https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1493238607456333825 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: vUTAH, @SEA, vLA, @ATL 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: vSEA, @HOU, vDC, @NY 3. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: @SD, vAUS, vNOLA, @HOU In the Hunt 4. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @DAL, vSD, @ATL, vSEA 5. LA Giltinis Next Four: BYE, vNE, @AUS, vUTAH 6. Utah Warriors … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 2
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State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 2
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1493239860257251339 In Control 1. New England Free Jack Next Four: @DC, @LA, @NY, vTOR 2. Rugby New York Next Four: @ATL, @DAL, vNE, vSD 3. Rugby ATL Next Four: vNY, BYE, vHOU, vAUS In The Hunt 4. NOLA Gold Next Four: @TOR, BYE, vSEA, vDAL 5. Toronto Arrows Next Four: vTOR, vDC, BYE, vNE 6. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 2
3 Things: MLR Round 2
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. Only Six Games Left at the SportsDeck If you're one of the fans enjoying the San Diego SportsDeck, no you're not. Its hard … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 2
Scott Lawrence Rejoins Eagles Staff
After a shock two week unemployment, Scott Lawrence has landed in the Eagles' nest. https://twitter.com/USARugby/status/1492257581108117509 The former Rugby ATL coach will take over the Eagles' defense. His time in Atlanta saw him develop the top defense of 2021. He'll spend the year working with the Eagles player pool and developing the defensive system. For Lawrence, … Continue reading Scott Lawrence Rejoins Eagles Staff
Clarifying the Uncontested Scrum Created by a Yellow Card
Anyone watching the Seattle/Utah match might've had a moment of confusion. As did the captains. And the referee. Late in the second half, a Seattle front row player received a yellow card. At that point, Seattle was out of healthy and available props. By rule, a team must have three front row players on the … Continue reading Clarifying the Uncontested Scrum Created by a Yellow Card
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 2
A weird week in the MLR schedule-wise calls for a rare Thursday Spoiler Alert. We started the year 4-2. In the crapshoot that is the early rounds, I'll take it. Seawolves v. Warriors Both of these teams are genuine playoff contenders, but only one is playing like one. Both sides look like what they are. … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 2
Enjoy Missing Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby Pacific is set to grow the game in the Pacific, but the American part of the ocean likely won't see it. The latest iteration of Super Rugby has announced a deal with FloRugby to distribute live and on demand content in the USA. FloRugby also holds the rights to Eagles test matches. The … Continue reading Enjoy Missing Super Rugby Pacific
Power Rankings: MLR Round 1
Crafting power rankings before the season starts is a tough assignment. Arguably, doing it after one round of work is even worse. We'll try to avoid overreacting to eighty minutes of rugby (or less) per team when there's still so much to play. 1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 3) Remember when they were called the … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 1
State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 1
With one round of MLR action in the books, there's an initial sorting in the Western Conference. Notably, each team's forward looking potential will mirror their standing since everyone is level on games played. Without further ado... https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1490740408954933249 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: vDC, vUTAH, @SEA, vLA 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 1
State of the Race: MLR Eastern Conference – Round 1
One week in, and we're already looking forward to the playoff race. After this weekend's action, here's our first evolution of what's sure to be a long race. https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1490741228714946561 In Control 1. Rugby New York Next Four: @HOU, @ATL, @DAL, vNE 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: @NOLA, vRNY, BYE, vHOU 3. New England Free Jacks … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Eastern Conference – Round 1
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