RFT’s MLR 2022 Predictions

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

MLR Power Rankings: Round 0

With the Major League Rugby season just days away, its time to unveil our initial MLR Power Rankings. Rankings are largely based on how we think teams stack against each other after considering off-season moves. 1. LA Giltinis America's best somehow got better. For a bit of reference, Luke Carty has started tests at 10 … Continue reading MLR Power Rankings: Round 0

Sam Windsor’s Fit in New York

Sam Windsor's four years in Houston may constitute the most successful MLR career to date. Year five will see him start a new chapter. https://twitter.com/rugbynewyork/status/1468988817461981193 Sam Windsor moving from Houston to RUNY has largely been discussed from the SaberCats' angle. How he fits with the Roosters is far more interesting. The RUNY back line is … Continue reading Sam Windsor’s Fit in New York

5 Things to Watch for in Major League Rugby Draft 2021

https://youtu.be/ZS3JBk0q_lo RugbyFootballTalk editor Collin Smith shares his five top questions going into the 2021 Collegiate Draft.

Power Rankings: MLR Round 14

Seven teams have realistic playoff paths. Even good teams are now being pushed aside. Can any team break into the current top 4? The odds are decreasing each week. 1. LA Giltinis (Last Week: 2) The LA/San Diego rivalry could become one of Major League Rugby's best. The Giltinis winning the inaugural match pushes them … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 14

State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference

LA and Utah are likely to take the Western playoff spots. Austin is still hunting, but the path is steep. The Legion are on the very edge of elimination, while Seattle and Houston are already out. LA could be the first to claim a playoff spot, while Austin dropping all points paired with Utah picking … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference

Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 14

A 3-2 week pushed us to 33-29 on the year. That's hardly a dominate record, but if we can finish the year over .500, I'll be satisfied. This year started badly.... Anyway, you know the deal. Picks below. Byes: New England, DC New York v. Utah Could this be a Final preview? Both teams are … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 14

State of the Race: Western Conference

In short, no one can clinch or be elimiated this week, but the results could set up a situation where everything in the West is known after the next round. This week will start and end with LA and Utah in playoff position. Austin needs to win in Seattle if they want to push the … Continue reading State of the Race: Western Conference

Power Rankings: MLR Round 13

We have our first two teams mathematically eliminated, eight teams fighting for playoff spots, and two more stuck in limbo. The races are reaching white hot levels. 1. Rugby United New York (Last Week: 2) Hollinshead remains out. Ellis went down early. RUNY doesn't care. The path through the East goes through the Big Apple … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 13

3 Things: MLR Round 13

With the season headed into the homestretch, let’s take a look at the top three storylines from Round 13. Major League Rugby Needs to Review Head Injury Replacements The end of San Diego/Utah was marred in controversy. Legion scrumhalf Ethan McVeigh took a nasty fall that knocked him out immediately. There was zero question that … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 13