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Major League Rugby launched in US

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    #152
    aedanknight
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭aedanknight


    LA Giltinis will be playing at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - https://www.giltinis.com/news/the-new-home-of-rugby-giltinis-confirm-los-angeles-memorial-coliseum-as-home-venue/

    Will be interesting to see how it goes and what sort of crowds they can get for the games.


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    #153
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Austin Gilgronis
    18. Paddy Ryan*

    Houston Sabercats
    3. Charlie Connolly
    10. Sam Windsor

    LA Giltinis
    16. Sean McNulty
    22. Luke Carty

    New England Free Jacks
    9. John Poland
    19. Ronan McCusker

    Rugby ATL
    20. Ross Deacon

    Rugby United New York
    2. Dylan Fawsitt*
    8. Evan Mintern
    12. Will Leonard

    San Diego Legion
    3. Cronan Gleeson
    4. Ben Mitchell

    Seattle Seawolves
    23. Kieran Joyce


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    #154
    Lost Ormond
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    realhorrorshow wrote: »
    Austin Gilgronis
    18. Paddy Ryan*

    Houston Sabercats
    3. Charlie Connolly
    10. Sam Windsor

    LA Giltinis
    16. Sean McNulty
    22. Luke Carty

    New England Free Jacks
    9. John Poland
    19. Ronan McCusker

    Rugby ATL
    20. Ross Deacon

    Rugby United New York
    2. Dylan Fawsitt*
    8. Evan Mintern
    12. Will Leonard

    San Diego Legion
    3. Cronan Gleeson

    Seattle Seawolves
    23. Kieran Joyce

    Surprised Paul Mullen not picked for Utah
    Nice number of irish involved.

    Wil try catch as many of the games online as possible


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    #155
    realhorrorshow
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    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    Surprised Paul Mullen not picked for Utah
    Nice number of irish involved.

    Wil try catch as many of the games online as possible

    Assume he's injured, prop is definitely the weakest position across the league.

    Can't really put my finger on why but I really enjoy the games, will be interesting to see the law variations in action too.


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    #156
    Lost Ormond
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    5 rounds in
    LA Gilintis only unbeaten side so far.
    Anyone watched any games?


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    #157
    Thrashssacre
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    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    5 rounds in
    LA Gilintis only unbeaten side so far.
    Anyone watched any games?

    Been dipping in and our, its not the full shilling yet. The commentary for some of the games is absolutely abysmal.


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    #158
    Lost Ormond
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    Thrashssacre wrote: »
    Been dipping in and our, its not the full shilling yet. The commentary for some of the games is absolutely abysmal.

    Well you would expect that about the commentary tbf...
    Wouldnt expect it to be full shilling but hopefully can get there in time as could be huge for world rugby if it does get to a good standard.


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    #159
    ridonkulous
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    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    5 rounds in
    LA Gilintis only unbeaten side so far.
    Anyone watched any games?

    I've trying to watch one of the evening games each week and while the standard is questionable I find it incredibly entertaining for the most part. Some of the matches are real end to end stuff with little to no let up.

    I've noticed a lot of the pitches tend to be quite hard and firm which makes for a fast game but kicking can be a problem with the hard bounces etc. But overall I'm really liking it so far, I will definitely be tuning in for the foreseeable.

    Have you been watching it as well yeah?


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    #160
    Dubinusa
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    I've watched a few. Entertaining fare.. probably not a high standard.. But its rugby!!!


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    #161
    realhorrorshow
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    I have watched plenty of MLR since 2018, the on-pitch product has improved immensely, to the point where it's nearly unrecognisable from season 1. The teams are largely well matched and the games are quite entertaining, 4 of 6 at the weekend were single score games. Plus there's plenty of Irish players to keep an eye on.

    Unfortunately the broadcast quality has not improved along the same lines, and the product is often made to look bush league as a result. The commentary is atrocious, camerawork is shaky, and the directors have no concept of which shots to use at any given time.


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    #162
    realhorrorshow
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    Rory Best off to Seattle as a coach.


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    #163
    Losty Dublin
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    Dubinusa wrote: »
    I've watched a few. Entertaining fare.. probably not a high standard.. But its rugby!!!

    Where can it be viewed on TV?


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    #164
    Lost Ormond
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    Losty Dublin wrote: »
    Where can it be viewed on TV?

    Online. On the Rugby Network.


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    #165
    AbusesToilets
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    realhorrorshow wrote: »
    Rory Best off to Seattle as a coach.

    Wow, that's a great deal for everyone.


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    #166
    BlueAndWh1te
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    Does anyone know what Cathal Marsh's story is? Haven't seen him for RUNY this season so far


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    #167
    Lost Ormond
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    BlueAndWh1te wrote: »
    Does anyone know what Cathal Marsh's story is? Haven't seen him for RUNY this season so far

    Was asked earlier in the thread.... he's finished playing and is back in Ireland


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    #168
    Podge_irl
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    Purist98 wrote: »
    He's actually retired from pro rugby, back working in Dublin and playing with Terenure

    Apparently Marsh isn't playing anymore.


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    #169
    Squidgy Black
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    BlueAndWh1te wrote: »
    Does anyone know what Cathal Marsh's story is? Haven't seen him for RUNY this season so far

    Back home, finished up in New York after last season and is playing with Terenure


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    #170
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    final is tonight

    https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2021/07/31/mlr-championship-final-preview-la-giltinis-vs-rugby-atl/




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    #171
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,470 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    https://www.therugbynetwork.com/videos/atl-rugby-la-giltinis-final-live


    Live stream here



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    #172
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,470 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    Pitch looks extremely narrow. Is that normal in MLR?



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    #173
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,470 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117692947#Comment_117692947

    Its **** ruining the game. You wouldn't find space on this pitch in 7s



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    #174
    Lost Ormond
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    2022 season starting on same weekend as 6 nations opening round

    13 teams and 18 weekends of games including the finals.

    Good number of irish involved again.



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    #175
    RuPi
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭RuPi


    See Mick O’Gara from St Marys is signed to the Utah Warriors.



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    #176
    PMC83
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118451248#Comment_118451248

    Anyone been to a game? Some of the smaller arenas look like a good day out. A mate living in Atlanta says they get a good crowd to Rugby Atlanta, decent day out apparently



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    #177
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118451507#Comment_118451507

    Hope to get over to game soon enough. Have few friends playing in league

    Theyve done well and kept to smaller stadiums and are building slowly. not expanding too far too fast



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    #178
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,187 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    Been to the freejacks! Good amount of fans.



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    #179
    PMC83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭PMC83


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118451559#Comment_118451559

    are the lads semi pro?



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    #180
    PMC83
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118451670#Comment_118451670

    cool, decent match day experience? expats or a healthy mix?



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    #181
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,187 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    Mostly college kids. Some ex pats. It's getting popular in this area.



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