Tag: RUNY
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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…
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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…
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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 -…
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James Kennedy: “Season 2 got so much better so quickly”
James Kennedy is the founder and CEO of New York based side Rugby United New York (RUNY). Recently we chatted about the growth of RUNY & the MLR and also how James see the game progressing in the United States, amongst other things. Listen to the extended interview below. James Kennedy – RUNY Founder &…
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Legion march into the final
An incredible game, an incredible finish to the game and an incredible player in Joe Pietersen to land a kick by the touchline to win the game for San Diego and send them into the final a week from now. The conditions at Torero Stadium were ideal for a flowing game of rugby however neither…
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MLR Final four weekend
This Sunday is the beginning of the playoff section of the league, with San Diego Legion taking on RUNY and the Toronto Arrows playing the Seattle Seawolves. The winners of each game will face off in the MLR Championship final which will take place a week later on June 16th. San Diego Legion vs RUNY…
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RUNY edge out NOLA Gold in tense affair
In what was a beautiful afternoon for rugby, this was playoff jostling clash between 2nd place NOLA Gold and 4th place RUNY. NOLA started off the game dominating both possession and territory. This dominance paid dividends on the 6th minute when Cam Dolan crossed over the line following multiple pick and drives for a well…
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MLR Week 18 Previews and Predictions
Week 17 produced a huge upset with the Houston SaberCats taking down NOLA Gold on their home ground. Seattle Seawolves ran out convincing winners against the Glendale raptors despite the Raptors showing some good form recently while San Diego clinched victory over Utah, thereby securing their place in the last 4 championship. RUNY also defeated…
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MLR Week 17 Preview and Predictions
Week 17 of the MLR kicks off this weekend with San Diego Legion at the top of the table with NOLA Gold in second place trailing by a single point. The Toronto Arrows in 3rd place in the standings have a week off but fourth and fifth place teams Seattle Seawolves and RUNY are also…
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Preview: RUNY Vs Seawolves
RUNY host the Seattle Seawolves today at 4.30pm EST at MCU Park in Brooklyn. Tickets for the game are still available via RUNY’s store, while the game can be watched live on ESPN+, Root Sports and SNY. Seattle Seawolves currently lie in sixth position in the standings however they are still just 1 point behind…
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