Every week in the MLR provides us with too much information to process over two game days. We'll be providing 3 immediate takeaways each week. Rugby is Back Games were rough (which we all saw coming). It was a 'skills' over 'tactics' weekend. Take the NOLA/DC match. New Orleans looked like the far better side, … Continue reading 3 Things: Round 1
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Spoiler Alert: Round 1
Take a deep breath. That's rugby season air, folks. Before diving into the picks, a request. We all know this offseason has felt like an eternity. Imagine what it feels like for everyone participating in game day. If the rugby isn't crisp, be patient. Most teams had only one or two preseason games. A few … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 1
3 Things – Countdown to Kickoff
Every week in the MLR provides us with too much information to process over two game days. Once again this year, we'll be providing 3 immediate takeaways each week. COVID Will Shape the Season MLR released its Covid protocols last week. It's good to see the league borrowing from the success of other American sporting … Continue reading 3 Things – Countdown to Kickoff
Giltinis Sign Long Term Stadium Deal
It was previously announced that MLR expansion side, the LA Giltinis, would spend 2021 at Los Angeles’s Memorial Coliseum. They’re already adding to that engagement. The team announced today that they’ve signed a ‘5+’ year deal with the venue. Terms of the deal, including what goes into the ‘+’ years, were not disclosed. The team … Continue reading Giltinis Sign Long Term Stadium Deal
Supplementary Draft Moves Appear to be Permanent
Almost a week after the Supplementary Draft occurred, it seems at least one question has been resolved. Several fans, ourselves included, questioned what was actually being draft. Were players being permanently redistributed, or would Dallas players essentially go on one year loans to MLR counterparts? In an appearance on the MLR Kickoff Podcast, SaberCats head … Continue reading Supplementary Draft Moves Appear to be Permanent
MLR Releases Updated Fixtures
Major League Rugby dropped its updated schedule Wednesday following the postponement of Dallas's inaugural season. https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1357010823936266240 Give schedule makers credit for turning around a new schedule this quickly. Schedule making is a thankless science, especially with teams that share stadiums. Add in the fact that Atlanta and Toronto are now sharing a home base, and … Continue reading MLR Releases Updated Fixtures
The Biggest Piece of the MLR Supplemental Draft Announcement was Left Unsaid
Like most big pieces of MLR news, the announcement of the Supplemental Draft was made via a relatively brief press release. https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1355259426773458946 No pomp and circumstance. No fanfare. Not even advanced warning. In a way, this makes sense. MLR remains a largely semi pro league. The Supplemental Draft itself proved that (more on that in … Continue reading The Biggest Piece of the MLR Supplemental Draft Announcement was Left Unsaid
Welcome, 2021
First and foremost, happy New Year to all! Enough words have been written about the challenges of 2020. I'd rather take a frying pan to the head than attempt to add something meaningful to that conversation. However, we weren't immune either. It seems like a lifetime ago that I was getting ready for a weekend … Continue reading Welcome, 2021
The MLR has a ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Problem
The American sports world has been left speechless in the last twenty four hours as reports of a sudden deal between former NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City chiefs has dominated headlines. The star quarterback agreed to a ten year, $450 million dollar extension. (Reports of a twelve year, $477 million dollar deal … Continue reading The MLR has a ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Problem
Spoiler Alert – Round 4
Last week saw several unexpected things, including our first draw of the season. It also saw my picks go 3-2-1, moving my record to 10-5-1 on the season. This is the last time I’ll view this season as young. After Round 4, we’ll be a quarter of the way into the season. The preseason feeling … Continue reading Spoiler Alert – Round 4
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