Old Glory DC Vs Austin Gilgronis

Old Glory DC vs Austin Gilgronis

WEEK 18 Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Segra Field

Game ay Rosters Game Day Preview

Head Coach Andrew Douglas names Read Evan Lappen's match preview his 23-man squad for today's home ahead of the Old Glory DC v Austin match. Gilgronis kickoff. 4 5 6 2021 Season Letter from the Game Day Schedule Owners Information 7 10 11 Game Day Activies Week 18 Preview by Week 18 Preview by Evan Lappen Evan Lappen, cont. 12 13 Old Glory DC Roster Old Glory DC Roster cont. 16 20 Austin Gilgronis Win a Trip to Ireland Roster with Clonakilty! 34 42 Rugby 101 The Road to Glory Podcast CONTENTS

2021 Season Schedule

Week DAY DAte Opponent TIME SCore HOME - AWAY 1 SUN MARCH 21 at NOLA GOLD 4 PM 26-26

2 SAT MARCH 27 RUGBY ATL 5 PM 30-23

3 SAT APRIL 3 TORONTO ARROWS 5 PM 19-40

5 SUN APRIL 18 at RUGBY UNITED NEW YORK 2 PM 38-34

6 SUN APRIL 25 NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS 3:30 PM 35-22

7 SAT MAY 1 at LA GILTINIS 8:30 PM 47-17

8 SAT MAY 8 at UTAH WARRIORS 9 PM 34-33

9 SUN MAY 16 SEATTLE SEAWOLVES 12 PM 22-18

10 SAT MAY 22 at HOUSTON SABERCATS 8 PM 13-21

11 SUN MAY 30 RUGBY UNITED NEW YORK 1 PM 46-10

12 SUN JUNE 6 at NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS 4 PM 38-34

13 SAT JUNE 12 NOLA GOLD 5 PM 21-25

15 SAT JUNE 26 at RUGBY ATL 8 PM 32-12

16 SUN JULY 4 at TORONTO ARROWS 6 PM 34-28

17 SAT JULY 10 SAN DIEGO LEIGON 5 PM 38-29

18 SAT JULY 17 AUSTIN GILGRONIS 5 PM

BYE WEEK: WEEK 4 AND WEEK 14 / SUBJECT TO CHANGE

4 Old Glory 2021 Letter from the owners

Old Glory Nation –

How very quickly time passes and things change.

Fewer than four months ago, we had no certainty that we would be able to play any of our MLR 2021 season games, or that we would be able to allow any fans to enjoy the experience with us in person. In fact, Old Glory lost our whole pre-season to COVID-related cancellations, and most of our regular season until now has been played in front of heavily restricted crowds.

Today, MLR has played every single game scheduled for the 2021 season to date, and Old Glory is hosting its home matches at Segra Field with no restrictions on capacity. We are not only playing every scheduled game and working to fill our stadium to its 5,000-seat capacity, but we have also returned to our tradition of a full event day, providing entertainment for both hard-core rugby fans and entire families new to the game, from our kids’ zone games to culturally-themed events like Pacific Islanders Day, to the highest quality of rugby ever played in North America.

We must acknowledge honestly that Old Glory has experienced its challenges along the way. Following a 4-1 COVID-shortened 2020 season, we now face the final five games of the 2021 regular season standing in the lower half of the Eastern Conference table and with a playoff position distant -- but not entirely out of reach.

It is now – when we have fought our way through the worst conditions that a pandemic and economic crisis could throw at us, , as an organization and as a team – that we need our fans most. Over the last year, the sporting world has been reminded that fans are the most important ingredient to a sporting event. The game and atmosphere are not the same without you. Old Glory is known throughout MLR for is raucously supportive home crowd and the home field advantage that results. Now is when we appeal to you, for our final three home games, to come out and support us in force.

For the next three games – June 12 vs NOLA, July 10 vs San Diego, and July 17 vs Austin – come and support Old Glory. Come out and cheer your home team to victory. Return to participate in the rugby community of the Mid-Atlantic. Or perhaps come out and support a new discovery for you – the most exciting new professional sport in Greater Washington.

Help us return to Glory. We look forward to seeing you at Segra Field!

Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy

Old Glory 2021 5 Game day Info

Old Glory DC is proud to call Segra Field in Loudoun County home during the 2021 Major League Rugby Season. The stadium is still under renovations for the next few weeks and we kindly ask you to excuse our mess for the next few games. As we refine our skills on the pitch, we are working to refine our game day experience in our new home.

