Axemen Medical Partner Holds Open House
Dr Alex Moore who has been the medical partner and team doctor for the past four years will be holding an open house event at his practice on Tuesday March 16 (6pm-8pm) that is open to the public - The Axemen would love to help Dr Moore in making this a huge success and are inviting all our fans to attend his first ever WELLNESS EXPO
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Apple Pope to make his Australian Rugby League debut
Apple Pope has been named in the Tweed Heads Seagulls FOGS Cup team for the Feb 27th trial game against Souths Logan. The game will be played at the Cudgen Rugby League grounds in Kingscliff just south of the Gold Coast - Kick off is scheduled for 4.30pm (Qld Time) AND in a stoke of luck he will get to play alongside former Rabbitoh player, Nat Barnes, who visited Jacksonville in 2008 for the Australia Day Challenge
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Apple goes Down Under, Downunder
Apple Pope has arrived safely in Cairns Australia and has hit the ground running after continuing his workout during the trip and already taking in both the local attractions and Rugby League knowledge
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Help the Axemen Survey
The Axemen need your help to adjust our plan for 2010. The economy and 2009 have been a challenge for everyone including the Jacksonville Axemen and we would like some feed back from our FANS and SUPPORTERS to help generate the plan for 2010 by filling out a 10 question survey
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Merry Christmas
The Axemen and Axe Maidens would like to wish all their supporters, fans, sponsors and the people of Jacksonville a very Merry Christmas and a happy, festive and safe New Year.
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Tom McManus adds Axemen Founder to TV Show
Former Jaguar middle linebacker Tom McManus has added Spinner Howland to the list of regular guests who will appear on his Football based TV Show, Tom McManus Uncensored that airs on Comcast Cable Channel 7 twice each week
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Axemen get behind local American Football teams
The Axemen are encouraging all fans to try and attend at least one of the remaining Jacksonville Jaguars home games as the team makes a run at a playoff spot and also want to invite fans to the North America Bowl that will see the Jacksonville Knights take on Team Canada on Dec 19th at UNF
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Movie Night with the Axemen
Clint Eastwood Rugby movie "Invictus" that stars Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, is being used to raise money for the Jacksonville Area USO and local Rugby Development. "Just like Rugby united the Nation of South Africa - We are using the movie Invictus to unite Jacksonvilles rugby community"
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Axemen get Uncensored with Tom McManus
Former Jacksonville Jaguar and host of both his own Radio and TV Show, Tom McManus added a Rugby League segment to the most recent edition of his weekly uncensored TV show that helps the Axemen and Rugby League make a main stream ripple in the worlds largest sporting pond
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Altantic Cup on Jacksonville TV
The Hotels of Jacksonville.com Rugby League Atlantic Cup will have the honor of having a segment aired on Tom McManus Uncensored this Thursday on Comcast TV in Jacksonville
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Rugby Union game
The USA Rugby Union Team (The Eagles) will be hosting an international this coming weekend in Fort Lauderdale. With so many players playing both codes in the USA we are sure there will be a good turn out for them
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Outback Man of the Match
Outback Steakhouse have continued their support for Rugby League by extending their Axemen Man of the Match award partnership to include the Man of the Match for the Hotels of Jacksonville.com Rugby League Atlantic Cup
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Press Conference Announced
The press conference for the Hotels Of Jacksonville.com Rugby League Atlantic Cup has been announce for 12.30pm on Friday November 13 at the Team Hotel
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Axemen get players on the USA Team
The Axemen are proud and excited to have three players named on the USA team and a fourth put on stand-by in case of injury or illness. The three confirmed players have been with the team since the inaugural season and two are former UNF Graduates
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Axemen help get Kids into sports
 The Axemen are encouraging all kids to be active and sports minded in an effort to encourage better health and wellness from a young age. Their partnership with the I-9 Sports group gives all kids a great avenue to get involed in sport and cheerleading
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2009 Awards
A good crowd of players, friends and supporters where on hand at the 2009 Axemen player awards held at Time Out Sports Grill as Brent Shorten walked away with the Tony Weight Award and many stayed to watch the replay of the Grand Final on the big screen TV
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Axemen Appearance and Awards Evening
All Fans and Supporters are invited to join the players for a family appearance at Brusters Real Ice Cream this Saturday and then the team awards evening that will be followed by watching the Grand Final on the Big Screen TV at Time Out Sports Grill
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Axemen fall at final hurdle
The Axemen have fallen to the New York Knights in the Grand Final in New York City. "No excuses, they were the better team on the night" according to Axemen officials.
