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Major League Rugby launched in US

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  • #122
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Samu Manoa signed for Seattle, they seem to be splashing out on marquee players in the hope of getting interest


  • #123
    Kevski
    Registered Users Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Kevski


    Does anyone know if he MLR final will be shown anywhere tomorrow? Online/TV/in Dublin?


  • #124
    Lucas44
    Registered Users Posts: 379 ✭✭Lucas44


    Dubinusa wrote: »
    The Leinster A's were miles better than the Freejacks.
    The only lads I recognized at the match were Ronan Kelleher; Jack Kelly Gavin Mullin and Jimmy O Brien.
    Leinsters #7 was particularly good as was the #4.
    I think Vakh was the lh?
    For the Freejacks, there was nothing of note to remember as they were annihilated and really exposed defensively.
    Thought Mullin was good and Leinsters #4 was the best player on the field.
    The attendance was ok. I reckon 1500 to 2200.
    Coach Smith will be working his email trying to sign some of the Leinster lads.
    I know he has spoke to Mitchell from Connacht about playing for N.E.
    Leader was the 10 for N.E. I don't know how good he can be, playing on a poor side!
    Anyhow, I hope mlr is here to stay.

    Leader is a poor player


  • #125
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Rugby Atlanta have announced their squad for 2020 season. Few Irish in their squad for the tournament
    Cronan Gleeson and Ross deacon.


  • #126
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Colorado Raptors withdraw from the league


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  • #127
    CrabRevolution
    Registered Users Posts: 2,796 ✭✭✭CrabRevolution


    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    Colorado Raptors withdraw from the league


    Covid Related, or had they bigger issues?


  • #128
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    CrabRevolution wrote: »
    Covid Related, or had they bigger issues?
    Covid influenced but there were rumours of a team being in trouble before Christmas.
    Since then its became known that it was Raptors who wouldnt to pull plug.
    At least the league has teams already lined up to join next year and have some reserves to get through this year


  • #129
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    CrabRevolution wrote: »
    Covid Related, or had they bigger issues?

    There was rumours going around last year that they were going to withdraw from the league, then re-branded and stayed in. But apparently they gave their notice to leave before the whole Covid crisis and it's only coming out now.

    Source: http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2020/04/09/colorado-raptors-withdraw-from-major-league-rugby/


  • #130
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    That's a pity, I really liked the raptors


  • #131
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Allen Clarke named as head coach of Dallas team to enter the league in 2021


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  • #132
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Chris robshaw joining San Diego for 2021 and 2022


  • #133
    Stan27
    Registered Users Posts: 528 ✭✭✭Stan27


    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    Chris robshaw joining San Diego for 2021 and 2022

    That's huge for the league.


  • #134
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    2021 season to start on March 20
    18 weeks of regular season for the 13 teams before 2 weeks of finals in Eastern and Western Conference before Championship final on 1st August
    Fixtures
    https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/


  • #135
    Dog Botherer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,641 ✭✭✭Dog Botherer


    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    2021 season to start on March 20
    18 weeks of regular season for the 13 teams before 2 weeks of finals in Eastern and Western Conference before Championship final on 1st August
    Fixtures
    https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/

    March seems an extremely optimistic start date but fingers crossed. seemed to be more popular than i was expecting and the USA can ill afford to fall behind in developing the pro game.


  • #136
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Dog Botherer wrote: »
    March seems an extremely optimistic start date but fingers crossed. seemed to be more popular than i was expecting and the USA can ill afford to fall behind in developing the pro game.
    Fall even further...

    Luke Carty, Jack's younger brother, has signed for LA Gilintis


  • #137
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    Another team gone from the league for 2021
    https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/dallas-jackals-move-inaugural-season-to-2022/


  • #138
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    Nenagh native Cronan Gleeson signed with San Diego Legion for 2022
    https://djcoilrugby.com/2021/02/02/san-diego-legion-cronan-gleeson/


  • #139
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    New season starts in a months time

    Over 20 players are Irish or have spent some time playing rugby in Ireland by my count from squads listed on the wiki pages. Hopefully they can get games played this year and build on the first year in 2019

    Austin Gilgronis
    Ned Hodson

    Houston Sabercats
    Charlie Connolly
    aussie sam windsor played ulster in 15/16

    LA Giltinis
    Sean McNulty
    Luke Carty
    Harry McNulty

    San Diego Legion
    Cronan Gleeson
    Ben Mitchell

    Seattle Seawolves
    Dave Busby

    Utah Warriors
    Matthew Dalton
    Paul Mullen

    New England Freejacks
    Conor Kindregan
    Ronan McCusker
    John Poland
    Tadhg Leader

    New Orleans NOLA Gold
    Dino Waldren american played AIL with Blackrock for year or two
    Tim Maupin had played AIL with Trinity
    Pat O Toole

    Old Glory DC Washington
    Jamie Dever

    Rugby United New York
    James Rochford
    Will leonard
    Evan Mintern
    Dylan Fawsitt

    Toronto Arrows
    Jason Higgins


  • #140
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,207 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    Is Cathal Marsh not still there then?


