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Japan Collegiate American Football Association Koshien Bowl Divisions 2019

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

Koshien Bowl Playoffs (All-Japan Championship) 2019

DateTeam 1Team 2
North Japan BowlPine Bowl
03.11.2019Tohoku Hornets (Th1)34Hokkaido Big Green (Hkd1)9
West Japan 1st Round
10.11.2019Chukyo Eagles (Tk1)59Hiroshima Raccoons (Cs1)7
17.11.2019Fukui Prefectural (Hkr1)LSainan Gakuin Green Dolphins (Ky1)W
West Japan 2nd Round
16.11.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)47Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (Ky1)26
17.11.2019Chukyo Eagles (Tk1)17Kobe Ravens (Ks3)24
West Japan Semi-Finals
24.11.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)26Kobe Ravens (Ks3)6
West Japan Bowl
01.12.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)21Ritsumeikan Panthers (Ks1)10
Kanto v North JapanEast Japan Bowl
01.12.2019Waseda Big Bears (Kt1)41Tohoku Hornets (Th1)10
East v West FinalKoshien Bowl
15.12.2019Waseda Big Bears (Kt1)28Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)38
[References: 2-19]

Region Standings Top Division 2019

Kansai Football Division 1PWLT
Ritsumeikan Panthers (C)7610
Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (P)7610
Kobe Ravens (P)7520
Kansai Kaisers7520
Kyoto Gangsters7340
Kindai Big Blue7151
Doshisha Wild Rover7151
Ryukoku Seahorse7070
Kanto KCFA Top 8
Waseda Big Bears (C)7700
Hosei Orange7520
Chuo Raccoons7430
Meiji Griffins7430
St. Pauls Rushers7340
Tokyo Warriors7250
Nippon Sport Science Triumphant Lion7160
Keio Unicorns6240
Hokkaido HCAFA Division 1
Hokkaido Big Green (C)5500
Hokkai Gakuen Golden Bears5410
Sapporo Gakuin Crimson Knights5221
Hokusai Gakuen Pirates5230
Obihiro Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Cowboys5131
Sapporo Cubs5050
Tohoku Division 1
Tohoku University Hornets (C)4400
Iwata University Bisons4310
Akita University Augers4220
Tohoku Gakuin University Kayaks4130
Sendai University Silver Falcons4040
Kyushu KCAFA Division 1
Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (C)5500
Kurume Mean Fighters5410
Kyushu Palookas5230
Fukuoka Black Knights5230
Saga Tomcats5230
Ryukyu Stingrays5050
Tokei TKCAFA Division 1
Chukyo Eagles (C)5410
Meijo Golden Lions5410
Gifu Phantoms5320
Nagoya Grampus5320
Nagoya Institute of Technology SilverBacks5140
Shinshu Wildcats5050
Chushikoku CSCAA Division 1
Hiroshima Raccoons (C)3300
Shimane Warriors 3210
Ehime Bombers 3120
Kochi Marine Corps 3030
Hokuriku 2019PWLT
Fukui Prefectural Wilders (C)4400
Kanazawa Evergreen 4310
Fukui Silver Phoenix 4220
Toyama Fire Bulls 4130
Kanazawa Institute of Technology Eagles 4040
[References: 2-19]

Chushikoku Second Stage

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
2019Shimane Warriors9Ehime Bombers7
2019Hiroshima Raccoons10Kochi Marine Corps0
Relegation PlayoffEliminator
2019Ehime Bombers19Kochi Marine Corps18
Final
2019Hiroshima Raccoons7Shimane Warriors Hiroshima7

[References: 2]

Note: Hiroshima are Chushikoku Champions (Higher Ranked in Regular Season)

Report

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters won the 2019 Koshien Bowl in Japan’s College Football with a 38-28 victory over Waseda Big Bears in the Final match. They had earlier finished runners-up in the Kansai Collegiate American Football Association with a loss to Ritsumeikan Panthers in the Regular season, but made no mistake in the Playoffs, knocking out first Kyushu Champions Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins 47-26 in the West Japan 2nd Round, before defeating two big Kansai rivals (Kobe Ravens and revenge over Ritsumeikan Panthers) in the West Japan Semi-Finals and Final.

Waseda University Big Bears had defeated North Japan Pine Bowl Champions Tohoku University Hornets 41-10 in the East Japan Bowl (Kanto v North Japan). The North Japan Bowl between the Tohoku Champions (Tohoku Hornets) and Hokkaido Champions (Hokkaido Big Green) had been a blowout (34-9 to Tohoku) as had the West Japan 1st Round match between Chukyo Eagles (Tokai Champions) and Chushikoku Champions Hiroshima Raccoons who were defeated 7-59. Chukyo then lost to Kobe Ravens in the West Japan 2nd Round. Kansai, being the biggest Association, gets three representatives in the College Playoffs.

References

Logos

[1] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) 201611221408_1 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/files/user/201611221408_1.jpg?v=1479791292  [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Websites

[2] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) Postseason Games 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/playoff/?season=2019 [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[3] Tohoku Student American Football Association (2019) Pine Bowl 2019 result [Internet] Available from: http://www.tcaa.jp/pinebowl2019/PineBowl_result.html [Accessed 5 March 2019]

[4] Hokkaido American Football Association (2020) College 2019 [Internet] Available from:  http://hokkaido-afa.com/college2019.html [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[5] Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association (2019) Hoshitori [Internet] Available from: http://tcaa.jp/hoshitori.html [Accessed 10 May 2020]

[6] Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association (2020) Taikai [Internet] Available from: http://tcaa.jp/taikai.html [Accessed 10 May 2020]

[7] Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters (2021) Games [Season=2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kgfighters.com/gameamefoot_list/?season=2019 [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[8] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/game/2019/hoshi2019.html [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[9] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games 日程・結果 [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/ [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[10] Hokuriku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) More [’19] [Internet] Available from: https://hokurikugakuseifoo.wixsite.com/mysite/19 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[11] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/fieldreport/contents_type=78 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[12] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/result_team/?season=2019 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[13] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Schedule 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/schedule/schedule2019_atm.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[14] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 1 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div1.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[15] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 2 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div2.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[16] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 3 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div3.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[17] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 4 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div4.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[18] Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Archives: 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://cscaa.jp/archives/all_2019 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[19] Kyushu Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Past Results:Details: 2019 [Star Chart] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcafa.jp/info/2019a/table/index.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[6] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

CAAF Ceska Asociace Americkaho Fotbalu (Czech Republic) 1994-1999

CAAF Logo [References: 1]

CAAF 1994

CAAF 1994PWLTPFPAPct
Prague Panthers (C)6600306361.000
Brno Alligators63307199.500
Prague Lions6330106134.500
Ostrava Cobras606018232.000
[References: 2]

CAAF 1995

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Final
14.10.1995Prague Panthers54Ostrava Eagles6
15.10.1995Prague Lions1Brno Alligators0 #
Czech Bowl II
22.10.1995Prague Panthers52Prague Lions22
[References: 3]

CAAF 1996

CAAF 1996PWLTPFPAPct
Prague Panthers (C)6600412551.000
Ostrava Steelers (P)651031070.833
Brno Alligators (P)6420303114.667
Prague Lions (P)6330204124.500
Havirov Vikings624050272.333
Pribram Rams615020372.167
Pilsen Bulldogs606038330.000
[References: 4]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Final
05.10.1996Ostrava Steelers32Brno Alligators21
06.10.1996Prague Panthers6Prague Lions0
Czech Bowl III
12.10.1996Prague Panthers48Ostrava Steelers30
[References: 4]

CAAF 1997

CAAF 1997PWLTPFPAPct
Skupina Zapad
Prague Panthers (C)871040853.875
Prague Lions (P)853029996.625
Pribram Rams807123387.063
Skupina Vychod
Ostrava Steelers (C)9900320791.000
Brno Alligators (P)9540229130.556
Bratislava Monarchs9360136294.333
Havirov Devils908137413.056
[References: 5]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Final
12.10.1997Prague Panthers35Brno Alligators34
12.10.1997Ostrava Steelers21Prague Panthers16
Czech Bowl IV
19.10.1997Ostrava Steelers35Prague Panthers21
[References: 5]

CAAF 1998

CAAF 1998PWLTPFPAPct
Skupina Zapad
Prague Panthers (C)8800373491.000
Prague Lions (P)862037181.750
Pilsen Tornadoes808032600.000
Skupina Vychod
Ostrava Steelers (C)972026679.778
Bratislava Monarchs (P)9441212155.500
Brno Alligators9351228261.389
Havirov Devils918084341.111
[References: 6]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Final
10.10.1998Prague Panthers 44Bratislava Monarchs0
10.10.1998Ostrava Steelers14Prague Lions30
Czech Bowl V
24.10.1998Prague Lions29Prague Panthers8
[References: 6]

CAAF 1999

CAAF 1999PWLTPFPAPct
Skupina Zapad
Prague Panthers (C)101000388141.000
Prague Lions (P)1082047383.800
Pribram Rams1019074470.100
Pilsen Tornadoes1019020562.100
Skupina Vyvhod
Brno Alligators (C)10820305208.800
Bratislava Monarchs (P)10550322135.500
Ostrava Steelers10550208163.500
Havirov Devils10280144299.200
[References: 7]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Final
18.09.1999Prague Panthers56Bratislava Monarchs16
18.09.1999Brno Alligators6Prague Lions23
Czech Bowl VI
03.10.1999Prague Panthers38Prague Lions0
[References: 7]

Report

The first Czech American Football Association (CAAF) season was in 1994, not long after independence from the Soviets. Four teams entered: Prague Panthers, Brno Alligators, Prague Lions and Ostrava Cobras. Prague Panthers finished the season 6-0 claiming the CAAF Championship. In 1995 Ostrava Cobras were replaced by Ostrava Eagles, otherwise it was the same four teams with Prague Panthers again emerging victorious in the Czech Bowl by a score of 52-22 over Prague Lions. In 1996 there was yet another team in Ostrava, the Steelers, and this time they got the mix right going all the way to Czech Bowl III where they were defeated by the Prague Panthers, who won their third Championship in as many years 48-30. The league nearly doubled in size that year with the addition of Pribram Rams, Havirov Vikings and Pilsen Bulldogs, all of whom failed to make the playoffs. The Vikings were replaced in 1997 by the Havirov Devils and the Pilsen team folded, replaced in the league by Bratislava Monarchs from Slovakia. The league was divided into East (Vychod) and West (Zapad) Divisions. Ostrava Steelers went one better that year triumphing 35-21 against Prague Panthers in Czech Bowl IV.

There was a new team back in Pilsen, the Tornadoes in 1998, replacing Pribram Rams, and the Prague Lions became the third team to win the Czech Bowl after shocking Ostrava Steelers in the Semi-Finals and then Prague Panthers 29-8 in Czech Bowl V. In 1999 Pribram Rams returned bringing the CAAF league up to 8 teams. Prague Panthers won back the Czech Bowl, 38-0 over Prague Lions. With some big mismatches (Lions defeating Rams 101-0 and Tornadoes 56-0; Monarchs defeating Tornadoes 59-0 and Rams 82-0; Alligators winning 66-0 against Tornadoes) and the resulting forfeits by the Rams and Havirov Devils towards the end of the season the league was split into Divisions A and B respectively for the stronger and weaker teams in 2000.

References

Logos

[1] CAAF (2021) nejnovejsi [Internet] Available from: https://www.caaf.cz/_SitePublic/img/nejnovejsi.jpg [Accessed 11 April 2021]

Websites

[2] CAAF (2017) Czech Bowl I [Internet] Available from: http://www.caaf.cz/?path=divize/63/rozpisdivize/ [Accessed 21 December 2017]

[3] CAAF (2017)  Czech Bowl II   [Internet] Available from: https://www.caaf.cz/?path=divize/62/rozpisdivize/ [Accessed 21 December 2017]

[4] CAAF (2017)  Czech Bowl III   [Internet] Available from: https://www.caaf.cz/?path=divize/61/rozpisdivize/ [Accessed 21 December 2017]

[5] CAAF (2017)  Czech Bowl IV   [Internet] Available from: https://www.caaf.cz/?path=divize/60/rozpisdivize/ [Accessed 21 December 2017]

[6] CAAF (2017)  Czech Bowl V   [Internet] Available from: https://www.caaf.cz/?path=divize/59/rozpisdivize/ [Accessed 21 December 2017]

[7] CAAF (2017)  Czech Bowl VI   [Internet] Available from: https://www.caaf.cz/?path=divize/58/rozpisdivize/ [Accessed 21 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Kane & John Wills

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 11 April 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Football League Timeline 1873-2021

Map of Canada CFL
CFL Logo [References: Canada 1]

A SHORT HISTORY OF CANADIAN FOOTBALL

1861                               First documented football game in Canada on November 9, 1861 at the University of Toronto.           

1868           First documented football game in Québec on October 10, 1868 in Montréal.

1869                               Hamilton Foot Ball Club formed on November 3, 1869.

1872           Montréal Football Club formed on April 8, 1872.

1873           Toronto Argonauts formed on October 4, 1873 by the Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club. Hamilton Foot Ball Club renamed the Hamilton Tigers.

1875           First inter-provincial football game played on October 16, 1875 between Ontario and Québec in Toronto.

1876                               Ottawa Football Club formed on September 20, 1876.

1879                               Winnipeg Rugby Football Club formed.

1883           Ontario Rugby Football Union formed on January 6, 1883. Québec Rugby Football Union formed on January 16, 1883.

1884                               Canadian Rugby Football Union formed on February 7, 1884.

  1. Montréal Football Club joined the Montréal Amateur Athletic Association.

1887                               Ontario Rugby Football Union withdrew from the Canadian Rugby Football Union.

1888           Manitoba Rugby League formed by Winnipeg RugbyFootball Club, WinnipegSt. John’s College Rugby Club, and the Royal School of Infantry.

1890                               First football game played in Alberta.

1891           Canadian Rugby Union formed on December 19, 1891 by the Québec Rugby Football Union and the Ontario Rugby Football Union.