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Axemen ready for National Championship against New York
The Axemen are now 100% prepared for their semi-final playoff game against Boston at UNF. The team completed their final sessions today with some players getting a last minute stretching gym workout and have been on their hydration routine all day. They learned the New York Knights will be their opponent if they win tomorrow
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Axemen thankful for roster depth as injuries mount
With both Apple and Taco Pope among those sidelined this weekend the Jacksonville Axemen head into this weekend playoffs with some key injuries and are thankful that their roster has plenty of depth and all players have had lots of playing time during the season
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Axemen Auction a Huge Hit
The player and cheerleader auction to raise the additional funds to help the Axemen get to the Grand Final in New York City was been huge success
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Fundraiser gets local TV news help
The Axemen event that is being held to raise funds to help get the team to New York City should they win their home playoff on August 22, got a boost today from First Coast News
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Axemen prepare for Playoffs against the Bulldogs
The Axemen will head to the West Coast of Florida on Aug 8 to face off against the Bradenton Bulldogs in a warm up game for the playoffs. They will also take part in a Sunday morning beach fitness session that will see plenty of work in the soft sand and surf of the gulf coast
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Big Win, Youth Rugby and a little rain
The Barons Brewing Axemen have notched their biggest win of the season to ensure a playoff berth with a 64 to 8 win over the Bucks County Sharks. The day also included the Axemens first Youth Rugby League game as the Highland Middle School faced off against the JEB Stuart Middle School at halftime for a 8 point draw
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Axemen ready to Chop Up the Sharks
The Jacksonville Axemen only need to win todays game against the BC Sharks to guarantee a home play off game in August. They have been preparing all week for this game to make sure that their fans get at least one more home game this season on their march to the Championship game
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Axemen win a tough one to stay perfect on the season
In front of the largest crowd this season, The Barons Brewing Axemen have kept their perfect record in tact and advance to 6 and 0 on the season after a tough affair against the Philadelphia Fight that had players from both teams spend time in the locker room getting sewn up by Dr Moore
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Oh Errol, Oh No!!
Australian web bloggers name Jacksonville as their favorite place (and times) after a recent trip to the United States. Aussie Girl Bloggers break down cultural, sporting and other types of boundaries during their visit with the Axemen in a true female perspective.
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Axemen still unbeaten
In a game that could only be described as a "very physical encounter" the Axemen have held off the current AMNRL Champions and their second unbeaten opponent in two weeks to remain unbeaten with a 5 and 0 record
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Axemen schedule appearances and community events
The Jacksonville Axemen and Axe Maidens have increased their community involvement by continuing the Youth Rugby Camps and also adding attendance at the upcoming Military Picnic day at NAS Jacksonville on July 1st and accepting the challenge from the Brooks Bandits Wheelchair Rugby Team on July 2nd
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3 wins in a row
Although Apple Pope was out for the game with an injury from last week, the return of the three Daytona players who each scored a try helped the Axemen to a 56 to 4 win over the Fairfax Eagles
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Axemen lose two players early
Four year veteran Richie Alleger has been ruled out for at least most of the season as an MRI has revealed a major injury to his ankle and lighting fast winger Shain Singleton became ill over the weekend and had his appendix removed yesterday that will sideline him for at least 4 weeks
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The Pope Brothers Unite for another season
The two most feared defenders in Axemen history will again be on the field together for the Axemen during the 2009 season. Apple and Taco Pope have completed the first week of Axemen training camp and practice sessions and both have impressed at every aspect
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Axemen Pick Initial Pre Season Team
After three days of training camp this included "4 a day" sessions and a full contact scrimmage, and now a week of regular practice, the Axemen have narrowed the pre-season team down to 32 players
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Axemen Go to Boot Camp
Tuesday May 19 will see the Axemen trade the practice field for the soft sand of Jacksonville Beach for a Boot-Camp Style fitness session from the Jacksonville Scene
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Johnny Angels
The Axemen traveled back to the 60's during training camp with a visit to Johnny Angels Café and Diner.
