All 6 #MLR team have now confirmed their lineups for this weekend's games!

You can find the events for all 3 games from Rd 3 of #MLR2026 at the link below!

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The @oldglorydc.bsky.social 23 to face the #FreeJacks this afternoon!

An unchanged pack but 4 changes in the backs, with LeFevre, Sheehy, Emery, and Hoyland earning their first #MLR2026 starts!

2024 draftee Aidan Ridgway set for his #MLR
debut off the bench!

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While Charlie Walsh is a recent draft pick by @seawolves.rugby, selected 11th in 2025, Calvin Liulamaga was picked 11th overall the year before, so his #MLR debut has been a long time coming!

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Dewald Kotze starts as @seawolves.rugby hooker, with the flankers switching sides from last week!

Dorian Jones starts at centre and Tuamoheloa moves to the wing opposite Michael Hand!

Charlie Walsh & Calvin Liulamaga in line for debuts off the bench!

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The Old Mate: MLR Supporters Challenge Cup - North American Rugby Database Introduced prior to the 2026 Major League Rugby Campaign, The MLR Supporters Challenge Cup is an idea that originated with MLR fans and links the history of Major League Rugby to the present day. Colloquially known as The Old Mate, this trophy operates as a lineal title contested throughout MLR regular seasons and playoffs. The

#NARDB now has a page devoted to the #MLR Supporters Challenge Cup: The Old Mate!

This can be found under the 'Current Standings' Dropdown, or using the link below. Each team page now has an "Old Mate' stats section, too!

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Plenty of change for the #FreeJacks ahead of their home opener on Saturday!

5 changes to the starting XV with Sylvia & Aylmer earning starts, and LeSage & Boyle making their #MLR2026 debuts!

Braemar Murray & Wayne van der Bank start on the bench!

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#MLR2026 Rd 3 Preview!

The #FreeJacks host @oldglorydc.bsky.social in the Red, White & Blue Bowl before a double header on Sunday, starting with @seawolves.rugby facing @anthemrugby.bsky.social!

Finally, Sunday Night Rugby debuts as the #ChicagoHounds host #CaliforniaLegion!

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Midweek Milestones: Standout Stats from Week 2 of the 2026 MLR Season! Midweek Milestones: Standout Stats from Week 2 of the 2026 MLR Season!

For #MLR2026, my Midweek Milestones articles are also available on the #MLR site itself!

Check out the first edition of the season below, covering the standout stats from weeks 1 & 2!

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Major League Rugby is back for #MLR2026 and with it comes the return of #NARDB's Midweek Milestones!

Read up on all the standout stats from Round 2 below!

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Dominic Akina - North American Rugby Database Hawaiian native Dominic Akina played in Major League Rugby between 2020-2026. He represented the Austin Gilgronis, the Houston SaberCats, and Anthem RC.

For more information on Dom Akina and his time in #MLR so far, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

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Confirmation from @anthemrugby.bsky.social that they've signed Dom Akina for #MLR2026!

A 2025 #MLR Runner-Up with Houston, Akina has scored 17 tries in 73 career games, with 363 tackles made and just under 3,200m gained!

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MLR's Newest Trophy: The Old Mate! What is it and how does it work? YouTube video by NARugbyDB

Yesterday, the #CaliforniaLegion claimed their first franchise win which doubled as the 125th Challenge Match for #MLR's newest silverware, The Old Mate!

What is The Old Mate and how does it work? I made a video explaining exactly that! ⬇️

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Top #MLR Tacklers: #MLR2026 - RD 2!

With over 350 tackles made already, @anthemrugby.bsky.social still dominate the Top 10, led by Johan Momsen on 35!

2023 1st Overall Draft Pick Rick Rose jumps up to 6th with a Round High 21 tackles completed on his @oldglorydc.bsky.social debut!

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2026 MLR Player Availability Report 2026 Major League Rugby Player Availability Report

Availability Reports for Rd 3 of #MLR2026 are now up!

Biggest surprise looks to be @anthemrugby.bsky.social's signing of Dom Akina as cover for Junior Gafa. Elsewhere, Jay Renton DNP for @oldglorydc.bsky.social, while the Legion enjoyed a full practice!

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. #CaliforniaLegion fly-half Coby Miln is named #MLR Player of the Week for Round 2!

For more info on Miln, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found here:

narugbydb.com/player/coby-...

