The Defending Champions' lineup to face the #CaliforniaLegion in San Diego!

6 #MLR debuts in the Starting XV with another 4 waiting on the bench, and another 6 #FreeJacks debuts overall! Only 2 players from this 23 started for NE in last year's playoffs🤯

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The predictions ahead of the MLR 🇺🇸 matches this weekend, as well as the results and latest season chances.

For more on MLR - and how to use these predictions at the bookies - check out Rugby4Cast below 👇

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In a #MLR first, a team has announced a matchday 23 before revealing their jerseys for the season!

What’s more, not only does it look like @oldglorydc.bsky.social are trying to hide the kits in this graphic, but it looks like the players themselves are trying to hide 😂

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The #ChicagoHounds 23 to take on @anthemrugby.bsky.social on Saturday!

7 players in the starting XV earn their Hounds debuts, with another 3 potential debutants on the bench!

Mac Jones becomes the first Hounds player to reach 50 #MLR appearances with the team!

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Inside MLR | Episode 3: First Win. First Child Spotify video

Ep. 3 of Inside #MLR was as honest as ever. Huge congratulations to Molly & Will on the birth of their daughter!

A few possible expansion locations, and the unveiling of the Old Mate! I'll have some more content on this in the next few days😄

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A full slate of games in Rd 2 of @usmlr!

@seawolves.rugby host @oldglorydc.bsky.social under the Friday Night Lights, before @anthemrugby.bsky.social’s home opener against the #ChicagoHounds and the #CaliforniaLegion attempt to the the Old Mate from the #FreeJacks!

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Preview of #MLR2026 Rd 2!

Friday April 3rd:
(0-0) @seawolves.rugby v @oldglorydc.bsky.social (0-0) - 10:30pm ET

Saturday April 4th:
(1-0) @anthemrugby.bsky.social v #ChicagoHounds (0-0) - 4:00pm ET
(0-1) #CaliforniaLegion v #FreeJacks (0-0) - 7:00pm ET (Old Mate Match)

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Why the MLR Supporters Challenge Cup? jpayne.sackheads.blog

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Nolan Tuamoheloa - North American Rugby Database A native of American Samoa, Nolan Tuamoheloa played in MLR between 2019-2021, and again in 2022 and 2025. He represented the Utah Warriors and Rugby ATL.

From the #MLR Player Availability Reports for @seawolves.rugby ahead of Rd 2:

Mathias Douglas is nowhere to be seen, and it looks like they've picked up former Utah Warriors winger Nolan Tuamoheloa in his place!

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Having been starved of #MLR content for months, I could've happily talked about the #MLR2026 Opener for hours!

Ed Timpson came off the bench in the 44th minute for the #CaliforniaLegion and managed to rack up 40m gained in possession with ELEVEN defenders beaten!

This was more than any other player in the #MLR Season Opener!

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This is one of those things that might come in really handy in a pub quiz one day!

Or when people bond over just naming random #MLR players 😅

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First scorers from every #MLR season!

@anthemrugby.bsky.social recording the first points of #MLR2026 while the #CaliforniaLegion recorded the first try!

This is the 3rd time that the first points and try were scored by different players, and only the 2nd time by different teams!

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It won't be instant, but I'll try my best to update all #MLR games with stats as soon as I can after the final whistle!

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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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"... and we root for the home team!" 🙌🏾
#CaliforniaLegion #MLR #WeAreLegion

oh! and #NoKings 👊🏾

Ben Houston - North American Rugby Database Australian back-rower Ben Houston played in Major League Rugby between 2025-2026. He represented Rugby FC LA (2025) and the California Legion (2026).

Ben Houston finishes a superb solo effort through multiple defenders to grab a try BP for the #CaliforniaLegion!

This is the first of the #MLR2026 season for Houston, and the 9th of his #MLR career!

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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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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 gets one back for the #CaliforniaLegion after rumbling over!

This is the 3rd try of Sugars' #MLR career, reducing the deficit to 19-34 following the conversion.

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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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Successful Challenges in #MLR's RRS Era:

@anthemrugby.bsky.social: 1 (1/1 - 100%)
#CaliforniaLegion: 0 (0/1 - 0%)

This will be monitored throughout the #MLR2026 season.

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Ryan James - North American Rugby Database California native Ryan James played in MLR between 2020-2022 and 2024-2026. He represented the Colorado Raptors, the LA Giltinis, the San Diego Legion, and California Legion.

Ryan James picks up his first try of #MLR2026 on the overlap out wide, and the #CaliforniaLegion are back in it!

That's the 13th #MLR try of James' career, and the Legion now trail 12-20 at HT!

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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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Cole Semu records the first try of the #MLR2026 season, and the first points in #CaliforniaLegion history!

It's the 2nd try of his #MLR career!

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I'm excited for the #CaliforniaLegion to play their first game, I'm excited to see what @anthemrugby.bsky.social look like this year, I'm excited to see what this season brings...

I'm just so damn excited that #MLR is back!!

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I left @oldglorydc.bsky.social until last in the hopes they would reveal their #MLR2026 jerseys before the season started.

This is the last of @narugbydb.com's pre-season fact files for the 6 #MLR teams this year, I hope you've enjoyed them and that they come in handy!

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

The Flags have one of the highest returning player percentages league wide and have added young US talent such as Max Schumacher, Rick Rose, and Aidan King to bolster their squad!

How will they fare this season?

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