State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 7

The Eastern Conference is all mixed up following week 7! 😳#MLR2022 | #RiseOfRugby pic.twitter.com/9usg6xjdMR

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

In Control

1. Rugby ATL

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

2. Rugby New York

Next Four: v. TOR, v. DC, @ LA, BYE

3. New England Free Jacks

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

In The Hunt

4. Toronto Arrows

Next Four: @ NY, v. ATL, v. DC, v. NOLA

5. NOLA Gold

Next Four: @ DC, @ NE, v. ATL, @ TOR

Fading Fast

6. Old Glory DC

Next Four: v. NOLA, @ NY, @ TOR, v. UTAH

Key Takeaways

• The east enters a conference heavy stretch over the next four weeks.
• Toronto is nearing the return to home games and could be poised for a push over the next month.
• NOLA needs to get the full five in DC or risk joining them outside the playoff push.
• New York has the easiest stretch of the top three.
• All three teams in the current playoff picture sit out Round 11.