Tag: Rugby United New York

3 Things: Round 2

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. The Sequel is Never as Competitive Round 1 was a thriller, with only the LA-New England match being less than competitive. Round 2 didn’t have nearly as many tight match … Continue reading 3 Things: Round 2 →

Spoiler Alert: Round 2

One week in and the biggest thing spoiled is my record. After going 2-3-1 last week, I'm looking forward to my bounce back. (Spoiler alert for the Spoiler Alert: Seattle is in the same spot. Hopefully, mine goes better than there's will.) Rugby United New York @ NOLA Gold RUNY is coming off a quality … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 2 →

Power Rankings: Round 1

One week in, some teams surprised us, while others left us wanting more. This week's power rankings still heavily weigh offseason moves, with results a secondary factor. Be sure to air your grievances in the comments. 1. Los Angeles Giltinis The most hyped team in MLR might've looked like the most professional team in Round … Continue reading Power Rankings: Round 1 →

Tuesday Table: Round 1

One round of rugby is in the books. If the playoffs started today, two things would happen: 1) the standings below would determine participants and seeding and 2) a lot of people would ask why the regular season is only one round. They’d have a point. Eastern Conference https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1373998397728821258 The most impressive thing about the … Continue reading Tuesday Table: Round 1 →

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 →

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 →