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[Al Bangor]

Back Of The Year: Nate Augspurger, San Diego Legion - Major League Rugby

Written by Joe Harvey After taking his team to the Championship Final for the first time in four seasons, San Diego Legion stalwart Nate Augspurger, is Major League Rugby’s Back of the Year in 2023. Throughout the season, the 33-year-old was a constant threat to Danny Lee’s team and drove his...

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[Al Bangor]

Still waiting on any information about Rugby ATL's move to Los Angeles. The move was announced back on August 17th, but I haven't seen any updates since.

 

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Player Of The Year: Jayson Potroz, New England Free Jacks - Major League Rugby

Written by Joe Harvey | Photos by Davey Wilson When Jayson Potroz arrived at the New England Free Jacks, the playmaker had big shoes to fill. Following the temporary departure of the 2022 MLR Player of the Year, Beaudein Waaka, to Japan, the 31-year-old brought bags of experience from his...

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Bad news from Canada.

Toronto Arrows to not compete in 2024 MLR Season - Major League Rugby

(Nov. 27, 2023) – Major League Rugby (MLR), which represents the highest level of rugby competition in North America, has announced the Toronto Arrows will cease operations, effectively immediately, and not compete in the 2024 MLR season. MLR and the Arrows organization, together, explored all...

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[Al Bangor]

Here's the Canadian perspective on the Toronto Arrows closing shop. Sorry to see them go.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/rugby-toronto-arrows-shutter-1.7041835#:~:text=The%20Toronto%20Arrows%2C%20the%20lone%20Canadian%20entry%20in,and%20not%20compete%20in%20the%202024%20MLR%20season.%22

 

[die_mole]

With both Toronto and New York exiting things look bleak. Still 100% dependent on sugar daddies and they aren't exactly lining up.

 

[Al Bangor]

With both Toronto and New York exiting things look bleak. Still 100% dependent on sugar daddies and they aren't exactly lining up.

No more Mobsters (New York) vs Lobsters (New England). Too bad, it was one of the better rivalries. And MLR still hasn't announced a venue for Rugby ATL's move to Los Angeles. I wouldn't be surprised if that deal falls through. If it does MLR will drop from 13 to 10 teams, just like Premiership.

 

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[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Expansion Plan for Major League Rugby to Nuevo León, Mexico in 2025 - Americas Rugby News

Cuatrecasas has made public their initiative for the first professional Mexican rugby team. Cuatreca

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Excited for them, but I feel this isn't going to work out.
IDK what would work ATM really.

I would like to see the Americas version of the European cup or super rugby with the top teams of the South, Central and North American countries playing each other in a mini competition.

But how to get to that point I do not know.

But rugby seem to be growing in Latin america, Chile and Brazil have made good progress in recent years. I feel Mexico would benefit from there line for growth more than the MLR route

 

[Al Bangor]

Ryan Matyas - "Embracing The Challenge Of Growing Rugby In This Country." - Major League Rugby

WRITTEN BY WILL HOOLEY It’s a familiar setting, but the day-to-day is very different. Former USA Eagle and San Diego Legion star Ryan Matyas joins me in the comfort of the Legion locker room. Not wearing shorts or a gym top, not carrying cleats or a protein shake, but instead, he dresses in...

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[Al Bangor]

Expansion Plan for Major League Rugby to Nuevo León, Mexico in 2025 - Americas Rugby News

Cuatrecasas has made public their initiative for the first professional Mexican rugby team. Cuatreca

www.americasrugbynews.com

Excited for them, but I feel this isn't going to work out.
IDK what would work ATM really.

I would like to see the Americas version of the European cup or super rugby with the top teams of the South, Central and North American countries playing each other in a mini competition.

But how to get to that point I do not know.

But rugby seem to be growing in Latin america, Chile and Brazil have made good progress in recent years. I feel Mexico would benefit from there line for growth more than the MLR route

I think a team from Mexico would fit better in Super Rugby Americas than it would in Major League Rugby. But if they do join MLR, I hope it works out.

 

[Al Bangor]

Alright, we finally have a new name for the team that moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

Major League Rugby Officially Announces Rugby FC Los Angeles for 2024 - Major League Rugby

Los Angeles, CA (December 21, 2023) – Major League Rugby (MLR), which represents the highest level of rugby competition in North America, is pleased to officially announce its newly relocated team, Rugby FC Los Angeles (RFCLA), will join the pitch in 2024. Along with the official team name...

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