An abbreviated Spoiler Alert today due to the holiday weekend. While I encourage you still watch your rugby, (and recruit the other people at your barbecue to join!) take at least a bit to reflect on the reason for the holiday. If you need a bit of help, Green Fields of France always strikes a … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 11
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State of the Race: Western Conference
With every team having played nine games, our tables are identical to the League's. Magic Numbers and remaining schedules are below. In Control LA Giltinis Remaining Schedule: @RATL, vHOU, @SD, @SEA, vNOLA, vAG, @UTAH Austin Gilgronis Remaining Schedule: @UTAH, @HOU, vTOR, @SEA, @SD, @LA, @DC In the Hunt Utah Warriors Remaining Schedule: vAUS, @SEA, vSD, … Continue reading State of the Race: Western Conference
3 Things: MLR Round 10
LA is on the Path to the Top Seed in the West Saying that LA will earn a one seed is just about the coldest take in the MLR. However, the path has become clear. If everything broke the right way, the Giltinis could have the top seed in the conference wrapped up by the … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 10
MLR Midseason Awards: Top Rookie
With the MLR season reaching the Halfway point, it’s time to hand out our midseason awards. Next up: Top Rookie. Stepping into the MLR and making an impact directly out of college is extremely challenging. Academy systems are in their early stages, and the college game is far from the developmental system enjoyed by other … Continue reading MLR Midseason Awards: Top Rookie
Power Rankings: MLR Round 9
Editor's Note: our Power Rankings tend to drop on Wednesday evening. This week, we have Wednesday Night Rugby. These rankings were made prior to the game and will not factor in that result. 1. Los Angeles Giltinis (LW: 2) SoFi Stadium looked good, but LA looks like real money. (I'm told money is cool slang.) … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 9
Spoiler Alert: Round 10 – Part 1
With one midweek fixture, we bring you a special edition of Spoiler Alert. While it's only part of our normal feature, we guarantee the same level of inaccuracy you've come to expect. LA @ Austin The Cocktail Bowl. The Gil-Grudge Match. The Fighting Cousins. Geez, this game is weird. While these teams share an owner, … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 10 – Part 1
State of the Race: Western Conference
With the MLR season past the halfway point, it's time to dig into the playoff races. Next up: the Western Conference. In Control LA Giltinis Remaining Schedule: @AG, @RATL, vHOU, @SD, @SEA, vNOLA, vAG, @UTAH Austin Gilgronis Remaining Schedule: vLA, @UTAH, @HOU, vTOR, @SEA, @SD, @LA, @DC In the Hunt Utah Warriors Remaining Schedule: @NOLA, … Continue reading State of the Race: Western Conference
3 Things: MLR Round 9
It Was a Good Week for the Pro-TMO Fans When the league announced its partnership with Advantage Referee Communications before the season, the rumors started to fly over the potential addition of a TMO in a year or two. As most television products have improved this year, the attentive fan has started noticing issues that … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 9
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 9
A 2-4 week was exactly what we deserved, moving us to 19-22 on the year. You know the drill by now. NOLA @ San Diego The Legion continues to inch closer to home, but their half backs remain hundreds of miles away. The Gold continue to make winning look hard, yet they keep rolling. No … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 9
Power Rankings: MLR Round 8
The big winners are up. The big losers are down. The big rivalry is still at the bottom. 1. Rugby United New York (LW: 3) Dan Hollinshead has officially entered the MVP race. 2. Los Angeles Giltinis (LW: 1) The best team in the league went to the worst field in the league and picked … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 8