2007 AMNRL season
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The 2007 American National Rugby League season was the tenth annual American National Rugby League
season of semi-professional rugby league football in North America. The season began on June 2, 2007 with a match between the Northern Raiders
and the New York Knights
, played at Pier 40 Stadium located on the Hudson River
.
The 2007 competition sees ten teams participating throughout nine round of the regular season, followed by the top six teams qualifying for the AMNRL playoff series.
The championship was won by the Connecticut Wildcats
, who defeated the Aston DSC Bulls
20-18 at Hodges Stadium
in Jacksonville, North Florida
.
located in Jacksonville, Florida
.
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American National Rugby League
The American National Rugby League is a rugby league football competition for semi-professional clubs in the United States. It is the country's first domestic rugby league competition...
season of semi-professional rugby league football in North America. The season began on June 2, 2007 with a match between the Northern Raiders
Northern Raiders
The New York Raiders are an American semi-professional rugby league football team based in Congers, New York. The team currently plays in the American National Rugby League competition...
and the New York Knights
New York Knights
The New York Knights were an Arena Football League team based in New York City. They played in the league for one season, 1988. They played their home games at Madison Square Garden. After going 2-10 overall in their only season the team ceased operations...
, played at Pier 40 Stadium located on the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
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The 2007 competition sees ten teams participating throughout nine round of the regular season, followed by the top six teams qualifying for the AMNRL playoff series.
The championship was won by the Connecticut Wildcats
Connecticut Wildcats
The Connecticut Wildcats are an American semi-professional rugby league football team based in Norwalk, Connecticut. They currently compete in the American National Rugby League ....
, who defeated the Aston DSC Bulls
Aston DSC Bulls
The Aston Bulls, also known as the Aston Delco Sports Club Bulls , are a semi-professional rugby league football team based in Aston Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The team currently plays in the American National Rugby League , the United States' oldest competition...
20-18 at Hodges Stadium
Hodges Stadium
Hodges Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at the University of North Florida , and the home field for the North Florida Ospreys soccer, track and field, and cross country teams. It is located on the university's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S...
in Jacksonville, North Florida
North Florida
North Florida refers to the northernmost part of the U.S. state of Florida, including some counties that border the state of Georgia. It also borders the Big Bend with Madison County and Taylor County to the east and the Central Florida region to its south....
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Pre Season
- A new team has been allowed to join the American National Rugby LeagueAmerican National Rugby LeagueThe American National Rugby League is a rugby league football competition for semi-professional clubs in the United States. It is the country's first domestic rugby league competition...
for the 2007 season the Fairfax EaglesFairfax EaglesThe Fairfax Eagles were a rugby league team based in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. The club was active from 2007 to 2011, when it suspended operations....
while one team was not granted re-admittance following on from the 2006 season2006 AMNRL seasonThe 2006 American National Rugby League season was the ninth annual American National Rugby League season, and the 26th since the first season of semi-professional rugby league began in North America. The season began on May 17, 2006 with a match between defending premiers Glen Mills Bulls and the...
being the Boston BravesBoston Braves RLFC-Stadium:The Boston Thirteens play all home matches at MIT's Steinbrenner Stadium.-External links:Official websites* * * at usarugbyleague.com...
. - The Delaware Valley MantaraysDelaware Valley MantaraysThe Delaware Valley Mantarays were a semi-professional rugby league football team based in the Delaware Valley area of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The team played for seven seasons in the American National Rugby League , the United States' major competition, from 2000–2006...
club decided to merge with the Philadelphia FightPhiladelphia FightThe Philadelphia Fight are a semi-professional rugby league team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. They are the current champions of the USA Rugby League. They play their home games at A. A...
in order to form a stronger club and franchise. - The Glen Mills Bulls club relocated to Delaware County, PennsylvaniaDelaware County, PennsylvaniaDelaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 558,979, making it Pennsylvania's fifth most populous county, behind Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Bucks counties....
and changed the club name to the Aston Delco Sports Club Bulls or Aston DSC BullsAston DSC BullsThe Aston Bulls, also known as the Aston Delco Sports Club Bulls , are a semi-professional rugby league football team based in Aston Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The team currently plays in the American National Rugby League , the United States' oldest competition...
, however the club staff, management and playing roster will remain the same. - The AMNRL decided to change its format from a two conference pool system to a singular league format.
Ladder
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Connecticut WildcatsConnecticut Wildcats The Connecticut Wildcats are an American semi-professional rugby league football team based in Norwalk, Connecticut. They currently compete in the American National Rugby League .... |
9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 135 | 18 |
| 2 |  Aston DSC BullsAston DSC Bulls The Aston Bulls, also known as the Aston Delco Sports Club Bulls , are a semi-professional rugby league football team based in Aston Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The team currently plays in the American National Rugby League , the United States' oldest competition... |
9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 342 | 252 | 14 |
| 3 | Bucks County Sharks | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 288 | 218 | 12 |
| 4 | New York Knights | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 336 | 242 | 11 |
| 5 | New Haven Warriors New Haven Warriors -Stadium:The Warriors home ground is Ken Strong Stadium at West Haven High School in West Haven, Connecticut.-Statistics and records:Biggest winning marginBiggest losing marginMost points for the clubMost points in a match... |
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 260 | 192 | 9 |
| 6 |  Washington D.C. SlayersWashington D.C. Slayers -Home and practice fields:The Slayers' home field is Duke Ellington Field near Georgetown University Hospital in Washington. Their practice field is Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park downtown.-Statistics and records:*AMNRL Championship titles: 0... |
9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 276 | 202 | 8 |
| 7 |  Jacksonville AxemenJacksonville Axemen -Southeastern Rugby League Championship:In 2011 the Axemen launched a reserve grade competition, the Firehouse Subs Southeastern Rugby League Championship, which acts as a feeder club system for the Axemen to further develop players... |
9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 166 | 370 | |
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| 8 |  Philadelphia FightPhiladelphia Fight The Philadelphia Fight are a semi-professional rugby league team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. They are the current champions of the USA Rugby League. They play their home games at A. A... |
9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 166 | 254 | |
| 6 | ||||||||
| 9 |  Northern RaidersNorthern Raiders The New York Raiders are an American semi-professional rugby league football team based in Congers, New York. The team currently plays in the American National Rugby League competition... |
9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 129 | 274 | |
| 2 | ||||||||
| 10 |  Fairfax EaglesFairfax Eagles The Fairfax Eagles were a rugby league team based in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. The club was active from 2007 to 2011, when it suspended operations.... |
9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 100 | 240 | |
| 0 | ||||||||
Championship Match
The 2007 Championship Grand Final match was played for the first time at a set location, being Hodges StadiumHodges Stadium
Hodges Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at the University of North Florida , and the home field for the North Florida Ospreys soccer, track and field, and cross country teams. It is located on the university's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S...
located in Jacksonville, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
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