The Legion put on a show as they routed the NOLA Gold by a score of 43-17 in Chula Vista on Saturday. It was the largest offensive output of the season for San Diego, who outscored their guests six tries to three in a comprehensive performance. An early feeling out …
Read More »MLR Preview – Old Glory DC vs Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves head back to the East Coast with a chance for redemption against Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby’s only Sunday match this week. Last season’s clash between the two saw the expansion side upsetting the two-time champions at Cardinal Stadium. Segra Field in Leesburg is the …
Read More »MLR Preview – LA Giltinis vs Utah Warriors
Rugby will arrive at SoFi Stadium for the first time on Saturday evening where the LA Giltinis play host to the Utah Warriors. It’s another bold new venue for Major League Rugby, if only temporary as a scheduling conflict required LA to look elsewhere from the Memorial Coliseum. LA suffered …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs New England Free Jacks
Two teams that began their Major League Rugby accounts in 2020 will meet for the first time in Marietta on Saturday. Rugby ATL were due to host the New England Free Jacks just a few days after the season was cancelled last year and fans will be hoping the forthcoming …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Gilgronis vs Rugby United New York
Fresh off their hard-earned upset win over the previously unbeaten LA Giltinis, Rugby United New York will attempt to make it two cocktails in a row as they face the Gilgronis in Austin. The two sides are separated by only a single point on the overall standings with both in …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Toronto Arrows
We’re only just reaching the halfway point of the season but Saturday’s game in Houston might be considered a must-win game for both the SaberCats and the visiting Toronto Arrows. Though they are likely out of the Semi Final running, the Cats need to prevent slipping further away from an …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs NOLA Gold
Two founding members of Major League Rugby will meet for the fifth time on Saturday to open Week 9. It marks the midpoint of a season that has not gone to plan for the San Diego Legion, but for the NOLA Gold remains one with promise. To this point San …
Read More »Seawolves add Naulia Dawai and Matt Duncan
The Seattle Seawolves have added two more players to their Major League Rugby roster. Former Free Jacks back row Naulia Dawai and local prop Matt Duncan are available for selection in this weekend’s game against Old Glory DC. Dawai, 33, started all five games for New England in 2020, splitting …
Read More »Free Jacks add US-eligible utility back Ewan Brumwell
The New England Free Jacks have added utility back Ewan Brumwell to their Major League Rugby roster. Arriving from New Zealand, the 28-year-old is US-eligible having been born in San Diego though he grew up in Scotland and trialed with their national u18s. Brumwell played for Aberdeen Grammar before joining …
Read More »Expanded schedule unveiled for Women’s World Cup
The new dates for the postponed Women’s World Cup are now set. Originally scheduled to run from September 18 to October 16 of this year, World Rugby has confirmed that the tournament will begin on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with the final now booked for Saturday, November 12. While the …
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