[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/rugby-new-york-wikipedia\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/rugby-new-york-wikipedia\/","headline":"Rugby New York – Wikipedia","name":"Rugby New York – Wikipedia","description":"before-content-x4 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia after-content-x4 Professional rugby union team from New York City Rugby team after-content-x4 Rugby New","datePublished":"2019-06-15","dateModified":"2019-06-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/author\/lordneo\/#Person","name":"lordneo","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/author\/lordneo\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9645c498c9701c88b89b8537773dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9645c498c9701c88b89b8537773dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:CentralAutoLogin\/start?type=1x1","url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:CentralAutoLogin\/start?type=1x1","height":"1","width":"1"},"url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/rugby-new-york-wikipedia\/","wordCount":5566,"articleBody":"     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});before-content-x4From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Professional rugby union team from New York CityRugby team       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Rugby New York, formerly known as Rugby United New York and now officially nicknamed the Ironworkers, are a professional rugby union team based in New York City that is a member of Major League Rugby (MLR). The team played an exhibition season in spring 2018 and joined MLR for its second full season in 2019.[1][2] The team was founded by James Kennedy.[3]In 2022, its first season under the Rugby New York name, the team made its first MLR Final appearance, winning a title in front of 1,979 attendees at Red Bull Arena in nearby Harrison, New Jersey.[4]Table of Contents       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4History[edit]Broadcasts[edit]Head coaches[edit]Captains[edit]Records[edit]Season standings[edit]Honors[edit]Head to Head[edit]2018 season[edit]2019 season[edit]Exhibitions[edit]Regular season[edit]Post season[edit]2020 season[edit]Exhibition[edit]Regular season[edit]2021 season[edit]Regular season[edit]Post season[edit]2022 season[edit]Regular season[edit]Post season[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]History[edit]Rugby United New York was founded on April 2018 by James Kennedy, owner of Murphy Kennedy Group a New York construction management company and active rugby player at the time.In its 2018 exhibition season, RUNY was led by former USA men’s national team coach Mike Tolkin, and assistant coaches Bruce McLane (former coach of New York Athletic Club RFC), Andrew Britt, and Vili Vakasisikakala.[1] The team’s 2018 spring season consisted of matches against the Ontario Arrows and the Mystic River Rugby Club of Boston.[1] The team played its home matches at Gaelic Park in The Bronx.[5] The team played its first match on March 17, 2018, at Mazzella Field in New Rochelle, New York.[6] New York defeated the Ontario Arrows by a score of 36\u201319.[6] RUNY played its first match in New York City against Mystic River on March 24 before a sold-out crowd at Gaelic Park.[7] New York defeated Mystic River by a score of 50\u20130.[7]Ahead of the 2019 season, RUNY announced that they had retained Mike Tolkin as the team’s head coach,[8] signed Kees Lensing as the team’s forwards coach,[9] and named James English as general manager.[10]On November 7, 2018, RUNY announced that MCU Park in Brooklyn would be their home field for their first full season.[11]Broadcasts[edit]2019 and 2020 home games were shown on SportsNet New York (SNY). Matt McCarthy, John Broker and Steve Lewis were the on air talent.The 2021 season matches was broadcast on MSG Networks, ending their contract with SNY.During the inaugural season, RUNY signed a partnership deal with Magners Irish Cider,[12] the official drink partner and Bawnmore Irish Beef Jerky[13] as the official snack partner for the 2019 season. They also partnered up with EVF Performance,[14] the team’s official gym and Motion PT Group, named the official physical therapy partner for the team.[15]For the 2021 season, RUNY partnered with Sword Performance, a sports drink hydration company.[16] They also partnered with Mainfreight as their shirt sponsor for the next two seasons.[17]The Rugby New York squad for the 2023 Major League Rugby season is:[18]Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.Senior 15s internationally capped players are listed in bold.* denotes players qualified to play for the United States on dual nationality or residency grounds.MLR teams are allowed to field up to ten overseas players per match.Head coaches[edit]Captains[edit]Records[edit]Season standings[edit]Honors[edit]Head to Head[edit]The following table details the past performance of Rugby United New York against different opponents in Major League Rugby, between their inaugural season of 2019 up until the current 2022 season (Updated after MLR Final(MLR 2022 season) 25 June). Table includes all regular season and play-off matches (semi-finals and finals).2018 season[edit]All games in the 2018 season were exhibition games and did not count in the league standings.2019 season[edit]Exhibitions[edit]Regular season[edit]DateOpponentHome\/AwayLocationResultJanuary 27San Diego LegionAwayTorero