RUNY PRESEASON CONTINUES WITH MATCH AGAINST CAPITAL SELECTS

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RUNY PRESEASON CONTINUES WITH MATCH AGAINST CAPITAL SELECTS

NEW YORK (December 12, 2018)- Rugby United New York continues their preseason campaign this Saturday, December 15^th, with a friendly against the Capital Rugby Union Selects. Kickoff is set for 1:30 PM EST at Iona College’s Mazzella Field.

The match will be the second preseason fixture for New York City’s first professional rugby franchise. Earlier this month, RUNY was the victor in the inaugural “Cold War” match against rivals New England Free Jacks. The kicking ability of Fly Half Cathal Marsh proved to be the difference in a back and forth affair. The Irish born stand out was perfect from the tee, nailing 5 conversions and 1 penalty kick for a total of 13 points.

“The athletes have been working hard this preseason,” said General Manager James English. “It is important we give them match time to see how they perform outside of training. These matches are a vital part of our build-up to the Major League Rugby season.”

Admission to the event will be free to the public. The game will not be live streamed, so if you plan on seeing the action, attendance at Mazzella Field is necessary. Merchandise will be available for sale at the match.

Rugby United New York begins their Major League Rugby campaign on January 27 against the San Diego Legion, a Semi-Finalist in the inaugural Major League Rugby season. The home opener is Friday, March 15, against fellow expansion franchise Toronto Arrows. Buy your season tickets here and single game tickets here today.

About Rugby United New York

Rugby United New York is a professional rugby team who joined Major League Rugby as an associate member in 2018, playing a brief, but successful exhibition season. Their first full MLR schedule will take place in 2019. When they officially join the league, RUNY’s vision is to bring the excitement of professional rugby to the New York sports landscape. The use of rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, and discipline will help to educate, inspire and connect with the New York Community. Rugby United New York, the city’s first professional rugby franchise, strives to unite the entire rugby community and enrich it at every level throughout the region. The team was founded by James Kennedy of the Murphy Kennedy Group, who is an active supporter of grassroots rugby.

About MLR

MLR is a professional rugby league that launched in April of 2018. It’s an initiative of the American rugby community, in partnership with private investors, who believe that American rugby can thrive at the highest levels: as a commercial enterprise; as an influential player on the international scene; and as a participation sport at the youth and senior level. MLR is the pinnacle of American rugby, and provides a rallying point for local communities, a focal point for American rugby fans, and an aspirational destination for young athletes. For more information, visit usmlr.com.