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Mighty rugby league battle set for Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s hometown rugby league team The Axemen are undefeated, and their playoff battle with the Boston 13s promises to be a sizzling match. A spokesman said the Jax team only need to win this game and they will be heading to NYC on Aug 29th ...
JaxAxe mows down rugby league competition
Jacksonville’s Axemen make up one of the most persistent rugby league teams in the nation, and this season’s 4 wins in a row give fans more good reasons to celebrate. The Axemen website said the latest victory over the New York Knights—28 to 18...
Jacksonville top city for international rugby Super League as Rhinos face Reds
(Jacksonville, Fla.)—The Leeds Rhinos return to Jacksonville’s Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida on January 17 for the Rhinos Stampede, facing the Salford Reds in what promises to be an outstanding match. This annual rugby league ...
Rugby League ‘Stampede’ may clear up question about football vs. rugby league skills
For an increasing number of Floridians, rugby league matches are a must-see and one reason is Jacksonville’s official team the Jacksonville Axemen. Each year the Axemen host a big brawl between world-class teams and the Jan. 17, 2009 ‘Stampede’...
Jaguars player to hold booksigning at Leeds-Salford Rugby League match hosted by Axemen
Former Jaguars player Tom McManus will add a unique dimension to the January 17 Leeds vs. Salford Rugby League game in Jacksonville. McManus played middle linebacker for the Jags; he was part of the inaugural team. Now the football star has added aut...
Jacksonville Axemen set for first home game of season
Rugby League season strikes up in Jacksonville with home team Axemen holding full contact scrimmage
