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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.

Glendale Raptors vs. San Diego Legion MLR Preview

By djcoilrugby on May 13, 2018 Major League Rugby

Glendale Raptors & San Diego Legion The undefeated Glendale Raptors will face the 2-1 San Diego Legion on Sunday, March 13 at 6 pm MDT (8 pm EDT) at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. The match will be broadcast in San Diego on Channel 4, locally on AT&T SportsNet, nationally on ESPN+, and internationally on the Major League Rugby Facebook page. Glendale Raptors Glendale Raptors Head Coach David Williams has made three changes in his starting XV. Kody O’Neil is at lock, Shaun Davies at scrumhalf, and Ata Malifa is at inside center. John Quill and Nic Johnson also join…

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New Orleans Gold vs. Seattle Seawolves MLR Preview

By djcoilrugby on May 12, 2018 Major League Rugby

New Orleans Gold & Seattle Seawolves The New Orleans Gold Rugby Club will face the Seattle Seawolves at Noon CDT (1 pm EDT) at Shaw Stadium in Marrero, LA. The match will be broadcast locally on Cox YurView, as well as AT&T Sports Net, nationally on ESPN+, and internationally on the Major League Rugby Facebook page. Get your tickets! Gates will open at 10 am, with tailgating, a live DJ, and with player photos and autographs available. NOLA Gold comes into the match with a 1-1 record. They traveled to Texas twice, beating the Houston SaberCats and losing to Austin…

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Utah Warriors vs. Austin Elite Rugby MLR Preview

By djcoilrugby on May 11, 2018 Major League Rugby

Utah Warriors & Austin Elite Rugby The Utah Warriors will face Austin Elite Rugby in the CSB Sports Network Game of the Week on Friday, May 11 at 7 pm MDT (9 pm EDT) at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The Utah Warriors have had two narrow losses to begin their Major League Rugby season and will be looking for a win at home tonight. Austin Elite Rugby also began their season with two competitive losses, but gained their first win last week against New Orleans Gold Rugby. They hope that the momentum from that win will propel them…

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Austin Elite Rugby: Coach Pedrie Wannenburg

Austin Elite Rugby Names Central Texas U19 Squad

By djcoilrugby on May 11, 2018 Major League Rugby

Austin Elite Rugby & Central Texas U19 Squad Austin Elite Rugby Release – Austin TX, Austin Elite Rugby is proud to congratulate the following players who have been selected for Central Texas Elite U19 High-Performance Team. The High-Performance Program is part of the Austin Elite Rugby Academy and is dedicated to raising the quality and standard of rugby in Central Texas. Players will have the opportunity of training with high-level coaches, whilst gaining valuable experience along the way. For the first time, the Central Texas Elite U19 team will run onto the field wearing their new academy colors, each player will…

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Austin Elite Rugby MLR Team of Week

By djcoilrugby on May 8, 2018 Major League Rugby

Austin Elite Named Major League Rugby Team of the Week San Diego Legion’s Anthony Salaber Named Player of the Week Major League Rugby Release. SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2018) – The Austin Elite was named Major League Rugby Team of the Week the league announced today. In their third week of regular season match play, Austin Elite Rugby notched their first win in a 30-17 victory over the NOLA Gold on Thursday evening. Austin (1-2), picked up a bonus point for scoring four tries in a match they only trailed in once en route to a win over NOLA (1-1).…

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Ontario Arrows Run by Boston Mystics

By djcoilrugby on May 5, 2018 Major League Rugby

Ontario Arrows & Boston Mystics The Ontario Arrows had a dominant 77-8 win against the Boston Mystics in their home opener at York University on May 5 with the match streamed on the Ontario Arrows YouTube Channel. On April 21, the teams met in Maiden, MA with the Arrows winning 29-19. With the loss, the Boston Mystics ended their 2018 professional rugby season. Mystic River Rugby Club D1 side will move on next week to play the Norfolk Blues, who defeated Rocky Gorge 29-21 in the USA Rugby D1 Championships at the Fortress in Obetz, Ohio. Meanwhile, the Ontario Arrows…

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Utah Warriors Inches Short of Tying Glendale Raptors

By djcoilrugby on May 5, 2018 Major League Rugby

Utah Warriors & Glendale Raptors In the 80th minute, the Utah Warriors were inches from the try line, but the Glendale Raptors defended the attack to claim a 36-29 win on May 5 at Zion Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The match was broadcast locally on AT&T Sports Net, streamed nationally on ESPN+, and streamed internationally on the Major League Rugby Facebook page. Match Recap The Utah Warriors had the first scoring opportunity in the 8th minute, however, Kurt Morath’s kick sailed wide. The Glendale Raptors would get on the board first with a penalty kick by Will Magie in…