1892                               Manitoba Rugby Football Union formed on February 22, 1892.

1895                               Toronto Argonauts withdrew from the Ontario Rugby Football Union.

1897           Canadian Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union formed on November 24, 1897. Ottawa Football Club suspended by the Québec Rugby Football Union.

1898           First intercollegiate game played on October 8, 1898 in Kingston. Canadian Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union joined the Canadian Rugby Union but left later on during in the year. Ottawa Football Club re-organised as the Ottawa Rough Riders on September 9, 1898. Ottawa Rough Riders joined the Ontario Rugby Football Union. Toronto Argonauts re-joined the Ontario Rugby Football Union.

1903                               Ottawa Rough Riders joined the Québec Rugby Football Union.

1906                               Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club formed on March 14, 1906.

1908                               Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club renamed the Calgary Tigers on August 27, 1908.

1907           Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club formed on April 10, 1907. Interprovincial Rugby Football Union established on September 13, 1907 as a four-team league consisting of the Hamilton Tigers and Toronto Argonauts from the Ontario Rugby Football Union and Montreal Amateur Athletic Association and Ottawa Rough Riders from the Québec Rugby Football Union. Ottawa St. Patrick College merged with the Ottawa Rough Riders. Saskatchewan Rugby Football League established.

1908           Calgary Rugby Football Union established on September 29, 1908. Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club renamed the Edmonton Esquimaux on October 16, 1908.

1909           Albert Henry George, the fourth Earl of Grey donated a trophy for the rugby football champion of Canada. Only teams registered with the Canadian Rugby Union could enter competition for the Grey Cup. Hamilton Tigers defeated the Ottawa Rough Riders 11-6 in an exhibition game played in New York City.

1910           Regina Rugby Club formed on September 13, 1910. Saskatchewan Rugby Football Union established on September 22, 1910. Edmonton Esquimaux renamed the Edmonton Eskimos.

1911           Alberta Rugby Football Union, Manitoba Rugby Football Union, and Saskatchewan Rugby Football Union merge together and establish the Western Canada Rugby Football Union on October 21, 1911.

  1. Interprovincial Rugby Football Union suspended operations for the duration of the First World War.

1919                               Interprovincial Rugby Football Union re-commenced play.

1921                               Western Canada Rugby Football Union joined the Canadian Rugby Union.

1923                               Calgary Tigers renamed the Calgary 50th Battalion.

1924                               Regina Rugby Club renamed the Regina Roughriders.

1925           Ottawa Rough Riders merged with Ottawa St. Bridgit’s Club and renamed the Ottawa Senators. Calgary 50th Battalion renamed the Calgary Tigers.

1926                               British Columbia Rugby Football Union established on September 1, 1926.

  1. Ottawa Senators reverted to their previous name of Rough Riders. Western Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union established.

1928                               Manitoba and Saskatchewan Rugby Football Unions form the Tri-City Rugby Football Union on August 25, 1928.

1929                               Tri-City Rugby Football Union disbanded and separate Manitoba and Saskatchewan Rugby Football Unions reformed.

1930           Winnipeg Rugby Football Club renamed the Winnipegs Rugby Football Club on June 10, 1930. Calgary Tigers renamed the Calgary Altomah-Tigers.

1932           Winnipeg St. John’s College Rugby Club merged with the Winnipegs Rugby Football Club. Calgary Altomah-Tigers renamed the Calgary Altomahs.

1934                               Eastern Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union stopped competing for the Grey Cup.

1935                               Calgary Altomahs renamed the Calgary Bronks.

1936           Montréal Amateur Athletic Association football club withdrew from competition and replaced by the Montréal Indians. Winnipegs Rugby Football Club renamed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Western Interprovincial Football Union established as a three-team league consisting of the Calgary Bronks, Regina Roughriders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Intercollegiate teams stopped competing for the Grey Cup.

1937                               Québec Rugby Football Union stopped competing for the Grey Cup.

1938           Edmonton Eskimos joined the Western Interprovincial Football Union. Montréal Indians renamed the Montréal Cubs.

1939                               Montréal Cubs renamed the Montréal Royals.

1940           Edmonton Eskimos withdrew from the Western Interprovincial Football Union.

1941           Interprovincial Rugby Football Union renamed the Eastern Canada Rugby Football Union. Hamilton Tigers withdrew from the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union and joined the Ontario Rugby Football Union. Toronto Balmy Beach joined the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union as replacement for Hamilton. Montréal Royals renamed the Montréal Bulldogs. Calgary Bronks withdrew from the Western Interprovincial Football Union and replaced by the Vancouver Grizzlies for one season. 

1942           Eastern Canada Rugby Football Union and Western Interprovincial Football Union suspended operations for the duration of the Second World War.

1945           Interprovincial Rugby Football Union re-commenced play. Montréal club renamed the Montréal Hornets. Western Interprovincial Football Union teams playoff for the Grey Cup. Calgary Bronks renamed the Calgary Stampeders on September 28, 1945.

1946           Western Interprovincial Football Union re-commenced play. Montréal Hornets renamed the Montréal Alouettes.

1947           Regina Roughriders unofficially renamed the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

1948           Hamilton Tigers withdrew from Interprovincial Rugby Football Union and joined the Ontario Rugby Football Union. Hamilton Wildcats replaced the Hamilton Tigers. Regina Roughriders unofficially renamed the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

1949           Edmonton Eskimos rejoined the Western Interprovincial Football Union. Western Canada Rugby Football Union ceased operations.

1950           Hamilton Wildcats of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union and the Hamilton Tigers of the Ontario Rugby Football Union merged to form the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Regina team officially renamed the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 1, 1950.

1953                               British Columbia Lions formed on January 22, 1953.

1954           British Columbia Lions joined the Western Interprovincial Football Union.

1955                               Ontario Rugby Football Union stopped competing for the Grey Cup.

1956           Interprovincial Rugby Football Union and Western Interprovincial Football Union established the Canadian Football Council on January 22, 1956.

1958           Canadian Football Council withdrew from the Canadian Rugby Union and renamed the Canadian Football League on June 19, 1958.

1960                               Interprovincial Rugby Football Union renamed Eastern Football Conference.

  1. Western Interprovincial Football Union renamed Western Football Conference.

1965                               Continental Football League commenced operations with a franchise based in Toronto named the Toronto Rifles. 

1966           Trusteeship of the Grey Cup passed from the Canadian Rugby Union to the Canadian Football League. Fort Wayne Warriors of the Continental Football League transferred to Montréal and became the Beavers.

1967                               Victoria Steelers commenced operations in the Continental Football League.

1968           Toronto Rifles of the Continental Football League folded in mid-season after four games played. Montréal Beavers also folded in mid-season after twelve games played. Victoria Steelers folded after the completion of the season and the Continental Football League withdrew from Canada. The league would later cease operations during the following year.

1974           Bill C-22 “An Act Respecting Canadian Football” – referred usually as the Canadian Football Act – was drafted in April 1974. This legislation, introduced into Parliament by health minister Marc Lalonde, would effectively have prevented the operation of the Toronto franchise in the upstart World Football League. It would have set roster limits on import players, prevented the Canadian Football League from expanding to or operating outside of Canada, and prevented foreign-based players from playing league games in Canada. Bill C-22 never became law. Ontario Rugby Football Union ceased operations.

1981                               Eastern and Western Football Conferences renamed the Eastern and Western Divisions.

1982           Montréal Alouettes folded on March 13, 1982 and replaced with a new Montréal franchise named the Montréal Concordes.

1986           Montréal Concordes renamed the Montréal Alouettes.

1987           Montréal Alouettes folded on June 24, 1987 prior to the start of the 1987 season. Winnipeg Blue Bombers switched from the Western Division to the Eastern Division.

1991           World League of American Football commenced operations with a franchise based in Montréal. The Montréal Machine played two seasons in the league before both the team and league ceased operations after the 1992 season.

1992           Montréal hosted the second WLAF World Bowl championship game between the Sacramento Surge and Orlando Thunder.

1993           Sacramento Gold Miners joined the Canadian Football League as the first American team in the league on February 26, 1993. Las Vegas Posse joined the Canadian Football League for the 1994 season on July 26, 1993. Sacramento Gold Miners played in the Western Division.

1994           Baltimore CFL Colts joined the Canadian Football League on February 17, 1994. Shreveport Pirates joined the Canadian Football League on the following day. Baltimore CFL Colts and Shreveport Pirates played in the Eastern Division. Las Vegas Posse played in the Western Division. Baltimore CFL Colts prevented by court injunction to use “Colts” in their nickname and the team was referred to as the Baltimore CFLers during the season. Baltimore franchise renamed the Baltimore Football Club just prior to the commencement of the 1994 Grey Cup game.

1995           Sacramento Gold Miners transferred to San Antonio on February 21, 1995 and renamed the San Antonio Texans one month later. Birmingham Barracudas joined the Canadian Football League on January 11, 1995. Memphis Mad Dogs joined the Canadian Football League on January 28, 1995. Las Vegas Posse disbanded on April 18, 1995 after attempts to transfer the franchise to Jackson, Mississippi failed. Divisional format changed to an all-Canadian North Division and an all-American South Division. Baltimore Football Club renamed the Baltimore Stallions after first game of the season.

1996           Birmingham Barracudas, Memphis Mad Dogs, San Antonio Texans, and Shreveport Pirates folded when the Canadian Football League withdrew from the United States on February 6, 1996. Baltimore Stallions transferred to Montréal and renamed the Alouettes. Divisional format reverted back to Eastern and Western Divisions. Montréal Alouettes competed in the Eastern Division while Winnipeg Blue Bombers moved to the Western Division. Ottawa Rough Riders folded at the conclusion of the season on November 6, 1996.

  1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers switched from the Western Division to the Eastern Division.

2001           Ottawa Renegades granted expansion fra.nchise on October 16, 2001 to commence play in the 2002 season.

2006           Ottawa Renegades folded on April 9, 2006 prior to the 2006 season.

2021 Edmonton Eskimos renamed Edmonton Football Team

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1996 British Columbia Lions Football Club

Montréal Alouettes Guide Média / Media Guide ’86
published by Club de Football Les Alouettes de Montréal
1986

Ottawa Rough Riders ’87 Media Guide / Guide Média
published by the Ottawa Rough Riders Football Club
 1987

Ottawa Rough Riders 1995 Fact Book
published by the Ottawa Rough Riders Football Club
1995 Ottawa Rough Riders

Toronto Argonauts ’89 Yearbook & Media Guide
published by the Toronto Argonauts Football Club
 1989

Sports Logo Guide – Third Edition
written by John M. Fulgano
published by The Sports Fanatic
San Ramon, California
1997 John M Fulgaro

The Vancouver Sun
October 24th 1998
published by Pacific Press
Vancouver, British Columbia

1997 & 1998 Attendance
kindly supplied courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club

Canadian Junior Football League
http://www.cjfl.ca/

Ottawa Rough Riders Fan Page
http://roughriders.ottawa.com/history/coachrecord.html

Professional Football Researchers Association
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Sideline/5960/contlg.htm

University of Western Ontario Mustangs
http://members.tripod.com/mustangfootball/overallrecord.htm

Many thanks to Jim Stevenson (Statistician – Ontario Football Conference) for kindly providing OFC material for 1984 to 2000
Many thanks to Mitch Soivenski of Hampton, New Hampshire for submitting errata corrections

Logos

[Canada 1] Canadian Football League (2019) CFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/wp-content/themes/cfl.ca/images/og-image-default.jpg?_t=201902271522 [Accessed 20 May 2019]

About Eirball

Acknowledgements

Thanks to David Stewart-Candy

About this document

Data Compiled by Dave Stewart-Candy & Dave Clamen, (Canadian Football Almanac 1875-2012, unpublished, Vancouver 2012).

Edited by Enda Mulcahy

Kindly given to and edited by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 9 July 2025. First Published : 27 March 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Football League Grey Cup Champions 1909-Present

