Old Glory DC

Old Glory DC
Full nameOld Glory DC Rugby Football Club
Nickname(s)The Flags
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
LocationWashington, D.C.
Ground(s)Maryland SoccerPlex (Capacity: 5,000)
ChairmanPaul Sheehy
Chris Dunlavey
Scottish Rugby Union
Coach(es)Simon Cross
Captain(s)Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz
Most capsJack Iscaro (60)
Top scorerJason Robertson (313)
Most triesWilliam Talataina (23)
League(s)Major League Rugby
2023Conference finalist
3rd (Eastern Conference)
Team kit
Official website
oldglorydc.com

Old Glory DC RFC is a professional rugby union team based in the Washington, D.C., area that is a member of Major League Rugby (MLR). Old Glory was founded in 2018, played some exhibition games in 2019, and began regular-season MLR play in 2020.

The organization is led by two local business leaders, former USA Eagles' Paul Sheehy, and local club rugby player Chris Dunlavey.[1] The Scottish Rugby Union has a part ownership of the team. The team has been coached by Simon Cross since July 2023.

  1. ^ Neibauer, Michael (May 17, 2018). "Two local business leaders may field professional D.C. rugby team". Washington Business Journal.