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Major League Rugby is a professional USA league that began in 2018 and has teams in the U.S. and in Canada. Current MLR teams include Austin Elite Rugby, Glendale Raptors, Houston SaberCats, New Orleans Gold, Rugby United New York, San Diego Legion, Seattle Seawolves, Toronto Arrows, and the Utah Warriors. In 2020, teams in Atlanta, New England, and Washington, D.C. will join the league and have exhibition matches in 2019.

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LA Giltinis Adds Adam Ashley-Cooper to Coaching Staff

By djcoilrugby on September 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

LA Giltinis Release Championship-winning centre Adam Ashley-Cooper is taking on an exciting transition to coaching as a major coup for the LA Giltinis. The Wallaby great’s ongoing commitment after his one-season stint as a standout player is a huge vote for what the Giltinis are building in Los Angeles. He will contribute his vast knowledge beside backs coach Orene Ai’i to make sure the Giltinis keep setting the standard for attacking play in Major League Rugby. While Ashley-Cooper’s role as a senior assistant coach will embrace attack, he will continue as a mentor for the club’s emerging breed of American backs. Head coach Stephen Hoiles (left below) asked Ashley-Cooper…

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2021 Midwest Thunderbirds Player Pool Named

By djcoilrugby on September 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

Midwest Rugby Football Union Release Men’s Thunderbird Program Player Pool CHICAGO (Sept. 17, 2021) – The Midwest Rugby Football Union (MRFU) announced its men’s player pool for the 2021-2022 competitive cycle today. The pool was selected by the Thunderbird Coaching staff and will assemble on Oct. 2, 2021, in Chicago. Chicago Griffins Head Coach Darren Morris has been named the new Head Coach of the Men’s Thunderbird Program. Morris is a former Wales international rugby player who also represented the British & Irish Lions. His background also includes international and domestic professional coaching roles. Men’s Thunderbirds Head Coach: Darren Morris; Photo…

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San Diego Legion Names David Haigh Executive General Manager

By djcoilrugby on September 9, 2021 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion Release San Diego Legion is excited to announce David Haigh, as the new Executive General Manager. David has a deep history in rugby as a player, coach, and administrator. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the San Diego Legion’s operations. Having played professional rugby in Australia and Japan and then coached in Australia, most recently David has spent the last six years as the Executive General Manager at Sydney University Rugby Club. At Sydney University, he was responsible for managing and overseeing its highly successful men’s, women’s, and youth rugby programs. “Dave has had…

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New England Free Jacks Names Scott Mathie and Mike Rogers Coaches

By djcoilrugby on September 9, 2021 Major League Rugby

New England Free Jacks Release The New England Free Jacks today announced the appointments of the highly skilled Scott Mathie and Mike Rogers to the coaching staff for the 2022 Major League Rugby Season (MLR) and beyond. Mathie, assuming the role of head coach of the Free Jacks, will bring a history of player and people-focused development, innovative attacking systems, and the curation of exceptional team environments to bring out the best in players in New England. Rogers will join the Quincy, Mass., based Free Jacks as the senior assistant coach with forwards and defense oversight, bringing a wealth of…

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Houston SaberCats Names Pote Human Head Coach

By djcoilrugby on September 9, 2021 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats Release The Houston SaberCats have hired Pote Human as the new head coach. Human joins Heyneke Meyer as the ‘Cats look to be bigger, faster, and stronger in 2022. Human has spent two decades as a professional coach, most notably with the Bulls of Super Rugby and Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup in South Africa. An 8 man in his playing days, Pote brings strong experience in working with Forwards but also has a proven record of winning as a head coach. Human will report directly to and work with the new Director of Rugby, Heyneke Meyer.…

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Dallas Jackals Name Elaine Vassie General Manager

By djcoilrugby on August 27, 2021 Major League Rugby

Dallas Jackals Release Dallas Jackals announced today that Elaine Vassie has been promoted to General Manager – Rugby. Previously Jackals’ AGM and Assistant Coach, Vassie has over fifteen years of rugby leadership, operations, and coaching experience highlighted by her time as Director of Rugby & Head Coach of Manchester FC. Jackals President Scott Sonju said, “Elaine has been an integral part of the Jackals and has done a wonderful job with the ever increasing rugby responsibilities that we’ve entrusted her with. We’ve been so busy that her title is just now catching up to her responsibilities!” Sonju also added, “Her determination to…

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2021 Major League Rugby Draft

By djcoilrugby on August 19, 2021 Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby held its 2021 draft on Wednesday, August 18, which was aired on Fox Sports 2 and on The Rugby Network on August 19. News broke on August 18 about trades that occurred with the league posting an updated round-by-round draft list. During the 2020 Supplemental draft, Rugby United New York, traded D’Montae Noble to Old Glory DC for their first-round pick (#6) in the 2021 MLR Collegiate Draft. They then traded their other first-round pick, #10, and their second-round pick, #23 to the Dallas Jackals for an international player spot and gave the Jackals cap considerations. NOLA…

