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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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Rugby United New York Edges Utah Warriors

By djcoilrugby on April 21, 2019 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York defeated the Utah Warriors 24-22 on April 20. RUNY picked up a valuable bonus point and with 37 points, move into third place in the MLR standings, pending the outcome of the Seattle Seawolves vs NOLA Gold Rugby match on April 21. Preceding the MLR match, the Gotham Knights overcame a 21-10 deficit at the break to win 27-26 over the Washington Scandals. See match recap below. Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors Match Recap Rugby United New York edged the Utah Warriors 24-22 in a hard fought game. New York moves to 8-2 on…

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Seattle Seawolves vs NOLA Gold Rugby

By djcoilrugby on April 21, 2019 Major League Rugby

The Seattle Seawolves will host NOLA Gold Rugby on April 21 at 7 pm PT (10 pm ET) at Starfire Stadium. Tickets are still available and the match may be viewed on CBS Sports Network. Match CommentsSeattle Seawolves Head Coach Richie Walker has not made any changes in his starters, Although Riekert Hattingh wil captain the side. NOLA Gold Rugby Head Coach Nate Osborne has made three changes in the starters with Matt Harmon getting his first start at tighthead prop. Moni Tonguaiha is at flanker and Taylor Howden returns at outside center. The first time the teams met on…

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Toronto Arrows vs Houston SaberCats

By djcoilrugby on April 20, 2019 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows hosts the Houston SaberCats at York Alumni Stadium on April 21 at 2 pm ET. Tickets are still available and the match is being broadcast on ESPN+, Game TV, and on KUBE. Match Comments Toronto Arrows Director of Rugby Chris Silverthorn has made one change in his starters as Kolby Francis replaces Paul Ciulini. Pat Lynott and Tom Van Horne also join the reserves. Houston SaberCats Head Coach Justin Fitzpatrick has made five changes in the starters, four of them in the forwards. Jamie Dever and Paul Mullen start at loosehead and at tighthead prop, respectively. Victor…

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Utah Warriors Adds Frikkie de Beer

By djcoilrugby on April 20, 2019 Major League Rugby

The Utah Warriors have added Frederick ‘Frikkie’ De Beer for the remainder of the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old loosehead prop is 6’3″ and 250 lbs. Frikkie is from South Africa and currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Hoërskool Brits, graduating in 2009. He then attended North-West University Potchefstroom from 2011-2014, playing rugby for the Barbarians at the University. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science. He also spent time as a Camp Counselor at the Warthog Lodge while attending the University. Following his graduation, he moved to the U.S. and played rugby with the…

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New England Free Jacks Adds Thor LaFromboise

By djcoilrugby on April 20, 2019 Major League Rugby

New England Free Jacks signed Thor LaFromboise for the 2018-2019 season. The 28-year-old flanker is 6’0″ and 215 lbs. Thor plays club rugby for Mystic River Rugby Club. Thor is from Springfield, Massachusetts and attended Ludlow High School, graduating in 2009. He was a multi-sport athlete, as a member of the wrestling, football, baseball, and basketball teams. He then attended Bridgton Academy from 2009-2010, playing football and baseball. Then it was onto Framingham State University for 2010-2011 where he played both football and baseball. Thor then joined Mystic River Rugby Club in 2018, playing in the American Rugby Premiership. In…

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San Diego Legion vs Glendale Raptors

By djcoilrugby on April 19, 2019 Major League Rugby

The San Diego Legion hosts the Glendale Raptors on April 20 at 2 pm PT (5 pm ET) at Torero Stadium. Tickets are still available and the match is being broadcast on ESPN+ and Fox 5 San Diego. Match Comments San Diego Legion Head Coach Rob Hoadley has made three changes in the starting XV with Aaron Mitchell at tighthead prop, Conor Kearns at wing, and Nick Boyer, who is normally at scrumhalf, at wing. Ryan Matyas shifts from wing to an outside center. Pat Blair returns from the Singapore Sevens and is in the reserves. The Glendale Raptors have…

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Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors

By djcoilrugby on April 19, 2019 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York is hosting the Utah Warriors on April 20 at 7:30 pm ET. Tickets are still available and the match is being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Rugby United New York is hosting their Inaugural Pride Night. Prior to the Major League Rugby match, the Gotham Knights will face the DC Scandals at 5.30pm. Both are IGR (International Gay Rugby) teams and they’d love your support. In a letter by James Kennedy, Majority owner of RUNY, he indicates that “We want to send a message to all biased communities around the world that the excuse of traditions…

