First and foremost, happy New Year to all! Enough words have been written about the challenges of 2020. I'd rather take a frying pan to the head than attempt to add something meaningful to that conversation. However, we weren't immune either. It seems like a lifetime ago that I was getting ready for a weekend … Continue reading Welcome, 2021
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The MLR has a ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Problem
The American sports world has been left speechless in the last twenty four hours as reports of a sudden deal between former NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City chiefs has dominated headlines. The star quarterback agreed to a ten year, $450 million dollar extension. (Reports of a twelve year, $477 million dollar deal … Continue reading The MLR has a ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Problem
First MLR Draft Lays a Strong Foundation
It took less than two hours, but that’s rugby’s thing. We all wondered what we would see in the first ever MLR Draft. The Facebook Live product peaked at over 2,000 viewers, and it saw Connor Mooneyham become the absolute first ever pick. Will he become a superstar? Will Dallas start him Day One of … Continue reading First MLR Draft Lays a Strong Foundation
Spoiler Alert – Round 4
Last week saw several unexpected things, including our first draw of the season. It also saw my picks go 3-2-1, moving my record to 10-5-1 on the season. This is the last time I’ll view this season as young. After Round 4, we’ll be a quarter of the way into the season. The preseason feeling … Continue reading Spoiler Alert – Round 4
Tuesday Table – Round 3
After 3 weeks, its still far too early to be obsessed over playoff standings. With that in mind, let's take a break from Conference standings and look at something truly jarring. The MLR leader is from the West, but the East beats the rest. I've been rough on teams falling to expansion sides, but all … Continue reading Tuesday Table – Round 3
Spoiler Alert! – Round 3
Last week, I made what felt like six strong picks. Afterward, I checked the picks of USA Rugby’s experts. All six made identical picks, both with each other and me. Great minds think alike. The mediocre think alike as well. Our identical picks earned us identical 4-2 records on the weekend, moving my personal record … Continue reading Spoiler Alert! – Round 3
Tuesday Table – Round 2
After a second round of rugby, I think we all agree on one thing: No one has any idea what's happening in MLR. Let's dive right in. Eastern Conference Table It's a little jarring that the conference that's half expansion doesn't have a winless team after just two weeks. Toronto looks a little better than … Continue reading Tuesday Table – Round 2
Spoiler Alert! – Round 1
Welcome to our new weekly feature letting you know who will win each game in each round. Feel free to let us know your picks in the comments. That’s also the best way to ridicule us when we inevitably get something terribly wrong. Raptors at SaberCats This is the underrated matchup of the week. Colorado … Continue reading Spoiler Alert! – Round 1
MLR Season 3 Playoff Predictions
Standard disclaimer: trying to project playoff teams, much less a champion, is a fool’s errand. Fortunately, we’re fools. Without further ado, here’s how we see the season unfolding. Feel free to correct me in the comments. Eastern Conference Playoff: NOLA GoldToronto ArrowsRugby United New York The Eastern Conference is easy to pick but hard to … Continue reading MLR Season 3 Playoff Predictions
Kickoff of In The Scrum
Photo by Thomas Serer on Unsplash We're just a month away from Major League Rugby kicking of Season 3, but here at In The Scrum, we're kicking off Season 1. I suppose we should take a cue from the MLR (which has introduced rugby to thousands of new fans in America) and introduce ourselves to you. In The … Continue reading Kickoff of In The Scrum
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