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Anyone watching the opening round of Major League Rugby might've noticed a difference in officiating. They also might've missed it entirely. The introduction of a Television Match Official to the MLR was widely applauded, yet the early returns exceeded expectations. While TMOs have developed a reputation for stopping the flow of the game and over … Continue reading MLR’s TMO Experiment Off to a Strong Start
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. Let the Overreactions Fly 'SaberCats are going to win it all!' 'The Jackals/Old Glory couldn't beat a college team!' 'Ma'a Nonu is going … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 1
Bye: Rugby New York Rugby ATL v Old Glory DC Eastern Conference champions versus the bottom of the conference, yet the gap isn't as wide as it appears. I don't know where ATL's floor is under new leadership, but I know DC's ceiling. Winner: Rugby ATL Austin Gilgronis v Dallas Jackals Austin is in the … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 1
If the last couple of years has taught us anything, its that trying to predict where the world will be in five months is a crap shot. Well, he's some certified crap. For some reason, I continue to torture myself with this annual exercise despite the unknowns. For example, I went into this exercise unaware … Continue reading RFT’s MLR 2022 Predictions
George Killebrew used to say 'dance with who you came with.' Apparently, he's only willing to stick with a partner doing the foxtrot. CBS Sports was the initial broadcast partner for the league, airing the championship each year on free-to-air CBS. Its not immediately clear if FOX will broadcast the final on its main channel. … Continue reading CBS Out of MLR Broadcasting Deal
Last year, I openly complained abut the MLR lacking a formal transaction wire. In response, Major League Rugby set a terrible precedent. It implicitly agreed with me. The league has announced a Trade Wire designed to track transactions between MLR teams. The information is a bit lacking. Its a step forward to know that a … Continue reading MLR Trade Wire is Both a Step Forward and Not Enough
While the play in MLR has improved quickly, it's the officiating that's set to take a giant leap. Major League Rugby will be adding both a Television Match Official and Head Injury Assessment Protocols in the 2022 season. https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1489285596119908355 TMO has become standard upon the world's largest rugby competitions and at the test level. Fans … Continue reading Major League Rugby Adding TMO, HIA Protocols
We at RugbyFootballTalk are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make your life better. (Stop laughing.) Our latest innovation: a TV guide. (Alright, the laughter is fine.) We've added a new page to provide you with a clear path towards your comfy chair on the weekends. Introducing 'Your Rugby Weekend'. For each major … Continue reading Introducing ‘Your Rugby Weekend’
Shockingly, rugby union is played by people outside of Major League Rugby. As such, we pull together primers on different competitions for new fans. Today, we look at the Six Nations. Six Nations The Six Nations Rugby Championship dates as far back as the 1880s. At that point, it was know as the Home Nations … Continue reading Six Nations: An American’s Primer
After years of speculation, a Midwestern Major League Rugby franchise could be on the horizon. A Saint Louis-based group wants in the MLR. It could get its wish. A Saint Louis group is not a new revelation. Internet chatter is as old as the league itself, while Commissioner George Killebrew identified Saint Louis as a … Continue reading Saint Louis Knights Plotting MLR Expansion Bid
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