It’s a battle of former finalists at Starfire Stadium on Sunday in the final game of the weekend. The fortunes of both the Seattle Seawolves and San Diego Legion have changed dramatically since that memorable day in June of 2019, but there will be no less passion from either. No …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs LA Giltinis
The two largest cities in America will dance together on a rugby pitch for the first time on Sunday. Rugby United New York will host the LA Giltinis at Jersey City’s Cochrane Stadium with the newly-minted ‘Champagne Cup’ on the line. It’s a titanic mid-season clash between the two conference …
Read More »San Diego adds USA u20 scrumhalf Ethan McVeigh
The San Diego Legion have moved to shore up their scrumhalf stocks with the addition of USA u20 international Ethan McVeigh. A local product of St. Augustine High School, the 21-year-old is set to make his professional debut in Sunday’s match against the Seattle Seawolves. McVeigh earned High School All-American …
Read More »Ben Landry to make rugby return with Seattle Seawolves
Ben Landry is returning to the rugby pitch sooner than expected. The US Eagles lock has put an end to his self-imposed hiatus and could suit up for the Seattle Seawolves as early as Sunday in his first action since playing for the New England Free Jacks in March of …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Old Glory DC
Saturday’s late game will be played at Zions Bank Stadium where the Utah Warriors host Old Glory DC. It’s another first for Major League Rugby and again comes almost one year to the day that the two sides were originally scheduled to meet before the 2020 season came to a …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Rugby ATL
The first rematch of the 2021 Major League Rugby season takes place at The Snake Pit on Saturday evening. It’s doubly unique in that the Toronto Arrows are technically the home side despite playing on Rugby ATL’s home turf. The winner will claim rights over the Fire & Ice Cup, …
Read More »Seawolves sign former Western Force flyhalf AJ Alatimu
The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the addition of Samoa international AJ Alatimu for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Australia were he has most recently been playing for GPS in the Queensland Premiership. Alatimu played with the Perth Spirit and Brisbane City in Australia’s …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Houston SaberCats
Two of Major League Rugby’s founding members will collide in New Orleans on Saturday afternoon as the Gold play host to the Houston SaberCats. NOLA are on a short turnaround after beating the Arrows on Sunday while Houston are fresh off a bye week. It’s been two years since they …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Austin Gilgronis
The New England Free Jacks will look to maintain their unbeaten home record as they host the Austin Gilgronis in just the second ever Major League Rugby match at Union Point Stadium. It’s the first ever meeting between the two sides with the new date coming almost a year to …
Read More »LA to play Utah game at SoFi Stadium
Major League Rugby is headed for SoFi Stadium. The LA Giltinis will host the Utah Warriors at the new Inglewood home of of the NFL’s two Los Angeles teams – the Rams and Chargers. It will be a a Saturday night game set for a 7pm local (10pm Eastern) kickoff …
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