Jon Velie Named University of Oklahoma Director of Rugby

Press Release courtesy of  Tyson Meek, Oklahoma RFC

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Norman, OK - The University of Oklahoma Rugby Program named Jon Velie as Director of Rugby. Velie served as Head Coach of the Sooners from 1998-2006. Velie’s top season was in 2005 when the Sooners boasted a 19-1 record and finished third in the Western US. Velie also led Oklahoma on an undefeated tour to Oxford, Cambridge and London. 

Velie’s other noteworthy accomplishments were: Establishing the Big XII Rugby Tournament, which was televised on the Fox Network, Establishing the Johnsonville Brats Full Contact Tailgate Party, rugby matches held prior to OU Football games with live radio broadcast from KRXO 107.7, establishing the Oklahoma Rugby Camp held in the $90 Million Everett Indoor Training Facility and creating the Scrumdown for the Skull, an annual showdown with the University of Texas the night before the football matchup in Dallas, Texas. 

6 Nations, here we go!

Like a kid waking up on Christmas morning, I am rather excited that today see's the 2011 RBS Six Nations Championship get under way!

England face their old rivals Wales in the opening match in Cardiff this afternoon.  If the verbal battle off the field is anything to go by, should make for a cracking game!  Ireland are in Rome on Saturday for their first game against the Italians and will be keen to get off to solid start if they wish to repeat their Grand Slam success next year.  Later on Saturday, the Scots, coming off two great wins in their Autumn tests head to Paris to face Les Bleus.

Aside from who will win it thie year, the big question, especially in the US, is when the games are on and where to watch them.  Well problem solved!  This year I have added a dedicated page includes this years schedule, tv channels, online options, and local bars the will showing the games.

Head on over to http://www.arugbylife.com/p/6-nations-in-usa.html for the details!

Introducing the New ARL logo!

Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce the new 'a rugby life' logo!

A BIG thank you goes out to Adam Kopp and the folks at Madak Design and Rugby Athletic, who did the design for me.  The idea of a redesign came up in conversation after wrapping up last years podcast on Rugby Athletic.  Adam has been working with me since and I am chuffed to share his finished work to the world today.  

Let me know what you folks think of it :)