Grey Cup Champions 1909-Present

YearChampionFinalistVenue
1909University of TorontoToronto Parkdale Canoe ClubToronto
1910University of TorontoHamilton TigersHamilton
1911University of TorontoToronto ArgonautsToronto
1912Hamilton AlertsToronto ArgonautsHamilton
1913Hamilton TigersToronto Parkdale Canoe ClubHamilton
1914Toronto ArgonautsUniversity of TorontoToronto
1915Hamilton TigersToronto RAAToronto
1916no decision  
1917no decision  
1918no decision  
1919no decision  
1920University of TorontoToronto ArgonautsToronto
1921Toronto ArgonautsEdmonton EskimosToronto
1922Queen’s UniversityEdmonton EskimosKingston
1923Queen’s UniversityRegina Rugby ClubToronto
1924Queen’s UniversityToronto Balmy BeachToronto
1925Ottawa SenatorsWinnipeg Tammany TigersOttawa
1926Ottawa SenatorsUniversity of TorontoToronto
1927Toronto Balmy BeachHamilton TigersToronto
1928Hamilton TigersRegina RoughridersHamilton
1929Hamilton TigersRegina RoughridersHamilton
1930Toronto Balmy BeachRegina RoughridersToronto
1931Montréal AAARegina RoughridersMontréal
1932Hamilton TigersRegina RoughridersHamilton
1933Toronto ArgonautsSarnia ImperialsSarnia
1934Sarnia ImperialsRegina RoughridersToronto
1935Winnipegs Rugby Football ClubHamilton TigersHamilton
1936Sarnia ImperialsOttawa Rough RidersToronto
1937Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1938Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1939Winnipeg Blue BombersOttawa Rough RidersOttawa
1940Ottawa Rough RidersToronto Balmy BeachToronto & Ottawa
1941Winnipeg Blue BombersOttawa Rough RidersToronto
1942Toronto RCAF HurricanesWinnipeg RCAF BombersToronto
1943Hamilton Flying WildcatsWinnipeg RCAF BombersToronto
1944St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona NavyHamilton WildcatsHamilton
1945Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1946Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1947Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1948Calgary StampedersOttawa Rough RidersToronto
1949Montréal AlouettesCalgary StampedersToronto
1950Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1951Ottawa Rough RidersSaskatchewan RoughridersToronto
1952Toronto ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1953Hamilton Tiger-CatsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1954Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesToronto
1955Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesVancouver
1956Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesToronto
1957Hamilton Tiger-CatsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1958Winnipeg Blue BombersHamilton Tiger-CatsVancouver
1959Winnipeg Blue BombersHamilton Tiger-CatsToronto
1960Ottawa Rough RidersEdmonton EskimosVancouver
1961Winnipeg Blue BombersHamilton Tiger-CatsToronto
1962Winnipeg Blue BombersHamilton Tiger-CatsToronto
1963Hamilton Tiger-CatsBritish Columbia LionsVancouver
1964British Columbia LionsHamilton Tiger-CatsToronto
1965Hamilton Tiger-CatsWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1966Saskatchewan RoughridersOttawa Rough RidersVancouver
1967Hamilton Tiger-CatsSaskatchewan RoughridersOttawa
1968Ottawa Rough RidersCalgary StampedersToronto
1969Ottawa Rough RidersSaskatchewan RoughridersMontréal
1970Montréal AlouettesCalgary StampedersToronto
1971Calgary StampedersToronto ArgonautsVancouver
1972Hamilton Tiger-CatsSaskatchewan RoughridersHamilton
1973Ottawa Rough RidersEdmonton EskimosToronto
1974Montréal AlouettesEdmonton EskimosVancouver
1975Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesCalgary
1976Ottawa Rough RidersSaskatchewan RoughridersToronto
1977Montréal AlouettesEdmonton EskimosMontréal
1978Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesToronto
1979Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesMontréal
1980Edmonton EskimosHamilton Tiger-CatsToronto
1981Edmonton EskimosOttawa Rough RidersMontréal
1982Edmonton EskimosToronto ArgonautsToronto
1983Toronto ArgonautsBritish Columbia LionsVancouver
1984Winnipeg Blue BombersHamilton Tiger-CatsEdmonton
1985British Columbia LionsHamilton Tiger-CatsMontréal
1986Hamilton Tiger-CatsEdmonton EskimosVancouver
1987Edmonton EskimosToronto ArgonautsVancouver
1988Winnipeg Blue BombersBritish Columbia LionsOttawa
1989Saskatchewan RoughridersHamilton Tiger-CatsToronto
1990Winnipeg Blue BombersEdmonton EskimosVancouver
1991Toronto ArgonautsCalgary StampedersWinnipeg
1992Calgary StampedersWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
1993Edmonton EskimosWinnipeg Blue BombersCalgary
1994British Columbia LionsBaltimore Football ClubVancouver
1995Baltimore StallionsCalgary StampedersRegina
1996Toronto ArgonautsEdmonton EskimosHamilton
1997Toronto ArgonautsSaskatchewan RoughridersEdmonton
1998Calgary StampedersHamilton Tiger-CatsWinnipeg
1999Hamilton Tiger-CatsCalgary StampedersVancouver
2000British Columbia LionsMontréal AlouettesCalgary
2001Calgary StampedersWinnipeg Blue BombersMontréal
2002Montréal AlouettesEdmonton EskimosEdmonton
2003Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesRegina
2004Toronto ArgonautsBritish Columbia LionsOttawa
2005Edmonton EskimosMontréal AlouettesVancouver
2006British Columbia LionsMontréal AlouettesWinnipeg
2007Saskatchewan RoughridersWinnipeg Blue BombersToronto
2008Calgary StampedersMontréal AlouettesMontréal
2009Montréal AlouettesSaskatchewan RoughridersCalgary
2010Montréal AlouettesSaskatchewan RoughridersEdmonton
2011British Columbia LionsWinnipeg Blue Bombers
2012Toronto ArgonautsCalgary Stampeders
2013Saskatchewan RoughridersHamilton Tiger-Cats
2014Calgary StampedersHamilton Tiger-Cats
2015Edmonton EskimosOttawa REDBLACKS
2016Ottawa REDBLACKSCalgary Stampeders
2017Toronto ArgonautsCalgary Stampeders
2018Calgary StampedersOttawa REDBLACKS
2019Winnipeg Blue BombersHamilton Tiger-Cats
Grey Cup Champions 1909-Present [References: ]

Report

Earl Grey donated what is now the Canadian Football League’s Championship Trophy in 1909, thus starting a tradition which lasts to this day. The Grey Cup was the first of the great North American Football Championships, starting the Modern Era, and was first won by the University of Toronto. It is now in the sole possession of the Canadian Football League, which broke away from the Canadian Rugby Union in 1956. Toronto Argonauts first won the Cup in 1914 and last won it in 2012. Winnipeg Blue Bombers first success came in 1939 and after a long drought won the last one currently played in 2019. Ottawa Rough Riders won the Cup in 1940 for the first time and are considered the same team as the Ottawa REDBLACKS by the Canadian Football League, with the REDBLACKS a new replacement franchise who won the Grey Cup last in 2016. Calgary Stampeders first and last victories came in 1948 and 2018, and Montréal Alouettes in 1949 and 2010. Newly merged Hamilton Tiger-Cats first and last Cups were in 1953 and 1999, while Edmonton Eskimos’ (now Edmonton Football Team) maiden trophy was in 1954 and last in 2015. British Columbia Lions from Vancouver last won the Grey Cup in 2011 and first won it in 1964, while Saskatchewan Roughriders took the title for the first time in 1966 and last time in 2013.

References

Logos

[Canada 1] Canadian Football League (2019) CFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/wp-content/themes/cfl.ca/images/og-image-default.jpg?_t=201902271522 [Accessed 20 May 2019]

Websites

[2] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2011 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2011/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[3] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2012 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2012/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[4] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2013 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2013/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[5] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2014 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2014/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[6] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2015/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[7] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2016/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[8] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2017/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[9] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2018/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

[10] Canadian Football League (2021) Schedule 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2019/ [Accessed 17 March 2021]

References (Canadian Football Almanac 1875-2012 – David Stewart-Candy & Dave Clamen)

SOURCES

Ontario Rugby Football Union
Québec Rugby Football Union
Western Canada Rugby Football Union
Manitoba Rugby Football Union
Saskatchewan Rugby Football Union
Alberta Rugby Football Union
British Columbia Rugby Football Union
Canadian Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union
Kingston Rugby Football League
Winnipeg Rugby Football League
Intermediate Champions
CFL Attendance Statistics – All Teams for 1982, 1983, 1986 and 1987
Calgary Stampeders Attendance Statistics 1979
Edmonton Eskimo Attendance Statistics 1966-1987
Montréal Alouettes Attendance Statistics 1977
CFL versus NFL Scores
kindly supplied by David Clamen
Thornhill, Ontario
Canada

Canadian Football League Facts Figures & Records 1986 Edition
Canadian Football League Facts Figures & Records 1994 Edition
Canadian Football League Facts Figures & Records 1995 Edition
Canadian Football League Facts Figures & Records 1996 Edition
Canadian Football League Facts Figures & Records 1997 Edition
published by Canadian Football League
Fifth Floor
110 Elginton Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4R 1A3
1986-1997 Canadian Football League

Canadian Football League
http://www.cfl.ca

Canadian Football – The Grey Cup Years
written by Frank Cosentino
published by Musson Book Company Limited
Don Mills, Ontario
Canada
1969 Frank Cosentino

A Passing Game – A History of the CFL
written by Frank Cosentino
published by Bain & Cox
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
1995 Frank Cosentino

100 Years of Canadian Football
written by Gordon Currie
published by Pagurian Press Limited
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
1968 Pagurian Press Limited

Rider Pride – The Story of Canada’s Best-Loved Football Team
written by Bob Calder and Garry Andrews
published by Western Producer Prairie Books
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1984

Gael Force – A Century of Football At Queen’s
written by Merv Daub
published by McGill-Queen’s University Press
Montréal, Québec & Kingston, Ontario
1996

1995 British Columbia Lions Media Guide
1996 British Columbia Lions Media Guide
published by Jim Dorash
1996 British Columbia Lions Football Club

Montréal Alouettes Guide Média / Media Guide ’86
published by Club de Football Les Alouettes de Montréal
1986

Ottawa Rough Riders ’87 Media Guide / Guide Média
published by the Ottawa Rough Riders Football Club
 1987

Ottawa Rough Riders 1995 Fact Book
published by the Ottawa Rough Riders Football Club
1995 Ottawa Rough Riders

Toronto Argonauts ’89 Yearbook & Media Guide
published by the Toronto Argonauts Football Club
 1989

Sports Logo Guide – Third Edition
written by John M. Fulgano
published by The Sports Fanatic
San Ramon, California
1997 John M Fulgaro

The Vancouver Sun
October 24th 1998
published by Pacific Press
Vancouver, British Columbia

1997 & 1998 Attendance
kindly supplied courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club

Canadian Junior Football League
http://www.cjfl.ca/

Ottawa Rough Riders Fan Page
http://roughriders.ottawa.com/history/coachrecord.html

Professional Football Researchers Association
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Sideline/5960/contlg.htm

University of Western Ontario Mustangs
http://members.tripod.com/mustangfootball/overallrecord.htm

Many thanks to Jim Stevenson (Statistician – Ontario Football Conference) for kindly providing OFC material for 1984 to 2000
Many thanks to Mitch Soivenski of Hampton, New Hampshire for submitting errata corrections

About Eirball

Acknowledgements

Thanks to David Stewart-Candy

About this document

Data Compiled by Dave Stewart-Candy & Dave Clamen, (Canadian Football Almanac 1875-2012, unpublished, Vancouver 2012).

Text Written by Enda Mulcahy

Kindly given to and edited by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 8 April 2025. First Published: 17 March 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Major Rival Football Leagues 2019

Major Outdoor Alternative Football Leagues 2019

Canadian Football League 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
West Division
Saskatchewan Roughriders (P)18135048738626
Calgary Stampeders (P)18126048240724
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (P)18117050840922
Edmonton Eskimoes18810040640016
BC Lions18513041145210
East Division
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (P)18153055134430
Montreal Alouettes (P)18108047948520
Toronto Argonauts (P)1841403735628
Ottawa REDBLACKS1831503125646
Reference: [37]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Eastern Semi-Final
10.11.2019Montreal Alouettes29Edmonton Eskimoes37
Western Semi-Final
10.11.2019Calgary Stampeders14Winnipeg Blue Bombers35
Eastern Final
17.10.2019Hamilton Tiger-Cats36Edmonton Eskimoes16
Western Final
17.10.2019Saskatchewan Roughriders13Winnipeg Blue Bombers20
107th Grey Cup
24.11.2019Winnipeg Blue Bombers33Hamilton Tiger-Cats12
Reference: [38]

Alliance of American Football 2019

 

 PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Conference       
Orlando Apollos8710236136.875
Birmingham Iron8530165133.625
Memphis Express8260152194.250
Atlanta Legends826088213.250
Western Conference       
San Antonio Commanders8530158154.625
Arizona Hotshots8530186144.625
San Diego Fleet8350158161.375
Salt Lake Stallions8350135143.200
Alliance of American Football Standings 2019 Reference: 11-12]

The Alliance of American Football filed for Bancruptcy afer 8 of 10 weeks.

The Spring League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
Austin Generals (C)220045191.000
Team West21104938.500
Team North20201249.000
The Spring League 2019 [References: Compiled from Results in 2-4]

Liga de Football Americano (Mexico) 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
Conferencia Centro
*CDMX Condors862020515075
*CDMX Mayas853013012963
Puebla Artilleros853014513163
CDMX Mexicas826013217025
Conferencia Norte
*Edomex Raptors862021011875
Saltillo Dinos835011012538
Monterrey Fundidores835013413338
Toluca Osos826011622625

Reference: [8]

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
27.04.19CDMX Condors18CDMX Mayas13
27.04.19Edomex Raptors53Monterrey Fundidores47
Tazon Mexico IVCd. De Los Deportes
12.05.19CDMX Condors20Edomex Raptors16

Reference: [9]

Japan American Football Association 2019

X-League X1 (Social Championship)

PWLTPFPAWS
X1 Super
*Fujitsu Frontiers77007
*Orbic Seagulls76106
*Panasonic Impulse75205
Elecom Kobe Finies73403
IBM BigBlue73403
Tokyo Gas Creators73403
All Mitsubishi Lions71601
Nojima Sagamihara Rise71601
X1 Area
Asahi Drink Club Challengers66006
Asahi Beer Silver Stars64204
LIXIL Deers64204
Meiji Yasuda Penta Ocean Pirates64204
Dentsu Caterpillars64204
Fuji Xerox Minerva AFC64204
Miraifu Fukuoka 64204
Nagoya Cyclones63303
Bullseyes62402
Metropolitan Police Department61501
As One Black Eagles60600
AFC Cranes60600
Japan X-League Standings 2019 [Reference: 6]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
30.11.2019Elecom Kobe13Fujitsu Frontiers31
30.11.2019Panasonic Impulse24Orbic Seagulls14
Japan X BowlTokyo Dome
16.12.2019Panasonic Impulse26Fujitsu Frontiers28
Rice BowlX-League v College
03.01.2020Fujitsu Frontiers38Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters14
Japan X-League 2019 Playoffs [Reference: 8-10]

