The Individuals and Companies listed on this page, played an important role in the establishment of the Atlanta Rhinos.
Their support and contributions have helped grow the sport of Rugby League not only in the City of Atlanta, but in the United States of America. We proudly display their names here so those who follow in the years to come, will always be reminded of the founders who started the charge. CHARGING ON WITH THE ATLANTA RHINOS!
FOUNDING MEMBERS: DAVID THORP, DANIEL PRESS, CHRIS HARRISON, MICHAEL ANDREWS, IAN MCCULLOCH, JOHN STEVENSON, DAVID HILL, GREG FROST, BOB TAYLOR, JAMES HAYES, LEWIS RICHES, CAROLINE RICHES, LISA MARSHALL, CARL MARSHALL, WILLIAM BAZELA, PAUL SWAIN, ADAM HARRISON, GARETH ALLEN, RICH J. BANNISTER, MICHAEL FLETCHER, VINCE ELLIOTT, MARSHALL WORSNOP, FORD HENLEY, SHANE BLACK, KEVEN JEFCOATE, ALISTAIR FIELD, SHELDON BARTLETT, ED BUGGS, EMMA REYNOLDS, PETE JAMES, GINA BYATT, MARTY BYATT, JOHN VLAD, STEPHEN GIESECKE, BRIAN SHORT, SEAN MORIARTY
FOUNDING SPONSORS: KILL CLIFF SPORTS RECOVERY DRINK, YUENGLING, COPA DIVINO, THE BIRD ROTISSERIE AND GRILL, CARPETCARE MULTI SERVICES, BRICK HOUSE CIGARS, RUGGERS.COM, EAGLE ROCK DISTRIBUTORS, TEAM OCTOPUS CROSSFIT GYM – AND OUR ICONIC PARTNER “THE LEEDS RHINOS”
THE FOUNDING BOARD: BOB TAYLOR, RANDALL JOSEPH, SCOTT HUTCHISON AND SOUTHEASTERN RUGBY LEAGUE LLC.
INAUGURAL COACHES – JORDAN SMEDLEY, DAVID BARRIE, SALESI TONGAMOA.