US ASSOCIATION OF RUGBY LEAGUE OFFICIAL

More than a Rebellion

Rugby League in the USA has takes a major step forward with the first Rugby League middle school program officially approved to take place in Rhode Island for the 2011 Fall schedule.
More than a Rebellion

The program will start with two local Providence Middle Schools (Essek Hopkins & Roger Williams Schools) playing Flag Rugby League twice a week from October through to December as part of a 10 week program. The program will consist of 52 players making up four teams between both schools. The goal is to expand to six surrounding schools in 2012 & 2013.

The RIRL school program will include lessons such as:

  • History of Rugby League
  • Safety, Nutrition and Fitness
  • Injury Prevention – supported by Ullucci Sports Medicine
  • Passing and kicking skills
  • Tackling techniques & defensive drills

Rhode Island RebellionLeading the development program is local Rhode Island Rebellion team owners in Lawrence Almagno and Anthony Nardolillo.  In their inaugural year as a team, RIR have created a buzz in the local Providence area drawing crowds in the hundreds and last week were the feature piece on Cable TV’s Man vs Food Show.

Lawrence Almagno explained his reasons for kick starting the program, “Rugby League requires kids to communicate, trust, cooperate, and accept responsibility for their actions within a team environment.” He continued, “The skills these children will learn will permeate into their everyday life and help them perform better in school, socially and academically.”

The program has the full support of the USARL and the league is eager to see the how the 2011 program progresses before adopting into other geographic areas.

How you can help For anyone interested in supporting the program or would like to make donations, please contact Lawrence Almagno: This email has been obfuscated.

Rhode Island Rebellion on the Dan York Show

Lawrence Almagno & The Rebellion will be the Dan York Show Friday Aug 19th @ 2pm. The one hour interview will be available on local radio station AM630 Wpro or 99.7FM. For those who are interested in watching or listening online click on the following links.

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