📺 HOW TO WATCH RUGBY TODAY

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PREMIERSHIP RUGBY‍

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‍🏉 Newcastle vs. Bristol

‍⏰ 2:45 PM EST

💻 The Rugby Network‍

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‍🏉 Sale vs. Saracens

‍⏰ 2:45 PM EST

💻 The Rugby Network‍

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‍RUGBY EUROPE‍

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‍🏉 Black Lion vs. Tel Aviv Heat

‍⏰ 6 AM EST

💻 FloRugby‍

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‍TOP 14

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‍‍🏉 Perpignan vs. Bayonne

‍⏰ 1 PM EST

💻 FloRugby‍

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‍🏉 Bordeaux Bègles vs. Lyon

‍⏰ 3 PM EST

💻 FloRugby‍

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‍URC‍

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‍🏉 Glasgow vs. Edinburgh

‍⏰ 2:35 PM EST

💻 FloRugby

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📰 HEADLINES

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Introduction: Major League Rugby Officially Announces Rugby FC Los Angeles for 2024 (Major League Rugby)

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Takeaways:

• Official Name: Rugby FC Los Angeles (RFCLA)

• Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park - Carson, CA

• Roster Notables:
• LH Dane Zander
• TH Alex Maughan
• Lock Reegan O'Gorman
• Lock Jurie van Vuuren
• Flanker Matt Heaton
• Flanker Max Katjijeko
• Flanker/No.8 Semi Kunatani
• No.8 Jason Damm
• Scrumhalf Niall Saunders
• Scrumhalf Tasman Smith
• Flyhalf Jordan Chait 
• Flyhalf Dan Hollinshead
• Flyhalf Sam Walsh
• Center Jason Emery
• Center James Stokes
• Wing/FB Andrew Coe

• Coaching Staff: Former Rugby ATL head coach Stephen Brett stays on; assistant coaches include recently retired Rugby ATL flyhalf Kurt Coleman and former Jersey Reds forwards coach Neil Tunnah. 

• LA Branding: The logo is in the shape of an acorn, though some fans see something else, and the primary colors are blue and gold. The acorn pays homage to the oak tree, which is native to southern California. 

• Ownership Group: CEO Peter Sickle, Mike Aron and Barry Seidel.

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Player Moves ⤵️

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Houston SaberCats: re-signed flanker Asa Carter, who made five appearances last season, for the 2024 MLR season.

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‍Miami Sharks:signed English lock Michael Etete, who has spent some time in the Premiership, for the 2024 MLR season.

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‍Old Glory DC: acquired via trade lock Charlie Overton, who was drafted 14th overall in the 2023 MLR Collegiate Draft by Miami.

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‍Rugby FC Los Angeles: acquired via trade tighthead prop Conor Young from New England in exchange for salary cap considerations in 2024.

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San Diego Legion:signed hooker Hugh Roach, who was traded to SD in November in exchange for scrumhalf Jason Higgins.

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🏉 QUICK HITS

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Australia: Rugby Australia Close in on Kiwi Joe Schmidt to Coach Wallabies after Eddie Jones Disaster (The Guardian)

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‍USA Rugby: Women's U20s Winter Camp Set to Take Place December 27-31 at Life University (USA Rugby)

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‍Wales: Wales and Lions Legend Alun Wyn Jones Calls for More Screening for Players after Heart Problem (BBC Sport)