Simon Cross

Head Coach Old Glory DC

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Thrilled to welcome Duncan Hodge back to the club as he works with Old Glory to sharpen their kicking game ahead of the #MLR2026 season.

@usmlr

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

@T2Rugby “Stupidity from MLR recruiters” or professionalism because we have crossed our Is and dotted our Ts. Each team has worked insanely hard to fill their rosters. This is average journalism.

[Taunton Rugby Club @tauntonrfc]

we can’t recover from it alone. If you’re able to help, please consider donating or sharing our JustGiving page. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a genuine difference. 👉 https://t.co/1aGqDuDV0m

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Last call, Coaches! ⏰

This is your FINAL chance to join the Old Glory DC Coaches Club for the 2026 season. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today.

🔗: https://t.co/UOL9HNhQEx

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Coaches Club is BACK for 2026🔥

Early sign-ups get $25 off when you register by December 31!

🔗: https://t.co/SMjPVQPCH6

[Alistair Kirsch-Poole @AlistairKP]

Great news, although this presumably means he's not playing, which is a shame!

[James Deeley @JamDelay]

The @usmlr Disciplinary page has been updated and it already has one interesting entry!

The @NEFreeJacks have been penalised for violating the League's Anti-Tempering Policy, receiving a Salary Cap Deduction for #MLR2026, and their 2026 1st Rd Draft pick moves to @AnthemRugby!

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Welcome to DC, Rick 🏛️

After two seasons with the Miami Sharks, Rick joins Old Glory DC with 25 MLR appearances — starting 14 matches and logging over 1,250 minutes on the pitch.
Excited to see what’s ahead in 2026 as he brings his experience and energy to OGDC. 💪

@usmlr

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

The crossover we’ve been waiting for 🤩

Old Glory DC Head Coach Simon Cross sat down with Commanders Defensive End, T.J. Maguranyanga to talk about TJ’s journey as a rugby player from Zimbabwe to the NFL.

@commanders

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Commanders’ T.J. Maguranyanga taps into why the foundation of tackling in rugby helped him transition to the NFL.

@Commanders

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

One of DC’s finest on the biggest of stages! Castres away is always a challenge, particularly at Scrum time!

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Wishing Jack Iscaro the best of luck as he starts for @SFParisRugby! The entire OGDC family is cheering you on!🩷

[TheLariamTab @TheLariamTab]

Big Thank You to Soldier Magazine for publishing #TheLariamTab in this months edition:

https://t.co/Q9efh1DaLx

#MilesInMemory
#MilitarySuicide

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Congratulations to Jack Iscaro on joining Stade Français Paris as a medical joker!

We’re so proud to see one of our own representing Old Glory on the international stage.
See you back in DC soon, Jack 💪❤️

[Old Glory DC @OldGloryDC]

Next stop on the safe tackling journey ➡️ Vienna Youth Football, with our Head Coach Simon Cross leading the way.

@VYIfootball

[TheLariamTab @TheLariamTab]

Huge thank you to @Daily_Express for having the moral courage to share this important story

📰https://t.co/jFyJ407Wpd

#TheLariamTab #MilesInMemory
#MilitarySuicide

🌐 https://t.co/URocUrferr

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

This needs more exposure! Congratulations Andy, unbelievable effort for a very worthy cause #MiltarySuicide

[TheLariamTab @TheLariamTab]

—🫵🏻DO YOU SUPPORT OUR ARMED FORCES & VETERANS?—

Join #TheLariamTab tomorrow at The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, after 420 #MilesInMemory from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland to the Cenotaph honouring those lost to #MilitarySuicide.

🕐 Time: 1300hrs+
🌐 Visit https://t.co/QJXqq7wiXq

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy - MLR and Old Glory in 2026. Outstanding display of leadership and another example of why we have the best owners in the MLR #OGDC https://t.co/N8N9YYHa9O

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

@SamLStandsUp For me it goes back to your teams strengths and weaknesses. If you have a heavy team you’ve probably got a team that can defend drives better than chasing long kicks! Structured start points are easier to defend from than unstructured scenarios if you’re a big man too!

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

@SamLStandsUp Risk vs Reward. Bigger, heavier sides with a Setpiece focus should always try to protect their big men by kicking the ball out. No good comes from keeping the ball on the field for the big boys!

[Simon Cross @CrossDefence]

@SamLStandsUp Are we thinking about this the right way? Does it not depend on the strengths and weaknesses of your team vs the opposition?