With one round of MLR action in the books, there's an initial sorting in the Western Conference. Notably, each team's forward looking potential will mirror their standing since everyone is level on games played. Without further ado... https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1490740408954933249 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: vDC, vUTAH, @SEA, vLA 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 1
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State of the Race: MLR Eastern Conference – Round 1
One week in, and we're already looking forward to the playoff race. After this weekend's action, here's our first evolution of what's sure to be a long race. https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1490741228714946561 In Control 1. Rugby New York Next Four: @HOU, @ATL, @DAL, vNE 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: @NOLA, vRNY, BYE, vHOU 3. New England Free Jacks … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Eastern Conference – Round 1
MLR’s TMO Experiment Off to a Strong Start
Anyone watching the opening round of Major League Rugby might've noticed a difference in officiating. They also might've missed it entirely. The introduction of a Television Match Official to the MLR was widely applauded, yet the early returns exceeded expectations. While TMOs have developed a reputation for stopping the flow of the game and over … Continue reading MLR’s TMO Experiment Off to a Strong Start
3 Things: MLR Round 1
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. Let the Overreactions Fly 'SaberCats are going to win it all!' 'The Jackals/Old Glory couldn't beat a college team!' 'Ma'a Nonu is going … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 1
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 1
Bye: Rugby New York Rugby ATL v Old Glory DC Eastern Conference champions versus the bottom of the conference, yet the gap isn't as wide as it appears. I don't know where ATL's floor is under new leadership, but I know DC's ceiling. Winner: Rugby ATL Austin Gilgronis v Dallas Jackals Austin is in the … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 1
RFT’s MLR 2022 Predictions
If the last couple of years has taught us anything, its that trying to predict where the world will be in five months is a crap shot. Well, he's some certified crap. For some reason, I continue to torture myself with this annual exercise despite the unknowns. For example, I went into this exercise unaware … Continue reading RFT’s MLR 2022 Predictions
Six Nations: An American’s Primer
Shockingly, rugby union is played by people outside of Major League Rugby. As such, we pull together primers on different competitions for new fans. Today, we look at the Six Nations. Six Nations The Six Nations Rugby Championship dates as far back as the 1880s. At that point, it was know as the Home Nations … Continue reading Six Nations: An American’s Primer
Saint Louis Knights Plotting MLR Expansion Bid
After years of speculation, a Midwestern Major League Rugby franchise could be on the horizon. A Saint Louis-based group wants in the MLR. It could get its wish. A Saint Louis group is not a new revelation. Internet chatter is as old as the league itself, while Commissioner George Killebrew identified Saint Louis as a … Continue reading Saint Louis Knights Plotting MLR Expansion Bid
MLR Power Rankings: Round 0
With the Major League Rugby season just days away, its time to unveil our initial MLR Power Rankings. Rankings are largely based on how we think teams stack against each other after considering off-season moves. 1. LA Giltinis America's best somehow got better. For a bit of reference, Luke Carty has started tests at 10 … Continue reading MLR Power Rankings: Round 0
State of the Race: Understanding Magic Numbers
With the 2022 Major League Rugby season just days away, let's take a look at each teams path to the playoffs. See! Clear as day! Here's what our magic numbers tell you. Each magic number is the number of competition points a team on the left needs to go their way to guarantee a better … Continue reading State of the Race: Understanding Magic Numbers
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