The Hartford teams up with Anthem Rugby Carolina to support Charlotte Community 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 20, 2026 – Anthem Rugby Carolina today announced a new partnership with The Hartford, naming the company the Official Insurance Partner of Anthem Rugby Carolina. The partnership brings together two organizations committed to supporting the emerging Charlotte community.  

“Welcoming The Hartford as our Official Insurance Partner represents an exciting step forward for Anthem Rugby Carolina,” said Patrick Stack, Team President.” The Hartford is a trusted, purpose-driven organization, and we are incredibly grateful for their support to help us advance the game of rugby here in the Carolinas.

The community-centric partnership is highlighted by insurer’s support of the Try Rugby Charlotte program that introduces the sport of rugby and its values in school physical education classes, as well as a continuation of The Hartford’s commitment to advancing community vitality in the places they serve.

“At The Hartford, we believe sport has the power to bring people together and strengthen communities,” said The Hartford’s Chief Marketing and Customer Officer Claire Burns. “Our partnership with Anthem Rugby Carolina reflects our commitment to contributing to the vibrancy of the Charlotte community – through sport, employee engagement and programs that create meaningful local impact.”

Anthem Rugby Carolina kicks off its 2026 campaign on March 28 before hosting its home opener on April 4 at 4pm at American Legion Memorial Stadium.

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About Anthem Rugby Carolina:

Anthem Rugby Carolina is entering its 3rd season in Major League Rugby (MLR), which is the highest form of professional rugby in the United States.  A joint partnership between World Rugby and Major League Rugby (MLR), the team’s mission is to drive high performance success and outcomes for USA Rugby.  Anthem Rugby Carolina provides promising U.S. qualified players with the opportunity to compete against top-level domestic competition, and ongoing training, coaching and development from USA Rugby Coaches and Staff.  In the 2025-26 MLR season, a league record 86% of total minutes were played by U.S. qualified players

For more information visit anthemrc.com.  Follow Anthem Rugby Carolina on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.