https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1518630698663522308 In Control 1. New England Free Jacks Next Four: v. UTAH, v. DC, v. ATL, @ TOR 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: v. LA, @ UTAH, @ NE, @ NY 3. Rugby New York Next Four: v. NOLA, @ TOR, v. SEA, v. ATL In The Hunt 4. Toronto Arrows Next Four: BYE, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 12
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3 Things: MLR Round 12 (and RAN 7s)
Contender List Runs Four Deep An expanded MLR playoff means that two more teams will have a chance at postseason glory. That may not matter. In the West, Austin and LA look well ahead of the pack. In the East, New England and Atlanta have a shot at the Shield. Everyone else is vying for … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 12 (and RAN 7s)
Dallas Should Avoid Cleaning House
When Dallas postponed their inaugural season from 2021 to 2022, they assumed it would be a less daunting task than kicking off in the height of a pandemic. They might have been wrong. To call Dallas's 2022 season even moderately successful would require some suspension of reality. The Jackals take an 0-10 record into Round … Continue reading Dallas Should Avoid Cleaning House
Power Rankings: MLR Round 11
1. New England Free Jacks (1) The path to the Shield in the East goes through New England. 2. Austin Gilgronis (2) The path to the Shield in the West goes through Austin. 3. Rugby ATL (3) They feel much closer to New England above them than New York below them. 4. LA Giltinis (4) … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 11
State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 11
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1516070961455448074 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: @ NOLA, v. SEA, @ LA, BYE 2. LA Giltinis Next Four: BYE, @ ATL, v. AUS, @ SD 3. San Diego Legion Next Four: v. ATL, @ DAL, v. HOU, v. LA In The Hunt 4. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: @ UTAH, @ AUS, v. DAL, … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 11
State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 11
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1516073030023364617 In Control 1. New England Free Jacks Next Four: @ NY, v. UTAH, v. DC, v. ATL 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: @ SD, v. LA, @ UTAH, @ NE 3. Rugby New York Next Four: v. NE, v. NOLA, @ TOR, v. SEA In The Hunt 4. Toronto Arrows Next Four: @ HOU, … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 11
The USFL Poses a Problem for MLR
Today, the United State Football League debuts (or returns, depending on who you ask). That could prove less than ideal for Major League Rugby. The latest attempt at spring gridiron football will be broadcast by the networks/platforms of both NBC and FOX. FOX is the linear broadcast partner of Major League Rugby. That creates an … Continue reading The USFL Poses a Problem for MLR
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 11
A second consecutive 5-1 round has us feeling better than we should. That 38-20 run for the year isn’t too bad though. Another week of quick picks. Winners are in bold below. Bye: New England Free Jacks, Rugby New York, Rugby ATL Old Glory DC v. Utah Warriors Two teams in a bit of disarray, … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 11
Power Rankings: MLR Round 10
1. New England Free Jacks (1) Scott Mathie is managing this team well enough to be the next coach fired for no reason next year after winning a Coach of the Year award. 2. Austin Gilgronis (3) Sam Harris has managed their mini-slump like a championship caliber coach. 3. Rugby ATL (2) Steven Brett has … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 10
State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 10
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1513552436186824709 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: @ DAL, @ NOLA, v. SEA, @ LA 2. LA Giltinis Next Four: v. HOU, BYE, @ ATL, v. AUS 3. San Diego Legion Next Four: @ SEA, v. ATL, @ DAL, v. HOU In The Hunt 4. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @ LA, v. TOR, BYE, … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 10
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