Austin Gilgronis News

Austin Gilgronis Announce New Coaching Hires: Sam Harris & Mark Gerrard

June 30, 2020 - AUSTIN, TX: The Austin Gilgronis are excited to announce the hiring of Head Coach Sam Harris and Assistant Coach Mark Gerrard to pursue the AG's next championship title; carrying the momentum the club's 2020 MLR Virtual Championship into the 2021 campaign. This coaching tandem brings a wealth of rugby knowledge to Austin from their playing and coaching careers in the Japanese Top League, Super Rugby, Wallabies, and the NRL. "The opportunity to coach in the biggest sports market in the world is a childhood dream realized, ... Full Story

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Austin Becomes the GilgronisÃÂ

February 22, 2020 - Adam Gilchrist has a unique vision for sports entertainment and his new venture with his acquisition of the Major League Rugby team in Austin. That vision rests on a community first approach that is delivering a first-class sports entertainment product. The new ownership in Austin has begun their redevelopment of the program with plenty of notable changes. New Branding - The question everyone has asked, how did they get to the name, Gilgronis? "A Gilgroni is a premium cocktail we will be releasing. It's Adam's visio... Full Story

Austin Gilgronis Take on New Ownership and Find New Home at Circuit of the Americas for 2020 Season

January 29, 2020 - AUSTIN, TX - Formally known as the Austin Herd and based in Round Rock, TX, Loyals LLC have purchased the Austin Major League Rugby franchise. The team will debut as Austin Gilgronis (the AGs) and relocate to Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX, for the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season on February 9 at 7 pm (CST, local time). Loyals LLC has taken immediate control of the franchise and all operations from previous ownership by Austin Herd. The "Gilgronis" are named after a new Texas-sized cocktail, to be rele... Full Story

Austin Elite Rugby Returns to Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in 2020

August 21, 2019 - ROUND ROCK, Texas - Elite Rugby Management is excited to announce that it will be returning to the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex for the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season and will remain in Austin proper. Located within Old Settlers Park at 2001 N. Kenny Fort Blvd, the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex is a state-of-the-art sports complex. The 60-acre sports complex features a World Rugby regulation championship turf field, spectator amenities include permanent seating with shade structures, VIP lounge, plazas, pavilio... Full Story