State of the Race: MLR Eastern Conference – Round 4

New York jumps to #1 in the East following their huge win!#MLR2022 | #RiseOfRugby pic.twitter.com/LdgtrCR2Rz

— Major League Rugby (@usmlr) February 28, 2022

In Control

1. Rugby New York

Next Four: v. NE, v. SD, @ NOLA, v. TOR

2. Rugby ATL

Next Four: v. HOU, v. AUS, @ DC, v. NE

3. New England Free Jacks

Next Four: @ NY, v. TOR, @ AUS, @ ATL

In The Hunt

4. Toronto Arrows

Next Four: BYE, v. NE, v. UTAH, v. NY

5. NOLA Gold

Next Four: @ SEA, @ DAL, v. NY, @ DC

Fading Fast

6. Old Glory DC

Next Four: @ SD, BYE, v. ATL, v. NOLA

Key Takeaways

• The top three have solidified themselves. Can anyone crash the party?
• NOLA has a chance to make up space in Round 5, as New England @ New York will force at least one side to drop points.
• DC needs points now. If they go into the bye with nothing on the table, their season will be done and dusted.