2022 Season

Old Glory to Build on First Victory Against Dallas

It’s Dallas week in DC. If you are a sports fan in the District area, you know what that means. (If you’re not familiar with it, read up on the rivalry here.) A day of rugby at Segra Field culminates in a fierce contest between Old Glory DC and the

2022 Season

Know Before You Go | Old Glory DC vs Utah Warriors

Streaming Old Glory DC vs. Utah Warriors will be streamed live on NBC Sports Washington and The Rugby Network at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, April 15. More information on NBC Sports Washington can be found here. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s match! Help us cheer on the

2022 Season

Friday Night Lights Shine Bright on Utah Versus Old Glory

After a pair of close losses on the road, Old Glory DC is back at Segra Field on Friday night against the Utah Warriors. The visitors and OGDC share many similarities as both teams let their head coaches go midseason and are amid extended losing streaks. However, something has to

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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

2022 Season

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