The USA Rugby Board of Directors and Congress voted to officially file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as a result of compounded and insurmountable financial constraints on March 30. This drastic action was believed to be forced onto the national organization by several factors. The latest being the Coronavirus pandemic. As the majority of World Rugby members […] READ MORE
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Premiership Rugby scholarship offers Coaching pathway for Mose Timoteo
Looking to expand its reach, and to offer an insight into the game for players and coaches, the Premiership Rugby scholarships offered to Mose Timoteo is a ‘unique opportunity’. In a media release from the Premiership, that they had offered the 43-year-old US coach/former player a chance to learn about coaching at the top of […] READ MORE
Major League Rugby is Back for 2019
Professional Rugby in the United States looks to be on a sure footing as the second season of Major League Rugby is set to get under way. Rugby in the United States is booming. Following a successful first season, Major League Rugby is on good ground to succeed past previous failures. Two new teams are […] READ MORE
Seawolves, Raptors lead Major League Rugby
The Seawolves and Raptors lead Major League Rugby with four wins each. As the inaugural season of MLR reaches its halfway point, Seattle (4-1-0) holds first place with 21 table points, while Glendale (4-0-0) trails close behind at 19. The Seawolves suffered one loss at the talons of Glendale (19-15) on April 28 in the lowest-scoring […] READ MORE
2018 Major League Rugby Final is Here
After a short but powerful season, seven teams have narrowed to two for the 2018 Major League Rugby Championship grand final. The second attempt in the United States for professional rugby has been a fun and exciting season. Seven teams that span over half the country, have battled over ten rounds of Major League Rugby […] READ MORE
Major League Rugby Breakdown-Week Seven
With only three weeks left of the regular season, Major League Rugby is still wide open. This week provided a lot of insight into the Major League Rugby season. The top two positions seem to be all but wrapped up by Seattle Seawolves and Glendale Raptors. The other two playoff positions are still open to […] READ MORE
Week Seven Match Essential For Utah Warriors
Utah Warriors’ season hangs in the balance in final away match of the season. The Warriors season started on a difficult foot. They lost their first two matches against San Diego Legion and Glendale Raptors. Since then things have improved with Utah winning two of their last three matches. Three matches remain for each MLR […] READ MORE
D.C. expansion proposed for Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby kicked off its inaugural season late last month with matches in the southern and western U.S., but talks of eastward expansion are already underway. The Guardian’s Martin Pengelly reported on Tuesday that a Washington, D.C. team will enter the league 'no later' than 2020. READ MORE
Major League Rugby Breakdown – Week Three
Major League Rugby is growing into an exciting conference more and more, with every week. Three more first class matches will engage fans, prior to the US Eagles summer series fixtures. Look forward to the Major League Rugby Breakdown - Week Three READ MORE
Major League Rugby Breakdown-Week Two
The second weekend of the Major League Rugby season saw vast improvement in play. As would be expected in a Rugby Union League in its infancy, the play has improved from week one. This past weekend saw a drastic improvement in the San Diego Legion scrum, and the Glendale Raptors discipline. Utah Warriors finally made […] READ MORE