Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

MLR Season Preview – Seattle Seawolves

So what’s a ‘seawolf’ anyway? That’s the most common question asked about the Seattle Seawolves, the only team holding down the North West in Major League Rugby. For the record, it’s another name for an orca, those happy little whales who frequent the West Coast waters. The Seawolves are a …

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Utah’s first win comes at a Cost

The Utah Warriors got their first-ever franchise win they wanted at the grand opening of Zions Bank Stadium but may have paid a heavy price in doing so. A serious-looking injury suffered by star outside back Josh Whippy in the dying moments of the game marred a spectacle of running …

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MLR Season Preview – San Diego Legion

When Major League Rugby was first revealed back in February 2017 there were immediate cries of foul that no team from California was involved. After all, three of the five teams in PRO Rugby had been from the USA’s vibrant West Coast rugby community. Thankfully there was good news on …

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MLR Season Preview – New Orleans Gold

Another completely new franchise and one that promises to bring a bit of flair to Major League Rugby is the New Orleans Gold. There is some local talent in the side but also a large number brought in from elsewhere including a couple Canadians and handful of Ohio Aviators alumni. …

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Clever returns to Pitch with Austin Elite

This afternoon, Austin Elite Rugby announced that they have added Todd Clever to their roster for the upcoming Major League Rugby season. After amassing the most test caps (76) in USA history, Clever joined Austin as an ambassador in 2016. The most decorated and recognizable American rugby player isn’t prepared to …

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MLR Season Preview – Houston SaberCats

The busiest team in Major League Rugby this year is the Houston SaberCats. An entirely new franchise built from scratch, they have already gone through a name change (previously the Strikers) and will move to a new home for their season opener after enjoying a nine-week stay at Constellation Field. …

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