JCAFA College Championships

Kansai Football Division 1PWLT
Ritsumeikan Panthers (C)7610
Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (P)7610
Kobe Ravens (P)7520
Kansai Kaisers7520
Kyoto Gangsters7340
Kindai Big Blue7151
Doshisha Wild Rover7151
Ryukoku Seahorse7070
Kanto KCFA Top 8
Waseda Big Bears (C)7700
Hosei Orange7520
Chuo Raccoons7430
Meiji Griffins7430
St. Pauls Rushers7340
Tokyo Warriors7250
Nippon Sport Science Triumphant Lion7160
Keio Unicorns6240
Hokkaido HCAFA Division 1
Hokkaido Big Green (C)5500
Hokkai Gakuen Golden Bears5410
Sapporo Gakuin Crimson Knights5221
Hokusai Gakuen Pirates5230
Obihiro Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Cowboys5131
Sapporo Cubs5050
Tohoku Division 1
Tohoku University Hornets (C)4400
Iwata University Bisons4310
Akita University Augers4220
Tohoku Gakuin University Kayaks4130
Sendai University Silver Falcons4040
Kyushu KCAFA Division 1
Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (C)5500
Kurume Mean Fighters5410
Kyushu Palookas5230
Fukuoka Black Knights5230
Saga Tomcats5230
Ryukyu Stingrays5050
Tokei TKCAFA Division 1
Chukyo Eagles (C)5410
Meijo Golden Lions5410
Gifu Phantoms5320
Nagoya Grampus5320
Nagoya Institute of Technology SilverBacks5140
Shinshu Wildcats5050
Chushikoku CSCAA Division 1
Hiroshima Raccoons (C)3300
Shimane Warriors 3210
Ehime Bombers 3120
Kochi Marine Corps 3030
Hokuriku 2019PWLT
Fukui Prefectural Wilders (C)4400
Kanazawa Evergreen 4310
Fukui Silver Phoenix 4220
Toyama Fire Bulls 4130
Kanazawa Institute of Technology Eagles 4040
[References: 2-19]
DateTeam 1Team 2
North Japan BowlPine Bowl
03.11.2019Tohoku Hornets (Th1)34Hokkaido Big Green (Hkd1)9
West Japan 1st Round
10.11.2019Chukyo Eagles (Tk1)59Hiroshima Raccoons (Cs1)7
17.11.2019Fukui Prefectural (Hkr1)LSainan Gakuin Green Dolphins (Ky1)W
West Japan 2nd Round
16.11.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)47Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (Ky1)26
17.11.2019Chukyo Eagles (Tk1)17Kobe Ravens (Ks3)24
West Japan Semi-Finals
24.11.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)26Kobe Ravens (Ks3)6
West Japan Bowl
01.12.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)21Ritsumeikan Panthers (Ks1)10
Kanto v North JapanEast Japan Bowl
01.12.2019Waseda Big Bears (Kt1)41Tohoku Hornets (Th1)10
East v West FinalKoshien Bowl
15.12.2019Waseda Big Bears (Kt1)28Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)38
[References: 2-19]

European Super League 2019

Topliga 2019PWLTPFPAPtsPct
*Warsaw Eagles660028816121.000
*Bydgoszcz Archers65102163310.833
*Vilnius Iron Wolves642094818.667
Krakow Tigers6240722004.333
Kaunas Dukes6150592532.167
Zabki Dukes6060442580.000
EESL 2019
*Moscow Spartans65101821910.833
*St. Petersburg North Legion6510946510.833
Minsk Litvins6150931842.167
St. Petersburg Griffins6150451462.167
European Super League 2019 [Reference: 1
DateHomeTeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
06.07.2019Bydgoszcz ArchersVilnius Iron Wolves
Final
20.07.2019Warsaw Eagles20Bydgoszcz Archers0
European Super League Topliga Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 2
DateHome TeamAway Team
3rd Place Playoff
13.07.2019St. Petersburg Griffins36Minsk Litvins20
Final
13.07.2019St. Petersburg North Legion16Moscow Spartans42
European Super League EESL Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 2]
DateHomeTeamAway Team
ESL-EESL Final
27.07.2019Moscow SpartansWarsaw Eagles
European Super League Topliga-Eastern European Super League Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 2]

Woman’s Football Alliance 2019

WFA Division I 2019

PWLTFAPct
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Northeast Region
*Boston Renegades4400206661.000
*DC Divas321015789.667
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
Pacific Region
*Cali War330016571.000
Portland Shockwave8710330151.875
Midwest Region
*Kansas City Titans40402761.000
*Arlington Impact431016634.750
Dallas Elite431013650.750
Woman’s Football Alliance Division I Final Standings 2019 [Reference: 5]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Postseason Week 1
15.06.2019Kansas City Titans21Arlington Impact34
Postseason Week 2
29.06.2019Boston Renegades66DC Divas20
29.06.2019Cali War30Arlington Impact6
Postseason Week 3
13.07.2019Boston Renegades52Cali War24
Woman’s Football Alliance Division I Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 6]

WFA Division II 2019

RankTeam / DivisionPWLTPFPAPct
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Northeast Division
2Pittsburgh Passion431013574.750
4Columbus Comets43106834.750
5Detroit Dark Angels330093121.000
8New York Wolves413050128.250
10Cleveland Fusion42208457.500
12Baltimore Nighthawks431010889.750
13Philly Phantomz41307287.250
40Indy Crash202004.000
Southeast Region
9Tampa Bay Inferno5230181190.400
16Miami Fury321010469.667
40Jacksonville Dixie Blues40400211.000
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
Pacific Region
6Mile High Blaze4400166121.000
40Seattle Spartans303022118.000
Midwest Region
1St. Louis Slam4400171141.000
3Minnesota Vixen330059191.000
11Houston Energy4400184141.000
18Austin Outlaws 422034114.500
40Wisconsin Dragons431010567.750
[References: 5]
W/EHome TeamAway Team
Postseason Week 1
15.06.2019Pittsburgh Passion41New York Wolves6
15.06.2019Columbus Comets8Detroit Dark Angels24
15.06.2019St. Louis Slam16Minnesota Vixen8
15.06.2019Mile High Blaze30Houston Energy22
Postseason Week 2
29.06.2019Pittsburgh Passion33Detroit Dark Angels34
29.06.2019St. Louis Slam41Mile High Blaze0
Postseason Week 3
13.07.2019St. Louis Slam34Detroit Dark Angels0
[References: 6]

Major Indoor Arena Football Leagues

Arena Football League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
*Albany Empire121020620474.833
*Washington Valor12750538552.583
*Philadelphia Soul12750523530.583
*Baltimore Brigade12750500439.583
Atlantic City Blackjacks12480518550.333
Columbus Destroyers121110394548.083

Reference: [1]

DateTimeHome TeamAway Team
Playoffs
27.07.201919:00Albany Empire61Baltimore Brigade26
03.08.201919:00Baltimore Brigade21Albany Empire62
(Albany won 123-47 on agg)
28.07.201915:30Washington Valor33Philadelphia Soul69
04.08.201916:00Philadelphia Soul48Washington Valor41
(Philadelphia won 117-74 on agg)
Arena Bowl
11.08.201920:00Albany Empire45Philadelphia Soul27

Reference: [2]

Indoor Football League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
*Arizona Rattlers1414008795101.000
*Iowa Barnstormers141220716522.857
*Sioux Falls Storm141130738589.786
*Green Bay Blizzard14950590521.643
*Nebraska Danger14770714656.500
*Tucson Sugar Skulls14770728705.500
Quad Cities Steamwheelers14680709650.429
Bismarck Bucks142120474751.143
Cedar Rapids River Kings141130413730.071
San Diego Strike Force141130524871.071

Reference: [1]

DateHome TeamAway Team
1st Round Playoffs
21.06.2019Green Bay Blizzard40Nebraska Dangers45
23.06.2019Sioux Falls Storm50Tucson Sugar Skulls47
United Conference Championship
29.06.2019Iowa Barnstormers50Sioux Falls Storm52
Intense Conference Championship
29.06.2019Arizona Rattlers62Nebraska Danger45
United Bowl Championship Game
13.07.2019Arizona Rattlers53Sioux Falls Storm56

Reference: [2]

National Arena League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
Jacksonville Sharks141310800475.929
Carolina Cobras14950674433.643
Massachusetts Pirate14860677660.571
Columbus Lions14680646673.429
New York Streets144100610724.286
Orlando Predators142120398840.143

Champions Indoor Football 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern
*Salina Liberty14950682603.643
Omaha Beef13850578503.615
Sioux City Bandits12750692592.583
Wichita Force122100380663.167
Southern
*Duke City Gladiators141130830468.786
*Amarillo Venom13850756720.615
Texas Revolution9450269253.444
Oklahoma Flying Aces122100457630.167
NTX Savages303028241.000

Reference: [1] Note: Playoff Results counted in Standings. Note 2: Texas Revolution folded after 6 weeks – remaining 4 home games awarded 2-0 to opponents # and 3 remaining road games replaced by the NTX Savages.

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
29.06.2019Salina Liberty44Omaha Beef42
29.06.2019Duke City Gladiators70Amarillo Venom62
CIF Champions Bowl V
13.07.2019Duke City Gladiators35Salina Liberty29

Reference: [2-3]

Liga Xtrema de Futbol Arena Mexico – Autumn 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
Division 1 A
*Spartans CDMX66002268612
*Cowboys651015211210
*Generales64201581318
*Demonios Showtime63301551126
Carneros Pre6240931734
Division 1B
*Supermans651017916210
*Toritos Texcoco63301281596
*Black Thunder62401451404
*Sharks62401191714
Cat Crazy6240881074
Knights61501071302
Division 2
Bufalos65101739310
Aztecas65101378210
Colmillos64201441208
Zopilotes6420124698
Ducks64201191008
Chivos Negros63301701276
Acueband63301621306
Carneros Pri63301231356
Spartans ODA62401151674
Warriors Pachuca6240831364
Gamos6240791254
Perros Negros624077924
Head Hunters61501111302
Division 3
Sooners651019410310
Orcas651019311610
Jugosos64201881698
Titanes64201761398
Therions6420132718
Jokers63301831806
Niners63301421646
Dragones Aztecas63301311356
Coyotes Toluca62401111434
Irons6240931704
Thundercats6150851452
High Voltage6060621630
Division 4
Peleadores651018212710
Carneros Se651015910510
Oklahoma64201641178
Pig Machine64201551298
Mustangs6420881018
Army6330138956
Vikingos63301381516
Comanches63301351306
Chargers63301241116
Gorilas Salvajes63301211596
Myrmidons62401321374
Batman6240921094
Division 5
Air Force65101289210
Jaguares6420129888
Cheyennes6420109908
Black Chiefs62401641514
Panteras62401361484
Tigers Xtreme62401291674
Centauros62401121294
Puercos Salvajes6240791614
Silverbacks61501101572
Mustangs Tlahuac6150771242
Rhinos6150761602
Hellfish6060541670
Lega Extrema de Futbol Arena Mexico LEXFA Division I Otoño Standings 2019 [Reference: 8; 10-13]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Division 5 Primera Ronda
27.10.2019Cheyennes14Tigers Xtreme8
Division 4 Primera Ronda
27.10.2019Oklahoma27Army14
26.10.2019Pig Machine12Mustangs6
Division 2 Primera Ronda
27.10.2019Bufalos34Carnerors Pride13
27.10.2019Aztecas ODA13Acueband0
Division 5 Semfinales
02.11.2019Air Force37Black Chiefs22
02.11.2019Jaguares30Cheyennes20
Division 4 Semifinales
03.11.2019Peleadores31Pig Machine34
03.11.2019Carneros Senior28Oklahoma35
Division 3 semifinales
02.11.2019Sooners32Therions31
03.11.2019Orcas42Jugosos26
Division 2 semifinales
03.11.2019Bufalos45Chivos Negros34
02.11.2019Aztecas ODA14Ducks2
Division 5 Finale
09.11.2019Air Force21Jaguares18
Division 4 Finale
10.11.2019Pig Machine18Oklahoma26
Division 3 Finale
09.11.2019Sooners29Orcas14
Division 2 Finale
10.11.2019Bufalos29Aztecas ODA24
[References: 9]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finales 1B
26.10.2019Supermans26Sharks7
27.10.2019Toritos Texcoco19Black Thunder41
Semi-Finales 1A
26.10.2019Spartans CDMX48Demonios Showtime32
26.10.2019Generales24Cowboys18
Finale 1B
02.11.2019Supermans42Black Thunder26
Finale 1A
02.11.2019Spartans CDMX34Generales12
Lega Extrema de Futbol Arena Mexico LEXFA Division I Otoño Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 28-30

Super 8 Football League 2019

Super 8 Football League Baja 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
*Duo Sports Thundercats5410177778
*Transformers Ensenada5410160898
*Diablos Ensenada53201621386
*Aztecas Tijuana53201061016
Vikingos Ensenada51401191802
Black Dragons Tijuana5050221630
Super 8 Football League Baja Standings 2019 [Reference: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
17.08.2019Duo Sports ThundercatsAztecas Tijuana
17.08.2019Transformers EnsenadaDiablos Ensenada
Baja Bowl VIII
24.08.2019Transformers Ensenada28Duo Sports Thundercats18
Super 8 Football League Baja Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 2-3]

Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
Super 8 West Coast Fall 2019
*Duo Sports Thundercats55001869710
*Mecca Town Bulldogs5320731006
*Bakersfield Broncos413052562
*California Rhinos404020580
Super 8 Nor Cal Fall Series
Sacramento Underdogs110024182
East Valley Bandits101018240
Bay Area Fighting Islanders10106460
Super 8 Intersection Fall 2019
Duo Sports Thundercats11004662
Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall 2019 Standings [Reference: 5]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
07.12.2019Duo Sports Thundercats22California Rhinos6
07.12.2019Mecca Town Bulldogs12Bakersfield Broncos6
3rd Place Game
07.12.2019Bakersfield Broncos18California Rhinos6
Super 8 Fall Bowl IV
07.12.2019Duo Sports Thundercats32Mecca Town Bulldogs13
Super 8 Football League West Coast Fall Championship Tournament 2019 [Reference: 3; 5]

Super 8 Football League – Battle 4 San Diego 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
Duo Sports Thundercats (C)220053224
Mecca Town Bulldogs211032292
California Rhinos202016500
Super 8 Football League Battle 4 San Diego Tournament 2019 [Reference: 2]

China Arena Football League 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
*Wuhan Gators33002861.000
*Beijing Lions3210366.667
Shenyang Black Rhinos31201222.333
Shanghai Legend3030042.000
References: Compiled from Results in :[16-17]
DateTimeHome TeamAway Team
3rd Place Game
08.12.201911:00 AMShenyang Black Rhinos18Shanghai Legend6
Championship
08.12.201911:00 AMWuhan Gators30Beijing Lions22
Reference: [13; 18-19]

