The second quarter of the 2020 Major League Rugby season officially begins on Friday when the unbeaten Toronto Arrows take on the Colorado Raptors at Infinity Park. There are multiple viewing options. Online streaming will be available on For The Fans and their parent company Eleven Sports, with the Raptors …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week – Round 4
A change in fortunes was the theme for two established teams in the 4th week of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 2018 finalists – Seattle and Colorado (formerly Glendale) – were a combined 0-6 coming in and both earned resounding victories. Meanwhile San Diego and Toronto extended their …
Read More »Peter Nelson set to join Seattle Seawolves
Canada’s World Cup flyhalf Peter Nelson is set to join the Seattle Seawolves. The 27-year-old from Northern Ireland has agreed a deal for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season pending visa clearance. Once confirmed he will be the 7th Canadian international on the Seawolves roster. Nelson’s entire …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Eagles lock Ben Landry
The New England Free Jacks have made a sizable splash in the transfer market with the acquisition of US Eagles lock Ben Landry. A free agent since leaving Ealing Trailfinders prior to RWC 2019, the 28-year-old Wisconsin native joins the Boston franchise for the remainder of the 2020 Major League …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks
Fans who braved some inclement Seattle weather on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling contest that saw the Seawolves defeat the Free Jacks 44-29 to earn their first win of the season. Click here to access the complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.
Read More »MLR Highlights: Houston SaberCats vs Rugby United New York
A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. Click here to access the complete match report. The following …
Read More »Seawolves bring back William Rasileka
The Seattle Seawolves have reached back into their past for another veteran to bolster their ailing backs division. Having plucked Peter Tiberio out of retirement last week, the defending champions have now signed center William Rasileka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Rasileka starred for the …
Read More »MLR Highlights: NOLA Gold vs San Diego Legion
Two tries from Ma’a Nonu helped San Diego win their fourth in a row as they came away from New Orleans with a 25-21 result over the Gold on Saturday. The Legion held NOLA scoreless in the second half with two late penalties from Joe Pietersen sealing the come-from-behind victory. …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Austin vs Old Glory DC
The Gilgronis recovered from a poor first half to make the game interesting, but ultimately fell by 28-19 to Old Glory in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Click here to access a complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.
Read More »MLR Highlights: Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows
The Toronto Arrows were winners on the road in the MLR on Sunday. The Canadian side were 28-18 winners in a match wherein they outscored the hosts by four tries to two. South Americans enjoyed the performance which saw tries to Leandro Leivas (2), Gastón Mieres and Tomás de la Vega. …
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