A 30-man US Eagles squad has been selected for the upcoming tests against Romania in Chicago on July 5th and Scotland in DC on July 12th. Head Coach Scott Lawrence has pared his list down from an original selection of 55 players, with all but six of the group currently …
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Postseason qualification could be on offer for both teams at Choctaw Stadium on Friday night. A win for the hosting Dallas Jackals or their guests Old Glory DC would all but certainly guarantee their place, and a draw or even bonus points could be enough pending the results of other …
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The Chicago Hounds have announced an immediate change at Head Coach. Sam Harris has departed with Forwards Coach Rob Webber filling the senior role in an initially interim capacity. The timing is unusual with only three weeks remaining in Major League Rugby’s regular season. Harris made the move from Austin …
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NOLA Gold have signed former Puma Diego Fortuny. The hooker joins the Louisiana team with immediate effect. The move comes following the American Raptors’ second campaign of Super Rugby Americas. Fortuny captained the side to a 6th position finish. NOLA Gold will compete in this year’s MLR play-off’s. The team …
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Dallas took a step closer to earning a place in the postseason with a stirring 22-20 win over Chicago on Sunday. Fans were treated to a nail-biting contest that came down to the final possession, with the Jackals defense holding strong to claim a famous victory against the Hounds. The …
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Seattle enjoyed a field day on Sunday, putting Utah to the sword by a final score of 68-29 at Starfire Stadium. The Seawolves scored 10 tries in all – four going to winger Jade Stighling – against a Warriors backline ravaged by injuries and set a new mark for most …
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NOLA booked their first ever postseason match with a 20-13 road win over the Miami Sharks on Sunday. Contested in searing heat, the extreme humidity affected continuity but not the spirit of the Gold who are the last remaining founding franchise to qualify for the knockout stage. The Miami Sharks …
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A late flourish from Anthem made things interesting but ultimately the Legion were too strong for their guests on Sunday, earning a bonus point 34-24 result over the expansion side. James Vaifale led the way with a brace for San Diego, with the home side formally booking their place in …
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The forward strength of the SaberCats was too much for RFC Los Angeles on Saturday, with the home side taking a bonus point 29-12 win over their guests. Searing heat in Houston made for slippery handling but LA’s discipline was equally taxing with three yellow cards and a red dished …
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A late surge from the Free Jacks overcame a 13-point deficit to give the defending champions a 31-30 win over Old Glory on Saturday. The atmosphere and intensity resembled a knockout match and the two sides could yet meet again in the playoffs pending the final weeks of the regular …
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