There are new guidelines in place this season at Segra Field. Please review the whole guide at at our website.

6 Old Glory 2021 Game day Activities

It is only fitting that the last game of the season is for the Cuisine Solutions Cup. Presented to the winner of the annual match between Old Glory DC and Austin Gilgronis, the Cup will be defended by Old Glory this Saturday at Segra Field, as OG strives to retain the trophy for another year. With neither club progressing to the postseason, the battle for bragging rights is at stake. Gates open at 12:30 PM.

Curtain Raisers Prior to Old Glory's match at 5 PM, come watch two curtain raisers featuring local and traveling players. The Met NY Rugby All Stars face the USA Rugby South All Stars at 1:00 PM. Following the match, the Old Boy Roosters face the Old Boy Cardinals at 3 PM. Join us for a full day of rugby! Merchandise Offers We will have our merchandise on sale at the merchandise table this Saturday, be sure to stop by and pick up this limited edition Old Glory apparel while supplies last. The Young Glory Kids Zone Kids will have their own area to learn about and explore the game of rugby, play games, get their arms or faces painted, and make signs to show their support of our players! This Saturday, we are excited to be able to bring back our fun inflatables! Team DC Signed Ball Raffle Veterans Moving Forward is raffling off a TSA-compliant Dog Gear bag, filled with goodies that your dog will love! Veterans Moving Forward provides service dogs and canine therapy services to veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges, at no cost to the veteran. Head to their tent on the concourse to enter to win. Halftime Events We are honored to continue our efforts to grow the sport of rugby by hosting several local youth clubs for OG Halftime Minis once again!

Old Glory 2021 7 Welcome Home to Segra Field!

It is a beautiful turf “pitch, and having 5,000 fans right alongside the Andrew Douglas touchline will create a Head Coach great atmosphere. To have a pitch that allows us to play a wide, expansive game is exciting for players . A new place to call home

Segra Field, which is located in Leesburg, Virginia, will offer Old Glory’s fans the best possible presentation of the sport of rugby, from the properly dimensioned, top-quality turf field, to the clear sight-lines, comfortable seating, and festival-like match day experience that Old Glory fans have come to expect, with activations, a beer garden, and kids’ play zone. Week 18 preview against Austin Gilgronis

Old Glory and Austin Battle for Cuisine Solutions Cup in Season Finale

Written by Evan Lappen the presenting sponsor Cuisine players rejoining a group riding Photos by Paris Malone Solutions’ Stanislas Vilgrain’s high off the Legion win. Battles Old Boys game between the at almost every position will Cardinals and Roosters at 3:00 PM. be fierce, with numerous guys It is only fitting that the last game Additionally, the Virginia Tourism playing at a high level. However, of the season is for the Cuisine Corporation’s LOVEwork sign with most of the players available, Solutions Cup. Presented to will be at the field to promote the the coaching staff has options. the winner of the annual match message that “Love is at the heart Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz, between Old Glory DC and the of every Virginia vacation.” Mikey Sosene-Feagai, and Mike Austin Gilgronis, the Cup will Dabulas will be ready; however, With a resounding victory over San be defended by Old Glory this Jamie Dever (hamstring) and Cory Diego last weekend, the OG’s are Saturday at Segra Field, as OG Daniel (ankle) are out with injuries. confident and motivated to end strives to retain the trophy for Jack Iscaro and Dakota Worth will the season with their sixth win of another year. With neither club get a look after filling in nicely the year. The team played more progressing to the postseason, as replacements last weekend. connected and consistent than in the battle for bragging rights is Thretton Palamo is considered weeks past, and it showed on the at stake. The game kicks off at day-to-day with a nerve ailment, field. 5:00 PM and will be broadcast and Doug Fraser’s return from the live on NBC Sports Washington “We were more consistent for a full UK has been delayed with Canada. and the Rugby Network. Tickets 80 minutes,” head coach Andrew are available online at Old Glory’s Douglas said of last weekend’s ticket page. match. “Against Toronto, we had seven minutes of drop off, and Join Old Glory for all the festivities that cost us the game. Against San when the gates to Segra Field Diego, we stayed in the game a lot open at 12:30 PM. The curtain longer.” raisers begin with the Met NY u23 All-Stars versus the Rugby South It will be a competitive week All-Stars at 1:00 PM, followed by of practice with the USA Eagle

"It has to be a whole team effort, 100%. The whole team has to front."

