Rugby United New York – Mike Tolkin Rugby United New York Release NEW YORK (August 6, 2018)- Rugby United New York, New York City’s first professional rugby franchise, is excited to announce that Mike Tolkin has been appointed Head Coach of the organization, after successfully leading the team throughout the 2018 exhibition season. Tolkin graduated Xavier High School, Manhattan, in 1985, before attending St. John’s University. Upon college graduation, Tolkin returned to Xavier as an English teacher and a coach for the rugby program. In 25 years as the Head Coach, Tolkin guided the team to 3 High School National…

RUNY Release NEW YORK (July 26, 2018)- Rugby United New York, New York City’s first professional rugby franchise, has signed English rugby star Ben Foden for the 2019 Major League Rugby season, the team announced today. Foden started his career in 2004 with the Gallagher Premiership’s Sale Sharks. Foden made the move to the Northampton Saints in 2008 and has spent the last 10 seasons with the club. Over that time, he made over 250 appearances across all competitions, while finding the try zone 59 times. The 33-year-old earned 34 caps for the England national team between 2009 and 2013,…

Rugby United New York & James English Rugby United New York Release NEW YORK – Rugby United New York has officially announced James English as the team’s General Manager as it prepares for its upcoming inaugural season in Major League Rugby. “James really impressed me in a lot of different ways,” said RUNY owner James Kennedy. “His vision for what a Major League Rugby team should look like, both on and off the field, as well as the way he conducted himself and his rugby experience really make him a strong candidate for this role. We are definitely thrilled to…