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8.13.09 Rugby League Guru Predictions-2009 AMNRL Playoffs From AmericanRugbyNews.com The American National Rugby League playoff series starts this weekend with the quarterfinals and both matchups are ARN's Game of the Week. 2008 champs New Haven are at home to the Philadelphia Fight, while Boston is on the road at Aston. More detail »

8.08.09 Game of the Week by American Rugby News-Regular season finale As they say, time flies and it doesn't seem to have taken long this year, but we've reached the end of the regular season in the American National Rugby League. More detail »

8.07.09 Fight and Vixen profiles/bios on our new Profile Page Located on the left side of our main page, just click on Profiles and learn about all of the Fight players and Vixen Dancers. You can also view the latest on the Fight Management team and our affiliates. Please take a look and let us know what you think. More detail »

8.05.09 Fight game photos by Marvin Dangerfield Photography Photos from many of the Fight games this year are now available for all to purchase by Marvin Dangerfield Photography. Site located at http://www.dangerfieldphotography.smugmug.com/ Special prices are available to players and the dance team. Check them out! More detail »

8.01.09 AMNRL-War at the Shore! Defending titlists New Haven proved to be way more than a handful for Aston in a replay of the 2008 Grand Final Saturday at War at the Shore - the American National Rugby League's showcase event. More detail »

7.26.09 2nd Annual Battle to Strike out ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) The '2nd Annual Battle to Strike out ALS' (Lou Gehrig's Disease) was a huge success for the PBR Fight and the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. A large crowd of fans (over 130) showed up to see a great game of rugby league and also support a great cause. More detail »

7.25.09 Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. Axemen-Ryan Douglas Fight Captain Ryan Douglas was again chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs the Jacksonville Axemen. More detail »

7.25.09 Week 7 wrap up by American Rugby News From AmericanRugbyNews.com by Brian Lowe Jacksonville Runs the Table! The Jacksonville Axemen have completed an unbeaten regular season with a 48-12 win against the Philadelphia Fight Saturday in Round 7 of the American National Rugby League. More detail »

7.19.09 Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. NY-Michael Kaufman Fight Center Michael Kaufman was selected the Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match vs. the New York Knights. More detail »

7.18.09 NY Knights send PBR Fight to third straight loss The PBR Philadelphia Fight lost a tough match vs the 2nd place NY Knights 34-22. More detail »

7.18.09 Knights vs. PBR Fight-American Rugby News-Game of the Week This week's Game of the Week features the second-placed New York Knights at #4 PBR Philadelphia Fight, and a log jam is starting to form on the points table as teams prepare to head into Round 6 of the American National Rugby League season. More detail »

7.15.09 PBR Fight lose second straight to the Aston Bulls Article courtesy of American Rugby News. The Aston DSC Bulls have inflicted the worst defeat on the Philadelphia Fight so far this season with a 50-4 victory Wednesday night in Conshohocken, PA. More detail »

7.15.09 Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. Bulls-PFC Dave Wilmore Fight Hooker PFC Dave Wilmore was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs the Aston Bulls. Dave was relentless on defense during the game, making upwards of 40 tackles and was equally as active on offense in running the ball and making good meters for the club. Congratulations to Dave, he will receive a $25 gift card to use at Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk at any time. More detail »

7.12.09 Fight suffer first loss of season to a very strong Axemen team Photos courtesy of Allene Rachal Photography. In front of 1500 fans, the largest crowd this season, The Barons Brewing Jacksonville Axemen have kept their perfect record in tact and advance to 6 and 0 on the season after a tough affair against the PBR Philadelphia Fight that had players from both teams spend time in the locker room getting sewn up by Dr Moore. More detail »

7.11.09 Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the Match vs. Axemen-Ryan Douglas Fight Captain Ryan Douglas was chosen the Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs the Jacksonville Axemen. Ryan's defense was bruising and he made countless inroads into the Axemen defense to set up several tries and his work rate was tremendous. More detail »

7.11.09 PBR Fight vs. Axemen-American Rugby News-Game of the Week After enjoying a week off for the Independence Day weekend, the American National Rugby League swings back into gear and the Game of the Week features the only two unbeaten teams. More detail »

7.10.09 Watch the PBR Fight vs. Jacksonville Axemen live on the internet You can watch the unbeaten Fight take on the unbeaten Jacksonville Axemen live on the internet tomorrow Saturday July 11 at 5pm! More detail »

