State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 3

Two teams are 3-0 in the wild West! 🔥#MLR2022 | #RiseOfRugby pic.twitter.com/rZNpBltJOY

— Major League Rugby (@usmlr) February 21, 2022

In Control

1. Austin Gilgronis

Next Four: @SEA, vLA, @ATL, vNE

2. Seattle Seawolves

Next Four: vAUS, vNOLA, @HOU,@DAL

3. San Diego Legion

Next Four: @HOU, vDC, @NY, @LA

In The Hunt

4. LA Giltinis

Next Four: vNE, @AUS, vUTAH, vSD

5. Houston SaberCats

Next Four: vSD, @ATL, vSEA, BYE

6. Utah Warriors

Next Four: BYE, vDAL, @LA, vTOR

7. Dallas Jackals

Next Four: vNY, @UTAH, vNOLA, vSEA

Key Takeaways

• Austin @ Seattle this weekend will set the platform for much of season. The winner will have both the top slot after four rounds.
• LA, San Diego, and Houston are starting to form a three way fight for a playoff spot. This weekend’s Legion @ Houston clash will give one team a real chance to take an early lead.
• Utah and Dallas are both close to a breakthrough result. Utah needs Paul Lasike to arrive as quickly as possible. Dallas has the hunger, but needs to find a way to close. They’re on a collision course for Round 5 that could knock one of them from the hunt.