Rugby

Tight Five Pub, The District’s First Rugby Fan Bar, “final day is Sunday” in the former Smoke and Barrel/Asylum space in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2471 18th Street, NW previously home to Smoke and Barrel and the long time home of Asylum before that

Thanks to Chris for passing on the sad news from Tight Five Pub:

“THIS WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK OF TIGHT FIVE PUB

Our final day is Sunday July 21st. We have loved being part of this neighborhood and community. Thank you for your support and we would love to see you (at least) one more time before we close the doors for the last time.

Get free merchandise (with purchase) while supplies last!

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“Old Glory DC signs broadcast deal with Monumental Sports Network”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From a press release:

“Monumental Sports Network and Old Glory DC announced today a partnership to broadcast 13 games on the regional sports network during the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The broadcast schedule begins with Old Glory’s season opener on the road against New Orleans (NOLA) Gold on Saturday, March 2 at 4 PM ET and will run through the conclusion of the team’s season at the end of June. (more…)

“The District’s First Rugby Fan Bar”, Tight Five Pub, opens in former Smoke and Barrel/Asylum space

By Prince Of Petworth


2471 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Laura for sending last night: “Tight Five Pub is OPEN as of today!!”

Their website says:

“Located in Adams Morgan, Tight Five Pub is your go-to spot for all things sports. Cheer for your favorite team on one of our 16 HDTVs while enjoying delicious American pub fare, cold beers, and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us for nightly specials, game day specials, and regularly scheduled fun and games. (more…)

D.C. Getting our own professional rugby team

By Prince Of Petworth


via DC MLR

From a press release:

“With the successful launch of the inaugural season of Major League Rugby (MLR) this past April, fans in the national capital region can begin dreaming of a professional rugby team of their own.

Two local business leaders with rugby in their blood — Paul Sheehy and Chris Dunlavey — have secured exclusive rights for a DC-based MLR team. With the appropriate level of community and corporate support, the team plans to enter league competition no later than 2020 and possibly begin playing games within the next 12 months. (more…)