerio. Ever since stepping onto a rugby pitch when she was six, Celeste has been hooked on the contact sport. As a senior in high school, Celeste has played on multiple select sides and hopes to play in
Know Before You Go | St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 20
Know before you go with the Old Glory DC St. Patrick’s Day guide presented by Loudoun Economic Development. Segra Field is located at 42095 Loudoun United Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175. Gates open at 2:00 PM ET and kick-off is at 7:00 PM ET. Streaming Old Glory DC vs. Rugby
Revitalized After the Bye, Consistency and Finish is the Focus Against Atlanta
Fresh off the bye week, Old Glory DC welcomes its Week 1 opponent, Rugby ATL, to Segra Field for a nationally televised clash on Sunday night. The 4-1 Ratlers are one of MLR’s hottest teams after a convincing 29-14 victory over previously unbeaten Austin. Although DC didn’t win in its