The Miami Sharks made a game of it but couldn’t quite get the win they wanted in their home debut. Instead it was the visiting Chicago Hounds who did just enough to win the arm wrestle with their forwards getting the edge in the rain in front of 4,500 fans …
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A try from Tavite Lopeti with just a minute left on the clock gave the Seawolves a 25-19 win over the Legion at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. Played in damp and icy cold conditions, it was a back-and-forth affair largely dominated by kicking that very nearly went San Diego’s …
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The SaberCats showed their teeth in a muscular performance to start the season with a 22-15 win over the Warriors on Saturday night. Houston’s forwards proved the difference as they got the better of the set piece and dominated the contact area. Utah fought back late to salvage a bonus …
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NOLA recovered from a sluggish start to score 18 unanswered points and take an 18-6 victory over DC on Saturday afternoon. Old Glory looked in control early but the momentum swung towards the Gold just after halftime and they pulled away in the final quarter. The Gold were on the …
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Major League Rugby’s second run in Los Angeles starts on Sunday when RFC LA takes their first steps against the Dallas Jackals in Carson. The new team is not a rebirth of the former champion Giltinis, but rather a re-location of former title contenders Rugby ATL. It’s a unique kickoff …
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A second expansion side for 2024, but this franchise is unique to Major League Rugby. Anthem Rugby Carolina are a joint agreement between World Rugby, USA Rugby, and MLR owners to help develop Eagles-eligible talent. Their baptism of fire will come against the defending champion New England Free Jacks in …
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Major League Rugby welcomes Miami to the fold on Sunday evening when the Sharks open their account against the Chicago Hounds. The Sharks will be hoping for strong local support in their home opener while the heavily-upgraded Hounds are looking jump from third-last on the log to title contenders. CLUB …
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The highest-profile match of the weekend takes place at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. It’s a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final with the Seattle Seawolves squaring off against the San Diego Legion, the most storied rivalry in Major League Rugby. CLUB DEBUTS (11) – Orr, Ngakuru, Taylor, Mason, …
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Two ‘originals’ renew acquaintances at SaberCats Stadium on Saturday evening. Houston are coming off back-to-back playoff campaigns while the Utah Warriors finished just behind their hosts in the Western Conference standings last season and missed out on the postseason. CLUB DEBUTS (11) – Lindenmuth, Anae-Ah Sue, van Dyk, Basson, Momsen, …
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The seventh Major League Rugby season officially kicks off when the NOLA Gold host Eastern Conference rivals Old Glory DC on Saturday afternoon. Old Glory enjoyed their best-ever campaign in 2023, reaching the Conference Final, while NOLA are still searching for a first-ever playoff appearance. CLUB DEBUTS (6) – Böhme, …
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