10 Old Glory 2021 “The boys are excited to get back on the field this weekend and play together again,” Api Naikatini said. “Especially because it’s the last game of the season, the boys are up for it. The attitude we are going to bring this Saturday has to match the attitude from last weekend or better.”

“We are focused on our game and trying to finish on a high this season,” Naikatini added. “Not focused on what [Austin] is going to bring personnel- wise. We are mainly focused on our game and what we are going to bring on Saturday to get that win and executing it on the day.” season. good to finish on a high and enjoy Awaiting Old Glory is a team wholly each other’s company while on the “They like to go through Halai and the different from what it faced in Week field. Make it memorable for the fans big boys to get their gain line for them, 4 of last year. The Austin Gilgronis and make them excited about what we and that forward pack works pretty went through a total squad overhaul can display on the day.” hard,” Douglas indicated. “They are and only retained 13 players from last a pretty complete team. #9 and #10 season’s 1-3-1 record. are pretty experienced with Cowley “They are a completely different team and Morath. They have some good now,” Douglas said. “You can’t really playmakers and drivers around there.” compare the two years that Austin Coach Douglas knows what Old Glory had. They had a complete reshuffle of needs to do to win. “Set piece is going coaching and playing roster. You can’t to be really important. We have to win take anything out of last year’s game. our own ball and pressure theirs. If It was nice to win down there for Stan we can win the contact battle, it will with Cuisine Solutions and the trophy, go a long way to winning this game. but it’s a very different lineup this year.” Defense is always essential, but we The coaching and personnel change have to slow their ball down at the worked as the AGs went 9-6 this same time as getting ours quick. If we season and were only one standing can keep the ball for longer periods point away from remaining in the of time, it will be a big difference in playoff hunt this Saturday. Before the the game… It has to be a whole team LA loss last Saturday, Austin had one effort, 100%. The whole team has to of the best runs this season, going front.” on a four-game heater where they Naikatini summed up the key simply. outscored their opponents 144-85. “It’s getting excited to play. We need The AGs get back four of their Eagles to get excited once we get that ball this weekend, with Bryce Campbell, in hand. Show what we can do as Ruben de Haas, Will Magie, and a team. We show that on the field at Conner Mooneyham rejoining the training and we need to transfer that to club. Add them to the likes of the front Saturday. I’m sure most of the boys are row of Jamie Mackintosh, Hugh Roach, really excited to get onto the field this and Mason Pederson and a backline weekend and just play and enjoy each featuring Frank Halai, Zinzan Elan- other’s company. Puttick, Pele Cowley, Mack Mason, “This will be the last time most of us and Kurt Morath, it’s no wonder why will be playing alongside each other the Gilgronis were contenders this with a few boys leaving. It’s always

Old Glory 2021 11 Head Coach Andrew Douglas names the 23-man squad to face Austin Gilgronis at 5:00 PM Eastern. Mungo Mason will return as the team captain.

The front row consists of Jack Iscaro, Mikey Sosene-Feagai, and Stevey Longwell. Locks Tevita Naqali and Api Naikatini see the start at second row. Mungo Mason, Josh Brown and Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz stand as the loose forwards.

12 Old Glory 2021 The back-row finds Danny Tusitala and Jason Robertson at #9 and #10. Ciaran Hearn and Renata Roberts-Te Nana duet in the center. Wings Mike Dabulas and D'Montae Noble start wide. Fullback Dylan Taikato-Simpson will stand as the last line of defense.

Let's hear it for the OGs!

Old Glory 2021 13 Bean Scene

Coffee’s too good to confine to a cup. Celebrate buzzworthy beans from across the globe with these coffee-centric sous vide recipes.

