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1. New England Free Jacks (1) Its Beaudein Waaka's league and we're all just lucky enough to watch it. 2. Rugby ATL (2) Losing at home and keeping the two spot reflects the quality of the Free Jacks and how shaky the teams below them are starting to look. 3. Austin Gilgronis (4) BYE BYE … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 8
World Rugby convinced USA Rugby to focus their bid on the 2033 World Cup instead of the intended 2029 competition. Now, we know why. Rugby Australia announced additional government support for a bid for the 2029 women's competition. This comes after government support for the 2027 men's competition. When World Rugby nudged the USA to … Continue reading Australia Gaining Momentum for Rugby World Cup 2029 Hosting Duties
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1508458341420482560 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: v. HOU, @ SD, @ DAL, @ NOLA 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: @ UTAH, v. AUS, @ SEA, v. ATL 3. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @ AUS, v. DAL, @ LA, v. TOR In The Hunt 4. LA Giltinis Next Four: v. DAL, v. NY, … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 8
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1508459224229191682 In Control 1. New England Free Jacks Next Four: v. NOLA, v. SEA, BYE, @ NY 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: @ TOR, @ SD, BYE, @ SD 3. Rugby New York Next Four: v. DC, @ LA, BYE, v. NE In The Hunt 4. Toronto Arrows Next Four: v. ATL, v. DC, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 8
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. Home is Where the Heart is, but Away is Where the Wins Are Mark it; Round 8 of the 2022 Major League rugby … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 8
Women’s rugby deserves better opportunities, including funding and coverage. Unfortunately, we’re not ready to be a serious part of that solution. The global women’s game is developing at a time when rugby is building in the USA. While the men’s game has a group of traditional powers, the women’s game is just entering it’s professional … Continue reading Why We Aren’t Covering the Women’s Six Nations
A 3-3 week pulls the season record down to 26-15. This week could be worse, with four games being far from certain picks. Bye(s): San Diego Legion, Dallas Jackals, Austin Gilgronis Rugby ATL v. New England Free Jacks The biggest game of the week is in the peach state. Both sides are truly elite. Waaka … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 8
Rugby's crown jewel is coming to America. The Guardian is reporting that World Rugby expects to award both the 2031 and 2033 World Cups to the USA. The official decision will be made in mid-May. However, barring any significant changes, the bid is expected to be successful. The bid seemed headed for success after a … Continue reading USA Expected to Receive 2031, 2033 Rugby World Cups
New England Free Jacks (1) Heading down to Atlanta will be pivotal in the playoff race. Rugby ATL (2) Hosting New England will be pivotal in the playoff race. Rugby New York (4) Beating Toronto at home would be a big boost to solidifying the top three, assuming they move Andy Ellis to loosehead. Austin … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 7
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1505958035646164994 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: BYE, v. HOU, @ SD, v. DAL 2. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: v. LA, BYE, @ NE, v. SD 3. San Diego Legion Next Four: BYE, @ UTAH, v. AUS, @ SEA In The Hunt 4. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @ UTAH, @ AUS, v. DAL, @ … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 7
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