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
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NOLA’s Shawn Riley Passes Away
NOLA Gold wing Shawn Riley has passed away from a sever heart issue, the club announced Wednesday. https://twitter.com/nolagoldrugby/status/1354514973058347009?s=20 Riley did not pick up rugby until 2012. His first professional experience was in 2016 with PRO Rugby's Ohio Aviators. 2017 and 2018 saw Shawn return to the club level in North Carolina. The 30 year old … Continue reading NOLA’s Shawn Riley Passes Away
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
3 Things – Round 1
Let’s all take a moment to appreciate how appreciate the fact ruby is back. It just feels right. Here’s three takeaways from this weekend’s action. Three Games on TV CBS Sports is continuing their game of the week, but ESPNews and FS2 each picking up a weekly match is a step forward. ESPN+ will have … Continue reading 3 Things – Round 1
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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