Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

MLR Off-Season Update: New England Free Jacks

It will be a dramatically different New England Free Jacks that defends the Shield in 2026. The three-time champions have been hit hard by the league’s new import regulations, while other leading men have moved on to overseas contracts. At the time of writing only three starters from the 2025 …

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New senior leadership for Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby has appointed to senior figures ahead of their upcoming season. Alex Magleby and Graeme Bradbury were named co-presidents by the American competition on Tuesday. They will be tasked with revitalizing a brand facing an existential crisis after losing five of its 11 teams since the conclusion of …

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SVNS 2026 Gets New York Stage

New York has been unveiled as a new host city of the 2026 SVNS series. Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey will play host to the USA’s leg of the annual Rugby Sevens event. The 2026 USA SVNS will be played on March 14-15. The venue in Harrison, New …

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Game over for Utah, MLR down to 6 teams

And then there were six. Utah have become the latest team to crash out of Major League Rugby. The Warriors today confirmed that a deal to bring in new investment has fallen through, and they will not take part in the 2026 season. Their decision follows that of Miami, NOLA, …

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Bristol Bears Recruit Toby Fricker from MLR

The Bristol Bears have recruited Toby Fricker from Major League Rugby (MLR). The English Premiership club has a crisis in the backs. Having recently brought in Matías Moroni from Argentina, the club has now Fricker also as a medical joker. Fricker is a versatile player covering wing and fullback and …

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