Tag: Dallas Jackals

Where Can Dallas Find a Result?

Major League Rugby's all time win standings underwent a rearrangement last weekend. For the current basement dwellers, the door out is up some steep stairs. When Chicago, playing its fourth game in franchise history, hosted Dallas, playing its twenty-first game, a win for the home side was big. But where can the Jackals find their … Continue reading Where Can Dallas Find a Result? →

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Dallas Jackals Should have Their Field Back in Late April

The Dallas Jackals must be feeling like college freshmen: they have a new roommate they didn't pick, and their new friend has made a mess of the place. The Arlington Renegades of the newly launched (for a third time) XFL have taken co-residency at Choctaw Stadium. Viewers lamented the prominent gridiron markings with rugby lines … Continue reading Dallas Jackals Should have Their Field Back in Late April →

State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 17

https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1531296121951137792 In The Playoffs 1. (xy)LA Giltinis Remaining Schedule: v. SEA 2. (xy)Austin Gilgronis Remaining Schedule: @ HOU 3. (x)Houston SaberCats Remaining Schedule: v. AUS Eliminated 4. San Diego Legion Remaining Schedule: BYE 5. Seattle Seawolves Remaining Schedule: @ LA 6. Utah Warriors Remaining Schedule: @ DAL 7. Dallas Jackals Remaining Schedule: v. UTAH Key … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 17 →

MLR Should Change Its Draft Order Allocation Method

Entering Round 17 of Major League Rugby's 2022 season, there are three clear groups of teams: Teams in Playoff PositionAustin, LA, and New England have clinched playoff spotsAtlanta, New York, and Houston have strong leads over the teams chasing themTeams Still Mathematically in Playoff ContentionSan Diego, Seattle, and Toronto all have slim chances of making … Continue reading MLR Should Change Its Draft Order Allocation Method →

Someone Should Break the Bank for Christian Wade

Its rare for an elite rugby talent to be available in the USA. Both the MLR and USA Rugby should be aggressive in keeping him around. England capped wing Christian Wade is exploring his next move. Wade spent the last three years with the NFL's Buffalo Bills as he attempted to flip codes. After being … Continue reading Someone Should Break the Bank for Christian Wade →

State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 16

https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1528753211884158976 In The Playoffs 1. (x)LA Giltinis Remaining Schedule: @ UTAH, v. SEA 2. (x)Austin Gilgronis Remaining Schedule: v. SD, @ HOU In Control 3. Houston SaberCats Remaining Schedule: @ SEA, v. AUS Fading Fast 4. San Diego Legion Remaining Schedule: @ AUS, BYE 5. Seattle Seawolves Remaining Schedule: v. HOU, @ LA Eliminated 6. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 16 →

Power Rankings: MLR Round 15

1. New England Free Jacks (Last Week: 1) Their run in schedule is brutal: after playing ATL on Friday May 13th, they'll travel to Toronto for a Thursday game on May 19th, sit around for a week and a half, host NOLA, then finish with New York coming to town five days later. If they … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 15 →

Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 15

A 4-2 week pushes us up to 57-24 on the year. With multiple playoff spots on the line, we've entered the back of the season. Quick picks are in bold. Bye(s): Austin Gilgronis New England Free Jacks v. Rugby ATL Toronto Arrows v. Dallas Jackals Houston SaberCats v. Utah Warriors NOLA Gold v. Old Glory … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 15 →

Today’s Results Are Unlikely to Alter the Trade Market

The MLR Trade and Signing Deadline is just a day away. Today’s action is unlikely to dramatically impact any moves. Entering this weekend, teams seemed focused on shoring up the edges and complying with salary cap rules. Only the Jackals seemed focused on bringing in new players, and that’s driven by a need to fulfill … Continue reading Today’s Results Are Unlikely to Alter the Trade Market →