  • #141
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    Podge_irl wrote: »
    Is Cathal Marsh not still there then?

    Sorry he is. Was bound to miss at least one name...


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  • #142
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    New season starts in a months time

    Over 20 players are Irish or have spent some time playing rugby in Ireland by my count from squads listed on the wiki pages. Hopefully they can get games played this year and build on the first year in 2019

    Austin Gilgronis
    Ned Hodson

    Houston Sabercats
    Charlie Connolly
    aussie sam windsor played ulster in 15/16

    LA Giltinis
    Sean McNulty
    Luke Carty
    Harry McNulty

    San Diego Legion
    Cronan Gleeson
    Ben Mitchell

    Seattle Seawolves
    Dave Busby

    Utah Warriors
    Matthew Dalton
    Paul Mullen

    New England Freejacks
    Conor Kindregan
    Ronan McCusker
    John Poland
    Tadhg Leader

    New Orleans NOLA Gold
    Dino Waldren american played AIL with Blackrock for year or two
    Tim Maupin had played AIL with Trinity
    Pat O Toole

    Old Glory DC Washington
    Jamie Dever

    Rugby United New York
    James Rochford
    Will leonard
    Evan Mintern
    Dylan Fawsitt
    Cathal Marsh

    Toronto Arrows
    Jason Higgins

    You missed Rugby ATL.


  • #143
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    realhorrorshow wrote: »
    You missed Rugby ATL.

    No Irish players with them. Cronan Gleeson would have played with them in 2020 but obviously no games. He moved on to San Diego


  • #144
    Purist98
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭Purist98


    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    Sorry he is. Was bound to miss at least one name...

    He's actually retired from pro rugby, back working in Dublin and playing with Terenure


  • #145
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    No Irish players with them. Cronan Gleeson would have played with them in 2020 but obviously no games. He moved on to San Diego

    I'd have to have a look at their squad buy at the very least Ross Deacon is still there. I think Sean Coughlan might be too.


  • #146
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    realhorrorshow wrote: »
    I'd have to have a look at their squad buy at the very least Ross Deacon is still there. I think Sean Coughlan might be too.

    Yeah sorry. Some of places only list one nationality and obviously missed a few who are eligible for multiple countries.


  • #147
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    Adam Ashley Copper signed for LA Gilintis


  • #148
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    Adam Ashley Copper signed for LA Gilintis

    So there's the Austin Gilgronis and the LA Giltinis.

    So gimmicky, definitely won't age well.


  • #149
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    So there's the Austin Gilgronis and the LA Giltinis.

    So gimmicky, definitely won't age well.

    Both named after cocktails created by owners.
    Gimmicky but if the owner can build interest in the teams etc then does it matter


  • #150
    wavehopper1
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭wavehopper1


    Lost Ormond wrote: »
    Both named after cocktails created by owners.
    Gimmicky but if the owner can build interest in the teams etc then does it matter

    Actually the same owner, Adam Gilchrist. He's got the giltinis and the gilgronis.
    As far as I know, he's the only guy who owns two teams, and the MLR changed their rules for him to do it. Which caused one club to withdraw (rugbytown?). I really hope this doesn't go south.
    Anyway, thanks for posting the Irish players. I think some of the younger lads have ambitions to qualify for the USA, like AJ mcginty. The younger McNulty (a hooker, I think) would be qualified anyway due to residency.


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  • #151
    Lost Ormond
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    wavehopper1 wrote: »
    Actually the same owner, Adam Gilchrist. He's got the giltinis and the gilgronis.
    As far as I know, he's the only guy who owns two teams, and the MLR changed their rules for him to do it. Which caused one club to withdraw (rugbytown?). I really hope this doesn't go south.
    Anyway, thanks for posting the Irish players. I think some of the younger lads have ambitions to qualify for the USA, like AJ mcginty. The younger McNulty (a hooker, I think) would be qualified anyway due to residency.
    Knew that. just had typed owners. not major difference.
    He's got an alright set up with that company behind him and ties with Pacific islands as well as Asia, Middle East.

    There's a fair few on that list who are qualified already through family which is another reason theyre playing over there


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