Head of Young Glory and specialist Tackle Coach
Joined October 2010
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we can’t recover from it alone. If you’re able to help, please consider donating or sharing our JustGiving page. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a genuine difference. 👉 justgiving.com/crowdfunding/…
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Last call, Coaches! ⏰
This is your FINAL chance to join the Old Glory DC Coaches Club for the 2026 season. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today.
🔗: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Coaches Club is BACK for 2026🔥
Early sign-ups get $25 off when you register by December 31!
🔗: oldglorydc.com/young-glory/c…
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Great news, although this presumably means he's not playing, which is a shame!
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The @usmlr Disciplinary page has been updated and it already has one interesting entry!
The @NEFreeJacks have been penalised for violating the League's Anti-Tempering Policy, receiving a Salary Cap Deduction for #MLR2026, and their 2026 1st Rd Draft pick moves to @AnthemRugby!
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Welcome to DC, Rick 🏛️
After two seasons with the Miami Sharks, Rick joins Old Glory DC with 25 MLR appearances — starting 14 matches and logging over 1,250 minutes on the pitch.
Excited to see what’s ahead in 2026 as he brings his experience and energy to OGDC. 💪
@usmlr
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The crossover we’ve been waiting for 🤩
Old Glory DC Head Coach Simon Cross sat down with Commanders Defensive End, T.J. Maguranyanga to talk about TJ’s journey as a rugby player from Zimbabwe to the NFL.
@commanders
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Commanders’ T.J. Maguranyanga taps into why the foundation of tackling in rugby helped him transition to the NFL.
@Commanders
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Big Thank You to Soldier Magazine for publishing #TheLariamTab in this months edition:
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#MilesInMemory
#MilitarySuicide
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Congratulations to Jack Iscaro on joining Stade Français Paris as a medical joker!
We’re so proud to see one of our own representing Old Glory on the international stage.
See you back in DC soon, Jack 💪❤️
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Next stop on the safe tackling journey ➡️ Vienna Youth Football, with our Head Coach Simon Cross leading the way.
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Huge thank you to @Daily_Express for having the moral courage to share this important story
📰express.co.uk/news/uk/211109…
#TheLariamTab #MilesInMemory
#MilitarySuicide
🌐 justgiving.com/page/the-lari…
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🔥 LIMITED SPOTS LEFT! 🔥
Join our International Rugby Clinics and train with the best. 🏃♂️ Ages 12-16. Free to join + free OG swag. Act fast!
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Oh, what a night.🤩
From the energy to the fans (and yes, even the rain), it was one to remember.
Huge thanks to @MasonAthletics for helping game day run smooth as ever.
#ScrumTogether
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WE'RE BACK!
Your OGs are gearing up to take on the San Diego Legion this weekend at the Maryland Soccerplex🔥
Tickets start at just $22 🎟️
Don't miss out—be part of the action and join us as we #ScrumTogether!
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Top @usmlr Meter Eaters: #MLR2025 - Rd 1!
3 players passed 100m including 2024 runner-up, @SeawolvesRugby's Divan Rossouw!
But a pair of @oldglorydc men lead @usmlr! Hat trick hero Axel Muller on 141m and capped @Scotlandteam fullback Damien Hoyland on top with 168m!
#MLRStats
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‘Rugby is growing’: @OldGloryDC owners bullish as @USMLR hits year 8 @lizardrugby @AlexCorbs @will_hooley @Dallen_Stanford @tonyridnell @DanLyle8 @RugbyRantPod @RugbyMorning theguardian.com/sport/2025/f…
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Really terrific environment @miasharksrugby v @OldGloryDC Fun, Festive environment and a big crowd . And of course an exciting rugby match ! Great kickoff to 2025 season @usmlr
