Rugby Wrap Up - MLR Weekly

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Ilona Maher: Wing Ilona Maher scored twice as Bristol Bears Women surged back into the top four, keeping their playoff hopes alive with two rounds left in the regular season.

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‍Major League Rugby: The Miami Sharks and Old Glory DC will kick off Major League Rugby's eighth season on Saturday. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN platforms, with most matches streaming on ESPN+ and select games airing on ESPN2.

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‍RWC 2027: Georgia, Portugal, Romania, and Spain have officially secured their spots in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, while four more teamsβ€”Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerlandβ€”remain in contention for a place in the Final Qualification Tournament.

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‍Six Nations: Wales looks set to claim this year’s Wooden Spoon, facing back-to-back last-place finishes for the first time in their tournament history, while Ireland continues its Grand Slam pursuit.

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Preseason Results:

  • Houston 61 - 19 Chicago

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‍Houston SaberCats: 'We Are Here to Win the Competition' - Lee Ahead of of Maiden Season with NOLA Gold (Joe Harvey/Major League Rugby)

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‍D1A Men: Cal Takes Down UCLA in Berkeley (Goff Rugby Report)

  • Takeaway: Hooker Cade Crist and flyhalf Rand Santos, both members of the USA U20 team, scored tries for Cal.

‍D1A Men: Lindenwood Survives Tenacious Mount St. Mary's (Goff Rugby Report)

  • Takeaway: Lindenwood broke a late 24-24 score to pull away from Mount St. Mary's, securing a 45-24 victory.

‍D1AA Men: California D1AA Latest as USD Wins Ky Game (Goff Rugby Report)

  • Takeaway: University of San Diego defeated Claremont Colleges 42-9 to remain atop the California D1AA South division.

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‍‍NIRA: All-NIRA Teams Recognize 85 (The Rugby Breakdown)

  • Takeaway: NIRA has unveiled its annual All-American honors, celebrating the top players across Divisions I, II, and III.

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Big Win: Bristol Bears Women Earn Playoff Boost with Victory over Exeter Chiefs as Trailfinders Win at Sale Sharks (Premiership Women's Rugby)

  • USA Women's Eagles: The Bristol Bears Women climbed to fourth place with Ilona Maher scoring twice, while loosehead prop Hope Rogers found the try line for Exeter. Β 
  • USA Women's Eagles: Scrumhalf Olivia Ortiz and lock Erica Jarrell crossed the try line for Sale, while No.8 Kate Zackary scored for Trailfinders.

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Poll Question

MLR Pick'Em: Old Glory DC vs. San Diego Legion?

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Yesterday's Poll Answer

Were you surprised by the result of the Chicago Hounds vs. Utah Warriors match?

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