With the season headed into the homestretch, let’s take a look at the top three storylines from Round 13. Major League Rugby Needs to Review Head Injury Replacements The end of San Diego/Utah was marred in controversy. Legion scrumhalf Ethan McVeigh took a nasty fall that knocked him out immediately. There was zero question that … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 13
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Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 13
A 4-1 week pushes us to 29-27 on the year. I think it’s the first time we’ve been over .500 all year. I’ll take it. DC v. NOLA The first of four games where only one team remains in the hunt. Old Glory is probably out of this race, but they may be playing the … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 13
State of the Race: Eastern Conference
Atlanta and New York are now in control of the playoff picture. New England is waiting if one of them stumbles, and NOLA is in the picture. Old Glory and Toronto are alive, but they could be gone within a couple weeks. Magic Numbers In Control Rugby ATL Remaining Schedule: @RUNY, vHOU, vDC, @UTAH, @NE … Continue reading State of the Race: Eastern Conference
Power Rankings: MLR Round 12
The only movement is in the middle of our Power Rankings. Who's in the race and who's realistically out is becoming clear. 1. Rugby ATL (Last Week: 1) They're watching the race for the 1st overall seed as much as the playoff race in the East. 2. Rugby United New York (LW: 2) With the … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 12
3 Things: MLR Round 12
ATL Takes Control of the East An 8-7 finish can be a thriller. NOLA entered the weekend in control of their playoff destiny, but this was their final home game. A win was necessary. Atlanta couldn't care less. The boys from Georgia have shifted from 'playoff contender' to 'title contender'. They could have a playoff … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 12
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 12
Our picks have bumped up to a 25-26 record. So, almost average. That's league parity and not predictor inadequacy. That's my official take. Byes: RUNY, Los Angeles Houston v Austin Look at the table, and this looks like an obvious call. Austin is in a playoff race, while Houston is fighting off elimination. So, why … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 12
State of the Race: Eastern Conference
Major League Rugby's Eastern Conference is finally seeing some separation. With Toronto at least two weeks out of playoff position and destined to play with a purged roster during the July test window, the Arrows are nearly out of this race. ATL has a one point lead over the field after their win over LA. … Continue reading State of the Race: Eastern Conference
MLR Power Rankings: Round 11
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
Power Rankings: MLR Round 10
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
Spoiler Alert: Round 11
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
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