Glad to see more than a few #HoustonSaberCats landing with other teams. I _think_ #SeattleSeawolves have more former Cats than any other team, with #AnthemRC and #ChicagoHounds each pulling in a few players, too.
#USMLR #MLR2026 #MLR #rugby
Major League Rugby 2026 Competition Format
https://lemmy.world/post/39642511
Major League Rugby 2026 Competition Format - Lemmy.World
> Each team will play 10 regular-season games, hosting and traveling to every
opponent once. After the regular season, the top four teams will earn a spot in
the 2026 MLR Playoffs. > > Anthem Rugby Carolina, California Legion, Chicago
Hounds, New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, and Seattle Seawolves will compete
in the 2026 season, which will kick off in April. Five of the teams earned a
berth in last year’s playoffs, setting the stage for another thrilling race to
earn a playoff bid and dethrone the three-time defending champion Free Jacks. >
> In the playoffs, the No. 1 seed will host the No. 4 seed, and the No. 2 seed
will host the No. 3 seed in the Semifinal Round. Winners from each Semifinal
will meet in the 2026 MLR Championship, with details and location to be
announced at a later date. > > Fans will be able to catch all of the action live
on and on-demand via ESPN+ > > More information about the 2026 season, including
a complete schedule release, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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MLR League Update for 2026 and beyond
https://lemmy.world/post/37432187
MLR Crisis Deepens as Houston SaberCats Pull Out of MLR 2026 - Americas Rugby News
https://lemmy.world/post/35821863
MLR Crisis Deepens as Houston SaberCats Pull Out of MLR 2026 - Americas Rugby News - Lemmy.World
> The Houston SaberCats are out of Major League Rugby (MLR). After eight seasons
of MLR, the Houston Sabercats have pulled-out of competing in MLR 2026. The
official Page of Houston’s professional rugby team released the following
statement:
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> The decision from the Houston Saber Cats means Major League Rugby is
officially down four teams for the MLR 2026 season. Tumultuous recent months
have brought changes with the Houston SaberCats joining Miami Sharks and NOLA
Gold in being out of MLR 2026. In addition, the teams based in Los Angeles and
San Diego will be merging to create a new franchise. > The Houston SaberCats
were the Western Conference Champions of MLR 2025. In doing so, the Texans made
history by reaching their first Western Conference title and made their
first-ever appearance in a MLR Championship. Houston fell 28-22 to the New
England Free Jacks in the 2025 Final.
Major League Rugby 2025 College Draft
https://lemmy.world/post/35006819
Major League Rugby 2025 College Draft - Lemmy.World
> The first round of the draft was broadcast on ESPNU, with the final two rounds
announced on the league’s social media channels. The 2025 College Draft order
was determined by regular season standings and playoff performance, and each
round consisted of eight to nine picks. > MLR uses a “Draft and Follow” approach
where rights to drafted players will be assigned following the draft. Teams may
activate those rights at any point until the mid-point of the next competitive
MLR season after the player is eligible to play in the MLR. Drafting teams may
sign those players or trade player rights with other MLR teams. Twenty six
prospects drafted over three rounds.
Miami Sharks join dropout list - Lemmy.World
> The Miami Sharks are out of Major League Rugby. Multiple sources with
knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the team informed players this
morning they would not be taking part in the 2026 campaign. It’s a crippling
blow to MLR, who have also watched founding members NOLA pull the plug and its
two Californian franchises merge in recent days.
Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion and RFCLA to unite under The California Legion moniker - Major League Rugby
https://sh.itjust.works/post/43155576
NOLA Gold apparently not returning to participate in 2026
https://lemmy.world/post/33735771
NOLA Gold apparently not returning to participate in 2026 - Lemmy.World
> NOLA Gold has informed the League that we do not intend to participate in the
2026 season. Discussions are ongoing with the League regarding future
opportunities and potential pathways forward.
Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion and RFCLA to unite under The California Legion moniker
https://lemmy.world/post/33735299
Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion and RFCLA to unite under The California Legion moniker - Lemmy.World
> The San Diego Legion and Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) can confirm
they have agreed in principle to strategically form a single, statewide
professional rugby franchise: The California Legion. > This new venture will
begin play in the 2026 Major League Rugby (MLR) season. The California Legion
will play their home matches in multiple venues across San Diego, Los Angeles,
and Orange County.
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