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Old Glory DC Signs Jonathan Sage

By djcoilrugby on April 18, 2019 Major League Rugby

Old Glory DC signed Jonathan Sage, a utility back for the 2019 season. Jonathan is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended Archbishop Spaulding High School in Severn, Maryland, where he played rugby and ice hockey, captaining both teams. He attended Kutztown University from 2013-2017 on an Alumni scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and then enrolled in a Master’s of Business Administration program from 2017-2018. He was a versatile rugby player while at the University, playing scrumhalf, flyhalf, and center. He played in multiple Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championships including reaching the final. His final two years,…

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New England Free Jacks Adds Mani Young

By djcoilrugby on April 15, 2019 Major League Rugby

New England Free Jacks signed Mani Young for the 2018-2019 exhibition season. The 26-year-old prop is 6’2″ and 245 lbs. Mani is from Syracuse, New York and attended Henninger High School. He is employed as a welder, enjoys rugby, hiking, fishing, and soul food. Mani played club rugby for the Syracuse Chargers and for Providence Rugby Club. He played for the New England Free jacks against Rugby United New York in December and the Utah Warriors in February. Other Articles DJCoil Rugby articles by Doug Coil are also available on Facebook. Other Social Media sites to follow or subscribe include…

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Rugby United New York Loses to San Diego Legion

By djcoilrugby on April 15, 2019 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York lost to San Diego Legion 29-19 at MCU Park in Brooklyn on April 14. With the win, San Diego moved into third place in the Major League Rugby standings with a 7-2-1 record and 36 points. RUNY slipped to fifth place with a 7-2 record and has 32 points. On Saturday, April 20, Rugby United New York will host the Utah Warriors, while the San Diego Legion host the Glendale Raptors that same day. Match Recap Rugby United New York struck first in the 4th minute from a lineout with Alex MacDonald grounding the ball and…

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New England Free Jacks vs Leinster A: Cara Cup 2019

By djcoilrugby on April 14, 2019 Major League Rugby

The sixth and final match of the Cara Cup has the Free Jacks facing Leinster A on Sunday 14th April, 5.00 pm at Harvard Mignone Field, Boston MA. The match should be a sell out with 100 tickets remaining yesterday. In the first match, the Connacht Eagles defeated the New England Free Jacks 38-7. The second had the Connacht Eagles beating the Ulster Ravens 44-21. In the third match, the New England Free Jacks lost to Ulster A 43-15. The 4th match featured the New England Free Jacks vs Munster A on Saturday, April 6 at the Irish Cultural Centre…

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Houston SaberCats Aveva Stadium Debut Spoiled by Seattle Seawovles

By djcoilrugby on April 13, 2019 Major League Rugby

The Houston SaberCats opened their new rugby dedicated Aveva Stadium on April 13 against the Seattle Seawolves. The result was not want the SaberCats nor their fans wanted with the Seawolves departing with a 52-10 win. Houston has a 2-7 record and is in seventh place with 11 points. Seattle moved to second place with a 7-3 record with 37 points. They are trying to keep pace with the top teams to ensure making the playoffs after the regular season. Next Sunday the SaberCats will travel to play the Toronto Arrows, while the Seawolves host NOLA Gold on April 21.…

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NOLA Gold Maintains First with Win Over Utah Warriors

By djcoilrugby on April 13, 2019 Major League Rugby

NOLA Gold Rugby defeated the Utah Warriors 28-19 at Gold Stadium in Marrero, LA, on April 13. NOLA Gold retains first-place with the win with an 8-2 record and 43 points, while the Utah Warriors are in eighth-place with a 1-7-1 record and 10 points. NOLA Gold will travel to Seattle on April 21 to face the Seawolves, while the Utah Warriors travel to Brooklyn to face Rugby United New York on April 20. Match Recap Prior to the match, the Utah Warriors replaced Gannon Moore at outside center with Josh Whippy with Jeremy Misailegalu joining the reserves at #22.…

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Rugby United New York vs San Diego Legion

By djcoilrugby on April 13, 2019 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York has the best record in Major League Rugby at 7-1 and is in third place in the standings with 32 points. They open the second half of the season hosting the San Diego Legion at MCU Park in Brooklyn. Kickoff is at 1 pm ET with tickets still available. The match may be viewed on ESPN+, SNY, and on Fox 5 San Diego and on delay on NBC Sports Washington, and NBC Sports Philadelphia+. April 14 is Youth Day with children under 12 admitted free. The San Diego Legion has a 6-2-1 record and are in…

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