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Six Nations 2023 Preview and Predictions

The 2023 Six Nations tournament kicks off this week with a curious spectator lurking in the background. Netflix UK announced that it will be giving rugby the Drive to Survive treatment with a docuseries on the annual tournament. On the face of it, last years stand out teams in Ireland and France look like they…
Updated schedule for MLR 2021 season

The schedule for the MLR 2021 season has been updated as with many things in this ever changing climate. Due to the unfortunate postponement of the Dallas Jackals debut season (moving their debut season to 2022) 12 teams will now compete in the 2021 MLR season. As was announced previously – it will be a…
Former England captain Chris Robshaw joins San Diego Legion

Ex England skipper Chris Robshaw will join San Diego Legion for the beginning of the 2021 season. Robshaw will join on a 2 year contract for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. It had been speculated that Robshaw could join RUNY earlier in the year especially with the departure of Mathieu Bastareaud however it appears the…
New England Free Jacks beat RUNY in first MLR game

The Free Jacks kicked off their debut game in the MLR playing into a strong wind which the Sam Boyd Stadium provided little to no shelter. The wind was to be a deciding factor in the Free Jacks gaining momentum and accumulating a 22-7 lead at the end of the first half. Mitch Wilson will…
Top 5 MLR signings for 2020

The countdown for the start of the MLR 2020 season is well and truly underway and there have been several shrewd signings made by MLR sides since the end of last season. The two most high profile signings so far have to be New Zealand All Black star Ma’a Nonu signing for the San Diego…
Tadhg Leader: “The opportunity to wear the US jersey last year was amazing”

In what has been an eventful rugby journey to date starting with his home club Connacht before moving to Italy and now the US with the New England Free Jacks, it’s fair to say Tadhg Leader has never shied away from a challenge. Below Tadhg speaks about his and the Free Jacks ambitions in their…
New England Free Jacks sign Sam Beard

The New England Free Jacks have just announced the signing of Canterbury center Sam Beard. Beard will join up with the Free Jacks for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Most recently Beard has played with Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup, however he also brings with him experience playing in Super Rugby and the Pro…
Kensuke Hatakeyama joins New England Free Jacks

The Free Jacks have acquired the services of Japan’s most capped front row forward Kensuke Hatakeyama. The experienced Japan international brings a wealth of experience with him to the Boston outfit, having racked up 78 caps for the Cherry Blossoms making him the 4th most capped Japanese international of all time. Speaking about the move…
Alex MacDonald: “Im gonna do whatever I can to help RUNY make the final next year.”

Alexander MacDonald is a lock for Rugby United New York (RUNY). Alex had an outstanding first season in professional rugby, helping RUNY to the semi finals of the MLR Championship. Below Alex talks about the transition into professional rugby, the Life University program and his goals for the upcoming 2020 MLR season. Alex MacDonald -…
New England Free Jacks Announce Union Point Stadium as Home Field

The New England Free Jacks today announced that they will play their home games for the 2020 MLR season at Union Point Stadium. Both the Free Jacks and the Union Point complex are working to build a stadium, seating and entertainment infrastructure which will surround the World Rugby certified all weather field. Free Jacks co-founder…