Liga Extrema de Futbol Arena Femenil (Mexico) Autumn 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
Division 1
*Thundergirls55001823210
*Cowgirls5410115478
Division 2
*Toritos75201108710
*Harley Quinn5410165798
*Valkirias5410117688
*Hala-Ken Rhinos6330100556
Division 3
*Aztecas F ODA6330153766
*Hornets5320741076
*Jefes Cuernavaca62401031374
*Rangers413087792
Division 4
*Gladiadoras6420781008
*Gators624099854
*Fénix5230741334
*Red Cobras5140371712
Carneras5050491540
Stormtroopers5050321550
LEXFA Otoño Division II Standings 2019 [Reference: 10]
DateHome TeamAway Team
SemiFinales Division 4
01.12.2019Gladiadoras44Red Cobras0
01.12.2019Gators38Fénix6
FinaleDivision 4
07.12.2019Gladiadoras25Gators14
LEXFA Otoño Division II Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 18-19]
DateHome TeamAway Team
SemiFinalesDivision 3
30.11.2019Hornets7Jefes Cuernavaca33
01.12.2019Aztecas F ODA34Rangers13
FinaleDivision 3
07.12.2019Aztecas F ODA35Jefes Cuernavaca36
LEXFA Otoño Division II Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 18-19]
DateHome TeamAway Team
SemiFinalesDivision 2
30.11.2019Harley Quinn7Hala-Ken Rhinos38
01.12.2019Valkirias12Toritos Texcoco25
FinaleDivision 2
07.12.2019Hala-Ken Rhinos24Toritos Texcoco25
LEXFA Otoño Division II Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 18-19]
DateHome TeamAway Team
FinaleDivision 1
07.12.2019Thundergirls40Cowgirls13
LEXFA Otoño Division II Playoffs 2019 [Reference: 18-19]

Legends Football League United States 2019

PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Conference
*Atlanta Steam5320157109.600
Nashville Knights42206587.500
Omaha Heart4220101158.500
Chicago Bliss404047106.000
Western Conference
**Seattle Mist6510303117.833
*Austin Acoustic5410156125.800
*Los Angeles Temptation6330185212.500
Denver Dream404065155.000

Reference: Compiled from: [4] Note: Playoff Results Count in Standings / ** Legends Cup 2019 Champions / * Qualify for Playoffs

DateTimeHome TeamAway Team
LFL PlayoffsToyota Arena, Ontario, CA
24.08.201919:00 PTAustin Acoustic29Los Angeles Temptation39
24.08.201917:00 PTSeattle Mist38Atlanta Steam14
LFL Legends Cup 2019Accesso Showare Center, Kent, WA
14.09.2019Seattle Mist56Los Angeles Temptation20
Reference: [5]

Report – General

The 2019 Major Rival Football season was one of the most full and exciting in a long time. With four outdoor leagues (Canadian Football League, Alliance of American Football, Liga de Futbol Americano Mexico and the European Super League, as well as four Arena Leagues (Arena Football League, Legends Football League United States, Liga Xtrema de Futbol Arena Mexico, and China Arena Football League) to choose from the Football Fan was spoilt.

Report – Canadian Football League 2019

Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated three higher-ranked teams in the playoffs to win the Grey Cup in 2019 – having defeated Calgary Stampeders 35-14 in the Western Semi-Final, then Sasktatchewan Roughriders 20-13 in the Western Final, they proceeded to defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12 to take home the Grey Cup.

Report – Alliance of American Football 2019

The Alliance of American Football was a AAA (2nd Level) American Football League, which unusually for the time, managed to start the season, although it filed for bankruptcy after 8 of ten weeks, with Orlando Apollos (7-1) and Birmingham Iron (5-3) in the Eastern Conference, and San Antonio Commanders (5-3) and Arizona Hotshots (5-3) in the Western Coference, in Playoff spots.

Its’ place as a AAA Alternative to the National Football League was taken in 2020 by the second incarnation of the XFL. There was also failed attempts in 2020 to start Major League Football and the Freedom Football League. Ian Jones, who was born in Cork, Ireland, was Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Salt Lake Stallions in the AAF in 2019.

Biography of Ian Jones

Ian Jones, born in Cork, was appointed Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Houston Texans in 2017. He started doing voluntary work, mostly coaching in the GAA while still in College in 2010, where he was Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with Cork GAA (Official) and one other coach, Mark Kilgallon, who is now Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the AFL’s Sydney Swans, saw potential, and got him an Internship at the University of South Carolina, using his contacts with Craig Fitzgerald, whom he had worked with at Harvard University in the mid-2000s.

He worked 12 Hours a Day at USC, seven days a week, 8 hours each day coaching the Football Team.
[1] After two summers at USC he moved on to London Welsh Rugby Union team, and his first Professional Contract. he was surprised at how low-level the set-up was. They had just been promoted to the Premiership, but the budget was small compared the Colleges in the USA, where Stsdiums can seat 110,000 people and there are massively successful alumni who can fund the College Programmes. He decided to phone Fitzgerald again and tell him it was not working out and secured a contract with Penn State College Football Team.

He stayed for three years at Penn State coaching the University’s Football Team as well as being involved in Coaching 30 other sports during his time there, including the College Rugby Team, and the USA Women’s Rugby Squad which also had s base there. While involved with the USA Women’s Rugby Team he got to go to Canadaon Tour with the, and also travel to Wales, England and the World Cup in france in 2014. . By now Fitzgerald had moved on to become a Coach at the Houston Texans. Jones ended up taking a low level position with the Cleveland Browns in 2016, and from there went on to the Houston Texans in 2017, after Fitzgerald called him up when a position became vacant. [1]

At the Texans a typical day stated at 3 A.M. the S&C Staff train at 3:45 AM, At 6 AM they Preview the Day and set up the Weight Room. At 7 AM they train the 30-or-so Rookies (First Year Players). At 8 AM they have a team meeting and 8:30 AM the S&C staff meet for injury/rehab reports. 9 AM they train the five Long Snappers, Kickers and Punters. 10 AM is full practice – Three Hours Long. At 1 PM until 3 PM the non-Rookies are trained individually, staggerred, before they move off to their own individual training. After that it calms down – they eat, review what needs to be done in the Weightroom, look at data from Practice. at 5 or 6 PM another full team meeting and at 7 PM a Final walk-through for the Day. Once the meetings are finished around 8 or 9 PM, that’s the day done. [1]

From the Texans he took up the position of Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Salt Lake Stalions, of the Alliance of American Football, a AAA American Football League, the equivalent of Championship in English Soccer, and from July 2019 to July 2020 was Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, a multi-sports NCAA College programme position. In December 2019 he took up the position of Head StrengthConditioning Coach at Rugby United in New York, and also the role of Strength and Conditioning Consultant. From June 2018 to August 2020 he was also Head of Physical Performance of USA Rugby and at the same time Physical Performance Consultant. [References: 33-35]

Report – The Spring League 2019

The Austin Generals won the 2019 edition of the Spring League, played in Austin, Texas, with a 36-6 victory over Team North and a 32-6 defeat of Team West.

Report – Liga de Futbol Americano Mexico 2019

Condores CDMX won the Mexica Bowl 20-16 against Raptors de Edomex. The two teams had defeated Mayas CDMX and Fundidores de Monterrey in the Playoffs by less than a touchdown, with the Raptors winning 53-47 in a shootout, and the other semi-final being a much closer affair, with Condores triumphing 18-13 in a Federal District battle.

Report – Japan American Football Association 2019

Report – Rice Bowl 2019

The Fujitsu Frontiers won their 4th consecutive Rice Bowl on 3rd January 2020, overwhelming the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters for the second year in a row defeating them by a score of 38-14 in early 2020, after winning 52-17 at the end of the 2018 in early January 2019.

Report – JCAFA Koshien Bowl 2019

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters won the 2019 Koshien Bowl in Japan’s College Football with a 38-28 victory over Waseda Big Bears in the Final match. They had earlier finished runners-up in the Kansai Collegiate American Football Association with a loss to Ritsumeikan Panthers in the Regular season, but made no mistake in the Playoffs, knocking out first Kyushu Champions Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins 47-26 in the West Japan 2nd Round, before defeating two big Kansai rivals (Kobe Ravens and revenge over Ritsumeikan Panthers) in the West Japan Semi-Finals and Final.

Waseda University Big Bears had defeated North Japan Pine Bowl Champions Tohoku University Hornets 41-10 in the East Japan Bowl (Kanto v North Japan). The North Japan Bowl between the Tohoku Champions (Tohoku Hornets) and Hokkaido Champions (Hokkaido Big Green) had been a blowout (34-9 to Tohoku) as had the West Japan 1st Round match between Chukyo Eagles (Tokai Champions) and Chushikoku Champions Hiroshima Raccoons who were defeated 7-59. Chukyo then lost to Kobe Ravens in the West Japan 2nd Round. Kansai, being the biggest Association, gets three representatives in the College Playoffs.

Report – European Super League 2019

The European Super League was an American Football League featuring four teams from Poland and two from Lithuania in the Topliga and three from Russia and one from Belarusin the East European Super League, that followed on from the Central European Football League (2006-2016) and the Amsterdam Crusaders (International-only schedule 2018) as the top level European American Football League played on a weekly basis in two or more countries.

The two Divisions (or Leagues) played separate schedules until the Final. Topliga Champions were Warsaw Eagles who defeated Bydgoszcz Archers, both Poland, 20-0 in the Topliga Final. Lithuania’s Vilnius Iron Wolves were defeated in the Semi-Final. East European Super League Champions were Moscow Spartans who had a surprisingly easy 42-16 victory over St. Petersburg North Legion in the EESL Final. There were plans for a European Super League Topliga – East European Super League Final between the Warsaw Eagles and EESL Champions Moscow Spartans but it appears to have not taken place.

Report – Woman‘s Football Alliance Division 1 2019

Report – WFA Division I 2019

Boston Renegades repeated as Women’s Football Alliance Champions in 2019, beating California team, Cali War 52-24.

Report – WFA Division II 2019

St. Louis Slam won the Women’s Football Alliance Division II title in 2019 with a 34-0 victory versus Detroit Dark

Major Indoor Arena Football Leagues

Report – Arena Football League 2019

The 2019 season in the Arena Football League was the last in this most successful independent alternative to the National Football League since the American Football League of 1960 to 1969. With only six teams in it’s last season, Albany Empire triumphed in the Arena Bowl XXXIII 45-27 over Philadelphia Soul. Its’ legacy is Arena Indoor Football Leagues all over the USA, as well as in Mexico, and copycat leagues such as the Legends Football League based on the same idea of a reduced numbers American Football League in an Indoor Arena.

Report – Indoor Football League 2019

Sioux Falls Storm shocked the previously unbeaten Arizona Rattlers 56-53 in the United Bowl to win their 10th United Bowl, extending their record.

Arizona had finished 14-0 in Regular Season play, and Iowa Barnstormers 12-2 in second. Sioux Falls beat both of these one-time AAA Arena Football League teams on the way to the title after winning against Tucson Sugar Skulls (50-47) in the First Round Playoffs.

The United Conference Championship game was also extremely close, with the Storm beating Nebraska Danger 52-50. In the Intense Conference Championship Arizona Rattlers had beaten Nebraska Danger 62-45. Nebraska had earlier beaten Green Bay Blizzard 45-40 in the Playoffs.

Six of the 10 teams made the playoffs, with Quad Cities Steamwheelers just missing out of a spot in the post-season with a 6-8 record. Bismarck Bucks (2-12), Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-13) and San Diego Strike Force (1-13) won a total of 4 games between them.

Report – Champions Indoor Football 2019

The Duke City Gladiators won the 2019 CIF Champions Bowl 35-29 against Salina Liberty after posting an 9-3 regular season record. Salina Liberty (8-4), Omaha Beef (8-4) and Amarillo Venom (8-4) also qualified for the Playoffs. Texas Revolution folded after 5 games and were replaced for the reamaining 3 away fixtures by NTX Savages. Oklahoma Flying Aces posted a 2-10 record and Sioux City Bandits (7-5) and Wichita Force (2-10) failed to make the Playoffs in the Northern Division.

Report – Liga Xtrema de Futbol Arena Mexico Division 1 2019

The Autumn (Otoño) season in the LEXFA (Lega Extrema de Futbol Americano) in Mexico was won by Spartans CDMX in 2019.

LEXFA is an Arena (8v8 Indoor) version of American Football that has become quite popular in Mexico. A team called the Irish, who used the Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo played in a lower division.

Report – Super 8 Football League 2019

Report – Super 8 Football League Baja 2019

Diablos Ensenada defeated Duo Sports Thundercats 28-18 in Baja Bowl VIII in the Super 8 Football League Baja Series in 2019. In a closely run regular season Duo Sports Thundercats had finished top with a 4-1 record, followed by Transformers Ensenada (also 4-1), Diablos Ensenada (3-2) and Aztecas Tijuana (3-2). These four teams qualified for the Playoffs, with fifth place in the six team sries going to Vikingos Ensenada, and then Black Dragons Tijuana coming in last.

Report – Super 8 Football League Battle 4 San Diego 2019

Duo Sports Thundercats (San Diego & Tijuana) won the 2019 Super 8 Football League Battle 4 San Diego, played on the 12th October 2019 in Eastlake Soccer League in San Diego. They won a three-team Tournamentt defeating California Rhinos and Mecca Town Bulldogs.

Report – China Arena Football League 2019

Benjamin Duhon had an interception and score for the Lions defense, and John Taggart added two rushing scores as the Beijing Lions beat the Shenyang Rhinos in Preseason Week 1 [2]

In Preseason Week 2, Wuhan Gators, thrilled the Home Fans by beating the Shanghai Legend 40-0. They were led by QB Jarred Evans, who threw 4 Touchdown passes, and ran for two more, and the defense played its part too, as Defensive Captain, Robert Williams had 2 sacks and several pass deflections. [3]

Wuhan Gators won all 3 Championship Tournament Round-Robin matches to finish top of the table, and earn a place in the Championship Game against Beijing Lions who won their other two matches. Shanghai Legend finished bottom, losing all their matches and played against Shenyang Black Rhinos in the 3rd Place Playoff. [4-5]

In the 3rd Place Playoff, the Shenyang Black Rhinos won again against the Shanghai Legend, after both teams came out guns blazing, scoring on their opening drives. [6]

The Championship Game proved an epic struggle, with Wuhan Gators sending their fans home happy, coming from behind to beat the defending Champions, Beijing Lions 30-22. The Lions had taken a 22-14 lead after an amazing catch and run by Wide Receiver Devin Jones, but the Gators came right back, with tournament MVP Jarred Evans leading the team to a tieing score. In Overtime QB Evans found WR Shida Wang, who outfought the defender, in tight coverage, for the score. The Two-Point Conversion was successful, leaving the Gators 30-22 up, and the there were wild celebrations in the Wuhan camp after the Lions were unable to respond on their next drive. [7]

Report – Liga Extrema de Football Arena Femenil (Mexico) 2019

Harley Quinn are a Women’s Arena (8v8 Indoor) American Football team with an Irish name (Quinn) that plays in the LEXFA (Liga Extrema de Football Arena) Mexico.

