Rhode Island Rebellion
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Rhode Island Rebellion
This article is about the rugby league team. For the historical rebellion, see Dorr Rebellion.
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| Full name | Rhode Island Rebellion Rugby League Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Rebellion | ||
| Colours | Indigo White |
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| Founded | 2011 | ||
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| Ground(s) | Classical High School Providence, Rhode Island |
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| CEO(s) |  Lawrence Almagno Jr. |
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| Coach(s) | TBD |
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| Captain(s) | Brad Crandall |
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| Competition | USA Rugby League | ||
| 2011 | 5th | ||
The Rhode Island Rebellion are an American semi-professional rugby league football team based in Providence, Rhode Island. The Rebellion compete in the USA Rugby League (USARL), which they joined as a charter franchise in the 2011 season. They play their home games at Classical High School.
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History
The club was established in 2011 by Lawrence Almagno, Alex DeCiccio, and Anthony Nardolillo, as a charter member of the USA Rugby League.[1][2][3] Together with Oneida FC and the New Jersey Turnpike Titans, they were one of three new teams to join the USARL, which was formed by clubs that had broken with the established American National Rugby League (AMNRL). The USARL had originally intended to establish a team in New York City, sponsored by the private investment fund, Kodiak Capital Group, LLC, and named Kodiak Rugby.[4][5] Almagno, a Kodiak employee, was one of the planners charged with setting up the team, but the group was unable to find a suitable venue in New York. Thereafter Almagano contacted DeCiccio and Nardolillio about bringing the team to Providence, Rhode Island.[1][6][7] The move gave the USARL four teams in New England.[6]
Almagno, who had experience playing both rugby league and rugby union, got together with former teammates DeCiccio and Nardolillo to recruit players. Their first major signing was Australian former professional player Josh Price. After initial difficulty finding players, they were able to recruit a full roster in time for the inaugural 2011 USARL season. They achieved their first win of the season in game four against the New Jersey Turnpike Titans.[1] During their inaugural season the Rebellion attracted around 300 fans a game and was able to cover its expenses.[4]
Season summaries
| Competition | Games Played |
Games Won |
Games Drawn |
Games Lost |
Ladder Position |
C | R | F | P | L | Coach | Captain | Notes |
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8 (0) | 3 (0) | 0 | 5 (0) | 5/8 |
Alex DeCiccio |
Brad Crandall |
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2011 squad
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Updated: 29 May 2011 |
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References
- ^ a b c Kevin Pomeroy (June 30, 2011). "New semi-pro rugby team finding its way". Warwick Beacon. http://www.warwickonline.com/view/full_story_sports/14529365/article-New-semi-pro-rugby-team-finding-its-way?instance=secondary_stories_left_column. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- ^ "RI's First Semi-Pro Rugby Team Debuts". golocalprov.com. April 23, 2011. http://www.golocalprov.com/sports/ris-first-semi-pro-rugby-team-debuts/. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Damien Baldino (July 8, 2011). "Johnston Native Brings Rugby To RI". patch.com. http://johnston.patch.com/articles/johnston-native-brings-rugby-to-ri. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
- ^ a b Mark Reynolds (July 23, 2011). "Providence-based rugby team battles for recognition". The Providence Journal. http://www.projo.com/news/content/REBELLION_RUGBY_07-23-11_A1P8L9L_v356.37ef2.html. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
- ^ "USA Rugby League (USARL) is Formed; Nine Clubs Already Committed To Inaugural 2011 Season". usarl.com. USA Rugby League. January 11, 2011. http://www.usarugbyleague.com/2011/01/usarl-is-formed-nine-clubs-committed/. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ a b Ian Bridge (February 18, 2011). "Inaugural USARL Line-up Announced". league13.info. http://league13.info/2011/02/18/inaugural-usarl-line-up-announced/. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ "USARL Constitution & Teams announced". usarl.com. USA Rugby League. February 18, 2011. http://www.usarugbyleague.com/2011/02/usarl-constitution-teams-entry-qualifications-announced/. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
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