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
First MLR Draft Lays a Strong Foundation
It took less than two hours, but that’s rugby’s thing. We all wondered what we would see in the first ever MLR Draft. The Facebook Live product peaked at over 2,000 viewers, and it saw Connor Mooneyham become the absolute first ever pick. Will he become a superstar? Will Dallas start him Day One of … Continue reading First MLR Draft Lays a Strong Foundation
Spoiler Alert – Round 5
Many rugby coaches approach the campaign as 4 separate seasons of 4 games. I like to think of the MLR season as entering Part 2. Every team has played 4 matches and we now have a feel for each club. A couple clubs are truly elite. One team can’t seem to pull out a win … Continue reading Spoiler Alert – Round 5
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
Spoiler Alert! – Round 3
Last week, I made what felt like six strong picks. Afterward, I checked the picks of USA Rugby’s experts. All six made identical picks, both with each other and me. Great minds think alike. The mediocre think alike as well. Our identical picks earned us identical 4-2 records on the weekend, moving my personal record … Continue reading Spoiler Alert! – Round 3
Tuesday Table – Round 2
After a second round of rugby, I think we all agree on one thing: No one has any idea what's happening in MLR. Let's dive right in. Eastern Conference Table It's a little jarring that the conference that's half expansion doesn't have a winless team after just two weeks. Toronto looks a little better than … Continue reading Tuesday Table – Round 2
Previewing 2020 – Conferences and Rivalries
Over the next few days, we’ll take a look at some of the top stories in Major League Rugby, especially those impacting MLR as a whole, heading into the 2020 season. First up, the conference system. Every person has that moment when they realize something in their life has changed. I don’t necessarily mean that … Continue reading Previewing 2020 – Conferences and Rivalries
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