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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.

Houston SaberCats Face New Orleans Gold in First MLR Battle

By djcoilrugby on February 23, 2018 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats vs. New Orleans Gold The Houston SaberCats host New Orleans Gold Rugby on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 pm CST at Constellation Field in Sugarland, Texas. This will be the first match between Major League Rugby teams and will be a preview of the opening regular season match on April 21 between these teams. Last Saturday the Houston SaberCats defeated New York Athletic Club Rugby (NYAC) 39-38. The SaberCats took a 33-17 lead into the break and NYAC came back in the second half to make the match a thrilling one. Grant Cole and Brett Mills continues to…

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Seattle Seawolves Sign Taylor Krumrei

By djcoilrugby on February 22, 2018 Major League Rugby

Seattle Seawolves & Taylor Krumrei The Seattle Seawolves signed University of Oregon graduate and Seattle Saracens lock, Taylor Krumrei. He is 6’5″ tall and weighs 245 pounds. Taylor Krumrei began playing rugby his senior year in high school for Lamorinda Rugby Club in Moraga, California. He attended Campolindo High School from 2006 until he graduated in 2010. He then went on to play in college at the University of Oregon from 2010 to 2014 where he graduated majoring in Human Physiology. After graduating, Krumrei moved to Seattle to play for the Seattle Saracens for the last two years with the…

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Utah Warriors Obtain Pakisonasi Afu from Austin Elite

By djcoilrugby on February 22, 2018 Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby Assigns Pakisonasi Afu to Utah Warriors SALT LAKE CITY (22 February 2018) Utah Warriors Release. “Major League Rugby today announced the assignment of Paki Sonasi Afu to the Utah Warriors from Austin Elite Rugby for the 2018 Major League Rugby (MLR) season. Afu, a former Sydney Rooster’s National Rugby League standout, and Mate Ma’a Tonga representative has switched codes to Rugby Union and made a recent debut with Tonga A in 2017. The 6’3” and 250 lb utility back will bring professionalism and experience to the MLR. As part of the player re-allocation, Austin Elite Rugby have…

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San Diego Legion Signs Dylan Audsley

By djcoilrugby on February 19, 2018 Major League Rugby

The San Diego Legion signed Eagle 516, Dylan Audsley at center. The 24-year-old Audsley is a recent St. Mary’s College graduate. He is 6′ tall and weighs 195 pounds. Audsley is from London, U.K. and was USA eligible due to his American mother.He went to high school in the U.S., first at Notre Dame High School from 2008 to 2010 before transferring to Chaparral High School in 2010 and graduating in 2012. He then attended St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California from 2013 through his graduation in 2017 as an Art History, Criticism, and Conservation major. He was a Junior…

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San Diego Legion & Mike Te’o

By djcoilrugby on February 19, 2018 Major League Rugby

The San Diego Legion will have Eagles XV & 7s player Mike Te’o on the team for the inaugural 2018 Major League Rugby season. He is 24 years old, 5’9″ tall, and weighs 205 pounds. Te’ois from Long Beach, California and graduated from Lon Branch Polytechnic in 2011. While there, he played football for two years and was the defensive captain. He then switched to rugby and has developed as a talented player quickly. Te’ohas played with Belmont Shore since 2012 and helped the team win the USA Club Nationals 15s D1 Championship in 2012. He also held them to…

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Houston SaberCats Edge NYAC Rugby

By djcoilrugby on February 18, 2018 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats vs. NYAC Rugby The Houston SaberCats defeated New York Athletic Club Rugby (NYAC) 39-38 on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Constellation Field in Sugarland, Texas. The match was a thrilling one executed at a fast pace. Grant Cole and Brett Mills provided both pre-match and match commentary for on MixLr and the broadcast is available on Mixlr. With the win the Houston SaberCats have a 10-2 record and will face New Orleans Gold in the first match between two Major League Rugby teams next Saturday at home. The match against NYAC was designated as First Responders Night with all…

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Houston SaberCats & Paul Mullen

By djcoilrugby on February 17, 2018 Major League Rugby

The Houston SaberCats added Paul Mullen to the team in January 2018. Mullen is a 26 years old tighthead prop, is 6′ tall, and weighs 275 pounds. Mullen is from the Aran Islands, Galway, Ireland. He is USA eligible and has previously played for the USA under-20s in Tbilisi, Georgia at the Junior World Rugby Trophy. Mullen was introduced to rugby at age 13 at the Glenstal Abby School in County Limerick and played there from 2004 through 2009. He then went to The King’s Hospital School in Dublin from 2009-2010 and helped led the team to the Leinster Schools…

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Houston SaberCats & Justin Allen

