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The Seawolves took bragging rights over the Ironworkers on Saturday night in a rematch of the 2022 Championship Final. New York were second-best in a physical contest on this occasion, the defending champions coming up short to Seattle by a final score of 25-11 at a sold-out Starfire Stadium. Jordan …

A Major League Rugby record crowd of 11,423 took in the first rugby game at the new Snapdragon Stadium. Local fans were treated to an entertaining spectacle that ended with the home town San Diego Legion defeating the Utah Warriors 33-17. The first try went to the home side at …

Last season’s Championship Finalists New York and Seattle will have the benefit of an extra import player in 2023 thanks to a bizarre ruling on eligibility by Major League Rugby. Ironworkers forward Brad Tucker and Seawolves scrumhalf JP Smith have been granted ‘exemptions’ that will see them considered domestic players …

Old Glory DC dealt a harsh lesson to Major League Rugby’s newest team on Saturday afternoon. The home side scored 30 points in a dominant first half to emerge 42-27 winners over the Chicago Hounds, who were making their regular season debuts. It was a horror start for the Hounds. …

Major League Rugby returns to Texas on Sunday when the Dallas Jackals host the Houston SaberCats in Arlington. Their respective fortunes in 2022 were vastly different, with the Jackals going winless in their maiden campaign and the SaberCats reaching the postseason for the first time in their five-year history. It’s …

The New England Free Jacks earned an emphatic 36-12 road victory over the NOLA Gold on Friday night. While the visitors were convincing winners on the evening, it was numerous unforced errors committed by the home side that ultimately led to their downfall. Despite holding a size advantage, the Gold …

Rugby ATL took the spoils in the opening match of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. While the final score read 17-10 in the home side, the Toronto Arrows never looked like winning and scored all of their points in the final moments as their hosts tightened their grip on …

It’s a rematch of the 2022 Championship Final on Saturday. New York were the winners over the Seattle Seawolves in June. This time the travel boots are on the other foot as the defending champions travel from coast-to-coast under a new banner – the Ironworkers. New York also have a …

Major League Rugby will celebrate another first on Saturday afternoon when the San Diego Legion break in their new home at Snapdragon Stadium. The 35,000-seat venue hosts the Utah Warriors for a classic Western Conference rivalry that dates back to the inaugural 2018 campaign. It’s only been a week since …

Old Glory DC will celebrate their home opener on Saturday afternoon, but it’s their opponents who are stealing the spotlight. After what has been a whirlwind couple months since they were formally confirmed by Major League Rugby, the Chicago Hounds will play their first competitive match. In large part an …