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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The big winners are up. The big losers are down. The big rivalry is still at the bottom. 1. Rugby United New York (LW: 3) Dan Hollinshead has officially entered the MVP race. 2. Los Angeles Giltinis (LW: 1) The best team in the league went to the worst field in the league and picked … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 8
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