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Rugby United New York have confirmed that Mike Tolkin will continue as Head Coach for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 50-year-old New York native coached the US Eagles for seven years, taking over the lead role in 2012 through the 2015 World Cup.
It’s an announcement largely viewed as a formality with Tolkin coaching the new professional franchise in their spring campaign. The team was an associate member of MLR in 2018 and did not take part in the regular season. They will be a full participating member in the new season set to begin in January.
In an official media release Tolkin says he expects he new season to be a challenge.
“It’s an exciting time to come into the league. We are looking to compete, we are looking to work hard, we have a lot of talent – but that all has to come together in a hard-working group that is ready to succeed. I know we have a thriving rugby community that will support our endeavors in all aspects of the game.
“There are so many hard working, knowledgeable, and passionate men and women in the New York area that I look forward to working with. We know it won’t be easy, but we will be prepared.”
