Monthly Archives: February 2020

Season over for Utah flanker Lance Williams

The Utah Warriors have been rocked by injury before the season has even begun. Star flanker Lance Williams confirmed on social media that he has torn his left anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the Major League Rugby campaign in its entirety. It’s a cruel blow for the 26-year-old who …

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MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Old Glory DC

Old Glory DC will take their first Major League Rugby steps in New Orleans on Saturday. The first of three expansion sides kicking off this weekend will square off against NOLA in an intriguing contest that will serve as the first rugby match at the Gold’s new home on Airline …

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Stadiums of Major League Rugby 2020

The 2020 Major League Rugby season will feature three new teams and six new venues. From old to new, turf and grass, downtown or outside the city, and a wide range of capacities. Below we provide an overview of where the games will be played in the third season of …

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MLR 2020 – Week 1 Broadcast Guide

The opening weekend of the 2020 Major League Rugby season is upon us. Three new teams will take their first steps as the New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, and Rugby ATL join a cast of nine returnees. All 12 will be in action with two games on Saturday …

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MLR 2020 – West Conference Preview

Where the East Conference is the home of the newcomers, the West Conference houses every finalist in in Major League Rugby history. Seattle are the two-time defending champions while San Diego came painfully close in 2019, with Glendale (now Colorado) coming second-best in 2018. As with the East there is …

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Gorrissen Signs Central Contract with UAR

Francisco Gorrissen has signed a central contract with the UAR. The 25-year-old flanker from Belgrano Athletic club in Buenos Aires is now officially a full-time Jaguar, a first in his career. Gonzalo Quesada started Gorrissen against the Sunwolves in 2019, doing so ahead of Pumas. In 2020 this has continued …

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