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San Diego Legion Snatch Win at Death Over Houston SaberCats

By djcoilrugby on May 5, 2018 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion & Houston SaberCats The San Diego Legion beat the Houston SaberCats 35-32 in the 83rd minute at Torero Stadium on Friday, May 4 in the Major League Rugby ‘Game of the Week’. The match was a high paced one of attacking rugby with teams taking advantage of mistakes. After the Houston SaberCats jumped out to a 10-0 lead, the San Diego Legion countered to take a narrow 21-20 lead at the break. The seesaw battle continued during the second half, with the Legion taking advantage of a SaberCats lineout throw that was not straight and then controlling…

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Utah Warriors vs. Glendale Raptors MLR Preview

By djcoilrugby on May 5, 2018 Major League Rugby

Utah Warriors & Glendale Raptors The Utah Warriors host the Glendale Raptors on May 5 at 1:30 pm MDT (3:30 pm EDT) at Zion Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The match will be broadcast locally on AT&T Sports Net, streamed nationally on ESPN+, and streamed internationally on the Major League Rugby Facebook page. Utah Warriors Head Coach Alf Daniels has made four changes and three positional changes from the team’s Major League Rugby season opening 31-24 loss against the San Diego Legion. Ara Elkington, Tevita Tameilau, AJ Tu’ineau, and Don Pati start at flanker, No. 8, wing, and at fullback,…

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San Diego Legion vs. Houston SaberCats MLR Preview

By djcoilrugby on May 4, 2018 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion & Houston SaberCats The San Diego Legion face the Houston SaberCats at Torero Stadium on Friday, May 4 for the Major League Rugby ‘Game of the Week’. The broadcast will begin at 5 p.m. PT. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m., so plan to arrive early and secure a good spot in the stands. Tickets may be purchased at sdlegion.com/tickets or at the USD Box Office. You can throw out the pre-season result where the SaberCats beat the Legion 33-17. The Legion’s squad has had a number of changes since then. San Diego Legion The San Diego…

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Ontario Arrows Face Boston Mystics in Home Opener

By djcoilrugby on May 4, 2018 Major League Rugby

Ontario Arrows & Boston Mystics The Ontario Arrows will host the Boston Mystics in their home opener at York University on May 5 at 4:30 pm EDT. On April 21, the teams met in Maiden, MA with the Arrows winning 29-19. For those who can not attend the match, it will be streamed on the Ontario Arrows YouTube Channel. During halftime, the team is showcasing an Ontario Junior Women’s Selects match. Athletes from 10 Ontario rugby clubs and programs will be featured. Tickets are available for the match and all U16s are free. Tickets are $15 online / $20 at…

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Austin Elite Rugby Wins Home Opener 30-17 Over New Orleans Gold

By djcoilrugby on May 3, 2018 Major League Rugby

Austin Elite Rugby & New Orleans Gold Austin Elite Rugby defeated the New Orleans Gold Rugby Club 30-17 in their home Major League Rugby opener on May 3 at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. The team has been very competitive in their two away losses. NOLA Gold comes into the match after beating the Houston SaberCats to open their season and then having a bye last weekend. The match was streamed nationally on ESPN+, internationally on the Major League Rugby Facebook page, and locally on Cox Yurview and on AT&T Sports Net SW. Match Recap Austin Elite Rugby took advantage of…

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Austin Elite Rugby: MLR Home Opener

Austin Elite Rugby vs. New Orleans Gold MLR Preview

By djcoilrugby on May 3, 2018 Major League Rugby

Austin Elite Rugby & New Orleans Gold Austin Elite Rugby will face the New Orleans Gold Rugby Club in their home Major League Rugby opener on May 3 at 8 pm CDT at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. The team has been very competitive in their two away losses. NOLA Gold comes into the match after beating the Houston SaberCats to open their season and then having a bye last weekend. Tickets are still available for the match, however, should you not be able to attend the match, it will be streamed nationally on ESPN+, internationally on the Major League Rugby…

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San Diego Legion Outlast Utah Warriors

By djcoilrugby on April 30, 2018 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion & Utah Warriors The San Diego Legion defeated the Utah Warriors 31-24 in their home Major League Rugby opener at Torero Stadium on Sunday, April 29. With the win, the San Diego Legion move to 1-1, while the Utah Warriors are 0-1. San Diego will host the Houston SaberCats on May 4, while the Utah Warriors hos the Glendale Raptors on May 5. San Diego Legion vs. Utah Warriors Recap The San Diego Legion struck first with a try by Sione Tu’ihalamaka and a conversion by Tadhg Leader to take a 7-0 lead in the 2nd minute.…

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