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The #MLR First XV for Round 2 is here!

Selections per team:
#CaliforniaLegion: 6
#ChicagoHounds: 4
@seawolves.rugby: 2
@anthemrugby.bsky.social: 1
#FreeJacks: 1
@oldglorydc.bsky.social: 1

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Top Metre Eaters in #MLR: #MLR2026 - RD 2!

Ryan James follows up his 125m #CaliforniaLegion debut with 128m in their 1st win, and is already pulling clear of the pack!

However, @seawolves.rugby's Divan Rossouw is the Round Leader this week, with 139m gained! He slots into 4th!

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19-33 has occurred 3 times before, all in the 2025 season. Most recently, when Houston defeated Utah in the Western Conference Final.

43-5 has occurred once before, when Austin defeated Houston in Round 9 of 2022.

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Scorigami check: Rd 2 of #MLR2026

@seawolves.rugby 33-16 @oldglorydc.bsky.social
Scorigami! This score has never occurred before!

@anthemrugby.bsky.social 19-33 #ChicagoHounds
This score has occurred 3 times before

#CaliforniaLegion 43-5 #FreeJacks
This score has occurred once before

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There's been some movement in #MLR's All-Time Top Scorers after Rd 2!

@oldglorydc.bsky.social's Jason Robertson banked 11pts for the Flags to take him to move into 4th, while Davy Coetzer recorded 18pts in his @seawolves.rugby debut to move into 5th place, 2pts behind Robertson!

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2026 MLR Fixtures/Results - North American Rugby Database This page displays all fixtures/results from the 2026 MLR season, the 9th season in League History. This list includes both regular season and playoff games.

The Stats from the 2nd week of #MLR action are now fully populated over on #NARDB!

You can find the complete fixtures list below, and just pick the game you want to view!

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The 43pts scored by the #CaliforniaLegion was the most points conceded by the #FreeJacks since Round 4 of the 2020 season when they conceded 44pts to @seawolves.rugby in their 4th ever #MLR game!

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The #CaliforniaLegion record their first franchise victory, over the defending Champs!

This 38pt deficit is the heaviest defeat in #FreeJacks history 🤯

They started slow last season as well, suffering a 36-7 loss to Chicago (2025 - Rd 2) which was the previous record

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Steffan Crimp - North American Rugby Database Welsh born, USA Eligible fullback/fly-half Steffan Crimp played in MLR between 2024-2026. He represented Anthem RC the San Diego Legion, and California Legion.

Steffan Crimp get's his first of the season to take the #CaliforniaLegion over the 40pt mark!

They now lead by 38. 🤯

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Ben Sugars - North American Rugby Database English hooker Ben Sugars played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented Rugby FC LA (2025) and the California Legion (2026).

Ben Sugars records his 2nd try in as many games for the #CaliforniaLegion, extending their lead over the #FreeJacks to 38-5!

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Declan Leaney - North American Rugby Database Australian front row Declan Leaney played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented Rugby FC LA (2025) and the California Legion (2026).

Declan Leaney records the first points of the 2nd half, extending the #CaliforniaLegion lead to 31-5!

This is his 2nd career #MLR try, and first of the #MLR2026 season!

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Kienan Higgins - North American Rugby Database New Zealand back Kienan Higgins played in Major League Rugby during the 2026 season. He represented the New England Free Jacks for his entire MLR career.

Kienan Higgins scores on his #MLR debut to record the first
#FreeJacks points of the #MLR2026 season!

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Ishma-eel Safodien - North American Rugby Database US-Eligible South African scrum-half Ishma-eel Safodien played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

Great finish from Ishy Safodien for his first of the #MLR2026 season, and 3rd of his #MLR career!

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Baden Godfrey - North American Rugby Database Australian back rower Baden Godfrey played in Major League Rugby during the 2026 season. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

Baden Godfrey scores his 2nd #MLR try in as many games for @anthemrugby.bsky.social, and suddenly the Rising Stars look alive!

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Mark O’Keeffe - North American Rugby Database Irish centre/wing Mark O'Keeffe played in MLR between 2019-2026. He represented Rugby United New York, Rugby ATL, the Austin Gilgronis, and the Chicago Hounds.

Mark O'Keeffe finishes an opportunistic play for another #Chicago Hounds score who now lead 5-33, they're running riot at the minute!

That's O'Keeffe's 27th #MLR try, tied for 10th all-time!

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