The team made its debut in 2015, posting a 2-4 record, then qualified for the Division 2 Playoffs, exiting in the first round in both the Spring and Autumn Tournaments in 2016. The same pattern took place in Autumn 2017 and Autumn 2019, where again they qualified for the Division 2 playoffs exiting in the first round.

The team plays its home games at the Velodromo Olympico in Mexico City. The name Quinn is most popular in Ireland, according to the 1890 census in the Ulster counties of Tyrone, Armagh and Monaghan and the Midlands counties of Roscommon (Connacht) and Longford (Leinster) [Reference: 20-22]

Report – Legends Football League United States 2019

In the Final season of the Legends Football League (the first full season was in 2009) Seattle Mist defeated Los Angeles Temptation 56-20 in Legends Cup 2019. Los Angeles Temptation had shocked Austin Acoustic in the Semi-Finals and Seattle Mist had knocked out Atlanta Steam.

References

Websites

[1] Arena Football League (2019) 2019 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com/2019-standings [Accessed 26 July 2019]

[2] Arena Football League (2019) 2019 Arena Football League Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=schedule&season=2019 [Accessed 8 September 2019]

Images

[3] Arena Football League (2019) Arena Football League Reveals New Logo [Internet] Available from: https://snagfilms-a.akamaihd.net/0000015a-a977-d135-adda-fb7fb65f0000/images/c3/b8/20eb27b6418aa78b71d4679d2988/1545950679236_1545950297199_viewliftarticle_16x9images_16x9Images.png [Accessed 17 September 2019]

Websites

[4] Legends Football League (US) (2019) 2019 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://lflus.com/standings [Accessed 15 September 2019]

[5] Legends Football League (US) (2019) Schedule 2019 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://lflus.com/schedule [Accessed 15 September 2019]

Media

[6] Legends Football League | You Tube Channel (2019) LFL | 2019 Season | Legends Cup | Los Angeles Temptation vs Seattle Mist [Final Score LA 20 Sea 56 @1:30:29 | Premiered 14 September 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5436&v=lEt-L0wpDHQ [Accessed 15 September 2019]

Images

[7] Work in Sports (2019) Legends Football League Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.workinsports.com/logos/24419.png [Accessed 17 September 2019]

Websites

[8] LFA Mexico (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://lfa.mx/standings/ [Accessed 15 April 2019]

[9] LFA Mexico (2019) Calendario [Internet] Available from: https://lfa.mx/calendario/[Accessed 13 May 2019]

Images

[10] Brands of the World (2018) LFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://botw-pd.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/logo-thumbnail/s3/012017/untitled-1_0.jpg?itok=is8COLAV [Accessed 1 August 2018]

Websites

[11] Alliance of American Football (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://aaf.com/standings [Accessed 4 April 2019]

[12] Alliance of American Football (2019) Scores [Internet] Available from: https://aaf.com/scores [Accessed 4 April 2019]

[13] Cinema Blend (2019) Alliance of American Football Logo [Internet] Available from: https://img.cinemablend.com/filter:scale/quill/7/f/2/2/7/0/7f22700886f49233eed3d503f8925c90f84e2de8.png?mw=600 [Accessed 17 September 2019]

Websites

[14] China Arena Football League (2019) CAFL 2019 Competition Breakdown! [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/cafl-2019-competition-breakdown/ [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[15] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, November 13, 2019: ” Final Score from Shenyang: Beijing 28 Shenyang 0 “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2768277399901933 [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[16] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, November 22, 2019: ” Final Score in Wuhan: Gators 40 Shanghai 0 “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2791563504239989 [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[17] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 6, 2019: ” Half way through Match Play and Day 1 of the CAFL Championship Tournament and here are the scores: “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2823067901089549 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[18] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 6, 2019: “ The first day is complete and here is how the teams finished in day 1 of Match Play of the CAFL 2019 Championship Tournament. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2823301561066183 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[19] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 8, 2019: ” The Shenyang Black Rhinos take home the 3rd Place OF THE CAFL 2029 Championship Tournament with an 18-6 win over the Shanghai Legends. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2827977440598595 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[20] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 8, 2019: ” What an epic battle as the CAFL 2019 Tournament Championship Game gave fans all that they could ask for as the Wuhan Gators came from behind in regulation to tie the score and take the game to overtime to defeat the 2016 champions Beijing Lions 30-22.  “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2827996027263403 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[21] Arena Football League (2019) Official Statement [Internet] Available from: https://www.arenafootball.com/article/nov27-statement [Accessed 3 December 2019]

Images

[22] China Arena Football League (2019) CAFL-AFLG Logo [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cafl-aflg-1.png [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[23] China Arena Football League (2019) CAFL 2019 Competition Medal [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CAFL-2019-Competition-Medal-768×768.png [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[24] China Arena Football League | Facebook Page (2019) Photo December 8, 2019: “What an epic battle as the CAFL 2019 Tournament Championship Game ” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/photos/pcb.2827996027263403/2827995430596796/?type=3&theater [Accessed 10 December 2019]

Images

[25] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2020) Lexfa-ORO-2 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lexfa-ORO-2.png [Accessed 8 August 2020]

[26] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2017) bannerTop [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115003038im_/http://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bannerTop.jpg [Accessed 8 August 2020]

Internet Archive

[27] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2020) Tablas de Posiciones [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/tablas-de-posiciones/ [Accessed 8 August 2020]

[28] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2019) Finales [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/playoffs/ [Accessed 8 August 2020]

[29] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2019) Semifinals y Finales [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/playoffs/#1572295727138-bdd3bccf-2846 [Accessed 8 August 2020]

[30] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2019) Primera Ronda [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/playoffs/#1571783907460-0c128cb1-0e9b [Accessed 8 August 2020]

Online References

[31] Google Translate (2020) Google Translate [Internet] available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 9 August 2020]

[32] Google Maps (2020) Google Maps [Internet] available from: https://www.google.com/maps [Accessed 9 August 2020]

Websites

[33] Irish Times (2017) Jones’ Road: From coaching GAA to the backroom team of the Houston Texans Friday, September 8, 2017. [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/jones-road-from-coaching-gaa-to-the-backroom-team-of-the-houston-texans-1.3211694 [Accessed 7 April 2018]

Social Media

[34] Ian Jones LinkedIn (2020) Profile [Internet] Available from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-jones-735aa01ab [Accessed 30 December 2020

Images

[35] Ian Jones LinkedIn (2020) Profile Picture [Internet] Available from: https://media-ep1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E03AQEcEMKlYmWiLA/profile-displayphoto-shrink_200_200/0/1605395567742?e=1614816000&v=beta&t=deF-6Z0ekS7Soo9on_4MB137hgWkme_JtsmQwZ9nkwY[Accessed 31 December 2020]

Images:

[36] Canadian Football League (2019) CFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/wp-content/themes/cfl.ca/images/og-image-default.jpg?_t=201902271522 [Accessed 20 May 2019]

Websites:

[37] Canadian Football League (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/ [Accessed 30 November 2019]

[38] Canadian Football League (2019) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/#week-20 [Accessed 30 November 2019]

Logos

[39] American Football International (2019) ESL-2019-Logo [Internet] Available from: [Accessed 8 December 2020]

Websites

[40] Polska Liga Futbolu Amerykanskiego (2019) European Super League (ESL) – Topliga Tables 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.pzfa.pl/tables [Accessed 8 December 2020]

[41] Polska Liga Futbolu Amerykanskiego (2019) European Super League (ESL) – Topliga Matches 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.pzfa.pl/matches [Accessed 8 December 2020]

References

Images

[1] The Spring League (2017) Profile Picture August 13, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68494309_2435273623417739_8497449137069883392_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=osM0If13hRYAX9kbxYM&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=3d2ef90b030c12beaf5c4be4b091d540&oe=5E9E9711%5BAccessed 25 January 2020]

Social Media

[2] The Spring League (2017) Post April 7, 2019 “OFFICIAL BOX SCORE FROM GAME 1 Team West 36 Team North 6” [Internet] Available from:https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2347421552202947 [Accessed 24 January 2020]

[3] The Spring League (2017) Post April 7, 2019 “OFFICIAL BOX SCORE FROM GAME 2 Austin Generals 13 Team North 6” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2347422305536205[Accessed 25 January 2020]

[4] The Spring League (2017) Post April 13 2019 “The Austin Generals closed The Spring League undefeated. Check out the full box score and play by play below of the Generals win over TSL West. Austin Generals 32 TSL West 13” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2350788071866295 [Accessed 25 January 2020]

Images

[5] The Spring League (2017) Post April 13, 2019″The Austin Generals closed The Spring League undefeated. Check out the full box score and play by play below of the Generals win over TSL West. Austin Generals 32 TSL West 13″ [Internet] Available from: https://external-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQBcmXVvDeOXu5NA&w=540&h=282&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthespringleague.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F04%2FJGZ10040.jpg&cfs=1&upscale=1&fallback=news_d_placeholder_publisher&_nc_hash=AQAhwenzQm3mN8Ue [Accessed 25 January 2020]

Social Media

[6] The Spring League (2020) Post March 23, 2020: ″Since 2017, the year #TheSpringLeague began play, 229 of our players have been signed to pro football contracts #NFL: 90 #CFL: 51 #AAF: 55 #XFL: 33″ [Internet] Available from:  https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2643855175892915 [Accessed 8 June 2020

[1] Indoor Football League (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.goifl.com/sports/fball/2018-19/standings [Accesed 27 October 2019]

[2] Indoor Football League (2019) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.goifl.com/sports/fball/2018-19/schedule [Accesed 27 October 2019]

[3] Indoor Football League | Wayback Machine (2019) 2019 Indoor Football League | Geographic Map [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20190708201232/https://www.goifl.com/members/Geographic_Map [Accesed 27 October 2019]

[4] SportsLogos.net (2019) Indoor Football League Alternate Logo (2009-2019) [Internet] Available from: http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/159/4848/full/982_-indoor_football_league-alternate-2009.gif [Accesed 27 October 2019]

[6] X-League (2018) Standings [2019] [Internet] Available from: https://xleague.jp/standing [Accessed 7 January 2020]

[8] X-League (2018) 2019 Schedule / Results [Final] [Internet] Available from: https://xleague.jp/section/final [Accessed 7 January 2020]

[9] X-League (2018) 2019 Schedule / Results [Semifinals] [Internet] Available from: https://xleague.jp/section/sf [Accessed 7 January 2020]

[10] X-League (2018) [73rd Rice Bowl] Overwhelming student champion in offense and defense, Fujitsu achieves 4th consecutive victory in Thailand [Internet] Available from: https://xleague.jp/news/7464 [Accessed 7 January 2020]

[11] X-League (2020) X-Logo [Internet] Available from: https://s3-ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/xleague/images/xlogo.png [Accessed 7 January 2020]

Logos

[1] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) 201611221408_1 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/files/user/201611221408_1.jpg?v=1479791292  [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Websites

[2] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) Postseason Games 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/playoff/?season=2019 [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[3] Tohoku Student American Football Association (2019) Pine Bowl 2019 result [Internet] Available from: http://www.tcaa.jp/pinebowl2019/PineBowl_result.html [Accessed 5 March 2019]

[4] Hokkaido American Football Association (2020) College 2019 [Internet] Available from:  http://hokkaido-afa.com/college2019.html [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[5] Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association (2019) Hoshitori [Internet] Available from: http://tcaa.jp/hoshitori.html [Accessed 10 May 2020]

[6] Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association (2020) Taikai [Internet] Available from: http://tcaa.jp/taikai.html [Accessed 10 May 2020]

[7] Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters (2021) Games [Season=2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kgfighters.com/gameamefoot_list/?season=2019 [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[8] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/game/2019/hoshi2019.html [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[9] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games 日程・結果 [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/ [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[10] Hokuriku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) More [’19] [Internet] Available from: https://hokurikugakuseifoo.wixsite.com/mysite/19 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[11] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/fieldreport/contents_type=78 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[12] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/result_team/?season=2019 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[13] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Schedule 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/schedule/schedule2019_atm.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[14] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 1 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div1.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[15] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 2 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div2.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[16] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 3 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div3.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[17] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 4 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div4.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[18] Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Archives: 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://cscaa.jp/archives/all_2019 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[19] Kyushu Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Past Results:Details: 2019 [Star Chart] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcafa.jp/info/2019a/table/index.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[5] Women’s Football Alliance (2019) 2019 WFA National Rankings| WFA I [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_standings.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2019 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[6] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) 2019 WFA Schedule and Scores | WFA I [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2019 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[7] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) Header [Internet] Available from: https://www.hostedlogos.com/football/wfa/header_site_data.png [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[5] Women’s Football Alliance (2019) 2019 WFA National Rankings| WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_standings.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2019 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[6] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) 2019 WFA Schedule and Scores | WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2019 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[1] National Arena League (2019) National Arena League Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/ [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[1] Champions Indoor Football (2019) 2019 Football Standings [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/sports/fball/2018-19/standings [Accessed 26 November 2019]

[2] Champions Indoor Football (2019) 2019 Composite Schedule Sat Jul 13 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite [Accessed  26 November 2019]

[3] Champions Indoor Football (2019) 2019 Composite Schedule Sat Jun 29 [Internet] Available from: https://gocifstats.com/composite?d=2019-06-29 [Accessed  26 November 2019]

[2] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 Football League | Baja 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/super8baja/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

[2] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 West Coast 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/super8westcoast/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

[2] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 Football League [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/page/2/ [Accessed 20 May 2018]

[3] Super 8 Football League (2018) History-About [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/history/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

[5] Super 8 Football League (2018) Super 8 West Coast 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://super8footballleague.info/super8westcoast/ [Accessed 9 February 2020]

[18] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2019) Finales [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/calendario-playoffs-femenil-otono-2019/#1575471972989-299f6bd5-6b0c [Accessed 8 August 2020]

[19] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2019) Primera Ronda [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/calendario-playoffs-femenil-otono-2019/#1574874423296-c973ea02-2824  [Accessed 8 August 2020]

Online References

[20] ESRI (2019) Irish Surnames Map [Internet] Available from: https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2019/irish-surnames/map/ Accessed 10 August 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Todd Zboyan & Dublin Bay Raptors 2019.

