The Legion are accelerating, the Gilgronis are decelerating, and Utah is on an up swing. Houston and Seattle could both be eliminated by the end of Round 13. LA might've found a bump in the road, but their path to the top seed is still clear. Magic Numbers In Control LA Giltinis Remaining Schedule: vHOU, … Continue reading State of the Race: Western Conference
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State of the Race: Eastern Conference
Major League Rugby's Eastern Conference is finally seeing some separation. With Toronto at least two weeks out of playoff position and destined to play with a purged roster during the July test window, the Arrows are nearly out of this race. ATL has a one point lead over the field after their win over LA. … Continue reading State of the Race: Eastern Conference
Poll: Who Takes the 2 Seed in the West?
MLR Power Rankings: Round 11
1. Rugby ATL (LW: 3) It seems like whoever wins the LA game that week takes the top spot. If we get this rematch in the Final, we'll be lucky. 2. Rugby United New York (LW: 2) This team is coming together in a way that should scare every team in the league. 3. Los … Continue reading MLR Power Rankings: Round 11
3 Things: MLR Round 11
Editor's Note: It's Memorial Day. Like last week's game picks, these will be abbreviated. Take a bit of time to think about the meaning of the day. As I said in the Spoiler Alert, I recommend listening to Green Fields of France and simply taking it in. If that doesn't leave you feeling something, then … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 11
Power Rankings: MLR Round 10
1. Los Angeles Giltinis (LW: 1) The biggest question left in their season is when they’ll lock down the top seed. 2. Rugby United New York (LW: 3) A strong bounce back against a sneaky good New England side bumps them back up. 3. Rugby ATL (LW: 4) This team has quietly become a really … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 10
Spoiler Alert: Round 11
An abbreviated Spoiler Alert today due to the holiday weekend. While I encourage you still watch your rugby, (and recruit the other people at your barbecue to join!) take at least a bit to reflect on the reason for the holiday. If you need a bit of help, Green Fields of France always strikes a … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 11
State of the Race: Western Conference
With every team having played nine games, our tables are identical to the League's. Magic Numbers and remaining schedules are below. In Control LA Giltinis Remaining Schedule: @RATL, vHOU, @SD, @SEA, vNOLA, vAG, @UTAH Austin Gilgronis Remaining Schedule: @UTAH, @HOU, vTOR, @SEA, @SD, @LA, @DC In the Hunt Utah Warriors Remaining Schedule: vAUS, @SEA, vSD, … Continue reading State of the Race: Western Conference
State of the Race: Eastern Conference
With every team having played nine games, our tables are identical to the League's. Magic Numbers and remaining schedules are below. In Control Rugby ATL Remaining Schedule: vLA, @NOLA, @RUNY, vHOU, vDC, @UTAH, @NE Rugby United New York Remaining Schedule: vNE, @DC, vRATL, vUTAH, @TOR, @NE, vHOU, vNOLA In The Hunt NOLA Gold Remaining Schedule: … Continue reading State of the Race: Eastern Conference
3 Things: MLR Round 10
LA is on the Path to the Top Seed in the West Saying that LA will earn a one seed is just about the coldest take in the MLR. However, the path has become clear. If everything broke the right way, the Giltinis could have the top seed in the conference wrapped up by the … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 10
