A VERY SAD AND BRUTAL NEWS:DFW rugby COACH MAY NOT PATICIPATE IN THE MATCH DUE TO BRUTAL.....

The Dallas Jackals today announce the signing of Australian Michael Hodge as Head Coach. Currently Sydney University FC (SUFC) Head of High Performance, Hodge brings the knowledge, dedication, and passion needed to build the Jackals in the 2022 Inaugural Season and beyond.

“I’m incredibly grateful to have been given this opportunity. The challenge ahead is an exciting one and I’m looking forward to working with the Jackals staff, players, and the entire DFW community,” Hodge said. “We have a unique opportunity to start something new and I hope we can inspire the next generation of rugby players and engage plenty of new rugby fans along the way!”

As a former NSW Waratah, Australian Sevens center/wing, and an ACT Brumbies Academy player, Hodge brings a wide range of professional experience to Dallas. Hodge also attended Sydney University, the oldest rugby union club playing in Australia, competing with the 1st Team winning the 2012 Shute Shield Premiership.

Hodge started his coaching career at Cranbrook School and the Combined Associated Schools representative team, before returning to his previous club SUFC as Director of Rugby and 1st Team Co-Head Coach. During his time at SUFC the club shared many successes leading to Hodge being promoted to Head of High Performance, focusing on the development of the 1st Team and 2nd Team squads.