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April 4, 2025 - Makeen Alikhan has found his confidence on the field again in Major League Rugby.
The 23-year-old is in his second season in North America after joining the Dallas Jackals on loan from English Premiership Rugby club Harlequins for the 2024 season.
After joining the London club's senior academy at 18, the flanker had endured a miserable time with near-constant injury and saw his game time limited.
To reignite his career, Alikhan decided to return to the country he called home in his early life, play professional rugb... Full Story
March 18, 2025 - Charlotte, NC. - USA Rugby & World Rugby are pleased to partner with
TEG Sport to host a series of world-class international rugby matches across four cities in 2025,
as the USA Eagles embark on a landmark year on the global rugby stage.
This initiative is a key pillar of World Rugby's commitment to growing the sport in the U.S in
partnership with USA Rugby and key stakeholders, driving fan engagement, commercial
investment, and high-performance opportunities for the Eagles ahead of hosting Rugby World
Cups in 2031 ... Full Story
January 16, 2025 - Junior Gafa's efforts for Anthem Rugby Carolina in 2024 saw the center awarded Major League Rugby Rookie of the Year.
Picked 23rd overall by the New England Free Jacks in the 2023 MLR Collegiate Draft, Gafa was initially loaned to Anthem before joining the team full-time in the offseason.
Over his 13 league appearances, the 23-year-old gained 1,062 meters, beat 37 defenders, and scored four tries in the North Carolinians' inaugural campaign.
Those performances on the field got the back named in USA Rugby's reserves ... Full Story
January 14, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Anthem Rugby Carolina, the newest member of Major League Rugby (MLR), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Patrick Stack as its first-ever Team President. This landmark hire marks a significant milestone in the team's trajectory as it continues its mission to grow rugby in Charlotte and across the U.S.
Stack brings more than 15 years of diverse professional experience, spanning roles in sports agencies, sports teams, academia, and the nonprofit sector. His wide-ranging expertise will be invaluable as... Full Story
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Anthem RC's Makeen Alikhan - 'We're Very Optimistic'
April 4, 2025 - Makeen Alikhan has found his confidence on the field again in Major League Rugby.
The 23-year-old is in his second season in North America after joining the Dallas Jackals on loan from English Premiership Rugby club Harlequins for the 2024 season.
After joining the London club's senior academy at 18, the flanker had endured a miserable time with near-constant injury and saw his game time limited.
To reignite his career, Alikhan decided to return to the country he called home in his early life, play professional rugb... Full StoryMore Anthem Rugby Carolina stories below
Charlotte to Host USA Rugby Matches this Summer
March 18, 2025 - Charlotte, NC. - USA Rugby & World Rugby are pleased to partner with
TEG Sport to host a series of world-class international rugby matches across four cities in 2025,
as the USA Eagles embark on a landmark year on the global rugby stage.
This initiative is a key pillar of World Rugby's commitment to growing the sport in the U.S in
partnership with USA Rugby and key stakeholders, driving fan engagement, commercial
investment, and high-performance opportunities for the Eagles ahead of hosting Rugby World
Cups in 2031 ... Full StoryGafa Looks to Build with Anthem in 2025 After Rookie of the Year Campaign
January 16, 2025 - Junior Gafa's efforts for Anthem Rugby Carolina in 2024 saw the center awarded Major League Rugby Rookie of the Year.
Picked 23rd overall by the New England Free Jacks in the 2023 MLR Collegiate Draft, Gafa was initially loaned to Anthem before joining the team full-time in the offseason.
Over his 13 league appearances, the 23-year-old gained 1,062 meters, beat 37 defenders, and scored four tries in the North Carolinians' inaugural campaign.
Those performances on the field got the back named in USA Rugby's reserves ... Full StoryAnthem Rugby Carolina Names Patrick Stack as First Team President
January 14, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Anthem Rugby Carolina, the newest member of Major League Rugby (MLR), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Patrick Stack as its first-ever Team President. This landmark hire marks a significant milestone in the team's trajectory as it continues its mission to grow rugby in Charlotte and across the U.S.
Stack brings more than 15 years of diverse professional experience, spanning roles in sports agencies, sports teams, academia, and the nonprofit sector. His wide-ranging expertise will be invaluable as... Full StoryAnthem Rugby Carolina News
- Anthem RC's Makeen Alikhan - 'We're Very Optimistic' - April 4, 2025
- Charlotte to Host USA Rugby Matches this Summer - March 18, 2025
- Gafa Looks to Build with Anthem in 2025 After Rookie of the Year Campaign - January 16, 2025
- Anthem Rugby Carolina Names Patrick Stack as First Team President - January 14, 2025
- Meet the 2024 MLR Draft's Second Overall Pick: Neil Trainor - September 18, 2024
- Meet the 2024 MLR Draft's First Overall Pick: Erich Storti - September 12, 2024
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Anthem Rugby Carolina Minor League Other
League: Major League RugbyHome: Charlotte, North Carolina
Class: Rugby
Website: Anthem Rugby Carolina site
Schedule: Full Anthem Rugby Carolina Schedule
Anthem Rugby Carolina Scoreboard
| Sun., Apr 27 | L | Carolina 5 at Miami 31 | Final |
| Wed., Apr 23 | L | Seattle 31 at Carolina 14 | Final |
| Fri., Apr 18 | L | New England 26 at Carolina 6 | Final |
| Sun., Apr 13 | L | Carolina 20 at Chicago 28 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 5 | L | NOLA 33 at Carolina 19 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 29 | W | Carolina 7 at Seattle 3 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Anthem Rugby Carolina Schedule and Results | |||
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Anthem Rugby Carolina Headlines
- VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte vs Seattle - MLR YouTube (April 28)
- VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte vs New England - MLR YouTube (April 21)
- VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte vs NOLA - MLR YouTube (April 7)
- VIDEO: WILD Rugby Tap and Go Set Play: Charlotte vs Houston: Week 6 - MLR YouTube (April 3)
- VIDEO: Final Whistle Confusion: Anthem RC V Houston SaberCats: Week 6 - MLR YouTube (March 26)
- VIDEO: DRAMATIC FINISH: Anthem RC vs Miami Sharks - MLR YouTube (March 10)
- VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte vs Miami - MLR YouTube (March 3)
- VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte vs San Diego - MLR YouTube (February 24)
- New rugby leader brings sports business savvy to Anthem RC - MLR Axios (February 22)
- VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: BEST of Anthem RC Inaugural Season: MLR 2024 - MLR YouTube (November 8)
- VIDEO: With the 1st Pick of the 2024 MLR Draft, Anthem RC Selects Erich Storti from Saint Mary's College - MLR YouTube (August 30)
- Anthem Establishes Partnership with Charlotte Rugby Club - MLR Golf Rugby Report (August 21)
- All Today's Anthem Rugby Carolina Headlines