7.04.09 Happy July 4th-Thank you to our soldiers!!! We want to wish all of our US Soldiers a safe and Happy 4th. Especially Pat Kelly and Stephen Buxton, two members of the Fight currently deployed in Iraq. Remember what all their comrades past and present have done for us, and also remember to thank them when they get home. Stay safe guys and see you soon. More detail »

6.27.09 PBR Fight move to 3-0 vs. Washington DC Slayers Photos courtesy of Marvin Dangerfield Photography. The Conshohocken Borough hosted the first ever 13-a-side Rugby League match at the A.A. Garthwaite Stadium on Saturday 27 June, between the home team, the Pabst Philadelphia Fight and the visiting Washington DC Slayers, with the home team running out convincing winners 72 to 16. It's their third consecutive win for the season and their first home game. More detail »

6.27.09 Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match vs. Wash DC-Mitch Heumiller The Kildare's Irish Pub Man of the match vs. DC Slayers was Mitch Heumiller who was outstanding at lock. He scored 3 tries as a worthy reward for his continuous hard running. His defense was rock solid, sound and very effective. Mitch hails from Queensland Australia, and played in Manchester England for two seasons prior to joining the Fight this year. Congratulations to Mitch, he will receive a $25 gift card to use at Kildare's at any time. More detail »

6.18.09 (Match Preview) First Fight Match at Home In Conshohocken The PBR Philadelphia Fight play their first home game of the 2009 season at the A. A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken this Saturday. After two great wins over the Fairfax Eagles (20-12) and Bucks County Sharks (32-12) they look forward to taking on last year's Grand Finalists, Aston Bulls. More detail »

6.13.09 PBR Fight go to 2-0 with big win vs. the Sharks The PBR Philadelphia Fight played an outstanding game in wet and muddy conditions and took home their second win of the year to go to 2-0 on the season. The Fight defeated the Bucks County Sharks 32-12 at Neshaminy Middle school. More detail »

6.13.09 Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match-vs. Sharks-Michael Kaufman The Kildare's Irish Pub man of the match vs. the Bucks County Sharks was center Michael Kaufman in his debut match with the Fight. Michael was dominating on defense, scored one try, but had 3 others called back due to some poor refereeing decisions. Congratulations to Michael, he will recieve a $25 gift card to use at Kildare's at any time. More detail »

6.07.09 Fight win 2009 opener FIGHT WIN!!! PBR Philadelphia Fight 20-Fairfax Eagles 12 All photos courtesy of Jen Bentley. Article Courtesy of Brian Lowe, American Rugby News. The American National Rugby League's new boys on the block the Boston 13s acquitted themselves admirably in their first ever hit-out as the 2009 season revved up Saturday along the eastern seaboard. More detail »

6.06.09 PBR Fight vs. Eagles-Season Opener Preview The PBR Philadelphia Fight will play their 2009 season opener vs. the Fairfax Eagles at 1pm on Saturday June 6 at Signal Hill Field #1 in Manassas VA. More detail »

6.06.09 The Kildare's Irish Pub-Man of the Match award vs. Eagles Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk and GM Dane Gray have graciously agreed this season to become the official sponsor of the Fight Man of the Match award. More detail »

6.03.09 Bringing Back the Fight In 2009-Season Preview The PBR Philadelphia Fight has taken up residence at the A. A. Garthwaite Stadium, Conshohocken for the 2009 season. Along with a new venue come new sponsors, players and a return to the familiar Fight colors of Scarlet red & Kelly green with black trim. More detail »

5.30.09 PBR Fight Social-Kildare's Manayunk The PBR Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Club held a successful social at Kildare's in Manayunk on Saturday May 30th. A live band The Band of Strangers played from 7:30-9:30pm. More detail »

5.09.09 Texas Hold'em Tournament /1st Vixens Dance Team appearance The sun couldn't keep the pokers players from coming out and enjoying a No Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament to benefit ALS last Saturday at August Moon. More detail »

4.18.09 Vixens Dance Team Holds Auditions for Inaugural Season On April 18, 2009 a group of 27 girls turned out to ICE Nightclub in King of Prussia for the first ever Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team auditions. More detail »

4.13.09 Fight's 1st Social Night @ Kildare's Manayunk The Saturday before Easter turned out to be a great night for a social event for the Fight at our new clubhouse, Kildare's Irish Pub in Manayunk. More detail »

4.10.09 Fight unveil new uniforms from Canterbury of New Zealand The PBR Philadelphia Fight is taking delivery of their 2009 playing kits in the next few weeks. More detail »

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