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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »MLR Preview – Glendale Raptors vs Austin Elite
It may not be the first official Major League Rugby game but the first ‘main event’ – the CBS Sports Network Game of the Week – takes place at Infinity Park on Saturday afternoon as the Glendale Raptors take on the visiting Austin Elite. For both clubs it’s the realisation …
Read More »Match Preview – Boston Mystics vs Ontario Arrows
The Ontario Arrows had their inaugural home game ‘iced’ out last weekend but they’ll get a chance to lace the boots up again on Saturday when they head east to face the Boston Mystics at Pine Banks Park. It’s part of a series of ‘Major League Rugby‘ concept matches also …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs New Orleans Gold
It’s here! It’s finally here! The day American fans have been waiting for has arrived. Major League Rugby kicks off on Saturday and it all begins at Dyer Stadium where the Houston SaberCats will host the New Orleans Gold in the first ever regular season match of the new competition. …
Read More »Match Preview – Utah Warriors vs Prairie Wolf Pack
The Utah Warriors will have the honor of breaking in the brand new Zions Bank Stadium on Friday evening as they host the Prairie Wolf Pack of the Canadian Rugby Championship. It’s the final warm-up match for the Warriors before they open their Major League Rugby account next weekend at …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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