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Last Updated: 18 January 2025. First Published: 17 September 2019

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Flag Map of Canada

Canadian Junior Football League Canadian Bowl 1989-Present

Flag Map of Canada
Canada Map Flag. Map of Canada with the Canadian national flag isolated on white background. Vector Illustration.

Canadian Bowl 1989-Present

DateWinnersRunners-Up
12.11.1989Calgary Colts23Burlington Jr Tiger-Cats6
10.11.1990Calgary colts50Windsor AKO Fratmen15
09.11.1991Saskatoon Hilltops41Ottawa Sooners27
14.11.1992Ottawa Sooners35Surrey Rams18
13.11.1993Regina Rams23Hamilton Hurricanes11
12.11.1994Regina Rams52St. Leonard Cougars6
11.11.1995Regina Rams26Ottawa Sooners10
09.11.1996Saskatoon Hilltops39Windsor AKO Fratmen7
08.11.1997Regina Rams23Okanagan Sun20 ot
1998Windsor AKO Fratmen34Burlington Braves33
13.11.1999Windsor AKO Fratmen32Okanagan Sun29
11.11.2000Okanagan Sun36Saskatoon Hilltops28
04.11.2001Saskatoon Hilltops45Okanagan Sun11
16.11.2002Saskatoon Hilltops20St. Leonard Cougars20
08.11.2003Saskatoon Hilltops59Victoria Rebels0
30.10.2004Edmonton Huskies24Okanagan Sun7
12.11.2005Edmonton Huskies34St. Leonard Cougars15
11.11.2006Vancouver Island Raiders27Edmonton Wildcats26
11.11.2007Saskatoon Hilltops26St. Leonard Cougars3
08.11.2008Vancouver Island Raiders35Burlington Braves8
14.11.2009Vancouver Island Raiders51Edmonton Wildcats14
13.11.2010Saskatoon Hilltops34Vancouver Island Raiders23
12.11.2011Saskatoon Hilltops29Hamilton Hurricanes1
10.11.2012Saskatoon Hilltops23Langley Rams21
09.11.2013Regina Thunder55Vancouver Island Raiders26
09.11.2014Saskatoon Hilltops39Langley Rams14
07.11.2015Saskatoon Hilltops38Okanagan Sun24
12.11.2016Saskatoon Hilltops37Westshore Rebels25
2017
2018
2019Saskatoon Hilltops11Langley Rams6
2020cancelled
[References: 2-5]

Report

Recap

Saskatoon Hilltops have been the most successful team in the Canadian Bowl since it was renamed in 1989. The Hilltops have won the Bowl on 13 occasions as is currently known. Other multiple winners are Regina Rams (4), Vancouver Island Raiders (3), Calgary Colts (2) – the first two seasons as the Canadian Bowl, Windsor AKO Fratmen (2), Edmonton Huskies (2). Regina Thunder, Okanagan Sun and Ottawa Sooners have each won the Bowl once since it became the Canadian Bowl.

About the Canadian Bowl

The Canadian Bowl is the Championship Game of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), the second level of Canadian Football. It was first played in 1907 as the Canadian Rugby Union (CRU) Junior Championship, then after one year in 1947 as the Evergreen Bowl it became the Leader-Post Trophy. It was known as the Leader-Post Trophy until 1976, two years after the Canadian Rugby Union (CRU) was renamed the Canadian National Junior Football League (CNJFL), when the Trophy was rebranded the Armadale Cup. It was again renamed in 1989, this time as the Canadian Bowl, seven years after the CNJFL became the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL).

About Canadian Football

The 12v12 version of the game played in Canada differs from American Football not only in the number of players allowed on the field at any one time (12 in a Canadian Football team versus 11 in an American Football team), but also in the size of the field (a Canadian Football field is 110 yards long with two 20-yard endzones, while an American Football field is 100 yards long with two 15 yard endzones). Canadian Football teams also have only three downs (attempts) in which to gain 10 yards or the ball is turned over as opposed to four downs in American Football. There is also the possibility of scoring a “Rouge” in Canadian Football – this happens when the ball is kicked through the back of the endzone, and is worth one point.

References

Images

[1] Canadian Junior Football League | Facebook (2011) CJFL Profile Picture: March 3, 2011 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/s720x720/172369_166507693399012_2554406_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_eui2=AeEmInrSy7Bp5Q4nj_j07-ZNBsVadK5KjxZ41fzEaVCISv70yVik13v0v3zYpBxRgsfUNu-p8l9wNdwiUtbFgjxmLVz-GqrX6CXGQ0Q1t3vEOg&_nc_ohc=qW-lYWvPX78AQld50UAOtsqMmpIdM9heSa3xodVrfPzv-6YUYkLSkRtlA&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=6d635c510b3954231714cee2128f1767&oe=5E6D4BE8%5BAccessed 20 December 2019]

Websites

[2] British Columbia Football Conference (2019) CJFL Records | All Time Standings [Internet] Available from: https://cdn4.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0132/8193/Team_Standings_1887-2016.pdf?_ga=2.223530395.1807741386.1558376670-2095904572.1558376670 [Accessed 21 May 2019]

[3] Canadian Junior Football League (2019) British ColumbiaConference | 2019 Regular Season | Game Schedule | Complete[Internet] Available from: https://www.cjfl.org/schedule/day/division_instance/344080?subseason=610890 [Accessed 20 December 2019]

[4] Canadian Junior Football League (2019) Prairie Conference | 2019 Regular Season | Game Schedule | Complete[Internet] Available from: https://www.cjfl.org/schedule/day/division_instance/344083?subseason=610890 [Accessed 20 December 2019]

[5] Canadian Junior Football League (2019) Ontario Conference | 2019 Regular Season | Game Schedule | Complete[Internet] Available from: https://www.cjfl.org/schedule/day/division_instance/344082?subseason=610890 [Accessed 20 December 2019]

[6] Canadian Junior Football League (2021) Canadian Bowl Central [Internet] Available from: https://www.cjfl.org/page/show/1285404-canadian-bowl-central [Accessed 4 January 2021]

Images

[6] Canadian Junior Football League (2021) CanadianBowlTrophy[Internet] Available from: https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/photo/8099/3058/CanadianBowlTrophy.jpg [Accessed 4 January 2021]

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Map of Canada CFL

Canadian Football League Preseason 2019

Map of Canada CFL
Canadian Football League 2019 Logo [Reference: 1]

Scoreboard

Preseason Standings

PWLTPFPAPts
Western Division
Winnipeg Blue Bombers220055324
Edmonton Eskimoes211025272
BC Lions211045582
Calgary Stampeders211073392
Saskatchewan Roughriders202030720
Eastern Division
Toronto Argonauts220075434
Hamilton Tiger-Cats211048512
Ottawa REDBLACKS201141451
Montreal Alouettes201140651
References: Compiled from Results in [3]

Pre-Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Preseason Week 1
26.05.2019Edmomton Eskimoes22BC Lions7
Preseason Week 2
30.05.2019Toronto Argonauts45Montreal Alouettes20
01.06.2019Winnipeg Blue Bombers20Edmonton Eskimoes3
01.06.2019Calgary Stampeders37Saskatchewan Roughriders1
02.06.2019Ottawa REDBLACKS21Hamilton Tiger-Cats25
Preseason Week 3
07.06.2019Hamilton Tiger-Cats23Toronto Argonauts30
07.06.2019Montreal Alouettes20Ottawa REDBLACKS20
07.06.2019Saskatchewan Roughriders29Winnipeg Blue Bombers35
08.06.2019BC Lions38Calgary Stampeders36
References: [3]

Report

Preseason Recap

Winnipeg Blue Bombers were the Canadian Football League Western Division Preseason Champions in 2019 with a 2-0 Record. Likewise the Toronto Argonauts won the Eastern Division with a 2-0 record.

About Canadian Football

The 12v12 version of the game played in Canada differs from American Football not only in the number of players allowed on the field at any one time (12 in a Canadian Football team versus 11 in an American Football team), but also in the size of the field (a Canadian Football field is 110 yards long with two 20-yard endzones, while an American Football field is 100 yards long with two 15 yard endzones). Canadian Football teams also have only three downs (attempts) in which to gain 10 yards or the ball is turned over as opposed to four downs in American Football. There is also the possibility of scoring a “Rouge” in Canadian Football – this happens when the ball is kicked through the back of the endzone, and is worth one point.

References

Images

[1] Canadian Football League (2019) CFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/wp-content/themes/cfl.ca/images/og-image-default.jpg?_t=201902271522 [Accessed 20 May 2019]

Websites

[2] Canadian Football League (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/ [Accessed 30 November 2019]

[3] Canadian Football League (2019) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/#week-20 [Accessed 30 November 2019]

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About this document

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XFL 2001

XFL 2001 Logo

XFL 2001

 PWLTPFPAPCT
Eastern Division       
*Orlando Rage10820203185.800
*Chicago Enforcers10550186179.500
New York / New Jersey Hitmen10460132145.400
Birmingham Thunderbolts10280136239.200
Western Division       
*Los Angeles Xtreme10730235166.700
*San Francisco Demons10550156161.500
Memphis Maniax10550167166.500
Las Vegas Outlaws10460150133.400

Reference: [1]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Semi-Finals   
 07.04.2001Orlando Rage25San Francisco Demons26
08.04.2001 Los Angeles Xtreme33Chicago Enforcers16
 XFL Championship Million Dollar Game Los Angeles, CA 
21.04.2001 Los Angeles Xtreme24San Francisco Demons26
[References: 1]

Regular Season Results

DAteHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
03.02.2001Chicago Enforcers29Orlando Rage23
03.02.2001NY / NJ Hitmen0Las Vegas Outlaws19
04.02.2001Birmingham Bolts20Memphis Maniax22
04.02.2001Los Angeles Xtreme13San Francisco Demons15
Week 2
10.02.2001Chicago Enforcers32Los Angeles Xtreme39 2ot
10.02.2001San Francisco Demons14Orlando Rage26
11.02.2001NY / NJ Hitmen12Birmingham Bolts19
11.02.2001Memphis Maniax3Las Vegas Outlaws25
Week 3
17.02.2001Las Vegas Outlaws9Los Angeles Xtreme12
17.02.2001Memphis Maniax6San Francisco Demons13
18.02.2001Chicago Enforcers3Birmingham Bolts19
18.02.2001NY / NJ Hitmen12Orlando Rage18
Week 4
24.02.2001Chicago Enforcers0NY / NJ Hitmen13
24.02.2001Birmingham Bolts6Orlando Rage30
25.02.2001San Francisco Demons9Las Vegas Outlaws16
25.02.2001Los Angeles Xtreme12Memphis Maniax18
Week 5
03.03.2001NY / NY Hitmen7Los Angeles Xtreme22
03.03.2001Birmingham Bolts10San Francisco Demons39
04.03.2001Memphis Maniax19Orlando Rage21
04.03.2001Las Vegas Outlaws13Chicago Enforcers15
Week 6
10.03.2001Las Vegas Outlaws15Orlando Rage27
10.03.2001Chicago Enforcers23Memphis Maniax29
10.03.2001San Francisco Demons12NY / NJ Hitmen20
10.03.2001Birmingham Bolts26Los Angeles Xtreme35
Week 7
17.03.2001Memphis Maniax15NY / NJ Hitmen16
17.03.2001Birmingham Bolts12Las Vegas Outlaws34
18.03.2001Orlando Rage6Los Angeles Xtreme31
18.03.2001San Francisco Demons19Chicago Enforcers25
Week 8
24.03.2001Las Vegas Outlaws26Los Angeles Xtreme35
24.03.2001Memphis Maniax12San Francisco Demons21
25.03.2001NY / NJ Hitmen12Orlando Rage17
25.03.2001Birmingham Bolts0Chicago Enforcers13
Week 9
31.03.2001NY / NJ Hitmen18Chicago Enforcers23
31.03.2001Birmingham Bolts24Orlando Rage29
01.04.2001Los Angeles Xtreme12Memphis Maniax27
01.04.2001Las Vegas Outlaws9San Francisco Demons14
Week 10
07.04.2001San Francisco Demons0Los Angeles Xtreme24
07.04.2001Las Vegas Outlaws3Memphis Maniax16
08.04.2001Birmingham Bolts0NY / NJ Hitmen22
08.04.2001Orlando Rage6Chicago Enforcers23
[References: 3]

Report

Los Angeles Xtreme won the XFL Championship Game – the Million Dollar Game – in 2001, triumphing 38-6 over San Francisco Demons. There were eight teams in the inaugural season of the XFL, five of them in cities without NFL teams: Los Angeles Xtreme, Birmingham Bolts, Orlando Rage, Memphis Maniax and Las Vegas Outlaws.

The XFL of 2001 was the brainchild of Vince McMahon of the World Wrestling Entertainment, who was refused a license to buy a Canadian Football League team, and instead decided to bankroll his own league. He gained a Television contract with NBC which had lost the rights to show the NFL, and initially, amid much hype the first weeks rating were good, but slid rapidly before the league went out of existence after one season.

The reasons given for this were numerous – there was too much variation on standard Football Rules, the team names were too violent, referencing either criminality or extreme mental states. The cheerleaders were too much like strippers rather compared with the NFL’s cheerleaders. The League was intended to give fans back Hard Working Class Football as had been seen to have disappeared from the NFL, but the XFL was seen as being too hard, more criminally insane than Working Class, according to First Down, a British American Football Newspaper.


