The Top Tacklers of #MLR2026!

To say that this is a bit one-sided is an understatement!

@anthemrugby.bsky.social currently have NINE of the top 10 tacklers, led by Johan Momsen on 22 following by 2025 1st overall pick Will Sherman on 18!

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Only 2 changes to the @anthemrugby.bsky.social Starting XV after their 1st victory last week!

Will Leonard is in for Erich Storti, and Seth Smith starts at Hooker replacing Campbell Robb!

On the bench, Oli Kane, Ishy Safodien, and Malacchi Esdale come in!

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There’s only been 1 game played so of course this is limited to @anthemrugby.bsky.social & #CaliforniaLegion players.

If you think this is one-sided, just wait until tomorrow’s tackle leaders! 👀

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The First Metre Eater Leaderboard of #MLR2026!

Despite the result the #CaliforniaLegion hold SEVEN of the Top 10 spots led by Round Leader Ryan James, the only player to break 100m gained!

Julian Roberts leads @anthemrugby.bsky.social with 68m gained in 3rd!

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2026 – RD 1: California Legion v Anthem RC - North American Rugby Database The 2026 Major League Rugby Season kicks off with the California Legion hosting Anthem RC at the Championship Soccer Stadium in Great Park, Orange County.

The full box scores for the #MLR2026 opener have now been populated on #NARDB, and can be found below!

This includes scoring, assists, metres made, and tackles!

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In yesterday's game, the #CaliforniaLegion gained 749m, over double @anthemrugby.bsky.social's total of 342m.

Anthem completed 215 tackles compared to the Legion's 99, with tackle % roughly equal. Superb defensive performance from the Rising Stars!

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Cuca Cavalieri worked wonders with the Dallas Jackals, taking them from a winless season in 2022 to one of the most entertaining teams to watch by 2024, and it looks like he might've done the same again with @anthemrugby.bsky.social!

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2026 – RD 1: California Legion v Anthem RC - North American Rugby Database The 2026 Major League Rugby Season kicks off with the California Legion hosting Anthem RC at the Championship Soccer Stadium in Great Park, Orange County.

For more information on yesterday's match, the report and box scores can be found below, with stats to follow!

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Thirty-Third time is the charm for @anthemrugby.bsky.social!

A hugely deserved victory over a #CaliforniaLegion side that struggled to click, Anthem have got that monkey off of their backs early in the 2026 #MLR campaign!

Congratulations, Anthem!

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Ramiro Gurovich - North American Rugby Database Argentinian hooker Ramiro Gurovich played in Major League Rugby during the 2026 season. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

Ramiro Gurovich adds a SIXTH @anthemrugby.bsky.social try in the corner, the first of his #MLR career on debut!

They now lead by 20 with 4 minutes to go. The first win in Franchise history is all but guaranteed!

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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.

Australian Baden Godfrey rumbles over at the back of the pack for his 1st #MLR try on debut, and @anthemrugby.bsky.social's 5th of the day!

The Rising Stars are in complete control!

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Erich Storti - North American Rugby Database Californian centre Erich Storti played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

Erich Storti throws a step and breaks through for his first of the year, locking up a try BP for @anthemrugby.bsky.social!

This is the 3rd #MLR try of Storti's career!

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Conner Mooneyham - North American Rugby Database California born winger Conner Mooneyham played in MLR between 2021-2026. He represented the Austin Gilgronis, the Seattle Seawolves, and Anthem RC.

Birthday boy Conner Mooneyham double-dips and extends @anthemrugby.bsky.social's lead to 5-18 just before the 30 minute mark!

He's the early #MLR2026 try leader, with 2 already!

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Campbell Robb - North American Rugby Database New Zealand hooker Campbell Robb played in Major League Rugby during the 2026 season. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

The 2nd Overall pick in the 2025 #MLR Collegiate Draft, Campbell Robb, scores in his MLR debut!

@anthemrugby.bsky.social lead the #CaliforniaLegion 5-13!

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Conner Mooneyham - North American Rugby Database California born winger Conner Mooneyham played in MLR between 2021-2026. He represented the Austin Gilgronis, the Seattle Seawolves, and Anthem RC.

