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[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

I didn't know the Jackals's GM is a Scotswoman. Sounds like last year she was appointed following the delay in joining the MLR and that her focus is promoting and developing players in the Dallas area as a result of her previous role at a Dallas club at a lower level.

Elaine Vassie promoted to General Manager of Dallas Jackals - Americas Rugby News

Elaine Vassie has been promoted to General Manager of the Dallas Jackals. Originally hired as an Ass

www.americasrugbynews.com

Being a trailblazer in the MLR won't be helped by her losing her coach just before the season. It may be a long season for the debutants.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

A bit strange of Toronto to sign a player who reportedly isn't permitted into the US due to a previous conviction for violence, so is only available for home games. I guess they are paying bottom dollar for him given his predicament.

Arrows address new signing’s troubled past - Americas Rugby News

The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of three players for the 2022 Major League Rugby seaso

www.americasrugbynews.com

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

My love affair with ATL is over before it began. They've gone the kiwi route.
Looks like mild sympathy for Dallas and Toronto for me.

Stephen Brett promoted to Head Coach of Rugby ATL - Americas Rugby News

Stephen Brett has been promoted to Head Coach of Rugby ATL. The 36-year-old New Zealander fills the

www.americasrugbynews.com

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Nice to see proper effort going into a preview in a mainstream rugby publication.

Definitive Team Guide MLR 2022 - Rugby World magazine

Joe Harvey breaks down all the transfer moves, management shake-ups and realistic chances of the USA's pro teams in this Team Guide MLR 2022

www.rugbyworld.com

 

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MLR season 5 begins Saturday February 5, 2022. https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/

 

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Great news for San Diego Legion fans (like me).

 

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It's opening weekend for season 5 of Major League Rugby, and there are a lot of games streaming for free on www.therugbynetwork.com

 

[Matt7557]

We now have TMO full time in MLR. Finally.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

A couple of nice tries in this and a decent advert for the league.



Dallas off to a predictably ropey start sadly.

 

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Season 5 - Round 1



*New York had a bye.

 

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[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Scott Lawrence joins USA Eagles as Defense Coach - Americas Rugby News

Scott Lawrence has been appointed Defense Coach for the USA Eagles for the 2022 test season. The ann

www.americasrugbynews.com

A good appointment for the Eagles I think in advance of their Chile double header.

I was also glad to see the Jackals putting a decent effort in against the Legion. Perhaps they will not go winless. Coach/GM Elaine Vassie is aided by none other than former England coach Brian Ashton (listed as 'rugby consultant' on their website). Quite the unconventional setup.

 

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My love affair with ATL is over before it began. They've gone the kiwi route.
Looks like mild sympathy for Dallas and Toronto for me.

Stephen Brett promoted to Head Coach of Rugby ATL - Americas Rugby News

Stephen Brett has been promoted to Head Coach of Rugby ATL. The 36-year-old New Zealander fills the

www.americasrugbynews.com

What route would you have prefered?

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

What route would you have prefered?

Sticking with the American that got you to the final last year. For the owner to pass away and the new owner to take this action is a shame, although I see Atlanta are off to a 2-0 start this season with the side Lawrence assembled as GM / HC. My perspective is simply:

i) I think it is vital for leagues and unions to bring on domestic coaching talent. Lawrence was the only US head coach in the MLR, now he is gone and at the time of my post that looked a bad thing for the Eagles as he was shaping up as a natural successor.

ii) I like loyalty at all costs to players and coaches who are bringing you results on the field as long as they aren't disgracing you off the field.

I've no preference on coach nationality after US for the MLR. I'm not making a point about Kiwis.

 

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Round 2