References

Images

[2] Birmingham Thunderbolts (2001) XFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.birminghamprosports.com/birminghamthunderbolts/logo%20xfl.jpg [Accessed 20 July 2019]

Websites

[2] Remember the XFL (2017) XFL Final Standings [Internet] Available from: http://sites.google.com/site/rememberthexfl/standings [Accessed 3 February 2017]

[3] Remember the XFL (2017) Weekly Results [Internet] Available from: http://sites.google.com/site/rememberthexfl/weekly-results [Accessed 31 December 2019]

Newspapers

[4] First Down (2001) February to April 2001.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Donie, Nigs, Ian Breathnach, Alan Gray, Mark Mahon, Mark, Denis Culhane, Willie Winters

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Pretty Girls Football League (Mexico) 2014-2017

Pretty Girls Football League Logo [Reference: 1]

Pretty Girls Football League 2014

DateHome TeamAway Team
Pretty Bowl
17.08.2014Cougars de VeracruzWEvil Queens CuliacanL
[Reference: 11]

Pretty Girls Football League Autumn (Preseason) 2015

PGFL 2015 PWLTPFPAPts
78 Team22004764
Lycans220056264
Morrigans220043194
Mambas312052392
21 Mins202018520
Friki Dolls3030381120
[Reference: Compiled from 6-9]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Playoff Final
06.12.2015Lycans19Mambas20
[Reference: 5]

Pretty Girls Football League 2015

DateHOme TeamAway Team
Pretty Bowl II
26.06.2015Evil Queens Culiacan30West Angels13

Pretty Girls Football League 2016

PGFL 2016PWLTPFPAPct
Pacifico
Evil Queens Culiacan77003014712
Monsters752020618210
Diosas Cahitas Los Mochis73401882286
Medusas70701233190
Centro
Mambas65102518010
Lycans65102027610
Valkirias64302331368
Cougars4030461020
Morrigans6060193570
Occidente
Grizzlies862026017112
West Angels651022310610
Skills63301951006
Black Diamonds6150521562
21 Mins6060222480
[Reference: 4]

Pretty Girls Football League 2017

PWLTPFPAPct
Valkirias San Luis Potosi (SF)88003159716
Cougars Veracruz (SF)862029814712
Evil Queens Culiacan (SF)651032015610
Linces de Puebla (SF)853027414910
Cazadoras Los Mochis64202971748
Lycans EdoMex Ojo de Agua83501091316
Ronin de Puebla Somos8170892742
Morrigans CDMX8170963282
Diosas Cahitas Los Mochis606050370

[1]

Playoffs
2017Valkirias San Luis PotosiWLinces de PueblaL
2017Cougars VeracruzWEvil Queens CuliacanL
Pretty Bowl IV
2017Cougars Veracruz12Valkirias San Luis Potosi28

[2]

Report

The Pretty Girls Football League, an American Football League in Mexico included a team named after a Celtic Goddess: Morrigans CDMX, based in Mexico City. In Preseason 2015 they won two of two, but in 2016 lost all six of their matches and in 2017 the last year of the league they went 1-7.

Pretty Bowl I in 2014 was won by Cougars de Veracruz. In Pretty Bowl II in 2015 Evil Queens Culiacan overcame West Angels 30-13, and Pretty Bowl IV in 2017 was won by Valkirias San Luis Potosi who defeated Cougars Veracruz 28-12.

About

The Pretty Girls Football League is a Ladies Legends Football League, played on a 50 yard Field with two 8 yard endzones. It is a form of Arena or Indoor American Football.

References

Images

[3] Pretty Girls Football League (2018) PGFL Logo [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17265141_1367565123313735_1500142901869161465_n.png?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=3d65d65b06c6720b27aba6daab5a04a6&oe=5C4D7529 [Accessed 21 October 2018]

Social Media

[1] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post June 27, 2017: “Se ha llegado la hora,” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/1481540131916233 [Accessed 8 October 2018]

[2] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post July 16, 2017: “Marcador final
Cougars Veracruz 12 – 28 Valkirias Slp” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/1505052382898341:0 [Accessed 8 October 2018]

[3] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post May 5, 2016: “QUE LES PARECE LA TABLA DE ESTA JORNADA?” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/1028542423882675 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[4] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo, 2015: “” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/933010633435855 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[5] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo November 16, 2015, 2015: “” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/923640107706241 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[6] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo, November 9, 2015, 2015: “” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/920593818010870 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[7] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo November 7 2015, 2015: “” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/919372034799715 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[8] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo October 23, 2015: “” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/912849442118641 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[9] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo October 18 2015: “” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/910428045694114 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[10] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post, June 26, 2015 “Equipo Evil Queens durante el encuentro de la Final de Pretty Bowl II de la Liga PGFL entre los equipos West Angels de Guadalajara y Evil Queens de Culiacán celebrado en el Estadio Panamericano de Rugby. El Resultado favoreció al equipo West 30-13. Guadalajara Jalisco a 20 de Junio de 2015. Fotografia / Jhoel Rod.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/855161244554128 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

[11] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post August 17 2014: “Partido correspondiente a la Final de la PRETTY BOWL 2014 de la Liga PGFL entre los equipos de Evil Queens de Culiacán y Cougars de Veracruz jugado en la Unidad Deportiva Lombardo Toledano . Equipo Cougars durante los Festejos. Culiacán, Sin 2 de Agosto 2014 ( Fotografia Jhoel Rod)” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/692725470797707 [Accessed 23 December 2020]

Images

[12] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Photo March 23 2015: “Imagen el Equipo Pgfl morrigans. ( Fotografia de Jaziel Cerón)” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/809687415768178 [Accessed 23 December 2020][Photo Credit: Jaziel Ceron]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan

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FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football 2016-2018

Federation of American Football of Russia Logo [Reference: 1]

LAF 2016

LAF 2016PWLTPct
Premier
Moscow Patriots (SF)77001.000
Minsk Livins (SF)6510.833
St. Petersburg Grffins (P)7520.714
Moscow Spartans (P)6420.667
Podolsk Knight (P)7340.428
Yaroslavl Rebels7250.286
Moscow United7160.143
Moscow Bruins7070.000
Volga
Nizhny Novgorod Raiders 52 (P)44001.000
Penza Phoenix3120.333
Samara Petrels3030.000
North
St. Petersburg North Legion (P)66001.000
St. Petersburg Ministry of Emergencies6231.417
Chernopovets Rhinos6240.333
Moscow Dragons6141.250
South
Sevastopol Titans (P)66001.000
Stavropol Stones6420.833
Krasnodar Bison5230.400
Simferopol Taurus5140.200
Volzhsky Kites4040.000
Ural
Perm Steel Tigers (P)66001.000
Chelyabinsk Tanks (P)6510.833
Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning6420.667
Team South Ural Chelyabinsk6240.333
Yekaterinburg Piranha6150.167
Kurgan Hornets6060.000
FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football Final Standings 2016 [Reference: Compiled from 2-3]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Playoffs Round 1
13.08.2016Sevastopol Titans3Moscow Spartans13
13.08.2016St. Petersburg North Legion27St. Petersburg Griffins30
14.08.2016Perm Steel Tigers12Podolsk Knight13
14.08.2016Nizhny Novgorod Raiders 5227Chelyabinsk Tanks6
Quarter-Finals
28.08.2016St. Petersburg Griffins15Moscow Spartans21
28.08.2016Podolsk Knight14Nizhny Novgorod Raiders 5221
Semi-Finals
24.09.2016Minsk Litvins13Moscow Spartans40
24.09.2016Moscow Patriots29Nizhny Novgorod Raiders 528
Final
08.10.2016Moscow Patriots12Moscow Spartans7
FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football Playoffs 2016 [Reference: Compiled from 2-3]

LAF 2017

LAF 2017PWLTPct
Premier
Moscow Spartans (SF)77001.000
Moscow Patriots (SF)7610.857
St. Petersburg Griffins (SF)7520.714
St. Petersburg North Legion7430.571
Moscow Bears7250.286
Moscow United7250.286
Podolsk Knight7160.143
Yaroslavl Rebels7160.143
Volga
Perm Steel Tigers (P)33001.000
Samara Petrels (P)3210.667
Izhevsk Steelworkers4040.000
Ural
Chelyabinsk Tanks (P)33001.000
Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning (P)3210.667
Astana Wolves3120.333
Chelyabinsk South Ural Scouts3030.000
North
Petropavlovsk Karelian Gunners (P)44001.000
Moscow Dragons (P)4310.750
Vologda Rhinos (P)4220.500
St. Petersburg Ministry of Emergencies (P)4130.250
Obninsk Cyborgs4040.000
FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football Final Standings 2017 [Reference: Compiled from 4-5]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Regions Cup Quarter-Finals
15.07.2017Petropavlovsk Karelian Gunners40St. Petersburg MOE0
15.07.2017Samara Petrels7Perm Steel Tigers27
16.07.2017Chelyabinsk Tanks15Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning18
16.07.2017Moscow Dragons48Vologda Rhinos7
Regions Cup Semi-Finals
05.08.2017Moscow Dragons20Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning12
05.08.2017Petropavlovsk Karelian Gunners34Perm Steel Tigers42
Regions Cup 3rd Place
06.08.2017Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning20Petropavlovsk Karelian Gunners25
Regions Cup Final
06.08.2017Perm Steel Tigers36Moscow Dragons7
LAF Semi-Finals
19.08.2017Perm Steel Tigers20Moscow Patriots37
19.08.2017Moscow Spartans12St. Petersburg Griffins13
LAF Final
02.09.2017Moscow Patriots24St. Petersburg Griffins6
FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football Playoffs 2017 [Reference: Compiled from 4-5]

LAF 2018

LAF 2018PWLTPct
Center
Moscow Spartans (SF)77001.000
Moscow Patriots (SF)7610.857
St. Petersburg Griffins (SF)7430.571
Moscow United (P)7340.429
Moscow Dragons (P)7160.143
Yaroslavl Rebels7070.000
Ural
Perm Steel Tigers (P)66001.000
Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning (P)6330.500
Astana Wolves6240.333
Chelyabinsk Tanks6150.167
FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football Final Standings 2018 [Reference: Compiled from 6-7]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Regions Cup Semi-Finals
04.08.2018Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning18Moscow United37
04.08.2018Perm Steel Tigers40Moscow Dragons0
Regions Cup 3rd Place
05.08.2018Moscow Dragons0Ekaterinburg Ural Lightning42
Regions Cup Final
05.08.2018Moscow United6Perm Steel Tigers42
LAF Semi-Finals
18.08.2018Perm Steel Tigers14Moscow Patriots42
18.08.2018Moscow Spartans33St. Petersburg Griffins0
LAF Final
02.09.2018Moscow Spartans7Moscow Patriots3
FAFR Federation of American Football of Russia League of American Football Playoffs 2018 [Reference: Compiled from 6-7]

Report

The Russian Open Championship – League of American Football was divided into a Premier Division and Five Regional Divisions in 2016, with the addition of Minsk Litvins from Belarus in 2016. Moscow Patriots won the Final 12-7 against Moscow Spartans. With the loss of its South Division in 2017 and 6 of its teams, the Regions Cup was introduced which was won by Perm Steel Tigers from the Volga Division, who qualified for the LAF Semi-Finals with a 36-7 win over Moscow Dragons in the Regions Cup Final. Joining them in the LAF Semi-Finals were the top three teams in the Premier Division: Moscow Spartans, Moscow Patriots and St. Petersburg Griffins. Moscow Patriots won the LAF Final 24-6 over St. Petersburg Griffins. In 2018, the last year of the League of American Football, Perm Steel Tigers again won the Regions Cup, defeating Moscow United 42-6 in the Cup Final, joining the same three teams as in 2017 in the Semi-Finals. This time Moscow Spartans became one of a handful of teams other than the Big 3Teams (Moscow Patriots, Moscow Bears and St. Petersburg Griffins) to win the Final, triumphing 7-3 in a low-scoring Final with Moscow Patriots.

League of American Football Final 2018 Moscow Spartans v Moscow Patriots [Reference: 9]
League of American Football Final 2018 Moscow Spartans v Moscow Patriots [Reference: 9]

About Russian American Football and the League of American Football

The Federation of American Football of Russia was formed in 1992, just immediately after the the end of the USSR and Communism. After that oneseason, the League took a long break, returning in 2002. In 2016 teams were added in Kazakhstan (Astana Wolves) and Belarus (Minsk Litvins) and became a Russian Open Championship, named the League of American Football. After losing three of its division between 2016 and 2018, and 16 of its initial 26 teams, the top four broke away in 2019 to form the East European Super League (Moscow Spartans, St. Petersburg North Legion, St. Petersburg Griffins and Minsk Litvins).

References

Logos

[1] League of American Football (2018) fafr_logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20161103012214im_/http://amfoot.ru/themes/img/fafr_logo.png?1 [Accessed 14 December 2020]

Internet Archive

[2] League of American Football (2016) Calendar [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20160924180501/http://laf.amfoot.ru/?r=match&comp=18 [Accessed 14 December 2020]

[3] League of American Football (2016) Teams [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20161103012214/http://laf.amfoot.ru/?r=team/complist&comp=18 [Accessed 14 December 2020]

[4] League of American Football (2017) Calendar [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20171211083407/http://laf.amfoot.ru/?r=match&comp=64 [Accessed 14 December 2020]

[5] League of American Football (2018) Teams [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20171215024303/http://laf.amfoot.ru/?r=team/complist&comp=64 [Accessed 14 December 2020]

Websites

[6] League of American Football (2018) Calendar [Internet] Available from: http://laf.amfoot.ru/?r=calendar&comp=101 [Accessed 14 December 2020]

[7] League of American Football (2018) Teams [Internet] Available from: http://laf.amfoot.ru/competition/team/ [Accessed 14 December 2020]

[8] League of American Football (2018) About [Internet] Available from: http://laf.amfoot.ru/competition/about/ [Accessed 14 December 2020]

Images

[9] League of American Football (2018) “Spartans” New Champions of LAF [Internet] Available from: http://amfoot.ru/upload/1ABB5931-9903-4377-9B44-125D3895BA93.jpg [Accessed 14 December 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Vlad.

About this document

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Last Updated: 13 December 2020

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