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San Diego Legion Names Danny Lee Head Coach & Director of Rugby

By djcoilrugby on August 11, 2021 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion Release San Diego, CA (August 11, 2021) San Diego Legion is pleased to announce Danny Lee as its new Director of Rugby and Head Coach. Lee is a former New Zealand All Black player and experienced international coach. His impressive playing background includes over 300+ first class games including for the All Blacks and in Super Rugby for the Chiefs and Highlanders. After ending his playing career, Lee spent the last 10 years coaching in New Zealand and Japan. Most recently, Lee was the head coach of the Honda Heat in Japan. “I am truly excited for…

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LA Giltinis Captures MLR Shield After Win Over Rugby ATL

By djcoilrugby on August 1, 2021 Major League Rugby

The Major League Rugby Shield Final featured the Western Conference Champion, LA Giltiinis, against the Eastern Conference Champion, Rugby ATL, on Sunday, August 1 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The match was broadcast on CBS, TSN2 (Canada), and internationally on The Rugby Network. The LA Giltinis took a 15-10 lead into the break. Recap Following an ATL penalty for being offsides, LA elected to kick to touch instead of at the goal. LA won the lineout, but the ball went into touch. This thwarted an early LA scoring opportunity with ATL clearing after the lineout. LA showed a glimpse…

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MLR Shield Final Preview: LA Giltinis vs Rugby ATL

By djcoilrugby on July 31, 2021 Major League Rugby

The Major League Rugby Shield Final will feature the Western Conference Champion, LA Giltiinis, against the Eastern Conference Champion, Rugby ATL, on Sunday, August 1 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 4 pm ET (1 pm local). The match will be broadcast on CBS, TSN2 (Canada), and internationally on The Rugby Network. In the Western Conference Final, the LA Giltinis came back to beat the Utah Warriors 17-13, while in the Eastern Final, Rugby ATL scored in the 75th minute for a comeback 10-9 win over Rugby United New York. Major League Rugby is to be commended in following…

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LA Giltinis Edges Utah Warriors in Western Conference Final

By djcoilrugby on July 25, 2021 Major League Rugby

The LA Giltinis defeated the Utah Warriors 17-13 to win the Western Conference Final. They will play the Eastern Conference Champion Rugby ATL on August 1 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kickoff will be at 4 pm ET, 1 pm local, and will be broadcast on CBS and streamed internationally on The Rugby Network. Match Recap The Giltinis struck first after a lineout with Bill Meakes offloading to Luke Burton with John Ryberg finishing. After JP Doyle reviewed the TMO, it was ruled that the Burton to Ryberg pass was forward resulting in a Utah 5-meter scrum. Utah cleared…

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Rugby ATL Comeback Beats Rugby United New York in MLR Eastern Conference Final

By djcoilrugby on July 24, 2021 Major League Rugby

Rugby ATL scored a try in the 75th minute to beat Rugby United New York 10-9 in the MLR Eastern Conference Final at Life University on July 24. The match was broadcast on CBS Sports Network and internationally on The Rugby Network. Rugby ATL ended the regular season in first place with an 11-5 record and 57 points, while Rugby United New York’s record was 10-6 and 53 points. Their records were second and fourth in the league, respectively. Match Recap Rugby ATL had the first scoring opportunity in the third minute after a New York penalty, however, the penalty…

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Rugby United New York Faces Rugby ATL in MLR Eastern Conference Finali

By djcoilrugby on July 21, 2021 Major League Rugby

Rugby ATL hosts Rugby United New York in the MLR Eastern Conference Final at Life University on July 24 at 8 pm ET. The match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and internationally on The Rugby Network. Rugby ATL ended the regular season in first place with an 11-5 record and 57 points, while Rugby United New York’s record was 10-6 and 53 points. Their records were second and fourth in the league, respectively. Rugby ATL General Manager/Head Coach Scott Lawrence has made seven starter changes and one addition in the reserves from last week’s 22-19 road loss to…

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LA Giltinis Adds Cyrille Cama

By djcoilrugby on July 21, 2021 Major League Rugby

The LA Giltinis added Cyrille Cama on a short-term contract with injuries and the Olympics impacting their squad. The 20-year-old back-row is 5’11” and 225 lbs. Cyrille is from Natokalau, Kubulau, Fiji. He played rugby at St Agnes Primary School in Nabua before his parents, three siblings, and he migrated to the United States in 2013. Cyrille was the captain of the St John Bosco Rugby team for two years and also played football as a linebacker. He also played for the USA U20s, as well as for the Rhinos Rugby Academy Sacramento. With the latter, he progressed through the…

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