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Anthem Rugby Carolina
Professional rugby union club in North Carolina From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthem Rugby Carolina, shortened to Anthem RC, is an American professional rugby union team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2024, and began to play during the 2024 season. Unlike other MLR teams, Anthem RC is funded by governing bodies, USA Rugby and World Rugby,[1] in the aim to improve the USA Eagles so they may qualify for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup, and be competitive for the US-hosted 2031 Rugby World Cup.[2]
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History
Anthem RC finished the 2024 season 0-16, the third winless season in MLR history after the 2019 Austin Elite and 2022 Dallas Jackals. Despite the team's struggle, Anthem back Junior Gafa was named MLR Rookie of the Year,[3] with scrum-half Siaosi Nai and left wing Cael Hodgson earning First XV honors.[4]
Anthem RC announced the appointment of Patrick Stack as its first team president on January 14, 2025.[5] On March 31, 2025, Anthem RC became the first team in MLR history to field a roster entirely composed of domestic players in 25-17 loss to the Seattle Seawolves.[6]
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Players and personnel
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Current squad
The Anthem Rugby Carolina squad for the 2025 Major League Rugby season is:[7]
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
- Senior 15s and senior 7s internationally capped players are listed in bold.
- * denotes players qualified to play for the United States on dual nationality or residency grounds.
- MLR teams are allowed to field up to ten overseas players per match.
Head coach
Alama Ieremia (2024–present)
Technical staff
The team's technical staff as of 2024[update] is as follows:[8]
Neethling Gericke - Assistant Coach, Forwards (2024–present)- Elvis Seveali'i - Assistant Coach, Backs and Skills (2024-present)
Brendan Keane - Assistant Coach (2024-present)
Matoko Noudehou - Physical Performance Coach (2024-present)- Zach Fournier - Lead Athletic Trainer (2024-present)
- Michael Sheridan - Assistant Athletic Trainer (2024-present)
- Luke Richmond - Analysist (2024-present)
Darran Coleman - Team Manager (2024-present)
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Records
Season standings
2024 season
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Anthem Rugby Carolina played 16 games in the 2024 regular season. They did not make the playoffs.
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2025 season
Anthem Rugby Carolina played 16 games in the 2025 regular season.
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References
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