After two exhausting weekends in Las Vegas, the New England Free Jacks continue their west-coast swing in San Diego where the Legion await at Torero Stadium. The home side are a perfect two wins from two while New England suffered their first Major League Rugby defeat at the hands of …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Rugby United New York
Rugby ATL will put their undefeated record on the line when Rugby United New York rolls into town on Sunday. It’s the first meeting between the two, and with New York already tasting defeat against one expansion side there is no suggestion of complacency from the visitors. Greg McWilliams has …
Read More »Conor Trainor departs Nevers, joins Canada 7s
Conor Trainor has been released from his contract with Pro D2 club USO Nevers by mutual consent to pursue a spot on Canada’s Men’s Sevens team for the Olympic Games. The 30-year-old has been included in Canada’s roster for the upcoming Los Angeles event on the World Sevens Series. The …
Read More »Rugby ATL signs Southland No8 Bill Fukofuka
Rugby ATL have signed Southland Stags No8 Bill Fukofuka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old is immediately available for the club and will make his debut in Sunday’s match against Rugby United New York. It’s the second professional stint in the USA for Fukofuka. …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Toronto Arrows
Two heavyweights will collide at Starfire Stadium on Saturday evening in a rematch of the 2019 Semi Final. The Seattle Seawolves won both of their home matches against the Toronto Arrows last season and after losing their first two matches of the 2020 campaign have a point to prove. There …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Gilgronis vs Utah Warriors
It’s back home to Bold Stadium for the Gilgronis who will take on Western Conference rivals Utah on Saturday evening. Both teams are returning from Las Vegas. The Warriors were all smiles in their win over the Free Jacks, while Austin at least earned a bonus point in their loss …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Old Glory DC
The first ever meeting between the Houston SaberCats and Old Glory DC will take place at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. This past weekend saw the on opposite sides of narrow results. Houston came up just short against Toronto in Las Vegas while DC earned their first Major League Rugby …
Read More »MLR Preview – Colorado Raptors vs NOLA Gold
Colorado will aim for their first win of the season at home on Saturday as they welcome the NOLA Gold to Infinity Park. After two games the Raptors are at the bottom of the Western Conference and need to find something extra against a dangerous Gold side. Zak Taulafo is …
Read More »RUNY signs Hanco Germishuys and Charlie Hewitt
Rugby United New York have confirmed the signings of US Eagles flanker Hanco Germishuys and former England age-grade lock Charlie Hewitt for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Both players join with immediate effect and are expected to play against Rugby ATL on Sunday. Germishuys recently cut …
Read More »MLR 2020 – Week 3 Broadcast Guide
Week 3 of the Major League Rugby season brings us four games on Saturday and two on Sunday. With the Las Vegas experiment now over it’s back to business as usual with proper home and away contests and an array of viewing options. It’s both the first road game of …
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