Conner Mooneyham finished a lovely try from @anthemrugby.bsky.social for their first of the season!

That is Mooneyham's 15th try in #MLR!

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2026 – RD 1: California Legion v Anthem RC - North American Rugby Database The 2026 Major League Rugby Season kicks off with the California Legion hosting Anthem RC at the Championship Soccer Stadium in Great Park, Orange County.

As both teams have revealed their matchday 23's for #MLR2026's opening game tomorrow, the #NARDB Matchup has been populated to include both lineups!

The #CaliforniaLegion host @anthemrugby.bsky.social in their first ever #MLR game to kick off the 2026 season!

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. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the first lineup of the #MLR2026 season!

ELEVEN Anthem debuts in the starting XV including #MLR debuts for Will Sherman & Campbell Robb!

No Seth Smith, and Sam Golla on the bench. Mona'uiha or Momsen likely to Captain?

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First of @narugbydb.com's Pre - #MLR2026 Team Summaries is out, covering @anthemrugby.bsky.social!

The Rising Stars have beefed up their roster, but so has everyone else. Can they get that 1st win?

A Team Summary will be posted every day this week so keep your eyes out!

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#MLR2026 Pre-Season Summary: @anthemrugby.bsky.social!

Entering their 3rd #MLR season, the Rising Stars remain winless so their mission is clear. Get one.

Cuca Cavalieri worked wonders with the #DallasJackals and now takes over #AnthemCountry, can he do the same again?

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. @anthemrugby.bsky.social are the 3rd #MLR team to reveal their kits for #MLR2026!

Away white is pretty generic, but I'm a big fan of that home kit! That star pattern from light blue to dark is great!

For a split second I thought it was an Arrows jersey!

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Given that we have @anthemrugby.bsky.social's complete roster for #MLR2026, I thought I'd have a go at naming my Starting XV for the Rising Stars this season!

Couple of tough calls (Mooneyham, Sherman, etc.), but that's a good looking team in my opinion! Thoughts?

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Anthem RC - North American Rugby Database Anthem Rugby Carolina were founded in early 2024 and announced on January 19th, 2024, six weeks before the start of the 2024 MLR season, their first in MLR.

Both Jeron Pantor (#1,651) and Baden Godfrey (#1,652) have been added to #NARDB, and their Player Profiles are available via the 'Players' tab of the @anthemrugby.bsky.social team page below!

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. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce a pair of new additions to their #MLR2026 squad!

Jeron Pantor: 5th Overall pick in 2024, Life U alum capped for Trinidad & Tobago!

Baden Godfrey: Shute Shield back row (Norths) with #Wallabies U20 & Sevens experience!

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Will Leonard - North American Rugby Database Irish center Will Leonard played in Major League Rugby between 2019-2026. He represented Rugby United New York, Rugby ATL, Rugby FC LA, and Anthem RC.

For more information on Will Leonard's time in #MLR, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

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.@anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the addition of #MLR veteran center Will Leonard for #MLR2026!

The County Limerick native has scored 14 tries in 75 appearances (67 starts) across 7 seasons, gaining 4100m and completing just shy of 794 tackles so far!

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. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the signing of US-eligible prop Alessandro Heaney from the Cornish Pirates for #MLR2026!

Heaney spent the past 2 years with #RFCLA, starting 12 of his 15 games in 2025 and recording over 100 tackles, earning 2 #MLR Team of the Week nods!

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James Scott - North American Rugby Database English lock James Scott played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2026. He represented the Chicago Hounds (2024-2025) and Anthem RC (2026).

For more information on James Scott's time in #MLR so far, his #NARDB Player Profile is available below:

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Elias Garza - North American Rugby Database Texas native Elias Garza played in Major League Rugby during the 2026 season. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

Garza has already been added to #NARDB as Player #1,645, and his #MLR Player Profile is available below!

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Erich Storti - North American Rugby Database Californian centre Erich Storti played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career.

For more information on Erich Storti's #MLR career to date, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

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Malacchi Esdale - North American Rugby Database Delaware native Malacchi Esdale played in Major League Rugby between 2018-2020, and in 2025. He represented the Houston SaberCats, and the Seattle Seawolves.

For more information on Malacchi Esdale's #MLR career to date, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

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