It's time for #MLR2026 to kick things off! #CaliforniaLegion hosting #AnthemRC

#USMLR #rugby

Glad to see more than a few #HoustonSaberCats landing with other teams. I _think_ #SeattleSeawolves have more former Cats than any other team, with #AnthemRC and #ChicagoHounds each pulling in a few players, too.

#USMLR #MLR2026 #MLR #rugby

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social are the first #MLR team to reveal their full 32man roster for #MLR2026!

- 12 returning players from 2024 (37.5%)
- 10 capped USA Eagles (31.25%)
- 27 Domestic players (84.38%)

Lots of turnover. Lots more experience.

#AnthemRC #MLRStats

Jordan Trainor - North American Rugby Database New Zealander Jordan Trainor played in Major League Rugby between 2022-2026. He represented the LA Giltinis, the NOLA Gold, the Utah Warriors, and Anthem RC.

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

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC #Rugby

Marques Fuala’au - North American Rugby Database Washington native Marques Fuala'au played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2026. He represented the Dallas Jackals, the Miami Sharks, and Anthem RC.

For more information on Marques Fuala'au's #MLR career to date, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below:

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

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 has already been added to #NARDB as Player #1,642. His Player Profile is available below:

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the return of scrum-half tandem Karl Keale & Ishma-eel Safodien for #MLR2026!

Keane: 20 #MLR games, started all 11 games for ARC in 2025, completing 54 tackles

Safodien: scored 2 tries in 13 games (3 starts) in 2025, gaining over 150m

#MLRStats #AnthemRC

Oliver Kane - North American Rugby Database Nashville, Tennesse native Oliver Kane played in Major League Rugby between 2023-2026. He represented the San Diego Legion (2023-2025) and Anthem RC (2026).

For more information on Oli Kane's time in #MLR so far, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below:

narugbydb.com/player/olive...

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the signing of Tennesseean prop Oli Kane for #MLR2026!

Drafted 21st overall in the 2022 #MLRDraft by San Diego out of #USD, Kane earned 13 appearances with the Legion since 2023 including 9 in 2025!

#MLRStats #AnthemRC

Julian Roberts - North American Rugby Database Hawaii native Julian Roberts played in Major League Rugby between the 2024-2025 seasons. He represented the NOLA Gold for his entire MLR career.

For more information on Julian Roberts' #MLR career so far, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the addition of 2024 NOLA Gold Rookie of the Year, Julian Roberts for #MLR2026!

The Life U alum was drafted 6th overall by NOLA in 2023 and scored 4 of his 6 career tries in his 10 games in 2025 (all starts), running for 740m gained!

#MLRStats #AnthemRC

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.

For more information on the young #MLR careers of EJ Freeman and Alejandro Martinez Tapia, their #NARDB Player Profiles can be found at the 'Players' tab of @anthemrugby.bsky.social's team page below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

Johan Momsen - North American Rugby Database South African forward Johan Momsen played in Major League Rugby between 2020-2026. He represented Rugby ATL, the Houston SaberCats, and Anthem RC.

For more information on Johan Momsen's incredible #MLR career so far, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

Junior Gafa - North American Rugby Database Samoan-born, California raised crossover athlete Junior Gafa playing in Major League Rugby between 2024-2026. He represented Anthem RC for his entire MLR career

For more information on Junior Gafa's time in #MLR so far, his #NARDB Player Profile is available below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

.@anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the return of 2024 #MLR
Rookie of the Year, Junior Gafa, for #MLR2026!

The Samoan-born centre was drafted 23rd overall by the #FreeJacks in 2023 and has 6 tries and over 1,500m in his 25 game MLR career, averaging 111 tackles per year!

#MLRStats #AnthemRC #Rugby

Seth Smith - North American Rugby Database Texas native Seth Smith played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2025. He represented the Houston SaberCats for his entire MLR career.

For more information on Seth Smith's #MLR career so far, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below:

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

.@anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the signing of promising hooker Seth Smith for #MLR2026!

Smith became the youngest #MLR player ever when he made his debut at 18 in 2024 and set career highs across the board for Houston in 2025 with 5 tries in 13 games (7 starts)!

#MLRStats #AnthemRC

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 Player Profile for @anthemrugby.bsky.social's Campbell Robb, the 2nd Overall Pick from the 2025 #MLRDraft, has been added to #NARDB as Player #1,633!

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Earlier today, @anthemrugby.bsky.social announced the signing of 2 of their 2025 #MLRDraft Picks!

Will Sherman - 1st Overall ( #UCLA): USA U23 Captain & Collegiate All-American

Campbell Robb - 2nd Overall ( #CWU): #Chiefs U20 & USA U23s

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

The most popular Player Profiles on narugbydb.com over the last week!

1. Sam Mace - #TorontoArrows
2. Cali Martinez - #OldGloryDC
3. Cam Nordli-Kelemeti - #FreeJacks
4. Erich Storti - #AnthemRC
5. Mikey Williams - @tcgemini.us @womenseliterugby.us

#MLRStats #Rugby #WER #MLR2026 #MLR

Luke Carty - North American Rugby Database US-capped Irishman Luke Carty played in Major League Rugby between 2021-2025. He represented the LA Giltinis, the Chicago Hounds, the NOLA Gold, and Anthem RC.

For more information on Luke Carty's #MLR career so far, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #AnthemRC

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the addition of
USA Eagle #536 Luke Carty for his 6th season in #MLR2026!

Currently abroad with the Eagles for their November tour, Carty has scored 226pts in his 56 #MLR games (38 starts), with a 67.65% success rate from the tee!

#MLRStats #MLR #AnthemRC

Makeen Alikhan - North American Rugby Database US-Eligible English back row Makeen Alikhan played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2025. He represented the Dallas Jackals (2024) and Anthem RC (2025).

For more information on Makeen Alikhan’s career to date, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

narugbydb.com/player/makee...

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemRC

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social confirm the return of newly capped #USA Eagle #589, Makeen Alikhan, for #MLR2026!

The Canada born, US raised flanker has 27 #MLR appearances to date and set career highs in starts (14) and tackles (172) for Anthem in 2025!

#MLRStats #AnthemRC

We FINALLY have the 2025 #MLRDraft order

A 3-rd draft (8x3) with #AnthemRC & the #FreeJacks hold on to picks acquired from folded teams.

The #CaliforniaLegion draft in LA's spot, and @seawolves.rugby draft ahead of @oldglorydc.bsky.social despite finishing with 4pts more!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR

With their loss to #RFCLA, @anthemrugby.bsky.social are the first team to be eliminated from #MLR2025 Playoff contention.

They still have 4 games left this season. Will they pick up their first win?
#MLRStats #MLR #NARDB #AnthemRC #AnthemCountry

Announced during @anthemrugby.bsky.social's match against LA this weekend: Ex-Jackals boss Agustin Cavalieri has taken over as head coach for the rest of #MLR2025.

Unclear what Alama Ieremia's role is now.
#MLR #AnthemRC #AnthemCountry

26-6 is a SCORIGAMI. #rugby #MLR #AnthemRC #NEFreeJacks

A rugby player getting ready to pass the ball from the back of a pile of bodies (scrum). The final Score is Chicago Hounds 28 and Anthem Rugby Carolina 20.

28-20 is a SCORIGAMI. #Rugby #MLR #ChicagoHounds #AnthemRC

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