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All Potential Players get ready for Training Camp
The Axemen invite all players who would like to try out for the 2009 team to attend this weekends training camp starting at 6pm on Friday. Training camp is open to all athletes from all sports that think they have what it takes to play the sport of Rugby League.
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ANZAC Day Rugby in the USA
Call it luck, coincidence or just kinda cool, the fact that the UNF Alumni Rugby Game is being played on ANZAC Day (April 25) and having $2 cans of beer on sale is pretty Awesome
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Axe Maidens surround a sailor
The Axe Maidens where on hand to support Navy Chief TJ Murphy from the USS Underwood throw our the first pitch on opening night at the Jacksonville Suns baseball game
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We need your vote
The Axemen need your vote!
The proposed professional Rugby League Competition is running a poll to see what cities would like to have one of the first 8 franchises. You can help put Jacksonville at the top of the list buy voting at the NRLUS website
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Red Party
The 2009 Axe Maiden Cheerleaders will be officially unveiled and also host the annual Red Party at Twisted Martini at the Jacksonville Landing on April 18th
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Axemen on both sides of the line April 25th
April 25 will see a showdown unlike any other this season when the University of North Florida "Deadbirds" host their annual Alumni Game at Hodges Stadium at 3pm. With many former and current Axemen lining up on both teams there are sure to be some "personality clashes"
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2009 Axe Maidens have been chosen
The 2009 Axe Maiden Cheerleaders have been chosen after a process that included 3 stages of selections. 13 of the final 24 ladies made the team after 3 hours of auditions on Saturday
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Axemen lose Captain to Injury
Aaron "Drago" Sane who captained the Axemen for the last two seasons has been ruled out of the 2009 playing squad due to injury before the season even starts
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Axemen Announce 2009 Open Trials and Training Camp
The Jacksonville Axemen have chosen the date and venue for the start to their 2009 Campaign by releasing May 1/2/3 as the dates for their open training camp that will include a full contact scrimmage that will be open to the public and all fans
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Champion Rugby League Teams returning to Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Axemen are excited to host an International Rugby League training camp and exhibition game for the second straight year. The World Champion Leeds Rhinos will return the Jacksonville to face the Salford City Reds in another world class event
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Rugby League World Cup Starts this weekend
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup to be contested in Australia starts this weekend and American fans can access the games live and on delay through SETANTA SPORTS CHANNEL which is available on Direct TV, Dish Network
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Axemen create history with reserve grade team
With a win this weekend securing their first ever home playoff game the Axemen will also host the first ever true US reserve grade game against the developmental team from Bradenton Florida before this weekends main game against the Philly Fight
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Axemen win the Fight
The Barons Brewing Jacksonville Axemen have started the 2008 AMNRL season with a bruising win over the Philly Fight team in the "Battle to strike out ALS" charity game
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Axemen fan writes memorial day poem
 Kay Day, who is one of the biggest supporters and fans of the Barons Brewing Jacksonville Axemen, and also a very talented writer, has had one of her poems used at a tribute to Memorial Day
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Axemen open season in Philly with Fundraiser
The Jacksonville Axemen will open the 2008 season this Saturday (May 31) against the Philadelphia Fight in a huge fund raiser game at West Chester University and then continue at Kildares Irish Pub in West Chester PA.
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Axemen begin 2008 pre season
 The Jacksonville Axemen will start their 2008 pre season with an all club meeting on Wednesday April 30th at 7pm at the Comfort Inn Ocean Front and then an open scrimmage at the Jaguars Practice Field on Friday May 9th that will be open to all fans and the public
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Honor Shared by all
Spinner Howland accepted the City of Jacksonville proclamation on behalf of all those involved in the Australia Day Challenge
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Post event update
Thanks to everyone that supported, sponsored, showed up on game day, patronized our partners and promoted and enjoyed our event
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American Chopper Stars to attend Australia Day Challenge
The stars of the hit US TV show American Chopper will feature as part of the pre-game entertainment at the Australia Day Challenge match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Leeds Rhinos to be played at Hodges Stadium at University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Australia Day, Saturday 26 January.