By djcoilrugby on February 17, 2018 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats & Justin Allen The Houston SaberCats signed Justin Allen, a 6’11’, 250-pound lock, for the inaugural 2018 Major League Rugby season. Allen is from Saltmills, Wexford, Ireland, but has played for the USA Under-18s in 2013 in Argentina. He is USA Rugby qualified by his mother. Allen played youth rugby for the Wexford Wanderers, in Wexford, County Wexford for two years before moving and playing in Letterkenny in County Donegal for two seasons. For another two seasons, he was an age grade player for Ulster, playing for the under-15s, under-16s, and under-17s. He also played rugby for Portadown…

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Houston SaberCats vs. NYAC Rugby Preview

By djcoilrugby on February 16, 2018 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats vs. NYAC Rugby The Houston SaberCats face New York Athletic Club Rugby (NYAC) on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Constellation Field in Sugarland, Texas. The match will kick off at 7 pm CST with Grant Cole and Brett Mills providing both pre-match and match commentary for on MixLr. The Houston SaberCats have a 9-2 record and defeated the Chicago Lions President’s XV last Saturday. This Saturday is designated as First Responders Night. All First Responders showing their ID at the box office will obtain a 20% discount on tickets. Tailgating starts at 3 pm in the stadium parking and…

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Seattle Seawolves Peter Tiberio

Seattle Seawolves Sign Peter Tiberio

By djcoilrugby on February 16, 2018 Major League Rugby

Seattle Seawolves & Eagles 7s/15s player Peter Tiberio The Seattle Seawolves have signed Seattle Saracen and U.S. National 7’s team center, Peter Tiberio. He is 28 years old, 5’11” tall, and 180 pounds. Tiberio was born in Aurora, Illinois and graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School in Illinois. After graduating high school in 2007, he attended the University of Arizona, where he began playing rugby as a center during his Freshman year. He continued to develop his rugby talent through his graduation in 2011. In 2009 he achieved College All-American honors, touring in Texas and playing against the Texas Rugby…

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Seattle Seawolves: Crusaders, Canterbury Rugby Union

Seattle Seawolves Minority Ownership Partners: Crusaders, Canterbury Rugby Union

By djcoilrugby on February 16, 2018 Major League Rugby

Seattle Seawolves Release Feb. 15, 2018 Christchurch, New Zealand-based Crusaders to become first Super Rugby team to invest in MLR franchise SEATTLE – The Seattle Seawolves today announced that the Christchurch, New Zealand-based Canterbury Rugby Union, and world-renowned rugby brand, the Crusaders Super Rugby team, have purchased minority ownership in the franchise. Canterbury, a major stakeholder of the Crusaders, has also purchased a minority stake in the Seawolves. The Seawolves are set to kick off their inaugural season at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila on April 22 at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase now at SeattleSeawolves.com. “It’s my absolute…

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Major League Rugby & Rugby United New York

Major League Rugby announces New York team for 2019

By djcoilrugby on February 13, 2018 Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby & Rugby United New York Rugby United New York will play exhibition matches in 2018 NEW YORK (February 13, 2018) MLR Release– “Rugby United New York (RUNY) will join Major League Rugby as an associate member, the league announced today. New York’s first professional rugby team will play an exhibition schedule in 2018 before playing a full MLR schedule beginning in 2019. “It is a very exciting time for MLR and we are thrilled to welcome Rugby United New York,” said MLR commissioner Dean Howes. “Expanding to the East Coast is an important step for MLR. New…

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Houston SaberCats Defeat Chicago Lions President’s XV

By djcoilrugby on February 11, 2018 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats vs. Chicago Lions The Houston SaberCats beat the Chicago Lions President’s XV 61-10 to increase their record to 9-2. Last week they won against the Capital Rugby Union Selects 49-3 and will face New York Athletic Club on Feb. 17. Grant Cole and Brett Mills provided the commentary for the team on MixLr. The Houston SaberCats have had a busy January, defeating James Bay Athletic Association 42-13 on Jan. 27. On Jan. 20, the team lost to the Uruguay National Team 32-24, Jan 13 they lost in the final minutes to the Vancouver Ravens 26-23, and on Jan.…

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Houston SaberCats Face Chicago Lions: 2019 New Rugby Facilities

By djcoilrugby on February 9, 2018 Major League Rugby

Houston SaberCats vs. Chicago Lions The Houston SaberCats beat the Capital Rugby Union Selects 49-3 to improve their record to 8-2. They face the Chicago Lions, a perennial Midwest D1 Club power at 7 pm CST Feb. 10 at Constellation Field in Sugarland, Texas. Grant Cole and Brett Mills provided the commentary for the team on MixLr. The Houston SaberCats have had a busy January, defeating James Bay Athletic Association 42-13 on Jan. 27. On Jan. 20, the team lost to the Uruguay National Team 32-24, Jan 13 they lost in the final minutes to the Vancouver Ravens 26-23, and…

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