StadiumWon, 25-23February 16New Orleans GoldAwayArchbishop ShawWon, 27\u201324February 24Seattle SeawolvesAwayStarfire StadiumLost, 21-33March 2Houston SaberCatsAwayConstellation FieldWon, 35-8March 9Utah WarriorsAwayZions Bank StadiumWon, 47-21March 15Toronto ArrowsHomeMCU ParkWon, 24\u201321March 24Glendale RaptorsHomeMCU ParkWon, 31-19March 30Austin EliteAwayToyota FieldWon, 19-11April 14San Diego LegionHomeMCU ParkLost, 19\u201329April 20Utah WarriorsHomeMCU ParkWon, 24\u201322April 26Glendale RaptorsAwayInfinity ParkLost, 16\u201320May 5Houston SaberCatsHomeMCU ParkWon, 21\u20130May 12Seattle SeawolvesHomeMCU ParkLost, 31\u201338May 19Austin EliteHomeMCU ParkWon, 27-7May 26New Orleans GoldHomeMCU ParkWon, 24\u201322June 2Toronto ArrowsAwayLamport StadiumLost, 20-22Post season[edit]2020 season[edit]Exhibition[edit]DateOpponentHome\/AwayLocationResultJanuary 25Toronto ArrowsNeutralOrchard Parkscrimmage no score recordedFebruary 1New York BarbariansHomeWagner College Football StadiumWon 77-5Regular season[edit]On March 12, 2020, MLR announced the season would go on hiatus immediately for 30 days due to fears surrounding the 2019\u20132020 coronavirus pandemic.[22]  It was cancelled the following week[23]2021 season[edit]Regular season[edit]DateOpponentHome\/AwayResultMarch 20San Diego LegionAwayWon, 36\u201329March 27New Orleans GoldAwayLost, 28\u201351April 11Rugby ATLAwayWon, 27\u201317April 18Old Glory DCHomeWon, 38\u201334April 25Toronto ArrowsHomeLost, 12\u201353May 2Seattle SeawolvesAwayWon, 23\u201321May 8LA GiltinisHomeWon, 18\u201316May 15Austin GilgronisAwayLost, 9\u201316May 23New England Free JacksHomeWon, 29\u201319May 30Old Glory DCAwayWon, 46\u201310June 13Rugby ATLHomeWon, 31\u201324June 19Utah WarriorsHomeLost, 28\u201329June 27Toronto ArrowsAwayWon, 31\u201324July 3New England Free JacksAwayLost, 6\u201322July 10Houston SaberCatsHomeWon, 54\u201319July 17New Orleans GoldHomeLost, 32\u201335Post season[edit]DateOpponentHome\/AwayResultJuly 24Rugby ATLAwayLost, 9-102022 season[edit]Regular season[edit]DateOpponentHome\/AwayResultFebruary 12Houston SaberCatsAwayWon, 10-7February 19Rugby ATLAwayWon, 36-31February 26Dallas JackalsAwayWon, 41-5March 6New England Free JacksHomeLost, 29-38March 13San Diego LegionHomeWon, 26-23March 19New Orleans GoldAwayWon, 30-19March 27Toronto ArrowsHomeLost, 10-14April 3Old Glory DCHomeWon, 35-31April 10LA GiltinisAwayLost, 43-0April 24New England Free JacksHomeLost, 26-29May 1New Orleans GoldHomeWon, 36-28May 8Toronto ArrowsAwayWon, 41-17May 15Seattle SeawolvesHomeWon, 30-22May 22Rugby ATLHomeLost, 3-38May 29Old Glory DCAwayWon, 59-49June 3New England Free JacksAwayWon, 21-14Post season[edit]References[edit]^ a b c “MLR announces New York team for 2019”. www.usmlr.com. Major League Rugby. Retrieved February 27, 2018.^ Pengelly, Martin (March 26, 2018). “Firefighters and cops face off as New York’s pro rugby team debuts”. The Guardian. New York, NY. Retrieved April 16, 2018.^ Melanson, Jack (March 30, 2018). “Packed house welcomes pro rugby to Gaelic Park”. Riverdale Press. Retrieved April 18, 2018.^ Americas Rugby News. “New York claims first MLR title with win over Seattle”. Americas Rugby News. Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 3 January 2023.^ Mitchell, Alex (March 19, 2018). “New York’s first professional rugby team is coming to the Bronx”. Bronx Times-Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2018.^ a b “New York win historic first match over Ontario”. Americas Rugby News. March 17, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.^ a b “New York blank Boston on historic night in the Bronx”. Americas Rugby News. March 25, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.^ “Tolkin confirmed as New York MLR coach”. Americas Rugby News. August 7, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2018.^ “Rugby United New York Signs Forwards Coach Kees Lensing”. www.rugbyunitedny.com. Retrieved 2018-10-26.^ “Rugby United New York Announces James English as GM”. www.rugbyunitedny.com. Retrieved 2018-10-26.^ Rugby United NY (2018-11-07), Rugby United New York’s Stadium Announcement, retrieved 2018-11-08^ “Magners Becomes Official Hard Cider of Rugby United New York”.^ “Bawnmore Becomes Official Snack Partner of Rugby United New York”.^ “Evf Performance Becomes Official Gym Partner of Rugby United New York”.^ “MOTION PT Group Partners with Rugby United New York”.^ “Sword Performance is a proud sponsor of Rugby United New York”.^ “Our Partners”.^ “Rugby New York”. Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 5 February 2023.^ “Rugby United New York defeat Ontario Arrows 36-19 in first MLR match”. djcoilrugby. 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2018-05-01.^ “Rugby United New York hosts Boston Mystic River March 24”. djcoilrugby. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-05-01.^ “Boston Mystic River hosts Rugby United New York in a rematch at Harvard”. djcoilrugby. 2018-03-31. Retrieved 2018-05-01.^ Anonymous, “MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY SUSPENDS 2020 SEASON FOR 30 DAYS,” www.majorleague.rugby, March 12, 2020 Retrieved March 14, 2020^ “Major League Rugby cancels remainder of 2020 campaign”. Yahoo! Sports. AFP. March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.External links[edit]     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/rugby-new-york-wikipedia\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Rugby New York – Wikipedia"}}]}]