The Utah Warriors travel to Austin on Saturday for an intriguing West Conference match-up. Riding high on their one-game winning streak are the Gilgronis. It should be noted that their stirring Texas Cup win over Houston a year ago broke a 22-game winless run that dated back to June 1, …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves
Two founding members of Major League Rugby will clash at the scenic AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. It’s been almost two years since their last meeting. Houston SaberCats fans will not recall the day with great pleasure as the Seattle Seawolves romped to a one-sided victory in the first ever …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows
Rugby ATL plays host to the Toronto Arrows in more ways than one on Saturday. Border restrictions have seen the league’s only Canadian team pack their bags for Marietta, where they will camp out until the pandemic subsides or the season ends, whichever comes first. It’s a daunting task but …
Read More »MLR Preview – LA Giltinis vs New England Free Jacks
Saturday afternoon will feature two significant firsts for Major League Rugby. The expansion LA Giltinis will open their regular season account, with the game taking place at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Queueing up to spoil the party are the New England Free Jacks. The Giltinis are attracting attention …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Rugby United New York
With the postponement of NOLA’s home game against Old Glory to Sunday, the opening match of the fourth season of Major League Rugby will feature the San Diego Legion and Rugby United New York playing in Las Vegas. The same two sides unexpectedly closed the pandemic-stricken 2020 campaign when the …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – San Diego Legion
Saving the best for last? The San Diego Legion are coming off an unbeaten campaign and were favorites to lift the MLR Shield had the season run its course. Unfortunately for their dedicated fans – known as ‘The Cohort’ – nature intervened. With so many changes, including a temporary relocation …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – Rugby United New York
It’s been a tumultuous off-season for the ‘Roosters’ who have seen a change at the ownership and most recently one at Head Coach as well. On the players side some stalwarts have left the team and there will even be a new home venue with MCU Park suddenly out of …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – Utah Warriors
Last season’s theme for the Utah Warriors was ‘Locked and Reloaded’ which was reflected in a number of significant personnel changes. This season will see more stability but also the departure of some established names and a certain former Australia international. 2021 TEAM ROSTER / FIXTURES 2020 RECORD: 2-2-1 (2nd …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – NOLA Gold
One of the founding members of Major League Rugby, NOLA Gold have come a long way from their dusty beginnings on a high school football pitch. With a home base all to their own and some savvy recruits, this team continues to make progress on the ladder though they haven’t …
Read More »Only Canada and USA to compete in RAN World Cup Qualifiers
Only Canada and the USA will compete in North American RWC 2023 qualifiers. Rugby Americas North (RAN) confirmed the decision, citing ongoing disruptions caused by COVID-19. The outcome means that Mexico and Caribbean members of RAN nations will not have an opportunity to compete in the RWC 2023 qualifiers which begin …
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