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Aussie Event gets Crafty
 The Walkabout 2 Café has secured Barons Brewing from Australia as the naming rights sponsor for the "Barons Brewing Australia Day Bash" on Friday, Jan 25th at the Beach Blvd Store
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Luxury Yacht will play host for team lunch
The Luxury Yacht, The Ginn Sundancer, will play host to both the Souths and Leeds teams for lunch prior to the Media Day Press Conference. The use of the vessel has been donated by the Hammock Beach Resort
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40 States coming to Jacksonville
People from 40 different states will be in Jacksonville attending the Australia Day Challenge on Jan 26th. Combined with people from 9 other countries we are expecting this to be an amazing event for the city
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Axemen return Favor to Jaguars
The Jacksonville Axemen have found a way to try and return the support that the Jaguars have showed them over the last season and help a great cause at the same time
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A Message from the AMNRL President
 AMNRL CUP FINAL X WILL CELEBRATE A NUMBER OF LEAGUE MILESTONES The American National Rugby League will celebrate not only ten years of Rugby League in the USA but also the tenth Cup Final to crown the champion Rugby League club in the nation.
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The Road to Jacksonville begins
The CT Wildcats and the Aston Bulls both got a first round bye after finishing one and two on the AMNRL ladder. Both are considered the favorites to visit Jacksonville on Aug 25th for the Grand Final Game
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Record Crowd attend the Jamaican Game
Approx 1500 Axemen fans showed up to see their local team take on the visiting Jamaican Rugby League team. With almost perfect weather and a great build up to the event they were not disappointed as the excitement started form the very first kick off
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Major Prize From the CVB in the $1 Raffle
The Jacksonville CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) will be offering the Major Prize for the Half Time Raffle at the Jacksonville Axemen game this weekend. The Package includes a weekend stay with continental breakfast at The Inn at Mayo Clinic, dinner for two at Sticky Fingers and two passes to Adventure Landing's Shipwreck Island Water Park. The package is valued at $251.
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National Pride on the line at UNF this Saturday
Thursday Aug 2nd will see the arrival of the Jamaican National Rugby League team to Jacksonville as the Jacksonville Axemen Rugby League Team plays host to them for both a Training camp and an International Game of Rugby League on Saturday Aug 4th.
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Increasing the Kids at Axemen Games
Jax 4 Kids is endorsing, promoting and advertising the Jacksonville Axemen Rugby League games as a option for families and kids to spend their Saturday afternoons. The Axemen are honored to have been giving such a boost and that such a great organization has "given the nod" to their events as a family friendly event.
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Apple Pope makes his return to the Axemen
After almost an entire season rehabbing injuries, the Axemen human wrecking ball, Apple Pope has been cleared to make his return to the playing Field. Apple was one of the stand out players for the Axemen last year and after watching him at practice Coach Spinner Howland said, "It is very obvious that he is ready to go!"
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Nothing to lose
With the Jacksonville Axemen now playing for pride, they are determined to put on a "spectacle" for their fans this Saturday when the New York Knights come to Florida. The Axemen have never lost more than one home game in a season before and they don't plan on starting now.
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UNF'ers Get reduced entry
The Jacksonville Axemen are showing their appreciation to both the Students and Staff at the University of North Florida by offering them $2 entry for the remainder of the 2007 season. Just show up with a UNF ID.
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AMNRL Celebrates 10 years on Rugby Leauge in the USA
The Jacksonville Axemen will take on the New Haven Warriors in Sea Isle City, NJ, this weekend as part of the AMNRL annual "War at the Shore". The weekend will see all the AMNRL teams come together in a day of Rugby League that will showcase the level of talent with 4 games being played at the New Jersey Shore venue.
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Axemen get their own 30 minute TV show
Coach Spinner Howland, English Import player Ben Thompson and rookie Akarika Dawn, were invited to do a 30 minute TV special with Nick Alfano who is a personal trainer with Gracor Fitness.
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Jacksonville Busines Journal Profiles the Axemen
For those of you suffering from contact-sport withdrawal symptoms, the Jacksonville Axemen semi-pro rugby league team can provide enough runs, passes, kicks and brutal hits to get you through until football season fires up again in the fall.
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Axemen thank the City of Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Axemen would like to invite all City of Jacksonville, JEDC and Convention and Visitors Bureau employees and their families to attend the June 16th opener at a special rate of $2
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