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State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 13

https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1521175775096889344 In Control 1. New England Free Jacks Next Four: v. DC, v. ATL, @ TOR, v. NOLA 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: @ UTAH, @ NE, @ NY, v. TOR 3. Rugby New York Next Four: @ TOR, v. SEA, v. ATL, @ DC In The Hunt 4. Toronto Arrows Next Four: v. NY, … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 13

3 Things: MLR Round 13

In LA, Everyone Plays 10 Luke Carty? Still hurt. Matt Giteau? Injured... or missing... no one seems to know. Orene AI'i? Suspended. Luke Burton? Somehow on the bench despite Super Rugby experience at flyhalf. Enter Harrison Goddard. Goddard is one of the top 9s in Major League Rugby and entered LA's game with a 9 … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 13

Welcome to MLR Deadline Week

Major League Rugby is in the business end of the season. The MLR business season is even closer to its end. Major League Rugby has its first public Trade and Signing Deadline set for May 9th, 2022. While the league declined to announce the date, they slipped it onto their Trade Wire sometime in the … Continue reading Welcome to MLR Deadline Week

Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 13

A 5-1 week pushes us up to 48-21 on the year. Its a five game slate this weekend as we enter the back third of the season. Quick picks this week. Eventual winners are in bold below. Bye(s): Houston SaberCats, Old Glory DC, Toronto Arrows Rugby ATL v. LA Giltinis New England Free Jacks v. … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 13

2022 Pacific Four Series Set for New Zealand

After an abbreviated launch in 2021, the Pacific Four Series will make its proper debut in June 2022. World Rugby has announced that the Pacific Four Series will take place in New Zealand over three match days: June 5th, 11th, and 17th. The competition will see New Zealand and Australia join Canada and the USA … Continue reading 2022 Pacific Four Series Set for New Zealand

Successful Gambling Would Dictate MLR Schedule Changes

The Major League Rugby schedule is a frequent source of discontent for fans. Successful implementation of gambling would (indirectly) resolve the issue. Much has been made about about the MLR scheduling games in competing time slots. With an average of 5.78 games per round, each game could be receive its own window, in theory. The … Continue reading Successful Gambling Would Dictate MLR Schedule Changes

Power Rankings: MLR Round 12

1. New England Free Jacks (1) Sometimes the result is a statement regardless of the style. 2. Austin Gilgronis (2) Keep rolling against Seattle and LA and they'll have one hand on the top seed in the West. 3. Rugby ATL (3) Traveling to California and beating the Legion reiterates that its a four team … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 12

State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 12

https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1518625413723004928 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: v. SEA, @ LA, BYE, @ UTAH 2. LA Giltinis Next Four: @ ATL, v. AUS, @ SD, @ DAL 3. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: @ AUS, v. DAL, v. NY, BYE In The Hunt 4. Houston SaberCats Next Four: BYE, @ SD, v. UTAH, @ DC … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 12

State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 12

https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1518630698663522308 In Control 1. New England Free Jacks Next Four: v. UTAH, v. DC, v. ATL, @ TOR 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: v. LA, @ UTAH, @ NE, @ NY 3. Rugby New York Next Four: v. NOLA, @ TOR, v. SEA, v. ATL In The Hunt 4. Toronto Arrows Next Four: BYE, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 12

3 Things: MLR Round 12 (and RAN 7s)

Contender List Runs Four Deep An expanded MLR playoff means that two more teams will have a chance at postseason glory. That may not matter. In the West, Austin and LA look well ahead of the pack. In the East, New England and Atlanta have a shot at the Shield. Everyone else is vying for … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 12 (and RAN 7s)