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Wine experts wow us with their ability to discern zone, which can be either above or below the Equator passion fruit or wet concrete after getting nose- in Sumatra. deep in a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. But what about coffee experts? Just like grapes, coffee ETHIOPIAN varieties have incredibly nuanced flavor profiles Ethiopia is Arabica coffee’s hub. It grows naturally that beg to be analyzed and explained, and when there, so coffee varieties are diverse and easier to they are, environment comes up a lot. That’s cultivate. While biodiversity results in sprawling because “terroir,” as it’s called by wine and coffee flavor differences between varieties, processing can professionals, can make a bean harvest taste impart either a dense, fruity flavor or dry, floral flavor acidic or floral, bright or earthy. It’s the reason in a single variety. coffee grown in Brazil can seem nutty while coffee GUATEMALAN from Indonesia often boasts smoky undertones. Like lots of Central American coffee, Guatemalan coffee is both acidic and fruity. Its flavor echos the Here, we’ve outlined the essence of several coffee tart-sweet taste of apple and coexists with a chocolatey varieties, and crafted a few sous vide recipes to smoothness—inspiring many coffee connoisseurs to showcase global flavors that’ll fit perfectly on your describe it as “balanced.” holiday table. KENYAN COLOMBIAN Kenya’s coffee is highland-grown and is often touted as You wouldn’t expect roasted beans to taste like ripe a favorite of coffee aficionados. Two popular varieties, fruit, but Colombian coffee varieties do. Colombia SL-34 and SL-28, were developed by Scott Labs for has two four-month coffee harvest seasons due to its the Kenyan government to resist drought and other proximity to the Equator, which may account for its environmental factors. They deliver the most gob- coffee’s fresh and juicy taste year-round. smacking combination of tang and sweet—similar to black currant or tomato. HONDURAN Most Honduran coffee is nutty and mild—the right BRAZILIAN profile for blending with other varieties. Recently It’s all about the process with Brazilian beans. Coffee though, specific “microlots,” or small harvests, have from Brazil is either “natural” (dried with the coffee affirmed Honduras as a standout among Central American coffee growers. Some varieties have a syrupy cherry attached to the seed) or “pulped natural” body, and flavors can range from apricot to green tea. (dried with some of the inner mucilage caramelizing around the bean). As a result, the coffee boasts a INDONESIAN warm sweetness—delicious in espresso blends. Indonesia’s coffee is resoundingly earthy—Sumatran coffee especially. Experts have called coffee from the For these recipes and more island of Sumatra “meaty,” “stouty,” and “smoky.” of all skill levels head to Flavor profiles are also shaped by the harvest’s climate sousvidemagazine.com.

14 Old Glory 2021 BEGINNER

This co ee-infused sous vide cocktail is served decidedly up.

Ingredients

Cryoconcentrated Cryo Coffee Concentrate Cryo Coffee Martini Coffee Martini ¾ C coffee grounds, French 4 fl oz cryo concentrated roast coffee extract Servings: 4 / Prepping time: 10 minutes / Cooking time: 5 4 C cold water 4 fl oz vodka (Grey Goose minutes (excludes sous-vide cooking) is recommended) 6 fl oz Kahlua Method Sprig of mint (optional)

For the Cryo Coffee Concentrate:

Cook at 181°F (83°C) for 6 hours. and pour contents of the pouch into the sieve, separating the leftover grounds from the liquid.

Place the liquid in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until it cools to 43°F (6°C). Once fully drained and cooled, place the liquid into a sous-vide pouch and seal. Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours, laying down as ﬂat as possible.

Remove the pouch from the freezer, and without breaking the pouch, crush contents with a mallet or a saucepot without breaking the pouch until it forms a slush-like consistency. Next, place the frozen contents in a ﬁne strainer over a mixing bowl to capture the liquid extract.

to extract. The ice should remain in the strainer while the extraction is in the bowl.

For the Cryo Coffee Martini: and vodka in cocktail shaker with ice.

To Serve: Strain into martini glass and garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired.

For these recipes and more of all skill levels head to sousvidemagazine.com.

Old Glory 2021 15 Austin Gilgronis Week 18 Squad

SAM HARRIS Head Coach

16 Old Glory 2021 Old Glory 2021 17 Old Glory DC Coaching Staff

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Old Glory 2021 19 Clonakilty Distillery and Old Glory's Gold Ticket Legacy Bottle Win a Trip to Ireland!

We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: Old Glory has the best supporters in MLR – maybe in all of professional rugby. Why? It’s not just the support you show for our team on the pitch – which is incredible. It’s also because you naturally understand and embrace the unique culture of the rugby community of the Mid-Atlantic, out of which Old Glory was born, and which we are proud to represent.

During this season, despite all the challenges 2021 has brought us, we feel that we discovered one of the best new examples of rugby culture in our partnership with Clonakilty Distillery. Already, the Old Glory Captain’s Bottle has become a symbol throughout MLR of the rugby ethos – that moment when the most bitter of enemies on the pitch meet after the match for expressions of mutual respect and shared reward for the battle fought honorably and well.

