Byes: San Diego, Toronto Utah @ NOLA Both of these teams need a win. While Utah is the better team, they’re inconsistent. NOLA just got hammered in San Diego, but it’s easy to think they couldn’t get motivated to play against the hapless Legion. They tend to look much better at home. Winner: Gold DC … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 10 – Part 2
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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
MLR Midseason Awards: Top Back
With the MLR season reaching the Galway point, it’s time to hand out our midseason awards. Second up: Top Back. Dan Hollinshead Being the most prominent back in the RUNY backfield is enough of an achievement. Andy Ellis and Ben Fodden have had long, impressive careers. But the MLR’s Midseason Top Back has been Dan … Continue reading MLR Midseason Awards: Top Back
MLR Midseason Awards: Top Forward
With the MLR season reaching the Galway point, it’s time to hand out our midseason awards. First up: Top Forward. Lucas Rumball Flanker/Toronto Arrows What do you value in a loose forward? If you answered ‘tremendous defense’, Rumball’s selection is a no brainer. The Canadian international came into the season with 35 caps, yet he … Continue reading MLR Midseason Awards: Top Forward
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
State of the Race: Eastern Conference
With half of the MLR season in the books, it's time to start watching how the playoff races are progressing. First up: the Eastern Conference. In Control Rugby ATL Remaining Schedule: @SEA, vLA, @NOLA, @RUNY, vHOU, vDC, @UTAH, @NE Rugby United New York Remaining Schedule: vNE, @DC, vRATL, vUTAH, @TOR, @NE, vHOU, vNOLA In the … Continue reading State of the Race: Eastern 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
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