Brooklyn Kings (rugby league)
The Brooklyn Kings are a professional Rugby League team based in Brooklyn, New York. They are a part of the North American Rugby League and the USA Rugby League.
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| Full name | Brooklyn Kings Rugby League |
| Nickname(s) | Kings |
| Colours | Navy Gold |
| Founded | Friday, February 13, 2014 |
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| CEO | Matthew Bailey |
| Coach | Matt Isherwood |
| Captain | Eddy Pettybourne |
| Competition | North American Rugby League |
| 2019 Season | 1st (Champions) |
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| Premierships | 1 (USARL) (2019) |
| Runners-up | 1 (USARL) (2018) |
| Minor premiership | 1 (USARL) (2019) |
History
2014 was the club's inaugural season in the USA Rugby League and they finished third in the North Conference's North East Division.
The Kings won their first USARL Championship final in 2019 against the Jacksonville Axemen 12-6.[1]
In 2021, the club turned fully professional and became a founding member of the North American Rugby League. The Kings made history by signing former National Rugby League, Super League & USA international, Eddy Pettybourne to the first professional contract to a United States based club.[2][3]
Affiliations with British Rugby League
In March 2014, the Kings announced a partnership with the Castleford Tigers, who play in the Super League. The goal of the affiliation was to "share resources and implement initiatives to develop the game and their brands on a global scale."[4]
Players
2022 Squad
Sione Finefeuiaki
Constantine Mika- Connor Donehue
- Kevin Reed, Jr.
- Tim Stubbs
Stadium
The Brooklyn Kings play their home games at Bushwick Inlet Park.
Honours
USARL
- Champions (1): 2019
- Runners up (1): 2018
References
- Lowe, Brian (26 August 2019). "Brooklyn wins its first USA national championship". Rugby League Planet.
- Mclennan, Stuart (8 April 2021). "No sleep til Brooklyn goes professional". Everything Rugby League.
- "Former National Rugby League star & USA Representative Eddy Pettybourne signs 2 year Brooklyn Kings deal". Olean Times Herald. 6 April 2021.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
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External links
- Official websites
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