We know (because we’ve seen it in our social media and heard t directly from you) that many of you have enjoyed a Captain’s Bottle (or two, or more!) or even invested in a Golden Ticket Legacy Bot- tle. Now, however, we would like to make a special appeal, along with sharing some information you may not know.

We’d like to invite and encourage all of our supporters to consi- der investing in a Clonakilty Golden Ticket Legacy Bottle. Yes, the Legacy Bottle is priced as the premium Irish whiskey it is, and we certainly realize it’s not in everyone’s budget to purchase one or more of these treasures. However, what’s important for you to know is that every Legacy Bottle sold by Clonakilty provides a sig- nificant and direct financial contribution to Old Glory. This means that everything we are trying to do, to grow rugby in our region – from the creation of the Old Glory academy system and support for grassroots youth clubs, to the training, housing and welfare of the professional players we cultivate in our region and recruit from around the world – benefits from your support each time you purchase a bottle.

20 Old Glory 2021 Already bought a Legacy Bottle? We thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. Think you might like another? Every bottle you buy helps Old Glory a little more. Looking for a perfect Father’s Day gift? As Dads ourselves, we can report with confidence that we can’t think of another gift we’d enjoy better. Got a hankering to return to travel once things get back to normal? Don’t forget that a Golden Ticket Legacy Bottle gets you a shot at a free trip to Ireland – and with pretty good odds at that, given the limited run! And those odds only improve with each bottle you buy. . . .

As always, we thank you for your incredible support and look forward to seeing you back out at the pitch.

Go OG!!!

Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy

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Old Glory 2021 27 “The first half of the Thretton season is more about growth. It’s whoever Palamo can develop faster and stay healthy into Co-Captain the backend of the season. In the first few games, I’m excited to see how we grow each week and how we can assess ourselves midseason to see if we are striding and developing from there.”

In rugby culture, each post match social Clonakilty includes team captains congratulating the competing sides and sharing a drink in camaraderie. Old Glory DC Rugby in Captain's partnership with Clonakilty Distillery has developed "The Captains Bottle". Bottle This exclusive Captains Bottle has been customized for post match celebrations. Each Bordeaux cask finished Irish whiskey bottled is 46% ABV. Old Glory DC Rugby will present this classic bottle to our opposing captains during the 2021 season in the true spirit of the game.

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Rules of Rugby 15

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After each try, worth 5 points, the scoring team is allowed an opportunity to kick the ball through the posts for an additional 2 points (conversion). Certain penalties also earn the non-offending team a kick through the posts, worth 3 points (penalty) if made. At the conclusion of the match, the team with the most points wins.

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Old Glory 2021 41 Old Glory DC Is Excited To Announce The Return Of The Road To Glory, The Team's Official Podcast!

The Road to Glory aired weekly during the inaugural season in early 2020 on popular podcast streaming websites. It quickly became OG supporter’s favorite way to consume game highlights, team analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content. 2020 Hosts Brianna Kim and Roland “Roly” Pratt will return this season for weekly podcast episodes airing Thursday evenings throughout the Major League Rugby (MLR) season. Bri and Roly will cover all that is rugby on The Road to Glory. The duo will tackle men’s and women’s rugby in all of its forms – international, domestic, collegiate, 7’s, youth, MLR, and of course Old Glory DC! For long-form interviews, expert analysis, features, and in-depth coverage of Old Glory DC and rugby taking place in the DMV, listen to The Road To Glory weekly on your favorite podcast hosting website. Go to www.oldglorydc.com for more details on how you can engage with DC’s first professional rugby franchise.

42 Old Glory 2021 THANK YOU TO THE 16th OG!

Old Glory is building for the long haul. We plan to be a fixture in this community and a force in North American rugby for many years to come. In these difficult, pandemic-affected early years, we ask for your continued patience, cooperation, and support. We’ll do everything in our power to make this a safe but forward- looking return to rugby, which one day we will all look back on with pride. We believe there has never been a more important time to see the sport of rugby thrive in the United States. We know our sport connects people, communities, and nations. We look forward to the day we can enjoy our beautiful sport together, and we are committed, more than ever, to making that happen. Thank you for supporting Old Glory DC and rugby in Greater Washington!